Texas · 89th Legislature (2025) · Bill

HB 45: Relating to the duty of the attorney general to represent the state in the prosecution of the criminal offense of trafficking of persons.

Enacted Last action June 20, 2025: Effective on 9/1/25

Plain-language summary

HB 45 is a bill introduced in the Texas House on March 14, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: Relating to the duty of the attorney general to represent the state in the prosecution of the criminal offense of trafficking of persons. Primary sponsor: Lacey Hull (Republican), Candy Noble (Republican), Jeff Leach (Republican), Will Metcalf (Republican), Jared Patterson (Republican), Joan Huffman (Republican). It lists 16 additional sponsors. Most recent recorded action (June 20, 2025): Effective on 9/1/25.

Sponsors

Primary sponsors: Lacey Hull (Republican); Candy Noble (Republican); Jeff Leach (Republican); Will Metcalf (Republican); and 2 more. 16 co-sponsors.