Texas · 89th Legislature (2025) · Bill

HB 1686: Relating to victims of sex offenses, sex-based human trafficking offenses, or acts of a sexual nature, to the confidentiality of or restrictions on the availability of certain property, material, or information regarding those victims, offenses, or acts, and to the duties of peace officers regarding interactions with those victims.

In committee Last action April 28, 2025: Laid on the table subject to call

Plain-language summary

HB 1686 is a bill introduced in the Texas House on December 20, 2024. According to its official title, it concerns: Relating to victims of sex offenses, sex-based human trafficking offenses, or acts of a sexual nature, to the confidentiality of or restrictions on the availability of certain property, material, or information regarding those victims, offenses, or acts, and to the duties of peace officers regarding interactions with those victims. Primary sponsor: Lacey Hull (Republican), Cook, Shelby Slawson (Republican), Donna Howard (Democratic), Rhetta Bowers (Democratic). It lists 2 additional sponsors. Most recent recorded action (April 28, 2025): Laid on the table subject to call.

Sponsors

Primary sponsors: Lacey Hull (Republican); Cook; Shelby Slawson (Republican); Donna Howard (Democratic); and 1 more. 2 co-sponsors.