Relating to human trafficking, prostitution, and child pornography and to the prosecution of sexual or assaultive offenses or the prosecution of a failure to stop or report those offenses; amending and harmonizing certain statute of limitations provisions; creating a criminal offense; increasing a criminal penalty.

HB 1778 Relating to human trafficking, prostitution, and child pornography and to the prosecution of sexual or assaultive offenses or the prosecution of a failure to stop or report those offenses; amending and harmonizing certain statute of limitations provisions; creating a criminal offense; increasing a criminal penalty

Texas 89th Legislature Regular Session

Bill Texts

Enrolled 05/19/2025
Comm Sub 05/14/2025
Engrossed 05/06/2025
Comm Sub 04/29/2025
Introduced 01/08/2025

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Sponsors (7)

Sen. Joan Huffman


Co-Sponsor

Sen. Juan Hinojosa


Co-Sponsor

Rep. Senfronia Thompson


Primary Sponsor

Rep. Jolanda Jones


Co-Sponsor

Rep. Maria Luisa Flores


Co-Sponsor

Rep. Richard Hayes


Co-Sponsor

Rep. Lauren Ashley Simmons


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Subject(s)

Crimes Crimes--against Persons Crimes--against Persons--general Crimes--against Persons--sexual Criminal Procedure Criminal Procedure--general Criminal Procedure--sentencing & Punishment Disabilities, Persons With Electronic Information Systems Law Enforcement Minors Minors--crimes Against Child Abuse Human Trafficking Pornography Prostitution Sexual Assault Court Administration, Office Of Health & Human Services Commission Human Trafficking Prevention Coordinating Council Licensing & Regulation, Texas Commission Of State Health Services, Department Of Continuing Education Alcoholic Beverage Commission, Texas Attorney General Criminal Justice, Texas Department Of Family & Protective Services, Department Of Human Trafficking Prevention Task Force Juvenile Justice Department, Texas Licensing & Regulation, Texas Department Of Crime Victims