HB 3474 88-0 (2023)
Author: Leach, Jeff | et. al.Sponsor: Hughes, Bryan | et. al.
Relating to the operation and administration of and practices and procedures regarding proceedings in the judicial branch of state government, including the service of process and delivery of documents related to the proceedings, the administration of oaths, and the management of the Texas Indigent Defense Commission, and the composition of certain juvenile boards; establishing a civil penalty; increasing certain court costs; authorizing fees.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence Senate: Jurisprudence
See remarks for effective date
| ARANSAS COUNTY | BASTROP COUNTY | BEE COUNTY | BEXAR COUNTY | BRAZORIA COUNTY | BRAZOS COUNTY | CAMERON COUNTY | COLLIN COUNTY | County Government--General | COURT ADMINISTRATION, OFFICE OF | COURT REPORTERS CERTIFICATION ADVISORY BOARD | Courts--Appellate | Courts--County & Statutory | Courts--District | Courts--Judges | Courts--Juries | Courts--Personnel | Courts--Prosecuting Attorneys | Courts--Reporters | CRIMINAL APPEALS, COURT OF | DALLAS COUNTY | DENTON COUNTY | DUVAL COUNTY | EDWARDS COUNTY | EL PASO COUNTY | FORENSIC SCIENCE COMMISSION, TEXAS | GILLESPIE COUNTY | GRAYSON COUNTY | GUADALUPE COUNTY | HARRIS COUNTY | INDIGENT DEFENSE COMMISSION, TEXAS | JUDICIAL BRANCH CERTIFICATION COMMISSION | JUSTICE OF THE PEACE | Juvenile Boards & Officers | KAUFMAN COUNTY | KENDALL COUNTY | KERR COUNTY | KIMBLE COUNTY | LIVE OAK COUNTY | MAGISTRATES | MCLENNAN COUNTY | MCMULLEN COUNTY | MONTGOMERY COUNTY | OATHS | POLK COUNTY | PROCESS SERVERS | RECORDS MANAGEMENT | Salaries & Expenses | SIGN LANGUAGE & SIGN LANGUAGE INTERPRETERS | STEPHENS COUNTY | SUPREME COURT | TARRANT COUNTY | TRAVIS COUNTY | WALLER COUNTY | WILSON COUNTY
HB 3506 88-0 (2023)
Author: Harris, Caroline | et. al.Sponsor: Hughes, Bryan
Relating to the storage in and removal from certain DNA databases of certain DNA samples.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety Senate: State Affairs
Effective on 9/1/23
| Criminal Procedure--General | DNA | Electronic Information Systems | FORENSIC SCIENCE COMMISSION, TEXAS | FORENSIC TESTING | Protection of Personal Information | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF
SB 991 88-0 (2023)
Author: Hinojosa, Juan | et. al.Sponsor: Leach, Jeff
Relating to the establishment of a crime laboratory portal by the Department of Public Safety of the State of Texas and to disciplinary proceedings applicable to a crime laboratory or license holder investigated by the Texas Forensic Science Commission.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety Senate: Criminal Justice
Effective on 9/1/23
| Courts--Prosecuting Attorneys | Criminal Procedure--Defense Counsel | Criminal Procedure--General | Electronic Information Systems | FORENSIC SCIENCE COMMISSION, TEXAS | FORENSIC TESTING | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF
SB 1834 88-0 (2023)
Author: Hinojosa, Juan
Relating to disciplinary proceedings applicable to a crime laboratory or license holder investigated by the Texas Forensic Science Commission.
Senate: Criminal Justice
Referred to Criminal Justice
| Criminal Procedure--General | FORENSIC SCIENCE COMMISSION, TEXAS | Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions
HB 2589 87-0 (2021)
Author: Howard, Donna
Relating to crime scene investigation services; authorizing fees.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety
Referred to Homeland Security & Public Safety
| Criminal Procedure--General | FORENSIC SCIENCE COMMISSION, TEXAS
HB 3774 87-0 (2021)
Author: Leach, Jeff | et. al.Sponsor: Huffman, Joan | et. al.
