State agencies urge Texans to join in fight against human trafficking

Proceeds from the “Stop Human Trafficking” specialty license plate benefit research, treatment services, shelter and support for youth survivors of human trafficking crimes. courtesy photo

Governor Greg Abbott proclaimed January 2025 as Human Trafficking Prevention Month in Texas, and state agencies are joining in the effort to raise awareness.In a proclamation issued Dec. 13, Abbott stated, “Human trafficking is marked by sexual exploitation or forced labor, and it is widely considered a modern form of slavery. Ending human trafficking is our collective responsibility, ...

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