Texas Cracks Down on Human Trafficking with New Laws Targeting Offenders

Bipartisan Support for Anti-Human Trafficking Efforts

• 🤝 The state of Texas has zero tolerance for human trafficking, a stance supported by the bipartisan state legislature.
• 🗣️ Lawmakers are motivated to create the toughest laws to prevent human trafficking within the state.

Legislation to Combat Human Trafficking

• 📜 Governor Greg Abbott is signing two new laws aimed at addressing human trafficking.
• 🌟 These bills are a result of the passion and advocacy of survivors and supporters who share their insights and stories.

Senate Bill 1212: Increased Penalties

• ⚖️ Senate Bill 1212 increases the penalty for all human trafficking offenses to a first-degree felony.
• 🎯 The goal is to impose tougher penalties on individuals involved in human trafficking.

House Bill 2306: No Parole for Traffickers of Vulnerable Individuals

• 🚫 House Bill 2306 specifically targets traffickers of children and people with disabilities.
• 🔒 These offenders will be required to serve every single day of their prison sentence without parole.
• 🩹 This measure aims to protect survivors from the trauma of repeated parole hearings.

Recognition of Key Legislators

• 🙏 Governor Abbott thanked Senator Parker and Representatives Vobos and Helen Kerwin for their work in passing this legislation.