Texas HB3653 increases penalties for trafficking of persons offenses, particularly involving children.
Texas HB3653 amends the Texas Penal Code to increase criminal penalties for trafficking of persons offenses, especially those involving children. It classifies trafficking of a child as a capital felony and imposes life imprisonment without parole for repeat offenders. The bill also modifies parole eligibility for certain offenders and changes sentencing procedures for capital cases. Effective September 1, 2025.
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