In today's society, it's hard for people to grasp the fact that slavery still exists. Although it's not always seen on the surface, modern slavery is all around us. The U.S. State Department estimates 600,000 to 800,000 people are trafficked internationally each year. This includes 14,500 to 17,500 people trafficked into the U.S. every year. In this news piece, reporter Lauren Huet, with UT's Reporting Texas and KVR News, delves into human trafficking in Central Texas.
