Signals
The Human Trafficking Hotline has received 34,056 signals since its inception.
Cases
Since its inception, the Human Trafficking Hotline has identified 10,997 cases of human trafficking. 24,876 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
2024
Signals Received in 2024
2,418
signals were received by the Hotline in 2024 from Texas.
674
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
Referral
7
Internet
4
Training/Conference
4
Other
2,403
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
1,485
SMS Report
402
Online Report
213
Web Chat
166
Email Received
152
Cases Identified in 2024
1,360
cases were identified in 2024.
2,439
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
640
Labor
380
Sex and Labor
174
Venues for Sex Trafficking
Hotel/Motel-Based
79
Residence-Based Commercial Sex
71
Illicit Massage/Spa Business
70
Street-Based
35
Pornography
27
Online Ad Venue Unknown
23
Escort/Delivery Service
18
Bar/Club
14
Hostess/Strip Club-Based
10
Tourism
3
Other
355
Venues for Labor Trafficking
Domestic Work
123
Illicit Activity
35
Agriculture/Farms
25
Construction
25
Restaurant/Food Service
17
Retail/Other Small Business
14
Factory
7
Begging Ring
6
Landscaping Service
6
Peddling Ring
5
Hospitality
5
Housekeeping/Cleaning Service
4
Transportation
4
Traveling Sales Crew
3
Other
130
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
955
Access Service Referrals
369
Request Crisis Assistance
30
Request General Information
5
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
1,000
Minors
291
Sex
Females
905
Males
322
Gender Minorities
14
2023
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.