Relating to the operation and administration of and practice and procedure related to proceedings in the judicial branch of state government.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence Senate: Jurisprudence
See remarks for effective date
| COURT ADMINISTRATION, OFFICE OF | Courts--County & Statutory | Courts--District | Courts--Juries | Courts--Personnel | Courts--Reporters | Electronic Information Systems | EVIDENCE | Family--Parent & Child | FORENSIC SCIENCE COMMISSION, TEXAS | MAGISTRATES | PROTECTIVE ORDERS
SB 470 87-0 (2021)
Author: Hinojosa, Juan
Relating to the regulation of individuals and entities that conduct forensic analyses, examinations, and tests.
Senate: Criminal Justice
Referred to Criminal Justice
| FORENSIC SCIENCE COMMISSION, TEXAS | FORENSIC TESTING | Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions
SB 1530 87-0 (2021)
Author: Huffman, Joan | et. al.
Relating to the operation and administration of and practice and procedure related to proceedings in the judicial branch of state government.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence Senate: Jurisprudence
Referred to Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
| COURT ADMINISTRATION, OFFICE OF | Courts--County & Statutory | Courts--District | Courts--Juries | Courts--Personnel | EVIDENCE | Family--Parent & Child | FORENSIC SCIENCE COMMISSION, TEXAS
HB 3554 86-0 (2019)
Author: Farrar, Jessica
Relating to the admissibility of expert testimony regarding forensic analyses of physical evidence in a criminal case and to the regulation of certain expert witnesses.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Committee report sent to Calendars
| Criminal Procedure--General | EVIDENCE | FORENSIC SCIENCE COMMISSION, TEXAS | FORENSIC TESTING
SB 284 86-0 (2019)
Author: Hinojosa, JuanSponsor: Howard, Donna
Relating to disciplinary proceedings applicable to a licensed forensic analyst.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety Senate: Criminal Justice
Effective on 9/1/19
| Courts--Personnel | FORENSIC SCIENCE COMMISSION, TEXAS | JUDICIAL BRANCH CERTIFICATION COMMISSION | Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions
SB 1331 86-0 (2019)
Author: Hinojosa, JuanSponsor: Nevárez, Poncho
Relating to the regulation of individuals and entities that conduct forensic analyses, examinations, and tests.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety Senate: Criminal Justice
Committee report sent to Calendars
| Ethics | FORENSIC SCIENCE COMMISSION, TEXAS | FORENSIC TESTING | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions
HB 34 85-0 (2017)
Author: Smithee, John | et. al.Sponsor: Perry, Charles
Relating to measures to prevent wrongful convictions.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence Senate: Criminal Justice
Effective on 9/1/17
| Criminal Procedure--General | Criminal Procedure--Pretrial Procedure | Criminal Procedure--Sentencing & Punishment | DRUG & ALCOHOL TESTING | EVIDENCE | FORENSIC SCIENCE COMMISSION, TEXAS | Law Enforcement | LAW ENFORCEMENT, TEXAS COMMISSION ON | WITNESSES | WRONGFUL IMPRISONMENT
HB 3127 85-0 (2017)
Author: Smithee, John
Relating to measures to prevent wrongful convictions.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Referred to Criminal Jurisprudence
| Criminal Procedure--General | Criminal Procedure--Pretrial Procedure | Criminal Procedure--Sentencing & Punishment | EVIDENCE | FORENSIC SCIENCE COMMISSION, TEXAS | Law Enforcement | LAW ENFORCEMENT, TEXAS COMMISSION ON | WITNESSES | WRONGFUL IMPRISONMENT
HB 3872 85-0 (2017)
Author: Lucio III, EddieSponsor: Menéndez, José
Relating to a motion for forensic DNA testing of certain evidence previously subjected to faulty testing.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence Senate: Criminal Justice
Effective immediately
| Criminal Procedure--General | DNA | EVIDENCE | FORENSIC SCIENCE COMMISSION, TEXAS | FORENSIC TESTING
SB 298 85-0 (2017)
Author: Hinojosa, JuanSponsor: Geren, Charlie
Relating to the creation and funding of the Texas Forensic Science Commission operating account.
