Texas HB2052 increases the minimum term of imprisonment for trafficking of persons offenses.

HB2052 amends the Texas Penal Code to increase the minimum term of imprisonment for trafficking of persons offenses. Specifically, it sets a minimum term of 15 years for a second-degree felony and raises it to a minimum of 15 years for a first-degree felony under certain conditions. These conditions include the offense occurring near specific locations such as schools, institutions of higher education, or shelters serving vulnerable populations. The bill also increases penalties if the offense results in serious bodily injury, death of the trafficked person, or the death of an unborn child.

Texas HB2052 increases the minimum term of imprisonment for trafficking of persons offenses.

HB2052 amends the Texas Penal Code to increase the minimum term of imprisonment for trafficking of persons offenses. Specifically, it sets a minimum term of 15 years for a second-degree felony and raises it to a minimum of 15 years for a first-degree felony under certain conditions. These conditions include the offense occurring near specific locations such as schools, institutions of higher education, or shelters serving vulnerable populations. The bill also increases penalties if the offense results in serious bodily injury, death of the trafficked person, or the death of an unborn child.