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TX SB610

Bill

Status

Passed

5/19/2025

Primary Sponsor

Angela Paxton

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Origin

Senate

89th Legislature Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Authorizes the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation (TDLR) to establish an anti-trafficking unit within the department to combat human trafficking

  • Permits TDLR to identify businesses operating within industries it regulates that are impacted by human trafficking

  • Requires coordination with the Office of the Attorney General, local/state/federal law enforcement agencies, and nongovernmental organizations engaged in anti-trafficking efforts or victim assistance

  • Grants the commission authority to adopt rules to combat human trafficking for any program regulated by the department, including rules for conducting inspections and investigations

  • Makes information identifying individuals as victims of human trafficking confidential and exempt from public disclosure requirements, allowing the department to withhold such information without requesting an attorney general decision

Legislative Description

Relating to combating human trafficking by the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation.

Crimes

Last Action

Effective on 9/1/25

5/19/2025

Committee Referrals

Licensing & Administrative Procedures4/9/2025
Business & Commerce2/3/2025

Full Bill Text

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