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Bill	Session	Author & Sponsor	Caption	Committees	Last action	Subjects
HB 270	88-0 (2023)	Author: Thompson, Senfronia	Relating to postconviction forensic DNA testing.	House: Criminal Jurisprudence	Received from the House	\| Criminal Procedure--General \| Criminal Procedure--Posttrial Procedure \| DNA \| EVIDENCE \| FORENSIC TESTING \| PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF
HB 2322	88-0 (2023)	Author: Zwiener, Erin	Relating to information provided to a survivor of sexual assault at a health care facility that is not a SAFE-ready facility.	House: Public Health	Comm. report sent to Local & Consent Calendar	\| Crimes--Against Persons--Sexual \| FORENSIC TESTING \| HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION \| Health--General \| SEXUAL ASSAULT
HB 2651	88-0 (2023)	Author: Howard, Donna \| et. al. Sponsor: Blanco, César \| et. al.	Relating to required training and continuing education requirements for persons who provide medical care or other support to survivors of sexual assault.	House: Public Health Senate: Health & Human Services	Removed from local & uncontested calendar	\| ATTORNEY GENERAL \| CONTINUING EDUCATION \| Crimes--Against Persons--Sexual \| EVIDENCE \| FORENSIC TESTING \| Health--Emergency Services & Personnel \| MEDICAL BOARD, TEXAS \| Minors--Crimes Against \| NURSING, TEXAS BOARD OF \| Occupational Regulation--Health Occupations \| PHYSICIAN ASSISTANT BOARD, TEXAS \| SEXUAL ASSAULT \| STAFF DEVELOPMENT & TRAINING
HB 2668	88-0 (2023)	Author: Johnson, Ann \| et. al.	Relating to the rights of victims of sexual assault and to certain procedures and reimbursements occurring with respect to a sexual assault or other sex offense.	House: Homeland Security & Public Safety	Laid on the table subject to call	\| ATTORNEY GENERAL \| CRIME VICTIMS \| Crimes--Against Persons--Sexual \| CRIMINAL JUSTICE, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF \| Electronic Information Systems \| EVIDENCE \| FAMILY & PROTECTIVE SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF \| FORENSIC TESTING \| HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION \| Law Enforcement \| Minors--Crimes Against \| SEXUAL ASSAULT
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
HB 3957	88-0 (2023)	Author: Smith, Reggie	Relating to the establishment of a rapid DNA analysis pilot program in certain counties.	House: Homeland Security & Public Safety Senate: Criminal Justice	Referred to Criminal Justice	\| BEXAR COUNTY \| COLLIN COUNTY \| Criminal Procedure--General \| DALLAS COUNTY \| DNA \| EL PASO COUNTY \| FORENSIC TESTING \| GALVESTON COUNTY \| HARRIS COUNTY \| HIDALGO COUNTY \| Law Enforcement \| MONTGOMERY COUNTY \| PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF \| TARRANT COUNTY \| TRAVIS COUNTY
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 1401	88-0 (2023)	Author: Zaffirini, Judith \| et. al. Sponsor: Johnson, Ann	Relating to the rights of victims of sexual assault and to certain procedures and reimbursements occurring with respect to a sexual assault or other sex offense.	House: Homeland Security & Public Safety Senate: Criminal Justice	Effective on 9/1/23	\| ATTORNEY GENERAL \| CRIME VICTIMS \| Crimes--Against Persons--Sexual \| CRIMINAL JUSTICE, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF \| Electronic Information Systems \| EVIDENCE \| FAMILY & PROTECTIVE SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF \| FORENSIC TESTING \| HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION \| Law Enforcement \| Minors--Crimes Against \| SEXUAL ASSAULT
HB 217	87-0 (2021)	Author: Thompson, Senfronia \| et. al. Sponsor: Whitmire, John	Relating to postconviction forensic DNA testing.	House: Criminal Jurisprudence Senate: Criminal Justice	Failed to receive affirmative vote in comm.	\| Criminal Procedure--General \| Criminal Procedure--Posttrial Procedure \| DNA \| FORENSIC TESTING \| PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF
HB 1426	87-0 (2021)	Author: Shaheen, Matt	Relating to the forensic medical examination of a victim of sexual assault who is a minor.	House: Homeland Security & Public Safety	Referred to Homeland Security & Public Safety	\| Crimes--Against Persons--Sexual \| FAMILY & PROTECTIVE SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF \| FORENSIC TESTING \| Minors--Crimes Against \| SEXUAL ASSAULT
HB 2462	87-0 (2021)	Author: Neave, Victoria \| et. al. Sponsor: Paxton, Angela \| et. al.	Relating to the reporting of a sexual assault, to evidence of a sexual assault or other sex offense, and to other law enforcement procedures occurring with respect to a sexual assault or other sex offense.	House: Homeland Security & Public Safety Senate: Criminal Justice	Effective on 9/1/21	\| ATTORNEY GENERAL \| Crimes--Against Persons--Sexual \| Criminal Procedure--General \| FAMILY & PROTECTIVE SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF \| FORENSIC TESTING \| Health Care Providers \| Law Enforcement \| SEXUAL ASSAULT