House: Appropriations Senate: Finance
Effective on 9/1/17
| FORENSIC SCIENCE COMMISSION, TEXAS | Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions | State Finances--Appropriations | State Finances--Management & Control
SB 1124 85-0 (2017)
Author: Hinojosa, JuanSponsor: Geren, Charlie
Relating to the administrative attachment of the Texas Forensic Science Commission to the Office of Court Administration of the Texas Judicial System.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence Senate: Criminal Justice
Effective on 9/1/17
| COURT ADMINISTRATION, OFFICE OF | FORENSIC SCIENCE COMMISSION, TEXAS | SAM HOUSTON STATE UNIVERSITY | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions
SB 1577 85-0 (2017)
Author: Perry, Charles
Relating to measures to prevent wrongful convictions.
Senate: Criminal Justice
No action taken in committee
| Criminal Procedure--General | Criminal Procedure--Pretrial Procedure | Criminal Procedure--Sentencing & Punishment | EVIDENCE | FORENSIC SCIENCE COMMISSION, TEXAS | Law Enforcement | LAW ENFORCEMENT, TEXAS COMMISSION ON | WITNESSES | WRONGFUL IMPRISONMENT
SB 1287 84-0 (2015)
Author: Hinojosa, JuanSponsor: Geren, Charlie | et. al.
Relating to the Texas Forensic Science Commission, the accreditation of crime laboratories, and the licensing and regulation of forensic analysts; authorizing fees; requiring an occupational license.
House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures Senate: Criminal Justice
See remarks for effective date
| Criminal Procedure--General | FORENSIC SCIENCE COMMISSION, TEXAS | FORENSIC TESTING | Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF
SB 89 83-0 (2013)
Author: Ellis, Rodney | et. al.
Relating to the creation of a commission to investigate and prevent wrongful convictions.
Senate: Criminal Justice
Co-author authorized
| Crimes--Capital Punishment | CRIMINAL APPEALS, COURT OF | Criminal Procedure--Posttrial Procedure | Criminal Procedure--Sentencing & Punishment | FORENSIC SCIENCE COMMISSION, TEXAS | Governor | LIEUTENANT GOVERNOR | SPEAKER OF THE HOUSE | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions--Newly Proposed | TEXAS INNOCENCE COMMISSION | TEXAS TECH UNIVERSITY SCHOOL OF LAW | UNIVERSITY OF HOUSTON LAW CENTER | UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS SCHOOL OF LAW
SB 694 83-0 (2013)
Author: Carona, John
Relating to the authority of the Texas Forensic Science Commission to conduct investigations of forensic analyses conducted in connection with a civil proceeding.
Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| Criminal Procedure--General | FORENSIC SCIENCE COMMISSION, TEXAS | FORENSIC TESTING | Science & Technology
SB 1238 83-0 (2013)
Author: Hinojosa, Juan | et. al.Sponsor: Pickett, Joseph
Relating to the composition and duties of and investigations conducted by the Texas Forensic Science Commission, the administrative attachment of the Texas Forensic Science Commission to Sam Houston State University, the accreditation of criminal laboratories by the Department of Public Safety of the State of Texas, and the status of certain local government corporations as criminal justice agencies for the purpose of engaging in criminal identification activities, including forensic analysis.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety Senate: Criminal Justice
Effective immediately
| FORENSIC SCIENCE COMMISSION, TEXAS | FORENSIC TESTING | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF | SAM HOUSTON STATE UNIVERSITY | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions
SB 1728 83-0 (2013)
Author: Carona, John
Relating to forensic analysis and forensic evidence testimony in certain civil proceedings.
