Office of the Governor Rick Perry

Gov. Perry: Human Trafficking Legislation Speaks for the Voiceless

Wednesday, May 25, 2011  •  Austin, Texas

Gov. Rick Perry ceremonially signed two bills creating stiffer penalties for individuals who commit human trafficking in Texas, House Bill 3000 and Senate Bill 24. The governor was joined by Rep. Senfronia Thompson, Sen. Leticia Van de Putte and Texas Attorney General Greg Abbott for the signing ceremony.

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