HB 209 88-0 (2023)
Author: Slaton, Bryan | et. al.
Relating to border security enhancement projects, the creation of a fund to pay for those projects, and a study on certain projects; allocating the earnings on the fund balance and reimbursement of related expenditures; granting the power of eminent domain.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| AGRICULTURE, COMMISSIONER OF | AGRICULTURE, DEPARTMENT OF | Aliens | BORDER | COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | Governor | HUMAN TRAFFICKING | Interim Studies | Property Interests--Eminent Domain | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF | State Finances--Management & Control
HB 279 88-0 (2023)
Author: Jetton, Jacey | et. al.Sponsor: Bettencourt, Paul | et. al.
Relating to the prosecution and punishment of the offense of trafficking of persons.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence Senate: Criminal Justice
Vetoed by the Governor
| Crimes--Against Persons--General | Crimes--Against Persons--Sexual | Disabilities, Persons with | HUMAN TRAFFICKING
HB 454 88-0 (2023)
Author: Smith, Reggie
Relating to continuing education requirements for physicians regarding the identification and assistance of trafficked persons.
House: Public Health
Left pending in committee
| CONTINUING EDUCATION | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | HUMAN TRAFFICKING | MEDICAL BOARD, TEXAS | Occupational Regulation--Health Occupations | PHYSICIANS
HB 505 88-0 (2023)
Author: Wu, Gene | et. al.
Relating to the prosecution of and punishment for the criminal offense of hindering the investigation or prosecution of certain sexual offenses committed against a child; increasing criminal penalties.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Referred to Criminal Jurisprudence
| CHILD ABUSE | Crimes--Against Persons--Sexual | Criminal Procedure--General | Criminal Procedure--Sentencing & Punishment | HUMAN TRAFFICKING | Minors--Crimes Against | SEXUAL ASSAULT
HB 825 88-0 (2023)
Author: Gervin-Hawkins, Barbara
Relating to the corroboration of certain testimony in the prosecution of a trafficking of persons offense.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Referred to Criminal Jurisprudence
| Criminal Procedure--Trial | HUMAN TRAFFICKING
HB 844 88-0 (2023)
Author: Patterson, Jared | et. al.Sponsor: Paxton, Angela | et. al.
Relating to crime victims' compensation for criminally injurious conduct in connection with trafficking of persons.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence Senate: Criminal Justice
Effective on 9/1/23
| Crimes--Against Persons--Sexual | Criminal Procedure--General | HUMAN TRAFFICKING
HB 1004 88-0 (2023)
Author: Shaheen, Matt | et. al.
Relating to the prosecution of the offenses of trafficking of persons and compelling prostitution and to certain consequences of those offenses.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence Senate: Criminal Justice
Referred to Criminal Justice
| Crimes--Against Morals | Crimes--Against Persons--Sexual | Criminal Procedure--General | Criminal Procedure--Sentencing & Punishment | Disabilities, Persons with | HUMAN TRAFFICKING | Minors--Crimes Against | PROSTITUTION
HB 1059 88-0 (2023)
Author: Thierry, Shawn
Relating to a prohibition on prosecuting or referring to juvenile court certain persons for certain conduct constituting the offense of prostitution, to the provision of services to those persons, and to the prosecution of related criminal offenses.
House: Juvenile Justice & Family Issues
Left pending in committee
| CHILD SEX TRAFFICKING VICTIMS PROTECTIONS AND PROVISIONS ACT | Crimes--Against Morals | Criminal Procedure--General | FAMILY & PROTECTIVE SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF | HUMAN TRAFFICKING | Minors--Crimes Against | Minors--General | Minors--Juvenile Justice | PROSTITUTION
HB 1161 88-0 (2023)
Author: Meyer, Morgan | et. al.Sponsor: Parker, Tan
Relating to the confidentiality of home address information for victims of child abduction and to the administration of the address confidentiality program by the office of the attorney general.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence Senate: Criminal Justice
Effective immediately
| CRIME VICTIMS | Criminal Procedure--General | HUMAN TRAFFICKING | Protection of Personal Information
HB 1316 88-0 (2023)
Author: Allison, Steve | et. al.
Relating to the prosecution and punishment of certain criminal offenses involving the smuggling of persons or the operation of a stash house; increasing criminal penalties.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| Crimes--Against Persons--General | Criminal Procedure--Sentencing & Punishment | HUMAN TRAFFICKING
HB 1594 88-0 (2023)
Author: Campos, Liz
Relating to the duties of social media companies regarding prostitution and trafficking of persons; creating a criminal offense.
House: Business & Industry
Referred to Business & Industry
| Business & Commerce--General | Crimes--Against Morals | Crimes--Against Persons--Sexual | Criminal Procedure--General | Electronic Information Systems | HUMAN TRAFFICKING | INTERNET | PROSTITUTION
HB 1684 88-0 (2023)
Author: Hernandez, Ana
Relating to the form of a driver's license or personal identification certificate issued to persons convicted of certain human trafficking offenses.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety
Referred to Homeland Security & Public Safety
| Crimes--Against Persons--General | Crimes--Against Persons--Sexual | HUMAN TRAFFICKING | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF | Vehicles & Traffic--Driver's Licenses
HB 1769 88-0 (2023)
Author: Meyer, Morgan | et. al.Sponsor: Alvarado, Carol
Relating to the statute of limitations for certain offenses committed against children.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence Senate: Criminal Justice
Effective on 9/1/23
| Crimes--Against Persons--General | Crimes--Against Persons--Sexual | Criminal Procedure--General | HUMAN TRAFFICKING | Minors--Crimes Against | STATUTES OF LIMITATIONS
HB 2313 88-0 (2023)
Author: Thompson, Senfronia | et. al.Sponsor: Paxton, Angela
Relating to training materials for certain transportation network company drivers regarding human trafficking awareness and prevention.
House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures Senate: Business & Commerce
Effective on 9/1/23
| ATTORNEY GENERAL | Crime Prevention | Crimes--Against Persons--Sexual | HUMAN TRAFFICKING | STAFF DEVELOPMENT & TRAINING | Vehicles & Traffic--General | VEHICLES FOR HIRE
HB 2439 88-0 (2023)
Author: Thimesch, Kronda
Relating to the individuals to whom notice and information must be provided after the Department of Family and Protective Services or another agency takes possession of a child.
House: Human Services
Placed on General State Calendar
| Crimes--Against Persons--General | Crimes--Against Persons--Sexual | FAMILY & PROTECTIVE SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF | Family--Child Protection | Family--Parent & Child | HUMAN TRAFFICKING
HB 2603 88-0 (2023)
Author: Hull, Lacey
Relating to increasing the criminal penalty for the offense of trafficking of persons if committed at certain locations.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Committee report sent to Calendars
| Corrections--Jails & Prisons | Crimes--Against Persons--Sexual | Day Care | Family--Child Protection | Family--Juvenile Delinquency | HUMAN TRAFFICKING | Minors--Crimes Against
HB 2877 88-0 (2023)
Author: King, Tracy | et. al.Sponsor: Blanco, César
Relating to crime victims' compensation.
House: Youth Health & Safety, Select Senate: Criminal Justice
Not again placed on intent calendar
| ATTORNEY GENERAL | CRIME VICTIMS | Crime Victims Compensation | Family--Family Violence | HUMAN TRAFFICKING | Minors--Crimes Against | SEXUAL ASSAULT | STALKING
HB 3130 88-0 (2023)
Author: Guerra, R. D. "Bobby" | et. al.Sponsor: Zaffirini, Judith | et. al.
Relating to the protection of certain occupational licensing information regarding clients of family violence shelter centers, victims of trafficking shelter centers, and sexual assault programs and survivors of family violence, domestic violence, and sexual assault.
House: State Affairs Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective on 9/1/23
| ATTORNEY GENERAL | Family--Family Violence | HUMAN TRAFFICKING | Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions | Open Records | Protection of Personal Information | SEXUAL ASSAULT
HB 3451 88-0 (2023)
Author: Thompson, Senfronia | et. al.
Relating to human trafficking, including the prosecution and punishment of compelling and solicitation of prostitution and other sexual or assaultive offenses; increasing a criminal penalty; creating a criminal offense.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety
Laid on the table subject to call
| Aliens | ATTORNEY GENERAL | Crimes--Against Persons--General | Crimes--Against Persons--Sexual | Disabilities, Persons with | EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS | FORGERY | HUMAN TRAFFICKING | HUMAN TRAFFICKING PREVENTION COORDINATING COUNCIL | HUMAN TRAFFICKING PREVENTION TASK FORCE | MASSAGE THERAPY & MASSAGE THERAPISTS | Minors--Crimes Against | PORNOGRAPHY | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF | TRANSPORTATION, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | Vehicles & Traffic--Driver's Licenses
HB 3501 88-0 (2023)
Author: Thimesch, Kronda | et. al.
Relating to required human trafficking prevention training and disclosure of certain information about human trafficking by tattoo and body piercing studios.
House: Public Health Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Health & Human Services
| Crimes--Against Persons--General | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | HUMAN TRAFFICKING | Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions | STAFF DEVELOPMENT & TRAINING
HB 3553 88-0 (2023)
Author: Thierry, Shawn | et. al.Sponsor: Whitmire, John | et. al.
Relating to increasing the criminal penalty for certain offenses if committed at certain locations.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence Senate: Criminal Justice
Effective on 9/1/23
| Criminal Procedure--Sentencing & Punishment | Education--Higher--General | HUMAN TRAFFICKING | Minors--Crimes Against
HB 3554 88-0 (2023)
Author: Thierry, Shawn | et. al.Sponsor: Whitmire, John
Relating to increasing the criminal penalty for the offense of trafficking of persons if committed at certain locations.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence Senate: Criminal Justice
Effective on 9/1/23
| Crimes--Against Persons--Sexual | Family--Child Protection | HUMAN TRAFFICKING | Minors--Crimes Against
HB 3772 88-0 (2023)
Author: Thompson, Senfronia | et. al.Sponsor: Parker, Tan
Relating to combating human trafficking by the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation.
House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures Senate: Business & Commerce
Removed from local & uncontested calendar
| Crimes--Against Persons--General | Crimes--Against Persons--Sexual | HUMAN TRAFFICKING | LICENSING & REGULATION, TEXAS COMMISSION OF | LICENSING & REGULATION, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | Occupational Regulation--Health Occupations | Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions
HB 4026 88-0 (2023)
Author: Schofield, Mike | et. al.
Relating to the creation of the office of state special prosecutor.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| Abortion | Courts--General | Crimes--Drugs | Elections--General | HUMAN TRAFFICKING | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions--Newly Proposed | STATE SPECIAL PROSECUTOR | SUPREME COURT
HB 4070 88-0 (2023)
Author: Schaefer, Matt
Relating to eliminating the requirement that private primary and secondary schools post certain signs regarding human trafficking.
House: Public Education
Laid on the table subject to call
| Education--Primary & Secondary--General | Education--Primary & Secondary--Private | HUMAN TRAFFICKING | Minors--Crimes Against | PROSTITUTION | SIGNS
HB 4098 88-0 (2023)
Author: Troxclair, Ellen
Relating to investigations and security provided by former members of the special forces.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| HUMAN TRAFFICKING | Military & Veterans | PRIVATE INVESTIGATORS & PRIVATE SECURITY AGENCIES
HB 4530 88-0 (2023)
Author: Schatzline, Nate
Relating to instruction in human trafficking awareness in public schools.
House: Public Education
Referred to Public Education
| Crimes--Against Persons--General | EDUCATION, STATE BOARD OF | Education--Primary & Secondary--Curriculum | Education--Primary & Secondary--General | HUMAN TRAFFICKING
HB 4641 88-0 (2023)
Author: Meyer, Morgan | et. al.
Relating to the collection of consumer debt incurred by certain individuals as a result of identity theft.
House: Pensions, Investments & Financial Services Senate: Business & Commerce
Referred to Business & Commerce
| Crimes--Against Persons--General | Crimes--Against Persons--Sexual | DEBT | Family--Family Violence | Financial--General | HUMAN TRAFFICKING | IDENTITY THEFT
HB 5247 88-0 (2023)
Author: Guillen, Ryan
Relating to the expansion of the statewide program to prevent and detect certain offenses.
House: Agriculture & Livestock
Left pending in committee
| BORDER | Crimes--Against Persons--General | Crimes--Drugs | CURRENCY & CURRENCY EXCHANGE | HUMAN TRAFFICKING | Law Enforcement | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF | Weapons
HCR 64 88-0 (2023)
Author: Hunter, Todd
Requesting the Lieutenant Governor and Speaker of the House to create a joint interim committee to study human trafficking in Texas.
House: House Administration
Left pending in committee
| HUMAN TRAFFICKING | Interim Studies | Resolutions--Legislative Policy
HJR 181 88-0 (2023)
Author: Smith, Reggie
Proposing a constitutional amendment authorizing the denial of bail under some circumstances to a person accused of a violent or sexual offense or of continuous trafficking of persons and requiring a judge or magistrate to impose the least restrictive conditions of bail that may be necessary to ensure the person's appearance in court as required and the safety of the community, law enforcement, and the victim of the alleged offense.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Referred to Criminal Jurisprudence
| Courts--Judges | Crimes--Against Persons--Sexual | Criminal Procedure--Bail & Pretrial Release | HUMAN TRAFFICKING | MAGISTRATES | Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments
SB 415 88-0 (2023)
Author: Paxton, AngelaSponsor: Smith, Reggie
Relating to continuing education requirements for physicians regarding the identification and assistance of trafficked persons.
House: Public Health Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective on 9/1/23
| CONTINUING EDUCATION | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | HUMAN TRAFFICKING | MEDICAL BOARD, TEXAS | Occupational Regulation--Health Occupations | PHYSICIANS
SB 416 88-0 (2023)
Author: Paxton, Angela
Relating to the definition of trafficking for purposes of the offense of trafficking of persons.
Senate: Criminal Justice
Referred to Criminal Justice
| Crimes--Against Persons--Sexual | Criminal Procedure--General | HUMAN TRAFFICKING
SB 461 88-0 (2023)
Author: Parker, Tan | et. al.
Relating to the confidentiality of home address information for victims of child abduction and to the administration of the address confidentiality program by the office of the attorney general.
Senate: Criminal Justice
Referred to Criminal Justice
| CRIME VICTIMS | Criminal Procedure--General | HUMAN TRAFFICKING | Protection of Personal Information
SB 466 88-0 (2023)
Author: Bettencourt, Paul
Relating to the prosecution and punishment of the offense of trafficking of persons.
Senate: Criminal Justice
Referred to Criminal Justice
| Crimes--Against Persons--General | Crimes--Against Persons--Sexual | Disabilities, Persons with | HUMAN TRAFFICKING
SB 722 88-0 (2023)
Author: Springer, Drew
Relating to the prosecution of the offenses of trafficking of persons and compelling prostitution and to certain consequences of compelling prostitution.
Senate: Criminal Justice
Referred to Criminal Justice
| Crimes--Against Morals | Crimes--Against Persons--Sexual | Criminal Procedure--General | Criminal Procedure--Sentencing & Punishment | Disabilities, Persons with | HUMAN TRAFFICKING | Minors--Crimes Against | PROSTITUTION
SB 1010 88-0 (2023)
Author: Parker, Tan
Relating to requiring the denial of bail to a person accused of committing certain trafficking or sexual offenses against a child while released on bail for committing a similar offense.
Senate: Criminal Justice
Referred to Criminal Justice
| CHILD ABUSE | Courts--Judges | Crimes--Against Persons--General | Crimes--Against Persons--Sexual | Criminal Procedure--Bail & Pretrial Release | HUMAN TRAFFICKING | Minors--Crimes Against
SB 1011 88-0 (2023)
Author: Parker, TanSponsor: Cook, David
Relating to the punishment for the offense of trafficking of persons.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence Senate: Criminal Justice
Placed on General State Calendar
| Corrections--Jails & Prisons | Crimes--Against Persons--General | Crimes--Against Persons--Sexual | HUMAN TRAFFICKING
SB 1012 88-0 (2023)
Author: Parker, Tan
Relating to the eligibility of certain victims of trafficking of persons or compelling prostitution for an order of nondisclosure of criminal history record information.
Senate: Criminal Justice
Referred to Criminal Justice
| Crimes--Against Persons--General | Crimes--Against Persons--Sexual | Criminal Procedure--General | CRIMINAL RECORDS | HUMAN TRAFFICKING | PROSTITUTION
SB 1369 88-0 (2023)
Author: Paxton, Angela | et. al.
Relating to training materials for certain transportation network company drivers regarding human trafficking awareness and prevention.
Senate: Business & Commerce
Referred to Business & Commerce
| ATTORNEY GENERAL | Crime Prevention | Crimes--Against Persons--Sexual | HUMAN TRAFFICKING | STAFF DEVELOPMENT & TRAINING | Vehicles & Traffic--General | VEHICLES FOR HIRE
SB 1527 88-0 (2023)
Author: Huffman, Joan | et. al.Sponsor: Thompson, Senfronia | et. al.
