S.B. No. 610 aims to enhance the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation's efforts in combating human trafficking by establishing a new subchapter dedicated to this issue. The bill introduces an anti-trafficking unit within the department, which will focus on identifying businesses in regulated industries that are affected by human trafficking. Additionally, the department is tasked with coordinating efforts with the office of the attorney general, law enforcement agencies, and non-governmental organizations involved in combating trafficking and assisting victims.

The bill also includes provisions for the confidentiality of records identifying victims of human trafficking, ensuring that such information is protected from disclosure under the Government Code. The department is granted the authority to withhold this information without needing to seek a decision from the attorney general. This legislation is set to take effect on September 1, 2025, following its passage in both the Senate and the House.

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