Signals
The Human Trafficking Hotline has received 32,297 signals since its inception.
Cases
Since its inception, the Human Trafficking Hotline has identified 9,615 cases of human trafficking. 22,451 victims were identified in these cases.
Texas
Human trafficking is a form of modern slavery that occurs in every state, including Texas. The NHTH works closely with service providers, law enforcement, and other professionals in Texas to serve victims and survivors of trafficking, respond to human trafficking cases, and share information and resources.
Learn more about human trafficking in Texas by browsing the hotline statistics below.
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All Time Statistics (Since 2007)
Statistics by Year
2023
Signals Received in 2023
2,373
signals were received by the Hotline in 2023 from Texas.
583
signals received were from victims or survivors of human trafficking
How do contacts hear about the hotline?
It is helpful for us to learn how people hear about the Hotline so that we can strategically advertise to reach more victims and survivors. However, we are not always able to collect this information during every conversation.
Ways the Hotline was Found
Internet
10
Referral
8
Other
2,355
How do contacts reach the hotline?
People can contact the Hotline by phone, text, online chat, online form, and email. Most people contact us by phone or text.
Signal Types
Hotline Call
1,417
SMS Report
535
Online Report
232
Web Chat
110
Email Received
79
Cases Identified in 2023
900
cases were identified in 2023.
1,723
victims were involved in these cases. Cases can involve multiple victims.
What types of trafficking cases were reported?
The Hotline receives tips about situations involving sex trafficking, labor trafficking, sex & labor trafficking, as well as situations where the type of trafficking may be unknown or not specified.
Types of Trafficking
Sex
465
Labor
218
Sex and Labor
119
Venues for Sex Trafficking
Residence-Based Commercial Sex
39
Illicit Massage/Spa Business
16
Escort/Delivery Service
10
Online Ad, Venue Unknown
10
Hostess/Strip Club-Based
6
Truck Stop-Based
3
Other
285
Venues for Labor Trafficking
Domestic Work
63
Restaurant/Food Service
16
Begging Ring
9
Housekeeping/Cleaning Service
4
Illicit Activity
4
Landscaping Service
4
Health & Beauty Services
3
Other
76
What was the primary request in each case?
People contact the hotline to report a tip, request a referral, or reach out for crisis-related services such as immediate shelter or crisis response.
Requests on Human Trafficking Cases
Report a Trafficking Tip
606
Access Service Referrals
246
Request Crisis Assistance
45
Request General Information
3
Case Demographics
The Hotline only collects demographic information for victims and survivors in a trafficking situation when appropriate. These numbers are not cumulative as one case could involve multiple victims and survivors.
Ages
Adults
644
Minors
246
Genders
Females
641
Males
168
Citizenships
Foreign Nationals
172
US Citizen LPR
83
2022
2021
2020
2019
2018
2017
2016
2015
2007-2014
National Human Trafficking Referral Directory
This online Referral Directory is made up of anti-trafficking organizations and programs that offer emergency, transitional, or long-term services to victims and survivors of human trafficking as well as those that provide resources and opportunities in the anti-trafficking field.
Human Trafficking Hotline Statistics
50,123
signals were received by the Hotline in 2021. Includes calls, texts, and online chats and tips.