Relating to human trafficking, including the prosecution and punishment of compelling and solicitation of prostitution and other sexual or assaultive offenses; increasing a criminal penalty; creating a criminal offense.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety Senate: Criminal Justice
Effective on 9/1/23
| Aliens | ATTORNEY GENERAL | Crimes--Against Persons--General | Crimes--Against Persons--Sexual | Disabilities, Persons with | EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS | FORGERY | HUMAN TRAFFICKING | HUMAN TRAFFICKING PREVENTION COORDINATING COUNCIL | HUMAN TRAFFICKING PREVENTION TASK FORCE | MASSAGE THERAPY & MASSAGE THERAPISTS | Minors--Crimes Against | PORNOGRAPHY | PROSTITUTION | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF | TRANSPORTATION, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | Vehicles & Traffic--Driver's Licenses
SB 2069 88-0 (2023)
Author: Bettencourt, PaulSponsor: Schaefer, Matt
Relating to the required posting of signs regarding human trafficking penalties by certain schools.
House: Public Education Senate: Education
Effective on 9/1/23
| Crimes--Against Persons--General | Crimes--Against Persons--Sexual | Education--Primary & Secondary--Private | HUMAN TRAFFICKING | SIGNS
SB 2298 88-0 (2023)
Author: Gutierrez, Roland
Relating to crime victims' compensation.
Senate: Criminal Justice
Referred to Criminal Justice
| Crime Victims Compensation | Crimes--Against Persons--General | Crimes--Against Persons--Sexual | Family--Family Violence | HUMAN TRAFFICKING | Minors--Crimes Against | SEXUAL ASSAULT | STALKING
SJR 44 88-0 (2023)
Author: Huffman, Joan | et. al.Sponsor: Smith, Reggie
Proposing a constitutional amendment authorizing the denial of bail under some circumstances to a person accused of certain violent or sexual offenses or of continuous trafficking of persons and requiring a judge or magistrate to impose the least restrictive conditions of bail that may be necessary to ensure the person's appearance in court as required and the safety of the community, law enforcement, and the victim of the alleged offense.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence Senate: Criminal Justice
Postponed
| Courts--Judges | Crimes--Against Persons--Sexual | Criminal Procedure--Bail & Pretrial Release | HUMAN TRAFFICKING | MAGISTRATES | Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments
SJR 51 88-0 (2023)
Author: Parker, Tan
Proposing a constitutional amendment authorizing the legislature to enact laws providing for the denial of bail to a person accused of committing a trafficking or sexual offense against a child while released on bail for committing a similar offense.
Senate: Criminal Justice
Referred to Criminal Justice
| CHILD ABUSE | Crimes--Against Persons--General | Crimes--Against Persons--Sexual | Criminal Procedure--Bail & Pretrial Release | HUMAN TRAFFICKING | Minors--Crimes Against | Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments
HB 6 88-1 (2023)
Author: Cook, David
Relating to the punishment for the offense of trafficking of persons.
Filed
| Corrections--Jails & Prisons | Crimes--Against Persons--General | HUMAN TRAFFICKING
SB 4 88-1 (2023)
Author: Parker, Tan
Relating to the punishment for the offense of trafficking of persons.
Filed
| Corrections--Jails & Prisons | Crimes--Against Persons--General | Crimes--Against Persons--Sexual | HUMAN TRAFFICKING
HB 72 88-3 (2023)
Author: Cook, David
Relating to the punishment for the offense of trafficking of persons.
Filed
| Corrections--Jails & Prisons | Crimes--Against Persons--General | HUMAN TRAFFICKING
HB 193 87-0 (2021)
Author: Rose, ToniSponsor: Blanco, César
Relating to juvenile court records of victims of sex trafficking.
House: Juvenile Justice & Family Issues Senate: Jurisprudence
Removed from local & uncontested calendar
| CRIME VICTIMS | Crimes--Against Morals | Crimes--Against Persons--Sexual | Crimes--Juvenile | Criminal Procedure--General | HUMAN TRAFFICKING | Minors--Crimes Against | Minors--Juvenile Justice
HB 390 87-0 (2021)
Author: Thompson, Senfronia | et. al.Sponsor: Huffman, Joan | et. al.
Relating to requirements for human trafficking awareness and prevention in commercial lodging establishments; authorizing a civil penalty.
House: Business & Industry Senate: Jurisprudence
See remarks for effective date
| ATTORNEY GENERAL | Business & Commerce--General | Crimes--Against Persons--General | Crimes--Against Persons--Sexual | HOTELS & MOTELS | HUMAN TRAFFICKING | PEACE OFFICERS | SIGNS | STAFF DEVELOPMENT & TRAINING
HB 402 87-0 (2021)
Author: Hernandez, AnaSponsor: Alvarado, Carol | et. al.
Relating to the use of certain funds derived from criminal asset forfeiture to provide services to domestic victims of trafficking.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence Senate: Criminal Justice
Effective on 9/1/21
| Crimes--Against Persons--Sexual | CRIMINAL ASSET FORFEITURE | HUMAN TRAFFICKING | Law Enforcement
HB 462 87-0 (2021)
Author: Shaheen, Matt | et. al.
Relating to the prosecution of the offenses of trafficking of persons and compelling prostitution and to certain consequences of compelling prostitution.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Placed on General State Calendar
| Crimes--Against Morals | Crimes--Against Persons--Sexual | Criminal Procedure--General | Criminal Procedure--Sentencing & Punishment | Disabilities, Persons with | HUMAN TRAFFICKING | Minors--Crimes Against
HB 465 87-0 (2021)
Author: Shaheen, Matt | et. al.Sponsor: Huffman, Joan
Relating to changing the eligibility for release on parole of certain inmates serving sentences for trafficking offenses involving one or more child victims.
House: Corrections Senate: Criminal Justice
Effective on 9/1/21
| Corrections--Parole, Probation & Pardons | Crimes--Against Persons--General | Crimes--Against Persons--Sexual | HUMAN TRAFFICKING | Minors--Crimes Against
HB 500 87-0 (2021)
Author: Wu, Gene
Relating to the prosecution of and punishment for the criminal offense of failure to report certain sexual offenses committed against a child; increasing criminal penalties.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Referred to Criminal Jurisprudence
| CHILD ABUSE | Crimes--Against Persons--Sexual | Criminal Procedure--General | Criminal Procedure--Sentencing & Punishment | HUMAN TRAFFICKING | Minors--Crimes Against
HB 687 87-0 (2021)
Author: Lozano, J. M. | et. al.
Relating to the prosecution and punishment of the offense of smuggling of persons.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Placed on General State Calendar
| Agriculture | Crimes--Against Persons--General | Criminal Procedure--General | HUMAN TRAFFICKING | Weapons
HB 717 87-0 (2021)
Author: Gervin-Hawkins, Barbara
Relating to the corroboration of certain testimony in the prosecution of a trafficking of persons offense.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Referred to Criminal Jurisprudence
| Criminal Procedure--Trial | HUMAN TRAFFICKING
HB 820 87-0 (2021)
Author: White, James
Relating to requiring certain business entities to audit the business's supply chain and on-site services for the use of forced labor; providing an administrative penalty.
House: Business & Industry
Left pending in committee
| ATTORNEY GENERAL | AUDITS & AUDITORS | Business & Commerce--General | HUMAN TRAFFICKING | Labor--General | SECRETARY OF STATE
HB 985 87-0 (2021)
Author: Burns, DeWayne | et. al.
Relating to the inclusion of information relating to human trafficking prevention in the curriculum of driver education and driving safety courses.
House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures
Received from the House
| Crimes--Against Persons--General | Crimes--Against Persons--Sexual | Education--Driver Education & Training | HUMAN TRAFFICKING | HUMAN TRAFFICKING PREVENTION COORDINATING COUNCIL | JULIA WELLS ACT | LICENSING & REGULATION, TEXAS COMMISSION OF | Vehicles & Traffic--Driver's Licenses
HB 1005 87-0 (2021)
Author: Leman, Ben | et. al.Sponsor: Huffman, Joan
Relating to the requisites of a bail bond given by certain defendants and to conditions of release on bond for certain defendants.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence Senate: Jurisprudence
Effective on 9/1/21
| Crimes--Against Persons--General | Crimes--Against Persons--Sexual | Criminal Procedure--Bail & Pretrial Release | Criminal Procedure--Sentencing & Punishment | HUMAN TRAFFICKING | MAGISTRATES | Minors--Crimes Against | PROSTITUTION
HB 1007 87-0 (2021)
Author: Leman, Ben | et. al.
Relating to conditions of release on bond for a defendant charged with certain trafficking or prostitution related offenses.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Referred to Criminal Jurisprudence
| Crimes--Against Persons--General | Crimes--Against Persons--Sexual | Criminal Procedure--General | HUMAN TRAFFICKING | MAGISTRATES | PROSTITUTION
HB 1139 87-0 (2021)
Author: Meyer, Morgan
Relating to the statute of limitations for certain offenses committed against children.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Referred to Criminal Jurisprudence
| Crimes--Against Persons--General | Crimes--Against Persons--Sexual | Criminal Procedure--General | HUMAN TRAFFICKING | Minors--Crimes Against | STATUTES OF LIMITATIONS
HB 1540 87-0 (2021)
Author: Thompson, Senfronia | et. al.Sponsor: Huffman, Joan | et. al.
Relating to regulation of certain facilities and establishments with respect to, civil remedies for certain criminal activities affecting, and certain criminal offenses involving health, safety, and welfare; creating a criminal offense; increasing criminal penalties.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence Senate: Jurisprudence
Effective on 9/1/21
| ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGE COMMISSION, TEXAS | Alcoholic Beverage Regulation | ATTORNEY'S FEES | City Government--General | Civil Remedies & Liabilities | County Government--General | Crimes--Against Persons--General | Crimes--Against Persons--Sexual | Criminal Procedure--General | Family--Child Protection | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | HUMAN TRAFFICKING | Mental Health & Substance Abuse | Minors--Crimes Against | PROSTITUTION | TRESPASS
HB 1619 87-0 (2021)
Author: Ramos, Ana-Maria
Relating to a fee exemption for trafficking victims for certain personal identification documents.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety
Referred to Homeland Security & Public Safety
| BIRTH & DEATH CERTIFICATES | Crimes--Against Persons--Sexual | HUMAN TRAFFICKING | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF | Vehicles & Traffic--Driver's Licenses
HB 1775 87-0 (2021)
Author: Tinderholt, Tony
Relating to increased penalties for the offense of trafficking of persons that involves a child victim or the death of any victim.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Referred to Criminal Jurisprudence
| Crimes--Against Persons--General | Crimes--Against Persons--Sexual | Criminal Procedure--Sentencing & Punishment | HUMAN TRAFFICKING | Minors--Crimes Against
HB 2300 87-0 (2021)
Author: Parker, Tan | et. al.
Relating to the offense of solicitation of prostitution, civil racketeering related to human trafficking, and common and public nuisances related to certain criminal conduct, including prostitution; increasing a criminal penalty; making conforming changes.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Referred to Criminal Jurisprudence
| ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGE COMMISSION, TEXAS | Crimes--Against Persons--General | Crimes--Against Persons--Sexual | HUMAN TRAFFICKING | HUMAN TRAFFICKING PREVENTION TASK FORCE | PROSTITUTION
HB 2633 87-0 (2021)
Author: Johnson, Ann | et. al.Sponsor: Huffman, Joan | et. al.
Relating to resources provided to human trafficking victims and the establishment of the trafficked persons grant program.
House: Human Services Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective on 9/1/21
| Crimes--Against Persons--Sexual | FAMILY & PROTECTIVE SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF | GIFTS & DONATIONS | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | HUMAN TRAFFICKING | INTERNET | SECRETARY OF STATE | State Finances--Management & Control | Vehicles & Traffic--Driver's Licenses
HB 2758 87-0 (2021)
Author: Smith, Reggie | et. al.Sponsor: Paxton, Angela
Relating to continuing education requirements for physicians regarding the identification and assistance of trafficked persons.
House: Public Health Senate: Health & Human Services
Removed from local & uncontested calendar
| CONTINUING EDUCATION | HUMAN TRAFFICKING | MEDICAL BOARD, TEXAS | Occupational Regulation--Health Occupations | PHYSICIANS
HB 2783 87-0 (2021)
Author: González, Jessica
Relating to the prosecution and punishment of the offense of prostitution and to a fine imposed on conviction of certain trafficking of persons and prostitution offenses.
House: Appropriations
Referred to Appropriations
| COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | Crimes--Against Morals | Criminal Procedure--Sentencing & Punishment | HUMAN TRAFFICKING | PROSTITUTION
HB 2794 87-0 (2021)
Author: Thompson, Senfronia | et. al.
Relating to evidence in prosecutions of trafficking or certain prostitution-related offenses.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Committee report sent to Calendars
| Crimes--Against Persons--General | Crimes--Against Persons--Sexual | Criminal Procedure--Pretrial Procedure | EVIDENCE | HUMAN TRAFFICKING | PROSTITUTION
HB 2803 87-0 (2021)
Author: Thompson, Senfronia | et. al.Sponsor: Huffman, Joan
Relating to a commercial landlord's or tenant's remedies regarding certain unlawful activities in a multiunit commercial property.
House: Business & Industry Senate: Jurisprudence
Vetoed by the Governor
| Crimes--Against Morals | HUMAN TRAFFICKING | Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions | Property Interests--Landlord & Tenant | PROSTITUTION
HB 2978 87-0 (2021)
Author: Hull, Lacey | et. al.
Relating to required agreement provisions and eligibility of certain games and events for funding administered by the Texas Economic Development and Tourism Office.
House: Culture, Recreation & Tourism
Committee report sent to Calendars
| Amusements, Games, Sports | Crimes--Against Persons--General | Crimes--Against Persons--Sexual | ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT & TOURISM OFFICE, TEXAS | Governor | HUMAN TRAFFICKING | SIGNS | State Finances--Management & Control
HB 3101 87-0 (2021)
Author: Campos, Liz
Relating to the duties of social media companies regarding prostitution and trafficking of persons; creating a criminal offense.
House: Business & Industry
Referred to Business & Industry
| Business & Commerce--General | Crimes--Against Morals | Crimes--Against Persons--Sexual | Criminal Procedure--General | Electronic Information Systems | HUMAN TRAFFICKING | INTERNET | PROSTITUTION
HB 3521 87-0 (2021)
Author: Hunter, ToddSponsor: Huffman, Joan | et. al.
Relating to the definition of coercion for purposes of trafficking of persons.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence Senate: Jurisprudence
Effective on 9/1/21
| Criminal Procedure--General | HUMAN TRAFFICKING
HB 3718 87-0 (2021)
Author: Parker, Tan | et. al.
Relating to the requirement that certain entities post human trafficking signs; providing a civil penalty.
House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures
Committee report sent to Calendars
| ATTORNEY GENERAL | Business & Commerce--General | COSMETOLOGISTS | Crimes--Against Persons--General | Crimes--Against Persons--Sexual | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Highways | Hospitals | HOTELS & MOTELS | HUMAN TRAFFICKING | MASSAGE THERAPY & MASSAGE THERAPISTS | PARKS & WILDLIFE DEPARTMENT | Parks & Wildlife--General | Safety | SEXUALLY ORIENTED BUSINESSES | SIGNS
HB 3721 87-0 (2021)
Author: Ellzey, Jake | et. al.Sponsor: Kolkhorst, Lois | et. al.
Relating to the inclusion of information for reporting suspicious activity to the Department of Public Safety on certain human trafficking signs or notices.
House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures Senate: State Affairs
Effective on 9/1/21
| ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGE COMMISSION, TEXAS | ATTORNEY GENERAL | Business & Commerce--General | COSMETOLOGISTS | Crimes--Against Persons--General | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Hospitals | HUMAN TRAFFICKING | LICENSING & REGULATION, TEXAS COMMISSION OF | MASSAGE THERAPY & MASSAGE THERAPISTS | Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF | SEXUALLY ORIENTED BUSINESSES | SIGNS
HB 4528 87-0 (2021)
Author: Guillen, Ryan
Relating to the punishment for the offense of trafficking of persons.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Left pending in committee
| Crimes--Against Persons--General | Crimes--Against Persons--Sexual | Criminal Procedure--Sentencing & Punishment | HUMAN TRAFFICKING
HCR 57 87-0 (2021)
Author: Hunter, Todd
Requesting the lieutenant governor and speaker of the house to create a joint interim committee to study human trafficking in Texas.
House: House Administration
Left pending in committee
| HUMAN TRAFFICKING | Interim Studies | Resolutions--Legislative Policy
HJR 4 87-0 (2021)
Author: Kacal, Kyle | et. al.Sponsor: Huffman, Joan | et. al.
Proposing a constitutional amendment authorizing the denial of bail under some circumstances to a person accused of a violent or sexual offense or of continuous trafficking of persons.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence Senate: Jurisprudence
Senate adopts conf. comm. report-reported
| Crimes--Against Persons--Sexual | Crimes--Capital Punishment | Criminal Procedure--Bail & Pretrial Release | HUMAN TRAFFICKING | Minors--Crimes Against | Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments
SB 316 87-0 (2021)
Author: Huffman, Joan
Relating to requirements for human trafficking awareness and prevention in commercial lodging establishments; authorizing a civil penalty.
