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The revolutionary rockumentary “Call + Response”. exposing the underworld of modern day slavery was viewed by an engaged and deeply moved audience at the CLC bi-annual conference on faith and public policy. Justin Dillon the film’s producer and director spoke on the Human Trafficking panel with Senator Leticia Van de Putte, Representative Rafael Anchia, and Eric Nichols, Deputy Attorney General for Criminal Justice for the Office of Texas Attorney General (pdf). 

Major Human Trafficking legislation filed this session:

Rep. Anchia – HB 530 (pdf), 533 (pdf), 628 (pdf)

Rep. Thompson – HB 639 (pdf)

Sen. Van de Putte – SB 89 (pdf)

Sen. Carona – SB 501 (pdf)

Senate Bill 89 by Van de Putte has several moving parts.  The bill in its current form would create a state wide task force, creates a state fund in order provide grants to counties and NGOs combating trafficking, commission a study on juvenile prostitution and alternatives to current punishments, officer training to better equip peace officers to recognize human trafficking, amends criminal codes on forced labor and trafficking of persons.  SB 89 is in its first form and the bill will be amended as it proceeds through the legislative process.  The CLC is very encouraged by the variety of bills filed and the commitment of the different bill authors. 

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