Texas House Bill HB1930

Texas 2011 - 82nd Regular

• Introduced: 2/28/11
• Out of House Committee: 4/21/11
• Voted on by House: 5/6/11
• Refer: 3/10/11
• Out of Senate Committee: 5/21/11
• Report Pass: 4/19/11
• Voted on by Senate: 5/25/11
• Engrossed: 5/6/11
• Governor Action: 6/17/11
• Refer: 5/9/11
• Report Pass: 5/21/11
• Enrolled: 5/27/11
• Passed: 6/17/11

Caption

Relating to the membership and duties of the Human Trafficking Prevention Task Force.

Impact

If enacted, HB1930 will modify existing legal frameworks to improve the operation of the Human Trafficking Prevention Task Force. The bill's provisions extend the task force's mandate to include the systematic collection and publication of statistical data concerning human trafficking incidents, enhancing the ability of the state to understand and respond to this crime. This could significantly influence how law enforcement and support services operate, leading to better identification and protection of victims, and potentially changing how trafficking crimes are investigated and prosecuted in Texas.

Summary

House Bill 1930 focuses on the reform and enhancement of the Human Trafficking Prevention Task Force's membership and obligations. This bill aims to aggregate various stakeholders from state agencies to enhance efforts against human trafficking across Texas. The membership is composed of representatives from key state departments such as Health and Human Services, Public Safety, and local law enforcement agencies, ensuring a comprehensive approach to combatting human trafficking. The intent is to foster collaboration and to effectively address this critical issue through shared resources and expertise.

Contention

Some points of contention surrounding HB1930 may arise from the different perspectives on how to best combat human trafficking. Advocates for the bill argue that a more structured and coordinated approach will lead to better outcomes for victims and increased efficacy in law enforcement actions. However, there may be concerns regarding resource allocation and how such amendments might impact smaller local agencies that are crucial to the task force's operations. The necessary integration of multiple agencies could be seen as an overreach by some local governments, prompting debates on jurisdiction and funding among the various stakeholders involved.