Texas SB1278 provides an affirmative defense for victims of trafficking, compelling prostitution, or family violence.

Texas SB1278 amends the Penal Code to include an affirmative defense for individuals prosecuted for certain offenses if they were victims of trafficking, compelling prostitution, or family violence. This defense applies to offenses committed on or after the effective date of the Act, which is September 1, 2025. The defense allows for evidence of the victim's status to be presented in court.

Texas SB1278 provides an affirmative defense for victims of trafficking, compelling prostitution, or family violence.

Texas SB1278 amends the Penal Code to include an affirmative defense for individuals prosecuted for certain offenses if they were victims of trafficking, compelling prostitution, or family violence. This defense applies to offenses committed on or after the effective date of the Act, which is September 1, 2025. The defense allows for evidence of the victim's status to be presented in court.