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 Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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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 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 6 · Republican 39
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tan Parker | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 12 |
| Carol Alvarado | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 6 |
| Paul Bettencourt | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 7 |
| César Blanco | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 29 |
| Donna Campbell | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 25 |
| Creighton | Primary sponsor | Not applicable (committee) | — | — |
| Flores | Primary sponsor | Not applicable (committee) | — | — |
| Brent Hagenbuch | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 30 |
| Bob Hall | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 2 |
| Adam Hinojosa | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 27 |
| Chuy Hinojosa | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 20 |
| Joan Huffman | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 17 |
| Bryan Hughes | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 1 |
| King | Primary sponsor | Not applicable (committee) | — | — |
| Lois Kolkhorst | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 18 |
| José Menéndez | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 26 |
| Mayes Middleton | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 11 |
| Angela Paxton | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 8 |
| Charles Perry | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 28 |
| Charles Schwertner | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 5 |
| Kevin Sparks | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 31 |
| Royce West | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 23 |
| Judith Zaffirini | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 21 |
| Cook | Primary sponsor | Not applicable (committee) | — | — |
| 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 |
| Richard Hayes | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 57 |
| 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 |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
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- Signed by the Governor
- Sent to the Governor
- Signed in the House
- Signed in the Senate
- Reported enrolled
- House passage reported
- Reason for vote recorded in Journal
- Statement(s) of vote recorded in Journal
- Record vote
- Passed
- Read 3rd time
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