S.B. No. 389 proposes the establishment of the Anti-Human-Trafficking Intelligence Center within the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation, as outlined in the newly added Chapter 1705 to the Occupations Code. The center's primary functions will include coordinating law enforcement and governmental responses to human trafficking, enhancing detection and prevention efforts, and serving as a centralized information hub. The bill mandates the Texas Commission of Licensing and Regulation to adopt necessary rules for the center's implementation and allows the department to enter into operational agreements with various agencies, including the appointment of a chief intelligence coordinator.

Additionally, the bill stipulates that all information collected by the center will be confidential and not subject to public disclosure, ensuring the protection of anti-trafficking victim identifiers. The chief intelligence coordinator is required to file an annual report detailing the center's operations, human trafficking assessments, and financial expenditures. The department is also authorized to solicit funding through gifts and grants, with specific restrictions on accepting donations from license holders. The bill aims to enhance Texas's capacity to combat human trafficking through improved collaboration and resource allocation.

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