Texas · 89th Legislature (2025) · Bill

SB 1212: Relating to the prosecution and punishment for the offense of trafficking of persons; increasing a criminal penalty.

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

Plain-language summary

SB 1212 is a bill introduced in the Texas Senate on February 11, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: Relating to the prosecution and punishment for the offense of trafficking of persons; increasing a criminal penalty. Primary sponsor: Angela Paxton (Republican), Helen Kerwin (Republican), Schatzline, Andy Hopper (Republican), Ellen Troxclair (Republican), A.J. Louderback (Republican). It lists 18 additional sponsors. Most recent recorded action (June 20, 2025): Effective on 9/1/25.

Sponsors

Primary sponsors: Angela Paxton (Republican); Helen Kerwin (Republican); Schatzline; Andy Hopper (Republican); and 2 more. 18 co-sponsors.