Senate: Jurisprudence
Referred to Jurisprudence
| ATTORNEY GENERAL | Business & Commerce--General | Crimes--Against Persons--General | Crimes--Against Persons--Sexual | HOTELS & MOTELS | HUMAN TRAFFICKING | STAFF DEVELOPMENT & TRAINING
SB 317 87-0 (2021)
Author: Huffman, Joan
Relating to the requisites of a bail bond given by certain defendants and to conditions of release on bond for certain defendants.
Senate: Jurisprudence
Referred to Jurisprudence
| Crimes--Against Persons--General | Crimes--Against Persons--Sexual | Criminal Procedure--Bail & Pretrial Release | Criminal Procedure--Sentencing & Punishment | HUMAN TRAFFICKING | Minors--Crimes Against | PROSTITUTION
SB 568 87-0 (2021)
Author: Huffman, Joan | et. al.Sponsor: Wu, Gene
Relating to the prosecution of and punishment for the criminal offense of hindering the investigation or prosecution of certain sexual offenses committed against a child; increasing criminal penalties.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence Senate: Criminal Justice
Placed on General State Calendar
| CHILD ABUSE | Crimes--Against Persons--Sexual | Criminal Procedure--General | Criminal Procedure--Sentencing & Punishment | HUMAN TRAFFICKING | Minors--Crimes Against | SEXUAL ASSAULT
SB 576 87-0 (2021)
Author: Hinojosa, Juan | et. al.Sponsor: Lozano, J. M.
Relating to the prosecution and punishment of the offense of smuggling of persons.
House: State Affairs Senate: Criminal Justice
Effective on 9/1/21
| Agriculture | Crimes--Against Persons--General | Criminal Procedure--General | HUMAN TRAFFICKING | Weapons
SB 1036 87-0 (2021)
Author: Huffman, Joan
Relating to regulation of certain facilities and establishments with respect to, civil remedies for certain criminal activities affecting, and certain criminal offenses involving health, safety, and welfare; creating a criminal offense; increasing criminal penalties.
Senate: Jurisprudence
Referred to Jurisprudence
| ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGE COMMISSION, TEXAS | Alcoholic Beverage Regulation | ATTORNEY'S FEES | City Government--General | Civil Remedies & Liabilities | County Government--General | Crimes--Against Persons--General | Crimes--Against Persons--Sexual | Criminal Procedure--General | Family--Child Protection | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | HUMAN TRAFFICKING | Mental Health & Substance Abuse | Minors--Crimes Against | TRESPASS
SB 1483 87-0 (2021)
Author: Zaffirini, Judith
Relating to the review of clemency applications from certain persons who were victims of human trafficking or family violence.
Senate: Criminal Justice
Referred to Criminal Justice
| Corrections--Parole, Probation & Pardons | CRIME VICTIMS | Family--Family Violence | HUMAN TRAFFICKING | PARDONS & PAROLES, BOARD OF
SB 1705 87-0 (2021)
Author: Blanco, César
Relating to continuing education requirements for physicians and nurses regarding human trafficking.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Health & Human Services
| CONTINUING EDUCATION | Crimes--Against Persons--General | Crimes--Against Persons--Sexual | Health Care Providers | HUMAN TRAFFICKING | MEDICAL BOARD, TEXAS | NURSES & NURSE AIDES | NURSING, TEXAS BOARD OF | Occupational Regulation--Health Occupations | PHYSICIANS
SB 1718 87-0 (2021)
Author: Hughes, Bryan
Relating to provisions to enable the prevention and prosecution of trafficking of persons and certain sexual offenses committed against children and to the commission of civil racketeering related to the trafficking of persons.
Senate: Jurisprudence
Referred to Jurisprudence
| AUTOMATED TELLER MACHINES | BANKING, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | Crimes--Against Persons--General | Crimes--Against Persons--Sexual | HUMAN TRAFFICKING | Minors--Crimes Against
SB 1831 87-0 (2021)
Author: Taylor, Larry | et. al.Sponsor: Thompson, Senfronia | et. al.
Relating to the punishment for trafficking of persons, online solicitation of a minor, and prostitution and to the dissemination of certain information, including the required posting of certain signs, regarding human trafficking; increasing criminal penalties; providing a civil penalty.
House: Public Education Senate: Criminal Justice
Effective on 9/1/21
| COMPUTERS & SOFTWARE | Crimes--Against Persons--Sexual | EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS | Education--Primary & Secondary--General | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | HUMAN TRAFFICKING | Minors--Crimes Against | PUBLIC NOTICE | SIGNS
HB 27 87-1 (2021)
Author: Gervin-Hawkins, Barbara
Relating to the corroboration of certain testimony in the prosecution of a trafficking of persons offense.
Filed
| Criminal Procedure--Trial | HUMAN TRAFFICKING
HB 183 87-1 (2021)
Author: Howard, Donna
Relating to the establishment of the task force on asylum-seeking migrants.
Filed
| Aliens | COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | Education--Higher--General | Education--Primary & Secondary--General | Family--Child Protection | Health--General | Human Services--General | HUMAN TRAFFICKING | Labor--General | TASK FORCE ON ASYLUM-SEEKING MIGRANTS
HB 119 87-2 (2021)
Author: Jetton, Jacey | et. al.
Relating to an educational program on sex trafficking awareness and prevention for certain public school students.
Filed
| Crimes--Against Persons--Sexual | Education--Primary & Secondary--Curriculum | HUMAN TRAFFICKING | Minors--Crimes Against
HJR 1 87-2 (2021)
Author: Kacal, Kyle | et. al.
Proposing a constitutional amendment requiring a judge or magistrate to impose the least restrictive conditions of bail that may be necessary and authorizing the denial of bail under some circumstances to a person accused of a violent or sexual offense or of continuous trafficking of persons.
House: Constitutional Rights & Remedies, Select
Referred to Constitutional Rights & Remedies
| Crimes--Against Persons--Sexual | Criminal Procedure--Bail & Pretrial Release | HUMAN TRAFFICKING | Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments
SB 9 87-2 (2021)
Author: Huffman, Joan | et. al.Sponsor: Dutton, Jr., Harold V. | et. al.
Relating to public school instruction and materials regarding the prevention of child abuse, family violence, dating violence, and sex trafficking and the adoption of public school policies to prevent dating violence.
House: Public Education Senate: Jurisprudence
Effective on . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
| CHILD ABUSE | CHRISTINE BLUBAUGH ACT | EDUCATION, STATE BOARD OF | Education--Primary & Secondary--Curriculum | Education--School Districts | Family--Child Protection | Family--Family Violence | HUMAN TRAFFICKING | Minors--Crimes Against | PARENTAL RIGHTS
SJR 3 87-2 (2021)
Author: Huffman, Joan | et. al.Sponsor: Kacal, Kyle | et. al.
Proposing a constitutional amendment requiring a judge or magistrate to impose the least restrictive conditions of bail that may be necessary and authorizing the denial of bail under some circumstances to a person accused of a violent or sexual offense or of continuous trafficking of persons.
House: Constitutional Rights & Remedies, Select Senate: Jurisprudence
Co-author authorized
| Crimes--Against Persons--Sexual | Criminal Procedure--Bail & Pretrial Release | HUMAN TRAFFICKING | Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments
HJR 12 87-3 (2021)
Author: Kacal, Kyle
Proposing a constitutional amendment requiring a judge or magistrate to impose the least restrictive conditions of bail that may be necessary and authorizing the denial of bail under some circumstances to a person accused of a violent or sexual offense or of continuous trafficking of persons.
House: Constitutional Rights & Remedies, Select
Referred to Constitutional Rights & Remedies
| Crimes--Against Persons--Sexual | Criminal Procedure--Bail & Pretrial Release | HUMAN TRAFFICKING | Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments
SJR 1 87-3 (2021)
Author: Huffman, Joan | et. al.Sponsor: Kacal, Kyle
Proposing a constitutional amendment requiring a judge or magistrate to impose the least restrictive conditions of bail that may be necessary and authorizing the denial of bail under some circumstances to a person accused of a violent or sexual offense or of continuous trafficking of persons.
House: Constitutional Rights & Remedies, Select Senate: Jurisprudence
Statement(s) of vote recorded in Journal
| Crimes--Against Persons--Sexual | Criminal Procedure--Bail & Pretrial Release | HUMAN TRAFFICKING | Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments
HB 15 86-0 (2019)
Author: Thompson, Senfronia | et. al.
Relating to the prevention of, prosecution of, penalties for, and other consequences of prostitution, trafficking of persons, and related criminal offenses and to orders of nondisclosure for persons who committed certain of those offenses; regulating occupations and property to prevent and respond to those criminal offenses, including requiring a student occupational permit for those purposes; authorizing fees; increasing criminal penalties; creating criminal offenses.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Committee report sent to Calendars
| COMPUTERS & SOFTWARE | COURT ADMINISTRATION, OFFICE OF | Crimes--Against Persons--General | Crimes--Against Persons--Sexual | CRIMINAL RECORDS | EVIDENCE | HUMAN TRAFFICKING | INTERNET | LICENSING & REGULATION, TEXAS COMMISSION OF | LICENSING & REGULATION, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | MANDATORY & COMMUNITY SUPERVISION | MASSAGE THERAPY & MASSAGE THERAPISTS | PROSTITUTION
HB 111 86-0 (2019)
Author: González, Mary | et. al.Sponsor: Fallon, Pat | et. al.
Relating to public school policy and training for public school employees addressing the prevention of sexual abuse, sex trafficking, and other maltreatment of certain children.
House: Public Education Senate: Education
Effective immediately
| CHILD ABUSE | Crimes--Against Persons--Sexual | Education--Primary & Secondary--Charter Schools | Education--Primary & Secondary--Other School Personnel | Education--Primary & Secondary--Teachers | Education--School Districts | HUMAN TRAFFICKING | Minors--Crimes Against | Minors--Health & Safety | SEXUAL ABUSE | STAFF DEVELOPMENT & TRAINING
HB 292 86-0 (2019)
Author: Thompson, Senfronia | et. al.Sponsor: Huffman, Joan
Relating to inclusion of instruction on the trafficking of persons in the basic training curriculum for peace officers.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety Senate: State Affairs
Effective on 9/1/19
| COMMISSION ON LAW ENFORCEMENT, TEXAS | Crimes--Against Persons--Sexual | Criminal Procedure--General | HUMAN TRAFFICKING | Law Enforcement | Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions | PEACE OFFICERS
HB 403 86-0 (2019)
Author: Thompson, SenfroniaSponsor: Huffman, Joan | et. al.
Relating to training requirements for a member of the board of trustees and the superintendent of an independent school district regarding sexual abuse, human trafficking, and other maltreatment of children.
House: Public Education Senate: Education
Effective on 9/1/19
| CHILD ABUSE | CONTINUING EDUCATION | Crimes--Against Persons--General | Crimes--Against Persons--Sexual | Education--Primary & Secondary--Other School Personnel | HUMAN TRAFFICKING | SEXUAL ABUSE | STAFF DEVELOPMENT & TRAINING
HB 903 86-0 (2019)
Author: Lozano, J. M.
Relating to the prosecution and punishment of the offense of smuggling of persons.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Referred to Criminal Jurisprudence
| Crimes--Against Persons--General | Criminal Procedure--General | HUMAN TRAFFICKING | Weapons
HB 934 86-0 (2019)
Author: Shaheen, Matt
Relating to the prosecution of the offense of trafficking of persons.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Committee report sent to Calendars
| Crimes--Against Morals | Crimes--Against Persons--Sexual | Criminal Procedure--General | Criminal Procedure--Sentencing & Punishment | HUMAN TRAFFICKING | Minors--Crimes Against
HB 1073 86-0 (2019)
Author: Meyer, Morgan
Relating to the statute of limitations for certain offenses committed against children.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Left pending in committee
| Crimes--Against Persons--General | Crimes--Against Persons--Sexual | Criminal Procedure--General | HUMAN TRAFFICKING | Minors--Crimes Against | STATUTES OF LIMITATIONS
HB 1113 86-0 (2019)
Author: Davis, Sarah | et. al.Sponsor: Alvarado, Carol | et. al.
Relating to state contract limitations and programs for sex trafficking prevention and victim treatment.
House: Public Health Senate: State Affairs
Placed on intent calendar
| COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | Crimes--Against Persons--Sexual | Education--Higher--Health Institutions | GIFTS & DONATIONS | Governor | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | HUMAN TRAFFICKING | Mental Health & Substance Abuse | Minors--Crimes Against | Purchasing--State | State Finances--Appropriations
HB 1216 86-0 (2019)
Author: Thompson, Senfronia
Relating to orders of nondisclosure for certain victims of trafficking of persons or compelling prostitution.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Committee report sent to Calendars
| COURT ADMINISTRATION, OFFICE OF | CRIME VICTIMS | Crimes--Against Morals | Criminal Procedure--General | CRIMINAL RECORDS | HUMAN TRAFFICKING | PROSTITUTION
HB 1232 86-0 (2019)
Author: Guillen, Ryan | et. al.
Relating to the establishment and duties of the human trafficking prevention coordinating council.
House: State Affairs
Laid on the table subject to call
| ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGE COMMISSION, TEXAS | ATTORNEY GENERAL | Crimes--Against Persons--General | Crimes--Against Persons--Sexual | FAMILY & PROTECTIVE SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF | Governor | HUMAN TRAFFICKING | HUMAN TRAFFICKING PREVENTION COORDINATING COUNCIL | LICENSING & REGULATION, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | PARKS & WILDLIFE DEPARTMENT | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF | WORKFORCE COMMISSION, TEXAS
HB 1509 86-0 (2019)
Author: Calanni, Gina
Relating to consent instruction and instruction on the prevention of sexual abuse and sex trafficking for certain public school students.
House: Public Education
Referred to Public Education
| EDUCATION, STATE BOARD OF | Education--Primary & Secondary--Curriculum | Education--School Districts | HUMAN TRAFFICKING | Minors--Health & Safety | SEXUAL ABUSE
HB 1545 86-0 (2019)
Author: Paddie, ChrisSponsor: Birdwell, Brian
Relating to the continuation and functions of the Texas Alcoholic Beverage Commission, including the consolidation, repeal, and creation of certain licenses and permits; changing fees.
House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures Senate: Business & Commerce
See remarks for effective date
| ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGE COMMISSION, TEXAS | Alcoholic Beverage Regulation | BEER, BREWERIES, & BREWPUBS | COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | Governor | HUMAN TRAFFICKING | LEGISLATIVE COUNCIL, TEXAS | PACKAGE STORES | PERMITS | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions | SUNSET ADVISORY COMMISSION | Sunset--Commission Bills | Taxation--Alcoholic Beverages | Transportation--Miscellaneous | WINE & WINERIES
HB 1698 86-0 (2019)
Author: Leman, Ben
Relating to the regulation of residential treatment centers.
House: Human Services
Referred to Human Services
| EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS | FAMILY & PROTECTIVE SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF | Family--Child Protection | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Health--Privacy/Use of Information | HUMAN TRAFFICKING | Mental Health & Substance Abuse | Occupational Regulation--Health Occupations | RUNAWAY CHILDREN
HB 2058 86-0 (2019)
Author: Hernandez, Ana
Relating to the use of proceeds from criminal asset forfeiture to provide services to domestic victims of trafficking.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Placed on General State Calendar
| CRIME VICTIMS | Crimes--Against Persons--Sexual | CRIMINAL ASSET FORFEITURE | HUMAN TRAFFICKING | Law Enforcement
HB 2059 86-0 (2019)
Author: Blanco, CésarSponsor: Taylor, Larry | et. al.
Relating to required human trafficking prevention training as a condition of registration permit or license renewal for certain health care practitioners.
House: Public Health Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective on 9/1/19
| CONTINUING EDUCATION | Crimes--Against Persons--General | Crimes--Against Persons--Sexual | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Health--Emergency Services & Personnel | Health--General | HUMAN TRAFFICKING | HUMAN TRAFFICKING PREVENTION TASK FORCE | MEDICAL BOARD, TEXAS | NURSES & NURSE AIDES | NURSING, TEXAS BOARD OF | PHYSICIANS | Safety | STAFF DEVELOPMENT & TRAINING
HB 2170 86-0 (2019)
Author: Calanni, Gina
Relating to human trafficking awareness training for members of the legislature.
House: House Administration
Left pending in committee
| HUMAN TRAFFICKING | Legislature | STAFF DEVELOPMENT & TRAINING
HB 2613 86-0 (2019)
Author: Frullo, John | et. al.Sponsor: Huffman, Joan
Relating to the offense of operation of a stash house and to funding certain crime victim services through the use of money derived from a civil asset forfeiture of contraband related to that offense, human smuggling and trafficking offenses, and certain prostitution offenses; creating a criminal offense.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence Senate: State Affairs
Effective on 9/1/19
| Civil Remedies & Liabilities | CONTRABAND | CRIME VICTIMS | Crime Victims Compensation | Crimes--Against Persons--General | Crimes--Against Persons--Sexual | Criminal Procedure--General | HUMAN TRAFFICKING
HB 2731 86-0 (2019)
Author: Miller, Rick
Relating to the prosecution of and punishment for certain trafficking and prostitution offenses and to certain other consequences of those offenses; changing eligibility for community supervision.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Left pending in committee
| Crimes--Against Morals | Criminal Procedure--Sentencing & Punishment | HUMAN TRAFFICKING | PROSTITUTION
HB 2747 86-0 (2019)
Author: Ortega, Evelina "Lina" | et. al.Sponsor: Rodríguez, José | et. al.
