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

SB 11: Relating to an affirmative defense to prosecution for certain victims of trafficking of persons or compelling prostitution.

Enacted Last action September 17, 2025: Effective on . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Plain-language summary

SB 11 is a bill introduced in the Texas Senate on August 15, 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: Tan Parker (Republican), Carol Alvarado (Democratic), Paul Bettencourt (Republican), César Blanco (Democratic), Donna Campbell (Republican), Creighton, Flores, Brent Hagenbuch (Republican), Bob Hall (Republican), Adam Hinojosa (Republican), Chuy Hinojosa (Democratic), Joan Huffman (Republican), Bryan Hughes (Republican), King, Lois Kolkhorst (Republican), José Menéndez (Democratic), Mayes Middleton (Republican), Angela Paxton (Republican), Charles Perry (Republican), Charles Schwertner (Republican), Kevin Sparks (Republican), Royce West (Democratic), Judith Zaffirini (Democratic), Cook. It lists 27 additional sponsors. Most recent recorded action (September 17, 2025): Effective on . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Sponsors

Primary sponsors: Tan Parker (Republican); Carol Alvarado (Democratic); Paul Bettencourt (Republican); César Blanco (Democratic); and 20 more. 27 co-sponsors.