1. (a) When used in this section, the term "school" means a public primary or secondary school.
2. (b) Each public school shall post warning signs in a conspicuous place reasonably likely to be viewed by all school employees and visitors.

3. (c) Each warning sign must:

   1. (1) describe the offense of trafficking in persons as provided under Texas Penal Code, §20A.02(a). The sign must emphasize that an offense under Texas Penal Code, §20A.02, is a felony of the first degree punishable by imprisonment in the Texas Department of Criminal Justice for life or for a term of not more than 99 years or less than 25 years if it is shown on the trial of the offense that the actor committed the offense in a location that was:

      1. (A) on the premises of or within 1,000 feet of the premises of:

         1. (i) a school;
         2. (ii) a juvenile detention facility;
         3. (iii) a post-adjudication secure correctional facility;
         4. (iv) a shelter or facility operating as a residential treatment center that serves runaway youth, foster children, people who are homeless, or persons subjected to human trafficking, domestic violence, or sexual assault;
         5. (v) a community center offering youth services and programs;
         6. (vi) a child-care facility, as defined by Human Resources Code, §42.002; or
         7. (vii) an institution of higher education or private or independent institution of higher education, as defined by Texas Education Code, §61.003; or

      2. (B) on premises or within 1,000 feet of premises where:

         1. (i) an official school function was taking place; or
         2. (ii) an event sponsored or sanctioned by the University Interscholastic League was taking place;
   2. (2) be written in English and Spanish;
   3. (3) be at least 8.5 by 11 inches in size; and
   4. (4) be properly maintained to ensure readability and protection from the elements for outdoor signs.

Source Note:The provisions of this §103.1403 adopted to be effective December 11, 2024, 49 TexReg 9974.