Relating to the licensing and regulation of massage therapy.
House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures Senate: Business & Commerce
Effective on 9/1/19
| Crimes--Against Persons--General | Crimes--Against Persons--Sexual | CRIMINAL RECORDS | HUMAN TRAFFICKING | LICENSING & REGULATION, TEXAS COMMISSION OF | LICENSING & REGULATION, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | MASSAGE THERAPY & MASSAGE THERAPISTS | Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions | PUBLIC NOTICE
HB 2758 86-0 (2019)
Author: Hernandez, AnaSponsor: Huffman, Joan
Relating to changing the eligibility of persons charged with certain offenses to receive community supervision, including deferred adjudication community supervision.
House: Corrections Senate: Criminal Justice
Effective on 9/1/19
| Crimes--Against Morals | Criminal Procedure--Sentencing & Punishment | DEFERRED ADJUDICATION | HUMAN TRAFFICKING | MANDATORY & COMMUNITY SUPERVISION | PROSTITUTION
HB 2906 86-0 (2019)
Author: Parker, Tan | et. al.
Relating to orders of nondisclosure for certain victims of trafficking of persons.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Committee report sent to Calendars
| CRIME VICTIMS | Criminal Procedure--General | Criminal Procedure--Sentencing & Punishment | CRIMINAL RECORDS | DEFERRED ADJUDICATION | HUMAN TRAFFICKING
HB 3010 86-0 (2019)
Author: Ramos, Ana-Maria
Relating to a fee exemption for trafficking victims for certain personal identification documents.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety
Referred to Homeland Security & Public Safety
| BIRTH & DEATH CERTIFICATES | CRIME VICTIMS | Crimes--Against Persons--Sexual | Fees & Other Nontax Revenue--State | HUMAN TRAFFICKING | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF | Vehicles & Traffic--Driver's Licenses
HB 3027 86-0 (2019)
Author: Ramos, Ana-Maria
Relating to orders of nondisclosure for certain victims of trafficking of persons or compelling prostitution.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Withdrawn from schedule
| ATTORNEY GENERAL | COURT ADMINISTRATION, OFFICE OF | Crimes--Against Morals | Crimes--Against Persons--General | CRIMINAL RECORDS | DEFERRED ADJUDICATION | HUMAN TRAFFICKING | MANDATORY & COMMUNITY SUPERVISION | PROSTITUTION
HB 3078 86-0 (2019)
Author: Thompson, Senfronia | et. al.Sponsor: Zaffirini, Judith
Relating to the review of clemency applications from certain persons who were victims of human trafficking or family violence.
House: Corrections Senate: State Affairs
Vetoed by the Governor
| Corrections--Parole, Probation & Pardons | CRIME VICTIMS | Crimes--Against Persons--General | Family--Family Violence | Governor | HUMAN TRAFFICKING | PARDONS & PAROLES, BOARD OF
HB 3091 86-0 (2019)
Author: Deshotel, Joe | et. al.Sponsor: Campbell, Donna
Relating to the confidentiality of and prohibiting disclosure of the location or physical layout of a family violence shelter center or victims of trafficking shelter center; creating a criminal offense.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence Senate: Criminal Justice
Effective on 9/1/19
| CRIME VICTIMS | Crimes--Against Persons--General | Crimes--Against Persons--Sexual | Criminal Procedure--Sentencing & Punishment | Family--Family Violence | HUMAN TRAFFICKING | Open Records | WOMEN'S SHELTERS
HB 3154 86-0 (2019)
Author: Parker, Tan
Relating to the establishment of a human trafficking and child pornography unit within the Department of Public Safety of the State of Texas.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety
Referred to Homeland Security & Public Safety
| Crimes--Against Persons--Sexual | Criminal Procedure--General | HUMAN TRAFFICKING | Law Enforcement | Minors--Crimes Against | PORNOGRAPHY | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF
HB 3525 86-0 (2019)
Author: Rose, Toni
Relating to the destruction of juvenile court records of victims of sex trafficking.
House: Juvenile Justice & Family Issues
Comm. report sent to Local & Consent Calendar
| CRIME VICTIMS | Crimes--Against Morals | Crimes--Against Persons--Sexual | Crimes--Juvenile | Criminal Procedure--General | HUMAN TRAFFICKING | Minors--Crimes Against | Minors--Juvenile Justice
HB 3527 86-0 (2019)
Author: Rose, Toni
Relating to inclusion of instruction on the trafficking of persons in the basic training curriculum for peace officers.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety
Referred to Homeland Security & Public Safety
| COMMISSION ON LAW ENFORCEMENT, TEXAS | Crimes--Against Persons--Sexual | Criminal Procedure--General | HUMAN TRAFFICKING | Law Enforcement | Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions
HB 3590 86-0 (2019)
Author: Hunter, Todd | et. al.
Relating to the prosecution of and punishment for certain trafficking and prostitution offenses and certain other consequences of those offenses; increasing criminal penalties.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Committee report sent to Calendars
| Crimes--Against Persons--Sexual | Criminal Procedure--Sentencing & Punishment | HUMAN TRAFFICKING | PROSTITUTION
HB 3800 86-0 (2019)
Author: Thompson, Senfronia | et. al.Sponsor: Huffman, Joan
Relating to required reporting of human trafficking cases by certain law enforcement entities and by prosecutors.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety Senate: Criminal Justice
Effective on 9/1/19
| ATTORNEY GENERAL | Crimes--Against Persons--General | Crimes--Against Persons--Sexual | Criminal Procedure--General | HUMAN TRAFFICKING | Law Enforcement | Minors--Crimes Against | PEACE OFFICERS | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF
HB 3979 86-0 (2019)
Author: Leach, Jeff | et. al.
Relating to the investigation and prosecution of criminal offenses involving the trafficking of persons.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Committee report sent to Calendars
| ATTORNEY GENERAL | Crimes--Against Persons--General | Crimes--Against Persons--Sexual | Criminal Procedure--General | Criminal Procedure--Pretrial Procedure | HUMAN TRAFFICKING
HB 4008 86-0 (2019)
Author: Frullo, John | et. al.
Relating to plans required to be submitted to be eligible to receive funding through the Major Events Reimbursement Program.
House: Culture, Recreation & Tourism Senate: Natural Resources & Economic Development
Referred to Natural Resources & Economic Development
| HUMAN TRAFFICKING | HUMAN TRAFFICKING PREVENTION TASK FORCE | State Finances--Management & Control
HB 4104 86-0 (2019)
Author: White, James
Relating to the punishment for the offense of prostitution and to programs for certain defendants charged with or convicted of prostitution.
House: Corrections
Committee report sent to Calendars
| COURT ADMINISTRATION, OFFICE OF | Crimes--Against Morals | CRIMINAL JUSTICE, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | Criminal Procedure--General | EXPUNCTION OF RECORDS | HUMAN TRAFFICKING | MANDATORY & COMMUNITY SUPERVISION | PROSTITUTION
HB 4287 86-0 (2019)
Author: Zedler, Bill | et. al.
Relating to changing the eligibility of persons charged with certain offenses to receive community supervision, including deferred adjudication community supervision.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Committee report sent to Calendars
| Corrections--Parole, Probation & Pardons | Crimes--Against Morals | Crimes--Against Persons--Sexual | Criminal Procedure--Sentencing & Punishment | DEFERRED ADJUDICATION | HUMAN TRAFFICKING | MANDATORY & COMMUNITY SUPERVISION | Minors--Crimes Against | PROSTITUTION
HB 4318 86-0 (2019)
Author: Gervin-Hawkins, Barbara
Relating to the corroboration of certain testimony in the prosecution of a trafficking of persons offense.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Referred to Criminal Jurisprudence
| Criminal Procedure--Trial | HUMAN TRAFFICKING
HB 4472 86-0 (2019)
Author: Ortega, Evelina "Lina"
Relating to training by the Texas Department of Transportation on the recognition and prevention of smuggling and trafficking of persons.
House: Transportation
Referred to Transportation
| Crimes--Against Persons--General | HUMAN TRAFFICKING | STAFF DEVELOPMENT & TRAINING | TRANSPORTATION, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF
HCR 35 86-0 (2019)
Author: Miller, Rick | et. al.Sponsor: Huffman, Joan
Recognizing human trafficking as a public health issue.
House: Public Health Senate: State Affairs
Signed by the Governor
| HUMAN TRAFFICKING | Resolutions--Legislative Policy
HCR 83 86-0 (2019)
Author: Hunter, Todd
Requesting the lieutenant governor and speaker of the house to create a joint interim committee to study human trafficking in Texas.
House: House Administration
Left pending in committee
| HUMAN TRAFFICKING | Interim Studies | Resolutions--Legislative Policy
SB 20 86-0 (2019)
Author: Huffman, Joan | et. al.Sponsor: Thompson, Senfronia | et. al.
Relating to the prevention of, reporting regarding, investigation of, prosecution of, criminal and civil penalties for, and other consequences of prostitution, trafficking of persons, and related criminal offenses, to treatment, services, and compensation available to victims of those offenses, and to orders of nondisclosure for certain persons who are victims of certain of those offenses.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence Senate: State Affairs
Effective on 9/1/19
| ATTORNEY GENERAL | COMPUTERS & SOFTWARE | COURT ADMINISTRATION, OFFICE OF | CRIME VICTIMS | Crimes--Against Persons--General | Crimes--Against Persons--Sexual | EVIDENCE | Governor | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | HUMAN TRAFFICKING | INTERNET | LICENSING & REGULATION, TEXAS COMMISSION OF | LICENSING & REGULATION, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | MANDATORY & COMMUNITY SUPERVISION | MASSAGE THERAPY & MASSAGE THERAPISTS | Property Interests--Landlord & Tenant | PROSTITUTION
SB 72 86-0 (2019)
Author: Nelson, Jane | et. al.Sponsor: Guillen, Ryan
Relating to the establishment and duties of the human trafficking prevention coordinating council.
House: State Affairs Senate: State Affairs
Effective on 9/1/19
| ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGE COMMISSION, TEXAS | ATTORNEY GENERAL | Crimes--Against Persons--General | Crimes--Against Persons--Sexual | FAMILY & PROTECTIVE SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF | Governor | HUMAN TRAFFICKING | HUMAN TRAFFICKING PREVENTION COORDINATING COUNCIL | LICENSING & REGULATION, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | PARKS & WILDLIFE DEPARTMENT | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF | WORKFORCE COMMISSION, TEXAS
SB 128 86-0 (2019)
Author: Hinojosa, Juan | et. al.
Relating to the eligibility for release on parole of certain inmates serving a sentence for the criminal offense of continuous trafficking of persons.
Senate: Criminal Justice
Co-author authorized
| Corrections--Parole, Probation & Pardons | Crimes--Against Persons--Sexual | Criminal Procedure--Sentencing & Punishment | HUMAN TRAFFICKING | Minors--Crimes Against
SB 291 86-0 (2019)
Author: Lucio, Jr., Eddie
Relating to the establishment of a human trafficking unit within the Department of Public Safety of the State of Texas.
Senate: Criminal Justice
Referred to Criminal Justice
| Crimes--Against Persons--General | Crimes--Against Persons--Sexual | Criminal Procedure--General | HUMAN TRAFFICKING | Law Enforcement | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF
SB 458 86-0 (2019)
Author: Huffman, Joan | et. al.
Relating to training requirements for a member of the board of trustees and the superintendent of an independent school district regarding sexual abuse, human trafficking, and other maltreatment of children.
Senate: Education
Left pending in committee
| CHILD ABUSE | Crimes--Against Persons--General | Crimes--Against Persons--Sexual | Education--Primary & Secondary--Other School Personnel | HUMAN TRAFFICKING | SEXUAL ABUSE | STAFF DEVELOPMENT & TRAINING
SB 498 86-0 (2019)
Author: Huffman, Joan | et. al.Sponsor: Thompson, Senfronia
Relating to a commercial landlord's or tenant's remedies regarding certain unlawful activities in a multiunit commercial property.
House: Business & Industry Senate: State Affairs
Comm. report sent to Local & Consent Calendar
| HUMAN TRAFFICKING | MASSAGE THERAPY & MASSAGE THERAPISTS | Property Interests--Landlord & Tenant | PROSTITUTION
SB 696 86-0 (2019)
Author: Huffman, Joan | et. al.
Relating to peace officer instruction on the trafficking of persons and compelling prostitution.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety Senate: Criminal Justice
Referred to Homeland Security & Public Safety
| COMMISSION ON LAW ENFORCEMENT, TEXAS | HUMAN TRAFFICKING | Law Enforcement | Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions | PEACE OFFICERS | PROSTITUTION | STAFF DEVELOPMENT & TRAINING
SB 781 86-0 (2019)
Author: Kolkhorst, LoisSponsor: Leman, Ben
Relating to the regulation of child-care facilities.
House: Human Services Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective on 9/1/19
| Day Care | EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS | FAMILY & PROTECTIVE SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF | Family--Child Protection | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Health--Privacy/Use of Information | HUMAN TRAFFICKING | Mental Health & Substance Abuse | Occupational Regulation--Health Occupations | RUNAWAY CHILDREN
SB 859 86-0 (2019)
Author: Perry, Charles
Relating to the authority of a health care practitioner to disclose to law enforcement agencies and prosecutors a suspected human trafficking victim's health information.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Health & Human Services
| Crimes--Against Persons--General | Health Care Providers | HUMAN TRAFFICKING | Law Enforcement | Protection of Personal Information
SB 1219 86-0 (2019)
Author: Alvarado, CarolSponsor: Thompson, Senfronia
Relating to human trafficking signs at certain transportation hubs.
House: Transportation Senate: Transportation
Effective on 9/1/19
| ATTORNEY GENERAL | Crimes--Against Persons--General | Crimes--Against Persons--Sexual | HUMAN TRAFFICKING | SIGNS | Transportation--Aviation | Transportation--Mass Transit | Transportation--Miscellaneous | Transportation--Railroads
SB 1257 86-0 (2019)
Author: Huffman, Joan | et. al.Sponsor: Leach, Jeff | et. al.
Relating to the investigation and prosecution of criminal offenses involving the trafficking of persons.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence Senate: State Affairs
Motion withdrawn
| ATTORNEY GENERAL | Crimes--Against Persons--General | Crimes--Against Persons--Sexual | Criminal Procedure--General | Criminal Procedure--Pretrial Procedure | HUMAN TRAFFICKING
SB 1433 86-0 (2019)
Author: Rodríguez, José
Relating to the licensing and regulation of massage therapy.
Senate: Business & Commerce
Referred to Business & Commerce
| Crimes--Against Persons--General | Crimes--Against Persons--Sexual | CRIMINAL RECORDS | HUMAN TRAFFICKING | LICENSING & REGULATION, TEXAS COMMISSION OF | LICENSING & REGULATION, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | MASSAGE THERAPY & MASSAGE THERAPISTS | Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions | PUBLIC NOTICE
SB 1593 86-0 (2019)
Author: Rodríguez, JoséSponsor: Ortega, Evelina "Lina"
Relating to training by the Texas Department of Transportation on the recognition and prevention of smuggling and trafficking of persons.
House: Transportation Senate: Transportation
Effective on 9/1/19
| Crimes--Against Persons--General | HUMAN TRAFFICKING | STAFF DEVELOPMENT & TRAINING | State Employees | TRANSPORTATION, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF
SB 1801 86-0 (2019)
Author: Huffman, JoanSponsor: Hunter, Todd | et. al.
Relating to orders of nondisclosure for certain victims of trafficking of persons or compelling prostitution.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence Senate: State Affairs
Effective on 9/1/19
| Courts--District | Courts--Prosecuting Attorneys | Crimes--Against Morals | CRIMINAL RECORDS | DEFERRED ADJUDICATION | HUMAN TRAFFICKING | Law Enforcement | MANDATORY & COMMUNITY SUPERVISION | PROSTITUTION
SB 1802 86-0 (2019)
Author: Huffman, JoanSponsor: Hunter, Todd | et. al.
Relating to the prosecution of and punishment for certain trafficking and prostitution offenses and certain other consequences of those offenses; increasing criminal penalties.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence Senate: State Affairs
Effective on 9/1/19
| Crimes--Against Persons--Sexual | Criminal Procedure--Sentencing & Punishment | HUMAN TRAFFICKING | PROSTITUTION
SB 1803 86-0 (2019)
Author: Huffman, JoanSponsor: Zedler, Bill | et. al.
Relating to changing the eligibility of persons charged with certain offenses to receive community supervision, including deferred adjudication community supervision.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence Senate: State Affairs
Committee report sent to Calendars
| Corrections--Parole, Probation & Pardons | Crimes--Against Morals | Crimes--Against Persons--Sexual | CRIMINAL JUSTICE, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | Criminal Procedure--Sentencing & Punishment | DEFERRED ADJUDICATION | HUMAN TRAFFICKING | MANDATORY & COMMUNITY SUPERVISION | Minors--Crimes Against | PROSTITUTION
SB 1920 86-0 (2019)
Author: Alvarado, Carol
Relating to required reporting of human trafficking cases by peace officers and prosecutors.
