The legislation also makes life sentences automatic for repeat offenders and creates separate definitions for sex trafficking and labor trafficking. Children who have been forced into prostitution will be allowed certain provisions similar to sexual assault cases under the Texas law. The bill, which has widespread support, faces a final procedural hurdle before being sent to Gov. Rick Perry, who has indicated he will sign it.
Texas House passes human trafficking bill
AUSTIN, TX
The bill makes it a felony to force children into prostitution,
extends the statute of limitations for trafficking crimes and
requires anyone convicted of sex trafficking to register as a sex
offender.