Senate: Jurisprudence
Referred to Jurisprudence
| DNA | EVIDENCE | Family--Parent & Child | FORENSIC SCIENCE COMMISSION, TEXAS | FORENSIC TESTING
HB 3748 82-0 (2011)
Author: Phillips, Larry
Relating to creating the division of forensic services; abolishing the Texas Forensic Science Commission and transferring certain duties of the commission and the Department of Public Safety to the division of forensic services.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety
Referred to Homeland Security & Public Safety
| DIVISION OF FORENSIC SERVICES, DEPT. OF STATE HEALTH SERVICES | FORENSIC SCIENCE COMMISSION, TEXAS | FORENSIC TESTING | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Law Enforcement | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF | STATE HEALTH SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF
SB 1419 82-0 (2011)
Author: Hinojosa, Juan
Relating to the establishment by the Texas Forensic Science Commission of a DNA laboratory audit program.
Senate: Criminal Justice
Referred to Criminal Justice
| Criminal Procedure--General | DNA | FORENSIC SCIENCE COMMISSION, TEXAS | FORENSIC TESTING | Science & Technology
SB 1658 82-0 (2011)
Author: Hinojosa, JuanSponsor: Hunter, Todd
Relating to the duties of and investigations conducted by the Texas Forensic Science Commission, the administrative attachment of the Texas Forensic Science Commission to Sam Houston State University, and the accreditation of criminal laboratories by the Department of Public Safety of the State of Texas.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety Senate: Criminal Justice
Placed on General State Calendar
| Criminal Procedure--General | FORENSIC SCIENCE COMMISSION, TEXAS | FORENSIC TESTING | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF | SAM HOUSTON STATE UNIVERSITY | Science & Technology
HB 3874 81-0 (2009)
Author: Phillips, Larry
Relating to the analysis of physical evidence in a criminal case, to the accreditation of crime laboratories in this state, and to audits of and standards for the analyses performed by those laboratories.
House: Public Safety
Referred to Public Safety
| AUDITS & AUDITORS | Criminal Procedure--Posttrial Procedure | DNA | EVIDENCE | FORENSIC SCIENCE COMMISSION, TEXAS | FORENSIC TESTING | Law Enforcement | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF
HB 4143 81-0 (2009)
Author: Gallego, Pete
Relating to the establishment by the Texas Forensic Science Commission of a DNA laboratory audit program.
House: Public Safety
Committee report sent to Calendars
| AUDITS & AUDITORS | Criminal Procedure--General | DNA | FORENSIC SCIENCE COMMISSION, TEXAS | Science & Technology
SB 1909 81-0 (2009)
Author: Hinojosa, JuanSponsor: Gallego, Pete
Relating to the establishment by the Texas Forensic Science Commission of a DNA laboratory audit program.
House: Public Safety Senate: Criminal Justice
Committee report sent to Calendars
| AUDITS & AUDITORS | Criminal Procedure--General | DNA | FORENSIC SCIENCE COMMISSION, TEXAS | Science & Technology
HB 2832 80-0 (2007)
Author: Driver, Joe
Relating to the powers and duties of the Texas Forensic Science Commission.
House: Law Enforcement
Left pending in committee
| Criminal Procedure--General | FORENSIC SCIENCE COMMISSION, TEXAS | Law Enforcement
HB 1068 79-0 (2005)
Author: Driver, JoeSponsor: Hinojosa, Juan
Relating to the collection and analysis of evidence and testimony based on forensic analysis, crime laboratory accreditation, DNA testing, and the creation and maintenance of DNA records; providing a penalty.
House: Law Enforcement Senate: Criminal Justice
Effective on 9/1/05
| CRIMINAL JUSTICE, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | Criminal Procedure--General | DNA | FORENSIC SCIENCE COMMISSION, TEXAS | FORENSIC TESTING | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF
SB 1263 79-0 (2005)
Author: Whitmire, John | et. al.Sponsor: Driver, Joe | et. al.
Relating to the creation of a commission to ensure the quality of forensic science.
House: Law Enforcement Senate: Criminal Justice
Committee report sent to Calendars
| Criminal Procedure--Pretrial Procedure | FORENSIC SCIENCE COMMISSION, TEXAS | FORENSIC TESTING | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions--Newly Proposed
