human trafficking, Texas

Texas lawmakers urged to ramp up laws to fight human trafficking
January is Human Trafficking Awareness Month. Advocates for victims gathered Thursday at the state capitol. They are urging lawmakers to pass major reforms.
East Texas prays for victims of human trafficking
East Texas residents, along with local organizations, gathered for a prayer event to raise awareness and show support for victims of human trafficking, asking for protection, healing and justice for those affected.
East Texas nonprofits raise awareness during National Human Trafficking Prevention Month
East Texas nonprofits are raising awareness during National Human Trafficking Prevention month this January. Local nonprofits including Unbound Now, Selah Life Choices and 4Kids4Families all share the same mission to help human trafficking victims in a time of need.
East Texas community comes together to raise awareness against human trafficking
East Texas citizens gathered together for a prayer day in order to raise awareness about human trafficking and offer hope to survivors as the community united in prayer. Visit this article to learn more: KETK/FOX51 News covers East Texas,
Texas lawmakers launch new human trafficking awareness campaign
A handful of Texas State lawmakers have launched a new campaign to raise awareness of human trafficking. When you think of trafficking victims, it’s probably little girls.
Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton announces $250,000 settlement in labor trafficking case
Attorney General Ken Paxton announces the State has come to a $250,000 settlement in a labor trafficking lawsuit against ...
Texas senators advocate for sex trafficking awareness among men, boys
On Wednesday, three Republican Texas senators announced new initiatives aimed at raising awareness of sex trafficking among ...
Texas Gets Settlement in Bilingual School Labor Trafficking Suit
Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton (R) announced a $250,000 settlement Wednesday to end a human trafficking lawsuit alleging ...
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How a New Trucking Nonprofit Is Changing Lives of Human Trafficking Survivors
After nearly 40 years in trucking and logistics, Sharon Siar has found a deeper purpose in helping some of society’s most ...
Human Trafficking investigation leads to indictment of Sabine Pass man
Martin Zavala allegedly contacted undercover officers offered or agreed to pay a fee of $100 for the purpose of engaging in ...
New collective aims to eradicate human trafficking in Fort Bend County
Fort Bend County established a DOJ-funded anti-trafficking task force to identify victims, investigate cases and raise ...
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Texas Launches Trucking Campaign to Combat Sex Trafficking of Boys and Young Men
Launched during National Human Trafficking Awareness Month, the trucking campaign seeks to raise public awareness about the often-overlooked exploitation of boys and young men in sex trafficking.
Unbound Now, NCSO discuss labor trafficking in training course
Labor trafficking victims are difficult to identify and investigate. “They’re working among us. They’re working at the hotels ...
Settlement reached in trafficking lawsuit against Austin preschool
The $250,000 settlement comes after the school's founder was accused of paying foreign-born workers low wages and threatening ...