Senate: Criminal Justice
Referred to Criminal Justice
| ATTORNEY GENERAL | Crimes--Against Persons--General | Crimes--Against Persons--Sexual | Criminal Procedure--General | HUMAN TRAFFICKING | Minors--Crimes Against | PEACE OFFICERS
SB 2009 86-0 (2019)
Author: Lucio, Jr., Eddie
Relating to the prosecution and punishment of the offense of smuggling of persons.
Senate: Criminal Justice
Referred to Criminal Justice
| Crimes--Against Persons--General | Criminal Procedure--General | HUMAN TRAFFICKING | Weapons
SB 2148 86-0 (2019)
Author: Zaffirini, Judith
Relating to the review of clemency applications from certain persons who were victims of human trafficking or family violence.
Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| Corrections--Parole, Probation & Pardons | CRIME VICTIMS | Crimes--Against Persons--General | Family--Family Violence | Governor | HUMAN TRAFFICKING | PARDONS & PAROLES, BOARD OF
SB 2319 86-0 (2019)
Author: Creighton, Brandon
Relating to the prosecution of criminal offenses involving the trafficking of persons.
Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| Crimes--Against Persons--General | Crimes--Against Persons--Sexual | Criminal Procedure--General | HUMAN TRAFFICKING
HB 29 85-0 (2017)
Author: Thompson, Senfronia | et. al.Sponsor: Huffman, Joan | et. al.
Relating to prostitution and the trafficking of persons, civil racketeering related to trafficking, the prevention, investigation, and prosecution of and punishment for certain sexual offenses and offenses involving or related to trafficking, reimbursement of certain costs for criminal victims who are children, and the release and reporting of certain information relating to a child; increasing criminal penalties; creating criminal offenses.
House: State Affairs Senate: Criminal Justice
See remarks for effective date
| ATTORNEY GENERAL | Civil Remedies & Liabilities | COURT ADMINISTRATION, OFFICE OF | CRIME VICTIMS | Crimes--Against Persons--General | Crimes--Against Persons--Sexual | Criminal Procedure--Trial | Education--Junior College Districts | Education--Nonpublic Schools--Vocational/Avocational | Health Care Providers | Health--Other Diseases & Medical Conditions | HIGHER EDUCATION COORDINATING BOARD, TEXAS | HUMAN TRAFFICKING | HUMAN TRAFFICKING PREVENTION TASK FORCE | LAW ENFORCEMENT, TEXAS COMMISSION ON | LICENSING & REGULATION, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | Minors--Crimes Against | PROSTITUTION | SECRETARY OF STATE | SEXUALLY ORIENTED BUSINESSES | SUPREME COURT | Vehicles & Traffic--Driver's Licenses | WORKFORCE COMMISSION, TEXAS
HB 269 85-0 (2017)
Author: Thompson, Senfronia | et. al.
Relating to judicial proceedings on a petition to set aside a conviction or an order of expunction of criminal history record information for certain victims of trafficking of persons or compelling prostitution who are convicted of prostitution.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence Senate: Criminal Justice
Referred to Criminal Justice
| CRIME VICTIMS | Criminal Procedure--Posttrial Procedure | CRIMINAL RECORDS | HUMAN TRAFFICKING | PROSTITUTION
HB 272 85-0 (2017)
Author: Thompson, Senfronia
Relating to the inclusion of education and training regarding human trafficking in the curriculum of commercial driver's license training programs offered by public junior colleges and career schools and colleges.
House: Transportation
Laid on the table subject to call
| Crimes--Against Persons--General | Education--Junior College Districts | Education--Nonpublic Schools--Vocational/Avocational | HIGHER EDUCATION COORDINATING BOARD, TEXAS | HUMAN TRAFFICKING | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF | Vehicles & Traffic--Driver's Licenses | WORKFORCE COMMISSION, TEXAS
HB 491 85-0 (2017)
Author: Frullo, John | et. al.
Relating to requiring registration as a sex offender of certain defendants convicted of the offense of continuous trafficking of persons.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence Senate: Criminal Justice
Referred to Criminal Justice
| Crimes--Against Persons--Sexual | HUMAN TRAFFICKING | SEXUAL OFFENDERS
HB 612 85-0 (2017)
Author: Leach, Jeff | et. al.
Relating to voluntary and informed consent to an abortion and prevention of coerced abortions; providing penalties; creating an offense.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| Abortion | FAMILY & PROTECTIVE SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | HUMAN TRAFFICKING | INFORMED CONSENT | Law Enforcement | PHYSICIANS | SIGNS | STATE HEALTH SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF
HB 761 85-0 (2017)
Author: Hernandez, Ana | et. al.
Relating to protections under civil and criminal law for certain young victims of trafficking; increasing the penalty for trafficking of persons.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
Referred to Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
| Aliens | Crimes--Against Persons--General | Criminal Procedure--Sentencing & Punishment | HUMAN TRAFFICKING
HB 1218 85-0 (2017)
Author: Johnson, Eric
Relating to the prosecution of and punishment for the offense of prostitution.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Considered in Calendars
| Crimes--Against Morals | Criminal Procedure--Sentencing & Punishment | HUMAN TRAFFICKING | PROSTITUTION
HB 1554 85-0 (2017)
Author: Lozano, J. M.
Relating to the prosecution and punishment of the smuggling of persons.
House: State Affairs
Placed on General State Calendar
| Criminal Procedure--General | HUMAN TRAFFICKING | Weapons
HB 1808 85-0 (2017)
Author: Meyer, Morgan | et. al.Sponsor: Garcia, Sylvia | et. al.
Relating to the prosecution and punishment of certain trafficking and sexual offenses; creating a criminal offense.
House: State Affairs Senate: Criminal Justice
See remarks for effective date
| Crimes--Against Persons--Sexual | HUMAN TRAFFICKING | Minors--Crimes Against
HB 2205 85-0 (2017)
Author: Kuempel, John
Relating to a report of child abuse or neglect made by an employee of a school district or an open-enrollment charter school.
House: Public Education Senate: Education
Referred to Education
| CHILD ABUSE | Education--Primary & Secondary--Charter Schools | Education--Primary & Secondary--General | Education--School Districts | FAMILY & PROTECTIVE SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF | Family--Child Protection | HUMAN TRAFFICKING | Law Enforcement | Minors--Health & Safety
HB 2222 85-0 (2017)
Author: Hunter, Todd | et. al.
Relating to the confidentiality of home address information of certain victims of family violence, sexual assault or abuse, stalking, or trafficking of persons.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Laid on the table subject to call
| ATTORNEY GENERAL | CRIME VICTIMS | Crimes--Against Persons--Sexual | Criminal Procedure--General | Family--Family Violence | HUMAN TRAFFICKING | Protection of Personal Information | PROTECTIVE ORDERS | SEXUAL ABUSE | SEXUAL ASSAULT | STALKING
HB 2347 85-0 (2017)
Author: Oliverson, Tom
Relating to the prosecution of and increased penalties for certain offenses involving the trafficking of persons.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Referred to Criminal Jurisprudence
| Crimes--Against Persons--General | Crimes--Against Persons--Sexual | Crimes--Capital Punishment | Criminal Procedure--Sentencing & Punishment | HUMAN TRAFFICKING
HB 2509 85-0 (2017)
Author: Parker, Tan | et. al.
Relating to the eligibility of certain victims of trafficking of persons for an order of nondisclosure.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Received from the House
| CRIME VICTIMS | Criminal Procedure--General | Criminal Procedure--Sentencing & Punishment | HUMAN TRAFFICKING | MANDATORY & COMMUNITY SUPERVISION
HB 2529 85-0 (2017)
Author: Meyer, Morgan | et. al.Sponsor: Huffman, Joan
Relating to the definition of coercion for purposes of the offense of trafficking of persons.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence Senate: Criminal Justice
Effective on 9/1/17
| Crimes--Against Persons--General | HUMAN TRAFFICKING
HB 2552 85-0 (2017)
Author: Thompson, Senfronia | et. al.Sponsor: Huffman, Joan | et. al.
Relating to measures to address and deter certain criminal or other unlawful activity, including trafficking of persons, sexual offenses, prostitution, and activity that may constitute a public nuisance; increasing criminal penalties; creating a criminal offense.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence Senate: State Affairs
Effective on 9/1/17
| Crimes--Against Persons--General | Crimes--Against Persons--Sexual | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | HUMAN TRAFFICKING | LICENSING & REGULATION, TEXAS COMMISSION OF | Property Interests--Landlord & Tenant | PROSTITUTION | SIGNS
HB 2629 85-0 (2017)
Author: Thompson, Senfronia | et. al.
Relating to notice and continuing education requirements regarding human trafficking for cosmetologists and cosmetology facilities.
House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures
Committee report sent to Calendars
| CONTINUING EDUCATION | COSMETOLOGISTS | HUMAN TRAFFICKING | LICENSING & REGULATION, TEXAS COMMISSION OF | Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions | SIGNS
HB 2645 85-0 (2017)
Author: Thompson, Senfronia
Relating to the development of a program and training for public schools on the prevention of sexual abuse and sex trafficking and participation by the human trafficking prevention task force in that development.
House: Public Education
Referred to Public Education
| Crimes--Against Persons--General | Crimes--Against Persons--Sexual | Education--Primary & Secondary--Curriculum | HUMAN TRAFFICKING | Minors--Health & Safety | SEXUAL ABUSE
HB 2770 85-0 (2017)
Author: Smithee, John
Relating to the declaration of a common nuisance involving a computer network or web address.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
Received from the House
| Civil Remedies & Liabilities | COMPUTERS & SOFTWARE | County Government--General | Crimes--Miscellaneous | HUMAN TRAFFICKING | INTERNET | NUISANCES | Safety
HB 2858 85-0 (2017)
Author: Burns, DeWayne | et. al.
Relating to human trafficking signs at abortion facilities and offenses associated with human trafficking and forced abortion; increasing criminal penalties.
House: State Affairs
Placed on General State Calendar
| Abortion | Crimes--Against Persons--Sexual | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | HUMAN TRAFFICKING | SIGNS
HB 2960 85-0 (2017)
Author: Parker, Tan | et. al.
Relating to the prosecution and punishment of certain trafficking and sexual offenses; increasing a criminal penalty.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence Senate: Criminal Justice
Referred to Criminal Justice
| CHILD ABUSE | Crimes--Against Morals | Crimes--Against Persons--General | Crimes--Against Persons--Sexual | Criminal Procedure--General | Criminal Procedure--Sentencing & Punishment | Electronic Information Systems | HUMAN TRAFFICKING | SEXUAL ABUSE
HB 3246 85-0 (2017)
Author: Leach, Jeff | et. al.
Relating to voluntary and informed consent to an abortion and actions to be taken by an abortion provider to prevent coerced abortions and human trafficking.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| Abortion | HUMAN TRAFFICKING | INFORMED CONSENT | PHYSICIANS | SIGNS | STATE HEALTH SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF
HB 3248 85-0 (2017)
Author: Leach, Jeff | et. al.
Relating to prevention of coerced abortions and human trafficking; creating an offense.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| Abortion | Criminal Procedure--Sentencing & Punishment | HUMAN TRAFFICKING
HB 3935 85-0 (2017)
Author: Rose, Toni | et. al.
Relating to licensing and reimbursing certain foster group homes that provide services to victims of sex trafficking.
House: Human Services
Placed on General State Calendar
| Crimes--Against Persons--Sexual | Family--Child Protection | FOSTER CARE | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | HUMAN TRAFFICKING | Minors--Crimes Against | Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions
HCR 125 85-0 (2017)
Author: Hunter, Todd
Requesting the lieutenant governor and speaker of the house to create a joint interim committee to study human trafficking in Texas.
House: State Affairs
Committee report sent to Calendars
| HUMAN TRAFFICKING | Interim Studies | Resolutions--Legislative Policy
SB 128 85-0 (2017)
Author: Garcia, Sylvia | et. al.Sponsor: Thompson, Senfronia
Relating to the inclusion of education and training regarding human trafficking in the curriculum of commercial driver's license training programs offered by public junior colleges and career schools and colleges and to certain requirements for commercial driver's licenses.
House: Transportation Senate: Transportation
Effective immediately
| Crimes--Against Persons--General | Education--Driver Education & Training | Education--Junior College Districts | HIGHER EDUCATION COORDINATING BOARD, TEXAS | HUMAN TRAFFICKING | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF | Vehicles & Traffic--Driver's Licenses | WORKFORCE COMMISSION, TEXAS
SB 256 85-0 (2017)
Author: Taylor, Van | et. al.Sponsor: Hunter, Todd | et. al.
Relating to the confidentiality of home address information of certain victims of family violence, sexual assault or abuse, stalking, or trafficking of persons.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence Senate: Criminal Justice
Effective immediately
| ATTORNEY GENERAL | CRIME VICTIMS | Crimes--Against Persons--Sexual | Criminal Procedure--General | Family--Family Violence | HUMAN TRAFFICKING | Protection of Personal Information | PROTECTIVE ORDERS | SEXUAL ABUSE | SEXUAL ASSAULT | STALKING
SB 541 85-0 (2017)
Author: Hinojosa, Juan
Relating to the eligibility for release on parole of certain inmates convicted of the offense of continuous trafficking of persons.
Senate: Criminal Justice
Referred to Criminal Justice
| Corrections--Parole, Probation & Pardons | Crimes--Against Persons--Sexual | Criminal Procedure--Sentencing & Punishment | HUMAN TRAFFICKING | Minors--Crimes Against
SB 666 85-0 (2017)
Author: Kolkhorst, Lois | et. al.Sponsor: Miller, Rick
Relating to a sign required to be posted in the restrooms of sexually oriented businesses; creating a criminal offense.
House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures Senate: Business & Commerce
Committee report sent to Calendars
| ATTORNEY GENERAL | Business & Commerce--General | Crimes--Against Persons--Sexual | HUMAN TRAFFICKING | Occupational Regulation--Health Occupations | SEXUALLY ORIENTED BUSINESSES | SIGNS
SB 811 85-0 (2017)
Author: Kolkhorst, Lois
Relating to sex offender registration and a prohibition on certain registered sex offenders from being in a motor vehicle with a minor who is not a family member.
Senate: Criminal Justice
Referred to Criminal Justice
| Crimes--Against Persons--Sexual | Criminal Procedure--Sentencing & Punishment | HUMAN TRAFFICKING | Minors--Crimes Against | SEXUAL OFFENDERS
SB 1165 85-0 (2017)
Author: Garcia, Sylvia
Relating to judicial proceedings on a petition to set aside a conviction or an order of expunction of arrest records and files for certain victims of trafficking of persons or compelling prostitution who are convicted of certain offenses.
Senate: Criminal Justice
Referred to Criminal Justice
| CRIME VICTIMS | Crimes--Against Persons--General | Crimes--Miscellaneous | Criminal Procedure--General | EXPUNCTION OF RECORDS | HUMAN TRAFFICKING | PROSTITUTION
SB 1196 85-0 (2017)
Author: Kolkhorst, Lois | et. al.Sponsor: Smithee, John
Relating to the declaration of a common nuisance involving a computer network or web address.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence Senate: Criminal Justice
Effective on 9/1/17
| Civil Remedies & Liabilities | COMPUTERS & SOFTWARE | County Government--General | Crimes--Miscellaneous | HUMAN TRAFFICKING | INTERNET | NUISANCES | Safety
SB 1226 85-0 (2017)
Author: Huffman, Joan | et. al.
Relating to prostitution and trafficking of persons and to certain criminal and civil consequences of that conduct.
Senate: Criminal Justice
Referred to Criminal Justice
| Crimes--Against Persons--General | HUMAN TRAFFICKING | Property Interests--Landlord & Tenant | PROSTITUTION
SB 1241 85-0 (2017)
Author: Rodríguez, José
Relating to law enforcement's duty to report to the National Crime Information Center and Texas Crime Information Center certain information concerning a family violence, sexual assault or abuse, stalking, or trafficking case.
Senate: Criminal Justice
Referred to Criminal Justice
| Crimes--Against Persons--Sexual | Criminal Procedure--General | Family--Family Violence | HUMAN TRAFFICKING | STALKING
SB 1377 85-0 (2017)
Author: Buckingham, Dawn
Relating to human trafficking signs at abortion facilities and offenses associated with human trafficking and coerced abortion; increasing criminal penalties.
Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| Abortion | Crimes--Against Persons--Sexual | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | HUMAN TRAFFICKING | SIGNS
SB 1433 85-0 (2017)
Author: Uresti, Carlos
Relating to requiring registration as a sex offender of certain defendants convicted of the offense of continuous trafficking of persons.
Senate: Criminal Justice
Referred to Criminal Justice
| Crimes--Against Persons--Sexual | HUMAN TRAFFICKING
SB 1504 85-0 (2017)
Author: Taylor, VanSponsor: Parker, Tan
Relating to the eligibility of certain victims of trafficking of persons for an order of nondisclosure.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence Senate: Criminal Justice
Placed on General State Calendar
| Criminal Procedure--General | Criminal Procedure--Sentencing & Punishment | HUMAN TRAFFICKING | MANDATORY & COMMUNITY SUPERVISION
SB 1569 85-0 (2017)
Author: Huffman, Joan | et. al.
