Texas 89th Legislature, 2nd Called Session (2025) Status: Introduced

HB 252 — Relating to an affirmative defense to prosecution for certain victims of trafficking of persons or compelling prostitution.

Last action — Filed

  1. 1
    Introduced
  2. 2
    In Committee
  3. 3
    Passed House
  4. 4
    Passed Senate
  5. 5
    To Executive
  6. 6
    Enacted

This bill has been introduced in the House. Introduced August 19, 2025. It must pass committee before a floor vote.

Next likely step: a committee referral and hearing.

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Odds of enactment

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Bill Text

Action History

  1. Filed

Sponsors

Sponsorship breakdown

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5 sponsors · 27 co-sponsors · 152 not signed on

Sponsors (5)

Co-sponsors (27)

Not signed on (152)

152 members have not signed on to this bill.

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"Not signed on" means a member has not sponsored or co-sponsored this bill — it does not imply opposition. Members flagged Voted No have a recorded No vote on this bill.

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Subjects

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Frequently asked questions

Who sponsors HB 252?
HB 252 is sponsored by Leo Wilson, Terri Leo Wilson, Denise Villalobos, Steve Toth, Valoree Swanson, Alan Schoolcraft, Nate Schatzline, Keresa Richardson, Katrina Pierson, Tom Oliverson, Matt Morgan, John McQueeney, Don McLaughlin, Shelley Luther, AJ Louderback, Janie Lopez, Marc LaHood, Helen Kerwin, Andy Hopper, Janis Holt, Stan Gerdes, Paul Dyson, Briscoe Cain, Ben Bumgarner, Daniel Alders, Pat Curry, Carrie Isaac, Richard Hayes, Ellen Troxclair, Mihaela Plesa, David Cook, and Caroline Harris Davila.
What is the current status of HB 252?
This bill has been introduced in the House. Introduced August 19, 2025. It must pass committee before a floor vote.
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