Texas · 89th Legislature (2025) · Bill
HB 3189: Relating to increasing the criminal penalty for certain conduct constituting the offense of trafficking of persons.
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
Last official action: ·Record last updated:
Plain-language summary
HB 3189 is a bill introduced in the Texas House on February 21, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: Relating to increasing the criminal penalty for certain conduct constituting the offense of trafficking of persons. Primary sponsor: Helen Kerwin (Republican). It lists 9 additional sponsors. Most recent recorded action (April 24, 2025): Left pending in subcommittee.
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Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Republican 10
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Helen Kerwin | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 58 |
| Stan Gerdes | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 17 |
| Marc LaHood | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 121 |
| Mitch Little | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 65 |
| J.M. Lozano | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 43 |
| Keresa Richardson | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 61 |
| Joanne Shofner | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 11 |
| Tony Tinderholt | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 94 |
| Ellen Troxclair | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 19 |
| Cody Vasut | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 25 |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- Left pending in subcommittee
- Testimony taken/registration(s) recorded in subcommittee
- Considered by s/c in public hearing
- Scheduled for public hearing in s/c on . . .
- Referred directly to subcommittee by chair
- Referred to Criminal Jurisprudence
- Read first time
- Filed