If you suspect someone is being trafficked, knowing how and where to report it is critical. In Texas — and especially in San Antonio — there are multiple reporting channels available to you, whether you want to remain anonymous or provide detailed information to investigators.
Step 1: Assess Immediate Danger
If someone is in immediate danger, your first call should always be 911. Do not attempt to confront a trafficker or intervene directly — this can escalate danger for everyone involved. Give the 911 dispatcher your location and describe what you’ve observed.
Step 2: Contact the National Human Trafficking Hotline
The National Human Trafficking Hotline (NHTH) is available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week:
- Call: 1-888-373-7888 (toll-free, multilingual, confidential)
- Text: “HELP” or “INFO” to 233733
- Online: humantraffickinghotline.org (live chat available)
Hotline staff are trained to take detailed reports, provide crisis intervention, and connect victims with local services. Your call is confidential — you do not have to give your name.
Step 3: Report to Texas Law Enforcement
Texas has a dedicated Human Trafficking Task Force operating across the state. In San Antonio and Bexar County, reports can be directed to:
- San Antonio Police Department: (210) 207-7273
- Bexar County Sheriff’s Office: (210) 335-6000
- Texas DPS Criminal Investigations: (512) 424-2370
- FBI San Antonio Field Office: (210) 225-6741
Step 4: Contact Stop Now Foundation for Local Support
If you need help navigating the reporting process, want to connect a potential victim with immediate support services, or are unsure what you’ve witnessed, Stop Now Foundation can help. Our staff are experienced in working with survivors and can help connect individuals with:
- Emergency shelter and safe housing
- Legal advocates and attorneys
- Medical and mental health care
- Immigration and asylum assistance
- Long-term case management
Contact us here or call us directly. We are here to help.
What Happens After You Report?
Reporting is just the first step. Law enforcement investigators will review the information, and if appropriate, conduct outreach or investigation. You may be asked for a follow-up statement. If you reported on behalf of a potential victim, that person’s safety and wishes will be prioritized — no one is forced into any process without their consent.
Reporting saves lives. Your call matters.
