Texas · 89th Legislature, 2nd Called Session (2025) · Bill

HB 236: Relating to an affirmative defense to prosecution for certain victims of trafficking of persons or compelling prostitution.

In committee Last action August 20, 2025: Referred to Criminal Jurisprudence

Plain-language summary

HB 236 is a bill introduced in the Texas House on August 18, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: Relating to an affirmative defense to prosecution for certain victims of trafficking of persons or compelling prostitution. Primary sponsor: Richard Hayes (Republican), Janis Holt (Republican), A.J. Louderback (Republican), Ben Bumgarner (Republican), Gary Gates (Republican). It lists 53 additional sponsors. Most recent recorded action (August 20, 2025): Referred to Criminal Jurisprudence.

Sponsors

Primary sponsors: Richard Hayes (Republican); Janis Holt (Republican); A.J. Louderback (Republican); Ben Bumgarner (Republican); and 1 more. 53 co-sponsors.