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

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

Introduced Last action August 19, 2025: Filed

Plain-language summary

HB 252 is a bill introduced in the Texas House on August 19, 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: Cook, Ellen Troxclair (Republican), Richard Hayes (Republican), Carrie Isaac (Republican), Pat Curry (Republican). It lists 27 additional sponsors. Most recent recorded action (August 19, 2025): Filed.

Sponsors

Primary sponsors: Cook; Ellen Troxclair (Republican); Richard Hayes (Republican); Carrie Isaac (Republican); and 1 more. 27 co-sponsors.