Texas HB10 creates an affirmative defense for victims of trafficking or compelling prostitution.

Texas HB10 amends the Penal Code to establish an affirmative defense for individuals prosecuted for offenses resulting from being trafficked or coerced into prostitution. This defense applies if the actor was compelled by force, fraud, or coercion, was not given a reasonable opportunity to avoid the conduct, and the conduct does not constitute a listed offense unless charged as a party to that offense. The defense requires the actor to demonstrate they were a victim of trafficking or compelling prostitution and engaged in the conduct as a direct result of such victimization.

Texas HB10 creates an affirmative defense for victims of trafficking or compelling prostitution.

Texas HB10 amends the Penal Code to establish an affirmative defense for individuals prosecuted for offenses resulting from being trafficked or coerced into prostitution. This defense applies if the actor was compelled by force, fraud, or coercion, was not given a reasonable opportunity to avoid the conduct, and the conduct does not constitute a listed offense unless charged as a party to that offense. The defense requires the actor to demonstrate they were a victim of trafficking or compelling prostitution and engaged in the conduct as a direct result of such victimization.