Relating to prostitution and the trafficking of persons, civil racketeering related to trafficking, the prosecution of and punishment for certain sexual offenses and offenses involving or related to trafficking, reimbursement of certain costs for criminal victims who are children, and the release and reporting of certain information relating to a child; increasing a criminal penalty; creating a criminal offense.
Senate: Criminal Justice
Referred to Criminal Justice
| ATTORNEY GENERAL | Civil Remedies & Liabilities | COURT ADMINISTRATION, OFFICE OF | CRIME VICTIMS | Crimes--Against Persons--General | Crimes--Against Persons--Sexual | Criminal Procedure--Trial | Education--Junior College Districts | Education--Nonpublic Schools--Vocational/Avocational | Health Care Providers | Health--Other Diseases & Medical Conditions | HIGHER EDUCATION COORDINATING BOARD, TEXAS | HUMAN TRAFFICKING | HUMAN TRAFFICKING PREVENTION TASK FORCE | LAW ENFORCEMENT, TEXAS COMMISSION ON | LICENSING & REGULATION, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | Minors--Crimes Against | PROSTITUTION | SECRETARY OF STATE | SUPREME COURT | Vehicles & Traffic--Driver's Licenses | WORKFORCE COMMISSION, TEXAS
SB 1579 85-0 (2017)
Author: Garcia, Sylvia
Relating to authorizing the secretary of state to terminate the existence of a domestic filing entity if a substantial owner or governing person of the entity has been convicted of human trafficking or compelling prostitution.
Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| Business & Commerce--General | Crimes--Against Persons--General | HUMAN TRAFFICKING | PROSTITUTION | SECRETARY OF STATE
SB 1700 85-0 (2017)
Author: Rodríguez, José
Relating to uniform reporting of information concerning protective orders, concerning magistrate's orders for emergency protection, and concerning conditions of bond imposed on a person awaiting trial in a family violence, sexual assault or abuse, stalking, or trafficking case.
Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| COURT ADMINISTRATION, OFFICE OF | Crimes--Against Persons--General | Crimes--Against Persons--Sexual | Family--Family Violence | HUMAN TRAFFICKING | PROTECTIVE ORDERS | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF | SEXUAL ABUSE | SEXUAL ASSAULT | STALKING | STATE BAR OF TEXAS | SUPREME COURT
SB 1859 85-0 (2017)
Author: Lucio, Jr., Eddie
Relating to the establishment of a human trafficking unit within the Department of Public Safety of the State of Texas.
Senate: Criminal Justice
Referred to Criminal Justice
| Crimes--Against Persons--General | Crimes--Against Persons--Sexual | Criminal Procedure--General | HUMAN TRAFFICKING | Law Enforcement | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF
SB 2039 85-0 (2017)
Author: Zaffirini, JudithSponsor: Thompson, Senfronia
Relating to the development and use of instructional modules and training for public schools on the prevention of sexual abuse and sex trafficking and participation by the human trafficking prevention task force in that development.
House: Public Education Senate: Education
See remarks for effective date
| Crimes--Against Persons--General | Crimes--Against Persons--Sexual | Education--Primary & Secondary--Curriculum | HUMAN TRAFFICKING | Minors--Health & Safety | SEXUAL ABUSE
HB 257 85-1 (2017)
Author: Thompson, Senfronia
Relating to judicial proceedings on a petition to set aside a conviction or an order of expunction of criminal history record information for certain victims of trafficking of persons or compelling prostitution who are convicted of prostitution.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Referred to Criminal Jurisprudence
| Criminal Procedure--Posttrial Procedure | CRIMINAL RECORDS | EXPUNCTION OF RECORDS | HUMAN TRAFFICKING | PROSTITUTION
HCR 21 85-1 (2017)
Author: Hunter, Todd
Requesting the lieutenant governor and the speaker of the house to create a joint interim committee to study human trafficking in Texas.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| HUMAN TRAFFICKING | Interim Studies | Resolutions--Legislative Policy
HB 10 84-0 (2015)
Author: Thompson, Senfronia | et. al.Sponsor: Huffman, Joan | et. al.
Relating to certain criminal and civil consequences of trafficking of persons, compelling prostitution, and certain other related criminal offenses; to the prevention, prosecution, and punishment of those offenses, and to compensation paid to victims of those offenses.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety Senate: Criminal Justice
Effective on 9/1/15
| ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGE COMMISSION, TEXAS | ATTORNEY GENERAL | CRIME VICTIMS | Crimes--Against Persons--General | Crimes--Against Persons--Sexual | CRIMINAL APPEALS, COURT OF | EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS | FAMILY & PROTECTIVE SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF | Governor | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | HUMAN TRAFFICKING | JUVENILE JUSTICE DEPARTMENT, TEXAS | Minors--Crimes Against | PARKS & WILDLIFE DEPARTMENT | PROSTITUTION | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF | STATE HEALTH SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF | SUPREME COURT
HB 11 84-0 (2015)
Author: Bonnen, Dennis | et. al.Sponsor: Birdwell, Brian | et. al.
Relating to the powers and duties of the Texas Department of Public Safety, military and law enforcement training, and the investigation, prosecution, punishment, and prevention of certain offenses; creating an offense and increasing a criminal penalty; authorizing fees.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety Senate: Veteran Affairs & Military Installations
Effective on 9/1/15
| ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGE COMMISSION, TEXAS | ATTORNEY GENERAL | BORDER | Criminal Procedure--General | Education--Higher--Admission & Attendance | FACILITIES COMMISSION, TEXAS | Governor | HUMAN TRAFFICKING | Law Enforcement | MEXICO | Military & Veterans | PARKS & WILDLIFE DEPARTMENT | PEACE OFFICERS | PUBLIC SAFETY COMMISSION | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF | UNITED MEXICAN STATES | VEHICLE CHECKPOINTS
HB 112 84-0 (2015)
Author: White, James
Relating to the prosecution of murder committed in the course of committing or attempting to commit trafficking of persons.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Withdrawn from schedule
| Crimes--Against Persons--General | Crimes--Capital Punishment | HUMAN TRAFFICKING
HB 188 84-0 (2015)
Author: Thompson, Senfronia | et. al.Sponsor: Menéndez, José | et. al.
Relating to the composition, duties, and continuation of the human trafficking prevention task force.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence Senate: Criminal Justice
Effective immediately
| Crimes--Against Persons--General | HUMAN TRAFFICKING | HUMAN TRAFFICKING PREVENTION TASK FORCE | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions
HB 416 84-0 (2015)
Author: Riddle, Debbie | et. al.Sponsor: Campbell, Donna | et. al.
Relating to requiring personnel of abortion facilities and certain other facilities performing abortions to complete training on human trafficking.
House: State Affairs Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective immediately
| Abortion | Crimes--Against Persons--Sexual | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | HUMAN TRAFFICKING | STAFF DEVELOPMENT & TRAINING | STATE HEALTH SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF
HB 418 84-0 (2015)
Author: Wu, Gene | et. al.Sponsor: Huffman, Joan
Relating to child victims of trafficking who are placed in secure foster homes.
House: Human Services Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective on 9/1/15
| FAMILY & PROTECTIVE SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF | Family--Child Protection | FOSTER CARE | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | HUMAN TRAFFICKING | Minors--Crimes Against | Minors--Health & Safety
HB 498 84-0 (2015)
Author: Hernandez, Ana
Relating to the violation of certain court orders or conditions of bond in a family violence, sexual assault or abuse, stalking, or trafficking case.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Left pending in committee
| Crimes--Against Persons--Sexual | Criminal Procedure--General | Family--Family Violence | HUMAN TRAFFICKING | PROTECTIVE ORDERS | STALKING
HB 517 84-0 (2015)
Author: Moody, Joe
Relating to evidence or testimony given by certain witnesses in a criminal case based on the trafficking of persons.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Withdrawn from schedule
| Crimes--Against Persons--Sexual | Criminal Procedure--General | EVIDENCE | HUMAN TRAFFICKING | WITNESSES
HB 887 84-0 (2015)
Author: Hernandez, Ana
Relating to protections under civil and criminal law for certain young victims of trafficking; increasing the penalty for trafficking of persons.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
No action taken in committee
| Crimes--Against Persons--General | HUMAN TRAFFICKING | IMMIGRATION LAW
HB 968 84-0 (2015)
Author: Hernandez, Ana | et. al.Sponsor: Garcia, Sylvia
Relating to civil liability of shareholders and members of certain legal entities that engage in the trafficking of persons.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence Senate: State Affairs
Effective immediately
| Business & Commerce--General | Civil Remedies & Liabilities | Crimes--Against Persons--General | HUMAN TRAFFICKING
HB 1217 84-0 (2015)
Author: Thompson, SenfroniaSponsor: Uresti, Carlos | et. al.
Relating to certain reporting requirements of the Department of Family and Protective Services regarding child protection, including reporting information for certain foster children who are missing or are victims of sex trafficking.
House: Juvenile Justice & Family Issues Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective on 9/1/15
| Crimes--Against Persons--Sexual | FAMILY & PROTECTIVE SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF | Family--Child Protection | FOSTER CARE | HUMAN TRAFFICKING | Minors--Crimes Against | Minors--Juvenile Justice | MISSING CHILDREN
HB 1363 84-0 (2015)
Author: Johnson, Eric | et. al.Sponsor: Whitmire, John | et. al.
Relating to the prosecution of and punishment for the offense of prostitution; creating a criminal offense.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence Senate: Criminal Justice
Vetoed by the Governor
| Crimes--Against Morals | Criminal Procedure--Sentencing & Punishment | HUMAN TRAFFICKING | PROSTITUTION
HB 1447 84-0 (2015)
Author: Dale, Tony | et. al.Sponsor: Rodríguez, José
Relating to protective orders for certain victims of sexual assault or abuse, stalking, or trafficking.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence Senate: Administration
Effective on 9/1/15
| CRIME VICTIMS | Crime Victims Compensation | Crimes--Against Persons--Sexual | Criminal Procedure--General | HUMAN TRAFFICKING | PROTECTIVE ORDERS | SEXUAL ABUSE | SEXUAL ASSAULT | STALKING
HB 1793 84-0 (2015)
Author: Frullo, John | et. al.Sponsor: Hinojosa, Juan
Relating to reports of certain missing children and to the administration of missing or exploited children prevention grants.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety Senate: Criminal Justice
Effective on 9/1/15
| Crimes--Against Persons--Sexual | HUMAN TRAFFICKING | Law Enforcement | Minors--Crimes Against | MISSING CHILDREN | SEXUAL ASSAULT
HB 2054 84-0 (2015)
Author: Tinderholt, Tony
Relating to increased penalties for the offense of trafficking of persons that involves a child victim or the death of any victim.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Referred to Criminal Jurisprudence
| Crimes--Against Persons--Sexual | Criminal Procedure--Sentencing & Punishment | HUMAN TRAFFICKING | Minors--Crimes Against
HB 2070 84-0 (2015)
Author: Thompson, Senfronia | et. al.Sponsor: Rodríguez, José
Relating to certain requirements for certain facilities licensed by the Department of Family and Protective Services and the department's enforcement authority.
House: Human Services Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective on 9/1/15
| Crimes--Against Persons--Sexual | FAMILY & PROTECTIVE SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF | FOSTER CARE | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Health--General | Human Services--General | HUMAN TRAFFICKING
HB 2286 84-0 (2015)
Author: Parker, Tan | et. al.Sponsor: Burton, Konni | et. al.
Relating to the eligibility of certain victims of trafficking of persons for an order of nondisclosure; authorizing a fee.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence Senate: Criminal Justice
See remarks for effective date
| Criminal Procedure--General | Criminal Procedure--Sentencing & Punishment | CRIMINAL RECORDS | EXPUNCTION OF RECORDS | HUMAN TRAFFICKING
HB 2290 84-0 (2015)
Author: Parker, Tan | et. al.Sponsor: Huffman, Joan
Relating to designating January as Human Trafficking Prevention Month.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety Senate: Administration
Effective on 9/1/15
| Crimes--Against Persons--General | Holidays | HUMAN TRAFFICKING
HB 2360 84-0 (2015)
Author: Thompson, Senfronia
Relating to the licensing and regulation of certain residential educational child-care facilities serving victims of human trafficking.
House: Human Services Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Health & Human Services
| CRIME VICTIMS | Crimes--Against Persons--General | Day Care | HUMAN TRAFFICKING | Minors--Crimes Against | Minors--Health & Safety | Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions
HB 2409 84-0 (2015)
Author: Rodriguez, Eddie
Relating to the storage of firearms surrendered by a person subject to a magistrate's order for emergency protection or protective order as a result of family violence, sexual assault or abuse, stalking, or trafficking of persons.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Referred to Criminal Jurisprudence
| County Government--General | Family--Family Violence | HUMAN TRAFFICKING | PROTECTIVE ORDERS | SEXUAL ABUSE | SEXUAL ASSAULT | STALKING | Weapons
HB 2455 84-0 (2015)
Author: Burkett, Cindy | et. al.Sponsor: Rodríguez, José
Relating to the establishment of a task force to promote uniformity in the collection and reporting of information relating to family violence, sexual assault, stalking, and human trafficking.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety Senate: Criminal Justice
Effective immediately
| COURT ADMINISTRATION, OFFICE OF | Crimes--Against Persons--General | Crimes--Against Persons--Sexual | Family--Family Violence | HUMAN TRAFFICKING | SEXUAL ASSAULT | STALKING
HB 2511 84-0 (2015)
Author: Thompson, Senfronia | et. al.Sponsor: Huffman, Joan
Relating to the creation of the human trafficking prevention business partnership.
House: State Affairs Senate: Business & Commerce
Effective immediately
| Corporations & Associations | HUMAN TRAFFICKING | SECRETARY OF STATE
HB 2653 84-0 (2015)
Author: Moody, Joe
Relating to protective orders for certain victims of sexual assault or abuse, stalking, or trafficking.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Withdrawn from schedule
| Crimes--Against Persons--Sexual | HUMAN TRAFFICKING | PROTECTIVE ORDERS | SEXUAL ASSAULT | STALKING
HB 2806 84-0 (2015)
Author: Lozano, J. M.
Relating to the prosecution of and increasing the punishment for the offense of unlawful smuggling or concealment of persons; creating an offense.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety
Left pending in committee
| Aliens | Crimes--Against Persons--General | Criminal Procedure--Sentencing & Punishment | HUMAN TRAFFICKING
HB 3431 84-0 (2015)
Author: Bernal, Diego
Relating to the imposition and use of the admission fee to sexually oriented businesses; increasing the amount of a fee.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to Ways & Means
| CRIMINAL JUSTICE DIVISION, GOVERNOR'S OFFICE | Fees & Other Nontax Revenue--State | Governor | HUMAN TRAFFICKING | SEXUALLY ORIENTED BUSINESSES | Taxation--General
HB 3446 84-0 (2015)
Author: Laubenberg, Jodie | et. al.
Relating to signs required to be displayed at certain facilities that perform abortions.
House: State Affairs
Placed on General State Calendar
| Abortion | AMBULATORY HEALTH CARE | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | HUMAN TRAFFICKING | SIGNS | Women
HB 3500 84-0 (2015)
Author: Thompson, Senfronia
Relating to judicial proceedings on a petition to set aside a conviction or an order of expunction of criminal history record information for certain victims of trafficking of persons or compelling prostitution who are convicted of prostitution.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Placed on General State Calendar
| CRIME VICTIMS | Criminal Procedure--Posttrial Procedure | CRIMINAL RECORDS | EXPUNCTION OF RECORDS | HUMAN TRAFFICKING | PROSTITUTION
HB 3768 84-0 (2015)
Author: Zedler, Bill
Relating to the regulation of owners, operators, employees, and independent contractors of sexually oriented businesses to reduce risks to public and occupational health and to prevent human trafficking; requiring an occupational license; imposing fees; providing civil penalties; creating a criminal offense.
House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures
Referred to Licensing & Administrative Procedures
| HUMAN TRAFFICKING | Law Enforcement | Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions | PUBLIC SAFETY COMMISSION | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF | SEXUALLY ORIENTED BUSINESSES
HCR 107 84-0 (2015)
Author: Hunter, Todd
Requesting the lieutenant governor and the speaker of the house of representatives to create a joint interim committee to study human trafficking in Texas.
House: State Affairs Senate: Administration
Referred to Administration
| HUMAN TRAFFICKING | Interim Studies | Resolutions--Legislative Policy
SB 3 84-0 (2015)
Author: Birdwell, Brian | et. al.
Relating to the powers and duties of the Texas Department of Public Safety, military and law enforcement training, and the investigation, prosecution, punishment, and prevention of certain offenses; creating an offense and increasing a criminal penalty; authorizing fees.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety Senate: Veteran Affairs & Military Installations
Referred to Homeland Security & Public Safety
| ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGE COMMISSION, TEXAS | ATTORNEY GENERAL | BORDER | Criminal Procedure--General | Education--Higher--Admission & Attendance | FACILITIES COMMISSION, TEXAS | Governor | HUMAN TRAFFICKING | Law Enforcement | MEXICO | MILITARY DEPARTMENT, TEXAS | PARKS & WILDLIFE DEPARTMENT | PEACE OFFICERS | PUBLIC SAFETY COMMISSION | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF | UNITED MEXICAN STATES | VEHICLE CHECKPOINTS
SB 144 84-0 (2015)
Author: Rodríguez, José
Relating to the statute of limitations for a suit for personal injury arising from certain offenses constituting sexual abuse of a child.
Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| CHILD ABUSE | Civil Remedies & Liabilities | Crimes--Against Persons--Sexual | HUMAN TRAFFICKING | Minors--Crimes Against | PROSTITUTION | SEXUAL ABUSE | STATUTES OF LIMITATIONS
SB 147 84-0 (2015)
Author: Rodríguez, José | et. al.Sponsor: Hernandez, Ana
Relating to the violation of certain court orders or conditions of bond in a family violence, sexual assault or abuse, stalking, or trafficking case; providing penalties.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence Senate: Criminal Justice
Effective on 9/1/15
| Crimes--Against Persons--Sexual | Criminal Procedure--General | Family--Family Violence | HUMAN TRAFFICKING | PROTECTIVE ORDERS | STALKING
SB 171 84-0 (2015)
Author: Huffman, Joan | et. al.
Relating to the addition of an offense for the continuous smuggling of persons.
Senate: Criminal Justice
Co-author authorized
| Aliens | Crimes--Against Persons--General | Crimes--Against Persons--Sexual | HUMAN TRAFFICKING | Minors--Crimes Against | SEXUAL ASSAULT
SB 352 84-0 (2015)
Author: Birdwell, Brian
Relating to the violation of certain court orders or conditions of bond in a family violence, sexual assault or abuse, stalking, or trafficking case.
Senate: Criminal Justice
Referred to Criminal Justice
| Crimes--Against Persons--Sexual | Criminal Procedure--General | Family--Family Violence | HUMAN TRAFFICKING | PROTECTIVE ORDERS | STALKING
SB 377 84-0 (2015)
Author: Rodríguez, José
Relating to the prosecution of the offense of prostitution.
Senate: Criminal Justice
Referred to Criminal Justice
| Crimes--Against Morals | Criminal Procedure--Sentencing & Punishment | HUMAN TRAFFICKING | PROSTITUTION
SB 446 84-0 (2015)
Author: Hall, Bob | et. al.
Relating to increased penalties for the offense of trafficking of persons that involves a child victim or the death of any victim.
Senate: Criminal Justice
Co-author authorized
| Crimes--Against Persons--Sexual | Criminal Procedure--Sentencing & Punishment | HUMAN TRAFFICKING | Minors--Crimes Against
SB 493 84-0 (2015)
Author: Huffman, Joan
Relating to evidence or testimony given by certain witnesses in a criminal case based on the trafficking of persons.
Senate: Criminal Justice
Referred to Criminal Justice
| Crimes--Against Persons--Sexual | Criminal Procedure--General | EVIDENCE | HUMAN TRAFFICKING | WITNESSES
SB 630 84-0 (2015)
Author: Rodríguez, José | et. al.Sponsor: Dale, Tony
Relating to protective orders for certain victims of sexual assault or abuse, stalking, or trafficking.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence Senate: Criminal Justice
Effective on 9/1/15
| CRIME VICTIMS | Crimes--Against Persons--Sexual | HUMAN TRAFFICKING | PROTECTIVE ORDERS | SEXUAL ABUSE | SEXUAL ASSAULT | STALKING
SB 737 84-0 (2015)
Author: Rodríguez, JoséSponsor: Moody, Joe
Relating to certain protective orders and magistrate's orders for emergency protection.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence Senate: Criminal Justice
Effective on 9/1/15
| CRIME VICTIMS | Criminal Procedure--General | Electronic Information Systems | EMAIL & ELECTRONIC COMMUNICATIONS | HUMAN TRAFFICKING | Law Enforcement | MAGISTRATES | PROTECTIVE ORDERS
SB 877 84-0 (2015)
Author: Birdwell, Brian
Relating to the powers and duties of the Texas Department of Public Safety and the investigation, prosecution, punishment, and prevention of certain offenses; creating an offense and increasing a criminal penalty.
Filed
| ATTORNEY GENERAL | BORDER | Criminal Procedure--General | Education--Higher--Admission & Attendance | Governor | HUMAN TRAFFICKING | Law Enforcement | MEXICO | PEACE OFFICERS | PUBLIC SAFETY COMMISSION | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF | UNITED MEXICAN STATES | VEHICLE CHECKPOINTS
SB 944 84-0 (2015)
Author: Rodríguez, José
Relating to the establishment of a task force to promote uniformity in the collection and reporting of information relating to family violence, sexual assault, stalking, and human trafficking.
Senate: Criminal Justice
Referred to Criminal Justice
| COURT ADMINISTRATION, OFFICE OF | Crimes--Against Persons--General | Crimes--Against Persons--Sexual | Family--Family Violence | HUMAN TRAFFICKING | SEXUAL ASSAULT | STALKING
SB 1088 84-0 (2015)
Author: Taylor, Van
Relating to judicial proceedings on a petition for a pardon or an order of expunction of criminal history record information for certain victims of trafficking of persons convicted of prostitution.
Senate: Criminal Justice
Referred to Criminal Justice
| Criminal Procedure--General | Criminal Procedure--Sentencing & Punishment | CRIMINAL RECORDS | EXPUNCTION OF RECORDS | HUMAN TRAFFICKING
SB 1464 84-0 (2015)
Author: Lucio, Jr., Eddie
Relating to the creation of the transnational and organized crime division within the office of the attorney general.
Senate: Veteran Affairs & Military Installations
Not again placed on intent calendar
| ATTORNEY GENERAL | BORDER | Criminal Procedure--General | HUMAN TRAFFICKING | ORGANIZED CRIME
SB 1653 84-0 (2015)
Author: Taylor, Van
Relating to the regulation of owners, operators, employees, and independent contractors of sexually oriented businesses to reduce risks to public and occupational health and to prevent human trafficking; requiring an occupational license; imposing fees; providing civil penalties; creating a criminal offense.
Senate: Business & Commerce
Referred to Business & Commerce
| HUMAN TRAFFICKING | Law Enforcement | Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions | PUBLIC SAFETY COMMISSION | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF | SEXUALLY ORIENTED BUSINESSES
SB 1708 84-0 (2015)
Author: Huffman, Joan | et. al.Sponsor: Kuempel, John
Relating to the creation of a governor's program for victims of child sex trafficking.
House: State Affairs Senate: Criminal Justice
Placed on General State Calendar
| Crimes--Against Persons--Sexual | Criminal Procedure--General | Governor | HUMAN TRAFFICKING | Minors--Crimes Against
SB 1848 84-0 (2015)
Author: Garcia, Sylvia
Relating to civil liability of shareholders and members of certain legal entities that engage in the trafficking of persons.
Senate: State Affairs
Left pending in committee
| Business & Commerce--General | Civil Remedies & Liabilities | Crimes--Against Persons--General | HUMAN TRAFFICKING
SB 1853 84-0 (2015)
Author: Lucio, Jr., Eddie | et. al.Sponsor: Phillips, Larry
Relating to authorizing the Department of Public Safety of the State of Texas to establish a statewide program for the prevention and detection of certain criminal offenses.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety Senate: Criminal Justice
Effective immediately
| Crimes--Against Persons--General | Crimes--Drugs | HUMAN TRAFFICKING | Intergovernmental Relations | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF | Weapons
SB 1873 84-0 (2015)
Author: Campbell, Donna | et. al.
Relating to requiring personnel of abortion facilities and certain other facilities performing abortions to complete training on human trafficking.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Not again placed on intent calendar
| Abortion | Crimes--Against Persons--Sexual | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | HUMAN TRAFFICKING | STAFF DEVELOPMENT & TRAINING
HB 8 83-0 (2013)
Author: Thompson, Senfronia | et. al.Sponsor: Van de Putte, Leticia | et. al.
Relating to the prosecution and punishment of offenses related to trafficking of persons and to certain protections for victims of trafficking of persons.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence Senate: Criminal Justice
Effective on 9/1/13
| CHILD ABUSE | Crimes--Against Persons--Sexual | HUMAN TRAFFICKING | Minors--Crimes Against | PROSTITUTION | PROTECTIVE ORDERS | SEXUAL ABUSE
HB 91 83-0 (2013)
Author: Thompson, Senfronia | et. al.
Relating to the designation of a juvenile court and a pre-adjudication diversion program for certain juveniles alleged to have engaged in conduct that violates certain penal laws regarding prostitution.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
Referred to Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
| Crimes--Juvenile | HUMAN TRAFFICKING | Juvenile Boards & Officers | Minors--Juvenile Justice | PROSTITUTION
HB 330 83-0 (2013)
Author: Riddle, Debbie | et. al.
Relating to the admissibility of evidence of other similar offenses in the prosecution of certain sexual offenses.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Left pending in committee
| Crimes--Against Persons--Sexual | Criminal Procedure--Trial | EVIDENCE | HUMAN TRAFFICKING | Minors--Crimes Against
HB 337 83-0 (2013)
Author: Zedler, Bill | et. al.
Relating to the regulation of owners, operators, employees, and independent contractors of sexually oriented businesses to reduce risks to public and occupational health and to prevent human trafficking; providing penalties.
House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures
Left pending in committee
| Fees & Other Nontax Revenue--State | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | HUMAN TRAFFICKING | Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions | SEXUALLY ORIENTED BUSINESSES | STATE HEALTH SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF
HB 386 83-0 (2013)
Author: Thompson, Senfronia
Relating to the eligibility for release on parole of inmates convicted of compelling prostitution or trafficking of persons.
House: Corrections
Referred to Corrections
| Corrections--Parole, Probation & Pardons | Crimes--Against Persons--Sexual | HUMAN TRAFFICKING | PROSTITUTION
HB 432 83-0 (2013)
Author: Riddle, Debbie | et. al.Sponsor: Van de Putte, Leticia
Relating to charitable contributions by state employees to assist domestic victims of human trafficking.
House: State Affairs Senate: Government Organization
Effective immediately
| Charitable & Nonprofit Organizations | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | HUMAN TRAFFICKING | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions | State Employees
HB 804 83-0 (2013)
Author: Lozano, J. M. | et. al.
Relating to materials for school districts on human trafficking.
House: Public Education
Referred to Public Education
| Crimes--Against Persons--General | Crimes--Against Persons--Sexual | EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS | Education--Primary & Secondary--Other School Personnel | Education--Primary & Secondary--Teachers | HUMAN TRAFFICKING | Minors--Crimes Against | Minors--Health & Safety
HB 1120 83-0 (2013)
Author: Riddle, Debbie | et. al.Sponsor: Davis, Wendy | et. al.
Relating to the duties of the Texas Crime Stoppers Council to encourage individuals to report criminal activity related to trafficking of persons.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety Senate: Criminal Justice
Effective immediately
| Crimes--Against Persons--General | HUMAN TRAFFICKING | TEXAS CRIME STOPPERS COUNCIL
HB 1147 83-0 (2013)
Author: Gonzalez, Naomi | et. al.
Relating to the collection of information regarding trafficking of persons.
House: Human Services Senate: Criminal Justice
Referred to Criminal Justice
| BORDER | Courts--Prosecuting Attorneys | Crimes--Against Persons--General | HUMAN TRAFFICKING | HUMAN TRAFFICKING PREVENTION TASK FORCE | Law Enforcement
HB 1272 83-0 (2013)
Author: Thompson, Senfronia | et. al.Sponsor: Van de Putte, Leticia | et. al.
Relating to the continuation and duties of the Human Trafficking Prevention Task Force.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence Senate: Criminal Justice
Effective immediately
| Crimes--Against Persons--Sexual | Education--Primary & Secondary--General | Health--General | HUMAN TRAFFICKING | HUMAN TRAFFICKING PREVENTION TASK FORCE
HB 1292 83-0 (2013)
Author: Anchía, Rafael
Relating to the issuance of protective orders for certain sexual, stalking, and trafficking offenses.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Placed on General State Calendar
| Crimes--Against Persons--Sexual | HUMAN TRAFFICKING | PROTECTIVE ORDERS | SEXUAL ASSAULT | STALKING
HB 1452 83-0 (2013)
Author: Gonzalez, Naomi
Relating to an exemption for certain facilities that provide shelter and care to child victims of human trafficking from child-care licensing requirements.
House: Human Services Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Health & Human Services
| Crimes--Against Persons--General | HUMAN TRAFFICKING | JUVENILE JUSTICE DEPARTMENT, TEXAS | Minors--Health & Safety
HB 1848 83-0 (2013)
Author: Carter, Stefani
Relating to certain conditions of, penalties for violating, and collection of information about protective orders issued in certain family violence, sexual assault or abuse, stalking, or trafficking cases.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
Comm. report sent to Local & Consent Calendar
| Crimes--Against Persons--Sexual | Criminal Procedure--General | Family--Family Violence | HUMAN TRAFFICKING | PROTECTIVE ORDERS | SEXUAL ASSAULT | STALKING
HB 2344 83-0 (2013)
Author: Zedler, Bill
Relating to prosecution of and punishment for the offense of smuggling of persons.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Committee report sent to Calendars
| Crimes--Against Persons--General | Crimes--Drugs | Crimes--Miscellaneous | Criminal Procedure--General | Criminal Procedure--Sentencing & Punishment | HUMAN TRAFFICKING
HB 2393 83-0 (2013)
Author: Burkett, Cindy
Relating to training for certain health and human services personnel to identify and assist victims of human trafficking.
House: Human Services
Referred to Human Services
| Human Services--General | HUMAN TRAFFICKING | STAFF DEVELOPMENT & TRAINING
HB 2725 83-0 (2013)
Author: Thompson, Senfronia | et. al.Sponsor: Van de Putte, Leticia
Relating to the confidentiality of certain records maintained by a victims of trafficking shelter center and the creation of minimum standards for certain facilities that provide services to victims of trafficking.
House: Government Efficiency & Reform Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective immediately
| CRIME VICTIMS | Crimes--Against Persons--Sexual | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Health--General | Human Services--Child Services | HUMAN TRAFFICKING | Open Records
HB 3241 83-0 (2013)
Author: Thompson, Senfronia | et. al.Sponsor: Whitmire, John
Relating to the civil prosecution of racketeering related to trafficking of persons; providing penalties.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence Senate: Criminal Justice
Effective immediately
| ATTORNEY GENERAL | Civil Remedies & Liabilities | Courts--District | Courts--Prosecuting Attorneys | Crimes--Against Morals | Crimes--Against Persons--General | Crimes--Against Property | Crimes--Miscellaneous | EMAIL & ELECTRONIC COMMUNICATIONS | FACSIMILE TRANSMISSIONS & SOLICITATION | HUMAN TRAFFICKING | POSTAL SERVICE | TELEPHONES & TELEPHONE DIRECTORIES
HB 3407 83-0 (2013)
Author: Riddle, Debbie | et. al.
Relating to the assessment of juveniles who are victims of sex trafficking.
House: Corrections Senate: Criminal Justice
Referred to Criminal Justice
| Corrections--Parole, Probation & Pardons | CRIME VICTIMS | Crimes--Against Persons--Sexual | Family--Juvenile Delinquency | HUMAN TRAFFICKING | JUVENILE JUSTICE DEPARTMENT, TEXAS | Minors--Crimes Against | Minors--Juvenile Justice
HB 3856 83-0 (2013)
Author: Anchía, Rafael
Relating to building workforce skills to compete for trade-related jobs, business opportunities and investment.
House: International Trade & Intergovernmental Affairs
Referred to International Trade & Intergovernmental Affairs
| Alcoholism & Drug Abuse | Business & Commerce--General | Business & Commerce--Small Business & Minority Business | Corporations & Associations | ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT & TOURISM, OFFICE OF | GENERAL LAND OFFICE | HIGHER EDUCATION COORDINATING BOARD, TEXAS | HUMAN TRAFFICKING | IMPORTS & EXPORTS | Labor--Workforce Development | RAILROAD COMMISSION | RURAL AFFAIRS, DEPARTMENT OF | SECRETARY OF STATE | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions | STATE-FEDERAL RELATIONS, OFFICE OF | TEXAS GLOBAL WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT TASK FORCE | TRANSPORTATION, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | Transportation--Miscellaneous | WORKFORCE COMMISSION, TEXAS
HCR 57 83-0 (2013)
Author: Hunter, Todd | et. al.Sponsor: Van de Putte, Leticia
Requesting the lieutenant governor and the speaker of the house of representatives to create a joint interim committee to study human trafficking in Texas.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence Senate: Criminal Justice
Signed by the Governor
| HUMAN TRAFFICKING | Interim Studies | Resolutions--Legislative Policy
SB 12 83-0 (2013)
Author: Huffman, JoanSponsor: Riddle, Debbie
Relating to the admissibility of evidence of other similar offenses in the prosecution of certain sexual offenses.
House: Criminal Procedure Reform, Select Senate: Criminal Justice
Effective on 9/1/13
| Crimes--Against Persons--Sexual | Criminal Procedure--Trial | EVIDENCE | HUMAN TRAFFICKING | Minors--Crimes Against
SB 92 83-0 (2013)
Author: Van de Putte, Leticia | et. al.Sponsor: Thompson, Senfronia
Relating to the designation of a juvenile court and a program for certain juveniles who may be the victims of human trafficking.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence Senate: Jurisprudence
Effective on 9/1/13
| Crimes--Juvenile | HUMAN TRAFFICKING | Juvenile Boards & Officers | Minors--Juvenile Justice | PROSTITUTION
SB 357 83-0 (2013)
Author: Hinojosa, JuanSponsor: Anchía, Rafael
Relating to the issuance of protective orders for certain sexual, stalking, and trafficking offenses.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence Senate: Criminal Justice
Effective on 9/1/13
| Crimes--Against Persons--Sexual | HUMAN TRAFFICKING | PROTECTIVE ORDERS | SEXUAL ASSAULT | STALKING
SB 532 83-0 (2013)
Author: Van de Putte, Leticia | et. al.
