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TX SB1212
Bill
Status
6/20/2025
Primary Sponsor
Angela Paxton
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AI Summary
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Upgrades all trafficking of persons offenses from second degree felonies to first degree felonies, removing previous distinctions based on victim type or circumstances
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Eliminates the requirement that prosecutors prove the defendant knew the victim's age or disability status when trafficking children or disabled individuals for forced labor, services, or sexual exploitation
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Establishes enhanced punishment of 25 years to life imprisonment for trafficking offenses committed within 1,000 feet of schools, universities, juvenile detention facilities, child-care facilities, shelters for trafficking victims, or community youth centers
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Allows evidence of the defendant's prior crimes against children to be admitted in trials for trafficking of children or disabled individuals under the amended evidentiary rules
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Applies only to offenses committed on or after September 1, 2025; passed the Senate 30-1 and House 131-5
Legislative Description
Relating to the prosecution and punishment for the offense of trafficking of persons; increasing a criminal penalty.
Disabilities, Persons with
Last Action
Effective on 9/1/25
6/20/2025