HOUSTON - Starting Monday, human trafficking will be classified as a first-degree felony in Texas, thanks to Senate Bill 1212, which was signed into law last week.

Survivors and advocates believe the new legislation will better protect potential victims.

Texas human trafficking law

Human trafficking will now carry a penalty of 25 to 99 years to life in prison under Senate Bill 12-12.

The bill, signed into law last week, represents a significant legislative change that survivors and advocates have fought for over the years.

What is SB 1212?

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Senate Bill 1212 in the 89th Texas Legislature was a law signed by Governor Abbott that enhances the penalties for human trafficking in Texas, increasing the offense of trafficking of persons to a first-degree felony and making it m

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