Relating to the prosecution and punishment of offenses related to trafficking of persons and to certain protections for victims of trafficking of persons.
Senate: Criminal Justice
Referred to Criminal Justice
| Crimes--Against Persons--Sexual | HUMAN TRAFFICKING | Minors--Crimes Against | PROSTITUTION | PROTECTIVE ORDERS
SB 556 83-0 (2013)
Author: Davis, Wendy
Relating to the duties of the Texas Crime Stoppers Council to encourage individuals to report criminal activity related to trafficking of persons.
Senate: Criminal Justice
Referred to Criminal Justice
| Crimes--Against Persons--General | HUMAN TRAFFICKING | TEXAS CRIME STOPPERS COUNCIL
SB 811 83-0 (2013)
Author: Van de Putte, Leticia
Relating to the continuation and duties of the Human Trafficking Prevention Task Force.
Senate: Criminal Justice
Referred to Criminal Justice
| Crimes--Against Persons--Sexual | Education--Primary & Secondary--General | Health--General | HUMAN TRAFFICKING | HUMAN TRAFFICKING PREVENTION TASK FORCE
SB 893 83-0 (2013)
Author: Carona, JohnSponsor: Carter, Stefani
Relating to certain conditions of, penalties for violating, and collection of information about protective orders issued in certain family violence, sexual assault or abuse, stalking, or trafficking cases.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence Senate: Criminal Justice
Effective on 9/1/13
| Crimes--Against Persons--Sexual | Criminal Procedure--General | Family--Family Violence | HUMAN TRAFFICKING | PROTECTIVE ORDERS | SEXUAL ASSAULT | STALKING
SB 1354 83-0 (2013)
Author: Van de Putte, Leticia
Relating to the confidentiality of certain records maintained by a victims of trafficking shelter center and the creation of minimum standards for certain facilities that provide services to victims of trafficking.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Health & Human Services
| CRIME VICTIMS | Crimes--Against Persons--Sexual | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Health--General | Human Services--Child Services | HUMAN TRAFFICKING | Open Records
SB 1519 83-0 (2013)
Author: Van de Putte, Leticia
Relating to educational materials on pardons for victims of trafficking of persons.
Senate: Criminal Justice
Referred to Criminal Justice
| CRIME VICTIMS | Crimes--Against Persons--General | HUMAN TRAFFICKING | INTERNET | PARDONS & PAROLES, BOARD OF
SB 1520 83-0 (2013)
Author: Van de Putte, Leticia
Relating to the assessment of juveniles who are victims of sex trafficking.
Senate: Criminal Justice
Referred to Criminal Justice
| Corrections--Parole, Probation & Pardons | CRIME VICTIMS | Crimes--Against Persons--Sexual | Family--Juvenile Delinquency | HUMAN TRAFFICKING | JUVENILE JUSTICE DEPARTMENT, TEXAS | Minors--Crimes Against | Minors--Juvenile Justice
HB 7 82-0 (2011)
Author: Thompson, Senfronia | et. al.
Relating to the prosecution, punishment, and certain criminal and civil consequences of offenses involving or related to the trafficking of persons and to certain protections for victims of those offenses.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
Laid on the table subject to call
| Crimes--Against Persons--General | Crimes--Against Persons--Sexual | HUMAN TRAFFICKING | Minors--Crimes Against
HB 260 82-0 (2011)
Author: Hilderbran, Harvey | et. al.Sponsor: Patrick, Dan
Relating to the prosecution and punishment of unlawful transport of a person.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence Senate: Criminal Justice
Effective on 9/1/11
| Crimes--Against Persons--General | Criminal Procedure--Sentencing & Punishment | HUMAN TRAFFICKING | Transportation--Miscellaneous
HB 289 82-0 (2011)
Author: Jackson, Jim | et. al.Sponsor: Nelson, Jane
Relating to activity that constitutes maintaining a common nuisance.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence Senate: Criminal Justice
Effective on 9/1/11
| Civil Remedies & Liabilities | Crimes--Against Persons--Sexual | HUMAN TRAFFICKING | Labor--General | Minors--General | NUISANCES | Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions | SEXUALLY ORIENTED BUSINESSES
HB 763 82-0 (2011)
Author: Lozano, J. M.
Relating to the creation of the offense of unlawful transport of an undocumented person.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| Aliens | Crimes--Against Persons--General | HUMAN TRAFFICKING
HB 892 82-0 (2011)
Author: Howard, Charlie | et. al.
Relating to the creation of the offense of unlawful transport of an illegal alien.
House: State Affairs Senate: Transportation & Homeland Security
Referred to Transportation & Homeland Sec.
| Aliens | Crimes--Against Persons--General | HUMAN TRAFFICKING
HB 1121 82-0 (2011)
Author: Weber, Randy | et. al.
Relating to the prosecution and punishment of certain offenses involving trafficking of persons.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Committee report sent to Calendars
| Crimes--Against Persons--General | Criminal Procedure--Sentencing & Punishment | HUMAN TRAFFICKING
HB 1122 82-0 (2011)
Author: Weber, Randy | et. al.
Relating to the trafficking of persons.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence Senate: Criminal Justice
Referred to Criminal Justice
| Civil Remedies & Liabilities | CRIME VICTIMS | Crimes--Against Persons--General | Crimes--Against Persons--Sexual | HUMAN TRAFFICKING | Minors--Crimes Against | PROSTITUTION
HB 1929 82-0 (2011)
Author: Zedler, Bill
Relating to the regulation of owners, operators, employees, and independent contractors of sexually oriented businesses to reduce risks to public and occupational health and to prevent human trafficking; providing penalties.
House: State Affairs
Left pending in committee
| Fees & Other Nontax Revenue--State | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | HUMAN TRAFFICKING | Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions | SEXUALLY ORIENTED BUSINESSES | STATE HEALTH SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF
HB 1930 82-0 (2011)
Author: Zedler, BillSponsor: Van de Putte, Leticia
Relating to the membership and duties of the Human Trafficking Prevention Task Force.
House: Human Services Senate: Criminal Justice
Effective immediately
| Crimes--Against Persons--General | HUMAN TRAFFICKING | HUMAN TRAFFICKING PREVENTION TASK FORCE | SEXUALLY ORIENTED BUSINESSES | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions | STATE HEALTH SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF
HB 1994 82-0 (2011)
Author: Weber, Randy | et. al.Sponsor: Van de Putte, Leticia
Relating to the creation of a first offender prostitution prevention program.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence Senate: Criminal Justice
Effective immediately
| City Government--General | County Government--General | Courts--General | Crimes--Against Morals | Criminal Procedure--General | Fees & Other Nontax Revenue--State | HUMAN TRAFFICKING | Legislature | PROSTITUTION
HB 2014 82-0 (2011)
Author: Thompson, Senfronia | et. al.Sponsor: Van de Putte, Leticia | et. al.
Relating to certain criminal and civil consequences of trafficking of persons, compelling prostitution, and certain other related criminal offenses and to the prevention, prosecution, and punishment of those offenses.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence Senate: Criminal Justice
Effective on 9/1/11
| ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGE COMMISSION, TEXAS | Alcoholic Beverage Regulation | Crimes--Against Persons--General | Criminal Procedure--General | HUMAN TRAFFICKING | PROSTITUTION
HB 2329 82-0 (2011)
Author: Zedler, BillSponsor: Van de Putte, Leticia
Relating to the confidentiality of certain information regarding victims of trafficking of persons and to the issuance and enforcement of protective orders to protect victims of trafficking of persons; providing penalties.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence Senate: Criminal Justice
Effective on 9/1/11
| CRIME VICTIMS | Crimes--Against Persons--General | HUMAN TRAFFICKING | Protection of Personal Information | PROTECTIVE ORDERS
HB 2711 82-0 (2011)
Author: Thompson, Senfronia | et. al.
Relating to the sealing of the records of juveniles who are the victims of human trafficking and have been adjudicated to have engaged in certain delinquent conduct.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence Senate: Criminal Justice
Referred to Criminal Justice
| Crimes--Against Persons--Sexual | CRIMINAL RECORDS | HUMAN TRAFFICKING | Minors--Crimes Against | Minors--Juvenile Justice
HB 3000 82-0 (2011)
Author: Thompson, Senfronia | et. al.Sponsor: Van de Putte, Leticia | et. al.
Relating to creating the offense of continuous trafficking of persons; providing a penalty and other civil consequences.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence Senate: Criminal Justice
Effective on 9/1/11
| Crimes--Against Persons--General | HUMAN TRAFFICKING | PARDONS & PAROLES, BOARD OF
HCR 68 82-0 (2011)
Author: Hunter, Todd | et. al.Sponsor: Van de Putte, Leticia | et. al.
Requesting the lieutenant governor and the speaker of the house of representatives to create a joint interim committee to study human trafficking in Texas.
House: Border & Intergovernmental Affairs Senate: Criminal Justice
Signed by the Governor
| HUMAN TRAFFICKING | Interim Studies | Resolutions--Legislative Policy
HCR 181 82-0 (2011)
Author: Zedler, BillSponsor: Van de Putte, Leticia
Instructing the enrolling clerk of the house to make corrections in H.B. No. 2329.
Signed by the Governor
| CRIME VICTIMS | Crimes--Against Persons--General | HUMAN TRAFFICKING | Protection of Personal Information | PROTECTIVE ORDERS | Resolutions--Corrective
SB 24 82-0 (2011)
Author: Van de Putte, Leticia | et. al.Sponsor: Thompson, Senfronia | et. al.
Relating to the prosecution, punishment, and certain criminal and civil consequences of offenses involving or related to the trafficking of persons and to certain protections for victims of those offenses.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence Senate: Criminal Justice
Effective on 9/1/11
| Crimes--Against Persons--General | Crimes--Against Persons--Sexual | HUMAN TRAFFICKING | Minors--Crimes Against
SB 98 82-0 (2011)
Author: Van de Putte, Leticia
Relating to the trafficking of persons.
Senate: Criminal Justice
Referred to Criminal Justice
| Crimes--Against Persons--General | HUMAN TRAFFICKING | Minors--Crimes Against
SB 146 82-0 (2011)
Author: Hinojosa, Juan | et. al.
Relating to the offense of smuggling of persons and unlawful transport of an individual; providing penalties.
House: State Affairs Senate: Criminal Justice
Referred to State Affairs
| Aliens | Crimes--Against Persons--General | HUMAN TRAFFICKING
SB 394 82-0 (2011)
Author: Patrick, Dan
Relating to the creation of the offense of unlawful transport of an undocumented person.
Senate: Transportation & Homeland Security
Referred to Transportation & Homeland Sec.
| Aliens | Crimes--Against Persons--General | Criminal Procedure--General | HUMAN TRAFFICKING
SB 1312 82-0 (2011)
Author: Van de Putte, Leticia
Relating to certain criminal and civil consequences of trafficking of persons, compelling prostitution, and certain other related criminal offenses and to the prevention, prosecution, and punishment of those offenses.
Senate: Criminal Justice
Referred to Criminal Justice
| ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGE COMMISSION, TEXAS | Alcoholic Beverage Regulation | Crimes--Against Persons--General | Criminal Procedure--General | HUMAN TRAFFICKING | PROSTITUTION
SB 1436 82-0 (2011)
Author: Van de Putte, Leticia | et. al.
Relating to creating the offense of continuous trafficking of persons; providing a penalty and other civil consequences.
Senate: Criminal Justice
Co-author authorized
| Crimes--Against Persons--General | HUMAN TRAFFICKING | PARDONS & PAROLES, BOARD OF
SB 1634 82-0 (2011)
Author: Davis, Wendy
Relating to the sealing of the records of juveniles who are the victims of human trafficking and have been adjudicated to have engaged in certain delinquent conduct.
Senate: Criminal Justice
Referred to Criminal Justice
| Crimes--Against Persons--Sexual | CRIMINAL RECORDS | HUMAN TRAFFICKING | Minors--Crimes Against | Minors--Juvenile Justice
HB 530 81-0 (2009)
Author: Anchía, Rafael | et. al.
Relating to law enforcement training relating to the trafficking of persons.
House: Public Safety Senate: Criminal Justice
Referred to Criminal Justice
| Crimes--Against Persons--General | HUMAN TRAFFICKING | LAW ENFORCEMENT OFFICER STANDARDS & EDUCATION, COMMN. ON | STAFF DEVELOPMENT & TRAINING
HB 533 81-0 (2009)
Author: Anchía, Rafael | et. al.Sponsor: Van de Putte, Leticia
Relating to civil liability for the trafficking of persons.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence Senate: State Affairs
Effective immediately
| Civil Remedies & Liabilities | Crimes--Against Persons--General | Crimes--Against Persons--Sexual | HUMAN TRAFFICKING
HB 628 81-0 (2009)
Author: Anchía, Rafael | et. al.
Relating to the establishment of a human trafficking prevention task force and the creation of a trafficking victim database.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
Left pending in committee
| ATTORNEY GENERAL | Crimes--Against Persons--General | Electronic Information Systems | HUMAN TRAFFICKING
HB 639 81-0 (2009)
Author: Thompson, Senfronia | et. al.
Relating to the prosecution, punishment, and prevention of offenses involving trafficking of persons or certain forced or sex-based labor or services, law enforcement training relating to the trafficking of persons, and the creation of the trafficking of persons investigation and prosecution account in the general revenue fund.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
Committee report sent to Calendars
| Aliens | ATTORNEY GENERAL | CHILD ABUSE | Crimes--Against Persons--General | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | HUMAN TRAFFICKING | HUMAN TRAFFICKING PREVENTION TASK FORCE | LAW ENFORCEMENT OFFICER STANDARDS & EDUCATION, COMMN. ON | PROSTITUTION | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions--Newly Proposed
HB 1372 81-0 (2009)
Author: Shelton, Mark | et. al.Sponsor: Van de Putte, Leticia
Relating to the definition of victim in relation to certain crime victims' rights.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence Senate: Criminal Justice
Effective immediately
| CRIME VICTIMS | Crimes--Against Persons--General | HUMAN TRAFFICKING
HB 2285 81-0 (2009)
Author: Driver, Joe | et. al.
Relating to the use of proceeds from the sale of certain forfeited property in a criminal trafficking case.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Left pending in subcommittee
| Crimes--Against Persons--General | Criminal Procedure--General | HUMAN TRAFFICKING | Property Interests--General
HB 4009 81-0 (2009)
Author: Weber, Randy | et. al.Sponsor: Van de Putte, Leticia
Relating to the provision of services to certain persons involved in, and the prosecution, punishment, and prevention of, offenses involving trafficking of persons or certain forced or sex-based labor or services, and to law enforcement training related to offenses involving that trafficking.
House: Human Services Senate: Criminal Justice
Effective on 9/1/09
| CRIME VICTIMS | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Human Services--Direct Assistance | HUMAN TRAFFICKING
HB 4484 81-0 (2009)
Author: Howard, Charlie | et. al.
Relating to the creation of the offense of unlawful transport or concealment of an illegal alien.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Left pending in committee
| Aliens | Crimes--Against Persons--General | HUMAN TRAFFICKING
SB 89 81-0 (2009)
Author: Van de Putte, Leticia | et. al.Sponsor: Thompson, Senfronia
Relating to the prosecution, punishment, and prevention of offenses involving trafficking of persons or certain forced or sex-based labor or services, law enforcement training relating to the trafficking of persons, and the creation of the trafficking of persons investigation and prosecution account in the general revenue fund.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence Senate: Criminal Justice
1 hr. notice-to suspend rules
| Aliens | ATTORNEY GENERAL | CHILD ABUSE | Crimes--Against Persons--General | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | HUMAN TRAFFICKING | HUMAN TRAFFICKING PREVENTION TASK FORCE | LAW ENFORCEMENT OFFICER STANDARDS & EDUCATION, COMMN. ON | PROSTITUTION | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions--Newly Proposed
SB 501 81-0 (2009)
Author: Carona, JohnSponsor: Phillips, Larry
Relating to the civil consequences of certain convictions on a person who holds a commercial driver's license and of certain adjudications on the driver's license or permit of a child.
House: Public Safety Senate: Transportation & Homeland Security
Placed on General State Calendar
| Common Carriers | Courts--Civil Procedure | HUMAN TRAFFICKING | Vehicles & Traffic--Driver's Licenses
SB 1077 81-0 (2009)
Author: Carona, JohnSponsor: Phillips, Larry
Relating to driver education and driver's licensing requirements for minors.
House: Public Education Senate: Transportation & Homeland Security
1 hr. notice-to suspend rules
| ACCIDENTS | CRIMINAL RECORDS | Education--Driver Education & Training | HUMAN TRAFFICKING | Law Enforcement | Minors--General | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions | Vehicles & Traffic--General
