Texas HB45 mandates the attorney general to prosecute human trafficking offenses.

Texas HB45 amends Chapter 402 of the Government Code to require the attorney general to prosecute human trafficking offenses. This applies to offenses committed after the act's effective date, September 1, 2025. A law enforcement agency must submit a report to both the local prosecuting attorney and the attorney general if there is probable cause to believe a human trafficking offense has occurred. The attorney general can only prosecute if the local prosecuting attorney has not initiated proceedings and six months have passed since the report was submitted.

Texas HB45 mandates the attorney general to prosecute human trafficking offenses.

Texas HB45 amends Chapter 402 of the Government Code to require the attorney general to prosecute human trafficking offenses. This applies to offenses committed after the act's effective date, September 1, 2025. A law enforcement agency must submit a report to both the local prosecuting attorney and the attorney general if there is probable cause to believe a human trafficking offense has occurred. The attorney general can only prosecute if the local prosecuting attorney has not initiated proceedings and six months have passed since the report was submitted.