On Wednesday, November 19, 2025, the West Club at NRG Stadium transformed into a hub of purpose, partnership, and protection as the Harris County Sports & Convention Corporation (HCSCC) hosted its annual No Trafficking Zone (NTZ) Press Conference. What unfolded was not simply a press event—it was a declaration that Houston leadership is united, unwavering, and ready to push the nation’s anti-trafficking movement into an even stronger era.

Five years after NRG Park made history as the first sports and entertainment campus in America designated a No Trafficking Zone, stakeholders convened to mark not just an anniversary, but the growth of a movement now replicated across stadiums, arenas, and sports organizations nationwide. NTZ’s pioneering Game Over Initiative has become the blueprint for community-protection models coast to coast, proving—once again—that Houston leads where others follow.

Leaders, Lawmakers, and Changemakers Stand Shoulder to Shoulder

The morning featured remarks from influential voices dedicated to ensuring that public venues remain safe spaces for families and young people.

Houston City Council Member Twila Carter (At-Large Position 3) represented the Mayor’s Office with a message of unity and civic responsibility, reinforcing that Houston will continue strengthening systems that protect its residents—especially its most vulnerable.

Texas State Representative Ron Reynolds (District 27) delivered one of the event’s most impassioned speeches, calling for bold, statewide action to make Texas a comprehensive No Trafficking Zone. With laser focus, he emphasized the urgent need for legislation like SB 1212, highlighting his collaboration with NTZ to elevate survivor protections, expand public awareness, and embed trafficking prevention into Texas’ public safety infrastructure.

“Every community, every county, and every venue must be part of the solution,” Reynolds urged, drawing nods across the room.

A Vision Carried by Survivors, Champions, and National Partners

At the center of the movement stands Jacquelyn Aluotto, President of No Trafficking Zone, whose leadership continues to shape national anti-exploitation strategies. Aluotto outlined NTZ’s sustained mission to disrupt trafficking networks through education, visibility, partnerships, and community-driven prevention. She also proudly acknowledged NTZ’s recent honor: the Jerry Kramer NFL Alumni Child ID Trailblazer Award, recognizing the organization’s groundbreaking child-safety initiatives.

Aluotto then introduced the national and regional partners anchoring the NTZ Game Over Initiative:

• Mike McDaniels, Director, Houston HIDTA
• Captain Mike Santos, Harris County Sheriff’s Office
• Kenny Hansmire, Executive Director, National Child ID Program
• Mike Singletary, NFL Hall of Famer and national advocate for youth protection

Singletary reminded attendees that athletes and NFL alumni hold enormous influence in shaping cultural awareness around child safety. “The locker room has power—but so does the community,” he said, emphasizing the importance of collective vigilance.

Survivor Testimony: The Heart of the Movement

Perhaps the most moving moment came from Courtney Litvak, a nationally recognized survivor advocate whose courage has reshaped the way communities understand exploitation. Litvak shared how NTZ signage placed strategically throughout NRG Park is more than just messaging—it is lifesaving visibility, capable of interrupting trafficking situations and signaling hope to those who feel unseen.

Her testimony underscored a truth that resonated throughout the stadium: survivor-led strategies are essential, not optional, in any effective anti-trafficking framework.

Houston Sets the Standard—Again

This year’s No Trafficking Zone Press Conference reaffirmed Houston’s leadership in anti-trafficking innovation. Through cross-agency collaboration, survivor-centered initiatives, and a strong coalition of elected officials, law enforcement, nonprofits, and national partners, NRG Park continues to serve as a model for venue-based child protection and community empowerment.

As the NTZ Game Over Initiative expands its reach across the United States, Houston remains the proving ground—a city showing what is possible when compassion, strategy, and courage converge.

For families, visitors, and the millions who pass through NRG Park each year, one message now rings louder than ever:

Game Over. Not in Our House. Not in Our County. Not on Our Watch.