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House bill · 892

HB 252

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

Did not passOfficial record on TLO

Progress

0 days from first to latest action, across 1 recorded action.

  1. Filed

    Aug 19

  2. Referred to committee

    Stopped here

  3. Heard in committee

  4. Reported from committee

  5. Passed first chamber

  6. Passed second chamber

  7. Sent to governor

  8. Became law

House

Filled marks are milestones (committee report, floor passage, governor action). Larger marks hold more same-day actions.

Full history

Every action recorded by Texas Legislature Online.

  1. Filed

    Aug 19, 2025 · House

Authors

and 27 coauthors or sponsors

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  • A.J. Louderback cosponsorR
  • Katrina Pierson cosponsorR
  • Ben Bumgarner cosponsorR
  • Stan Gerdes cosponsorR
  • Helen Kerwin cosponsorR
  • Matt Morgan cosponsorR
  • Mihaela Pleșa cosponsorD
  • Caroline Harris Davila cosponsorR
  • Alan Schoolcraft cosponsorR
  • Denise Villalobos cosponsorR
  • Janis Holt cosponsorR
  • Janie Lopez cosponsorR
  • Shelley Luther cosponsorR
  • Terry Wilson cosponsorR
  • Tom Oliverson cosponsorR
  • John McQueeney cosponsorR
  • Paul Dyson cosponsorR
  • Don McLaughlin cosponsorR
  • Steve Toth cosponsorR
  • Keresa Richardson cosponsorR
  • Briscoe Cain cosponsorR
  • Andy Hopper cosponsorR
  • Terri Leo-Wilson cosponsorR
  • Daniel Alders cosponsorR
  • Nate Schatzline cosponsorR
  • Marc LaHood cosponsorR
  • Valoree Swanson cosponsorR

Topics

Crimes: Against MoralsCrimes: Against Persons: GeneralCrimes: Against Persons: SexualCriminal Procedure: Defense CounselCriminal Procedure: General

Bill text

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BillAuthorProgressStatusLast action
SB 11Relating to an affirmative defense to prosecution for certain victims of trafficking of persons or compelling prostitution.Charles SchwertnerRBecame lawBecame lawSep 17, 2025Effective on . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
HB 236Relating to an affirmative defense to prosecution for certain victims of trafficking of persons or compelling prostitution.Gary GatesRReferred to committeeDid not passAug 20, 2025Referred to Criminal Jurisprudence
HB 10Relating to an affirmative defense to prosecution for certain victims of trafficking of persons or compelling prostitution.Senfronia ThompsonDReferred to committeeDid not passAug 18, 2025Referred to Criminal Jurisprudence
HB 126Relating to the duty of the attorney general to prosecute criminal offenses prescribed by the election laws of this state.Terri Leo-WilsonRReferred to committeeDid not passAug 18, 2025Referred to State Affairs
SB 12Relating to the duty of the attorney general to prosecute criminal offenses prescribed by the election laws of this state.Matt ShaheenRBecame lawBecame lawSep 19, 2025Effective on . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
HB 12Relating to the duty of the attorney general to prosecute criminal offenses prescribed by the election laws of this state.Matt ShaheenRReported from committeeDid not passAug 26, 2025Laid on the table subject to call
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