Texas HB5509 allows municipalities to suspend or revoke a hotel or motel's certificate of occupancy if there is an investigation or reasonable belief.
Texas HB5509 amends the Local Government Code to allow the governing body of a municipality to suspend or revoke a hotel or motel's certificate of occupancy for suspected human trafficking. This action can be taken if a law enforcement agency is investigating the hotel or motel for human trafficking offenses, or if the municipality has reasonable cause to believe such offenses are occurring. The law takes effect on September 1, 2025.
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