Description

Texas Human Trafficking Supplement Poster

The Texas Human Trafficking Supplement Poster provides important information about recognizing and reporting human trafficking and accessing victim assistance resources. Designed for businesses and establishments subject to Texas human trafficking awareness posting requirements, this full-color, laminated notice helps communicate trafficking warning signs, reporting information, and available support services. The poster is suitable for covered commercial establishments, transportation facilities, hospitality businesses, and other locations where applicable Texas law requires human trafficking awareness signage.

Texas Human Trafficking Supplement Poster Specifications:

11"W x 17"H
Portrait Style
Printed in Full Color
Laminated with High Quality Laminate

Texas Human Trafficking Posting Requirements

Texas Government Code Section 402.0351 establishes human trafficking signage requirements for certain commercial establishments. Covered businesses must display notices containing information about victim assistance, human trafficking indicators, and resources for reporting suspected trafficking.

Required commercial notices must include information in English and Spanish, a toll-free assistance number, an applicable website, and contact information for reporting suspicious activity to the Texas Department of Public Safety.

Additional or different human trafficking notices may be required for certain industries, including commercial lodging establishments, healthcare facilities, and sexually oriented businesses.

Who Needs the Texas Human Trafficking Supplement Poster?

Texas law identifies several types of establishments that may be subject to human trafficking signage requirements, including:

Certain businesses licensed or permitted under the Texas Alcoholic Beverage Code
Cosmetology facilities
Hospitals
Massage establishments and massage schools
Sexually oriented businesses
Tattoo studios
Transportation hubs
Certain state parks and recreational facilities

Businesses should review the specific posting laws applicable to their industry. Some establishments are subject to separate signage requirements and may need additional notices.

Texas Human Trafficking Awareness and Prevention

Human trafficking involves exploiting individuals through force, fraud, or coercion for labor or commercial sexual exploitation. Human trafficking awareness posters help employees and members of the public recognize potential warning signs and identify resources for obtaining assistance.

Warning signs may include restricted freedom of movement, threats or intimidation, withheld identification documents, signs of coercion, or individuals appearing unable to speak freely about their circumstances.

The National Human Trafficking Hotline provides assistance and resources at 1-888-373-7888. Individuals may also report suspected trafficking through appropriate law enforcement channels.

Where Should Texas Human Trafficking Posters Be Displayed?

Under Texas Government Code Section 402.0351, covered commercial establishments generally must display the required notice in a conspicuous location near the public entrance or in clear view of the public and employees near other customary notices.

Separate laws may establish additional display locations, language requirements, or notice specifications for particular establishments.

Frequently Asked Questions About Texas Human Trafficking Posters

Is a human trafficking poster required in Texas?

Yes. Texas requires certain commercial establishments and other covered facilities to display human trafficking awareness notices. Posting requirements depend on the business type and applicable state law.

Which Texas businesses must display human trafficking notices?

Covered establishments include certain alcohol-licensed businesses, cosmetology facilities, hospitals, massage establishments, tattoo studios, transportation hubs, and other businesses identified under Texas law. Additional requirements apply to certain lodging and healthcare facilities.

Does the Texas Human Trafficking Poster need to be bilingual?

Texas Government Code Section 402.0351 requires covered commercial human trafficking notices to include English and Spanish. Certain industries may have additional language requirements.

Where must Texas human trafficking posters be posted?

Covered commercial establishments generally must display the notice conspicuously near the public entrance or in another qualifying location visible to employees and the public. Some industries have additional placement requirements.

Does this poster replace other Texas labor law posters?

No. The Texas Human Trafficking Supplement addresses specific human trafficking awareness requirements. Employers must continue displaying other applicable Texas, federal, and industry-specific workplace notices.