HB 252

Texas House bill in Session 892.

Status: introduced. Latest action: August 19, 2025.

Relating to an affirmative defense to prosecution for certain victims of trafficking of persons or compelling prostitution.

Bill ID TX-892-HB-252
Session 892
Status introduced
House introduced 2025-08-19
Summary

Crimes--Against Morals (I0180); Crimes--Against Persons--General (I0170); Crimes--Against Persons--Sexual (I0171); Criminal Procedure--Defense Counsel (I0207); Criminal Procedure--General (I0208); CRIME VICTIMS (S0046); HUMAN TRAFFICKING (S0696); PROSTITUTION (S0016)

Sponsor
Cook
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Actions Timeline
Date Event Detail
2025-08-19 Introduced Bill introduced
2025-08-19 Status introduced
2025-08-19 Latest Action Filed
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