Texas HB4816 increases penalties for human trafficking and strengthens prevention efforts.

Texas HB4816 amends the Texas Penal Code to increase criminal penalties for human trafficking offenses, particularly when committed near schools or educational institutions. It also revises the duties of the human trafficking prevention coordinating council and task force, emphasizing data collection, training, and media campaigns to combat human trafficking. The bill aims to strengthen state and local efforts to prevent human trafficking, protect victims, and recommend increased penalties for related offenses.

Texas HB4816 increases penalties for human trafficking and strengthens prevention efforts.

Texas HB4816 amends the Texas Penal Code to increase criminal penalties for human trafficking offenses, particularly when committed near schools or educational institutions. It also revises the duties of the human trafficking prevention coordinating council and task force, emphasizing data collection, training, and media campaigns to combat human trafficking. The bill aims to strengthen state and local efforts to prevent human trafficking, protect victims, and recommend increased penalties for related offenses.