Greg Abbott

Overview

Texas Republican Governor Greg Abbott vetoed a bill in 2019 that would have protected child victims of sex trafficking from being arrested for prostitution. The legislation sought to recognize traffic…

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Texas Republican Governor Greg Abbott vetoed a bill in 2019 that would have protected child victims of sex trafficking from being arrested for prostitution. The legislation sought to recognize trafficked minors as victims rather than criminals. Abbott’s veto was criticized by child welfare advocates and anti-trafficking organizations. The decision effectively maintained a system that could criminalize trafficking victims.