Resources for Practices and Clinics
Administration for Children and Families, U. S. Department of Health and Human Services
Look Beneath the Surface is a campaign designed by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services to raise awareness of human trafficking.
Texas Hospital Licensing and Regulation – Texas law requiring human trafficking signage
Effective on September 1, 2017, all hospitals licensed under Health & Safety Code 241, and abortion facilities, including ambulatory surgical centers that perform abortions, must post human trafficking signage. Facilities are required to post separate signs in English, Spanish and any other language prevalent in the community. A facility must only display a separate sign in an additional language if it is in a political subdivision required to provide election materials in a language other than English or Spanish. Signs must be at least 8½ by 11 inches in size, with the notice covering at least four-fifths of the sign, and displayed in a conspicuous manner clearly visible to the public and employees. Sample signs have been created for your convenience, but facilities may create their own sign as long as it complies with the law. For more information, contact: Health Facility Licensing program at (512) 834-6648 or email: healthfacilitylicensing[at]hhsc[dot]state[dot]tx[dot]us
Sample signs: in English: Human Trafficking
Sign In Spanish: Human Trafficking Sign in Spanish