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 Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
Last official action: ·Record last updated:
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.
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Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Republican 29
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cook | Primary sponsor | Not applicable (committee) | — | — |
| Ellen Troxclair | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 19 |
| Richard Hayes | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 57 |
| Carrie Isaac | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 73 |
| Pat Curry | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 56 |
| Daniel Alders | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 6 |
| Ben Bumgarner | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 63 |
| Briscoe Cain | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 128 |
| Caroline Harris Davila | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 52 |
| Paul Dyson | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 14 |
| Stan Gerdes | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 17 |
| Janis Holt | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 18 |
| Andy Hopper | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 64 |
| Helen Kerwin | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 58 |
| Marc LaHood | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 121 |
| Terri Leo-Wilson | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 23 |
| Janie Lopez | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 37 |
| A.J. Louderback | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 30 |
| Shelley Luther | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 62 |
| Don McLaughlin | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 80 |
| John McQueeney | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 97 |
| Matt Morgan | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 26 |
| Tom Oliverson | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 130 |
| Katrina Pierson | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 33 |
| Plesa | Co-sponsor | Not applicable (committee) | — | — |
| Keresa Richardson | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 61 |
| Schatzline | Co-sponsor | Not applicable (committee) | — | — |
| Alan Schoolcraft | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 44 |
| Valoree Swanson | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 150 |
| Steve Toth | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 15 |
| Denise Villalobos | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 34 |
| Terry Wilson | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 20 |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- Filed