Texas · 89th Legislature (2025) · Bill

HB 4816: Relating to the punishment for certain criminal conduct involving trafficking of persons, the human trafficking prevention coordinating council and the human trafficking prevention task force; increasing criminal penalties.

In committee Last action April 8, 2025: Referred directly to subcommittee by chair

Plain-language summary

HB 4816 is a bill introduced in the Texas House on March 13, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: Relating to the punishment for certain criminal conduct involving trafficking of persons, the human trafficking prevention coordinating council and the human trafficking prevention task force; increasing criminal penalties. Primary sponsor: Ryan Guillen (Republican). Most recent recorded action (April 8, 2025): Referred directly to subcommittee by chair.

Sponsors

Primary sponsor: Ryan Guillen (Republican).