HB 2706	87-0 (2021)	Author: Howard, Donna \| et. al. Sponsor: Nelson, Jane \| et. al.	Relating to the emergency services and care provided to victims of sexual assault and other sex offenses and to the processes associated with preserving and analyzing the evidence of those offenses.	House: Homeland Security & Public Safety Senate: Jurisprudence	Effective on 9/1/21	\| ATTORNEY GENERAL \| CRIME VICTIMS \| Crimes--Against Persons--Sexual \| Criminal Procedure--General \| EVIDENCE \| FORENSIC TESTING \| HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION \| Health Care Providers \| Health--Emergency Services & Personnel \| PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF \| SEXUAL ASSAULT
HB 3917	87-0 (2021)	Author: Johnson, Ann \| et. al.	Relating to the rights of victims of sexual assault.	House: Public Health	Left pending in committee	\| CRIME VICTIMS \| Crimes--Against Persons--Sexual \| Criminal Procedure--General \| EVIDENCE \| FORENSIC TESTING \| SEXUAL ASSAULT
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 779	87-0 (2021)	Author: Hinojosa, Juan	Relating to the selection of forensic science professional services by governmental entities.	Senate: Criminal Justice	Referred to Criminal Justice	\| FORENSIC TESTING \| Purchasing--Local \| Purchasing--State \| State Agencies, Boards & Commissions
SB 1299	87-0 (2021)	Author: Nelson, Jane	Relating to the reporting of sexual assault and other sex offenses, to the emergency services and care provided to victims of those offenses, and to the processes associated with preserving and analyzing the evidence of those offenses.	Senate: Criminal Justice	Referred to Criminal Justice	\| CRIME VICTIMS \| Crimes--Against Persons--Sexual \| Criminal Procedure--General \| EVIDENCE \| FORENSIC TESTING \| HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION \| PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF \| SEXUAL ASSAULT
SB 1346	87-0 (2021)	Author: Eckhardt, Sarah	Relating to the creation of the office of forensic services within the Department of State Health Services.	Senate: Health & Human Services	Referred to Health & Human Services	\| Criminal Procedure--General \| FORENSIC TESTING \| Health--General \| Mental Health & Substance Abuse \| Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions \| Science & Technology \| State Agencies, Boards & Commissions \| STATE HEALTH SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF
SB 1573	87-0 (2021)	Author: Paxton, Angela \| et. al.	Relating to the reporting of sexual assault and other sex offenses and to the collection, analysis, tracking, and preservation of evidence of those offenses.	Senate: Criminal Justice	Referred to Criminal Justice	\| Crimes--Against Persons--Sexual \| Criminal Procedure--General \| EVIDENCE \| FORENSIC TESTING \| HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION \| Law Enforcement \| Minors--Crimes Against \| SEXUAL ASSAULT
SB 1884	87-0 (2021)	Author: Whitmire, John	Relating to postconviction forensic DNA testing.	Senate: Criminal Justice	Referred to Criminal Justice	\| Criminal Procedure--General \| Criminal Procedure--Posttrial Procedure \| DNA \| FORENSIC TESTING \| PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF
HB 8	86-0 (2019)	Author: Neave, Victoria \| et. al. Sponsor: Nelson, Jane \| et. al.	Relating to the criminal statute of limitations for certain sex offenses and the collection, analysis, and preservation of evidence of sexual assault and other sex offenses.	House: Homeland Security & Public Safety Senate: Criminal Justice	Effective on 9/1/19	\| ATTORNEY GENERAL \| Crimes--Against Persons--Sexual \| Criminal Procedure--General \| Criminal Procedure--Pretrial Procedure \| EVIDENCE \| FORENSIC TESTING \| LAVINIA MASTERS ACT \| Law Enforcement \| PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF \| SEXUAL ASSAULT \| STATE HEALTH SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF \| STATUTES OF LIMITATIONS \| TELEMEDICINE
HB 616	86-0 (2019)	Author: Neave, Victoria \| et. al. Sponsor: Nelson, Jane \| et. al.	Relating to reimbursement for a certain portion of a forensic medical examination of a sexual assault survivor and for the evidence collection kit required for the examination.	House: Homeland Security & Public Safety Senate: Criminal Justice	Effective on 9/1/19	\| ATTORNEY GENERAL \| Crime Victims Compensation \| Crimes--Against Persons--Sexual \| FORENSIC TESTING \| Health Care Providers \| Hospitals \| Law Enforcement \| PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF \| SEXUAL ASSAULT
HB 848	86-0 (2019)	Author: Wray, John	Relating to notice of the cost of a forensic examination for a victim of an alleged sexual assault.	House: Homeland Security & Public Safety	Referred to Homeland Security & Public Safety	\| Crimes--Against Persons--Sexual \| Criminal Procedure--General \| FORENSIC TESTING \| Health Care Providers \| Hospitals \| SEXUAL ASSAULT
HB 1432	86-0 (2019)	Author: Guillen, Ryan \| et. al.	Relating to the billing for certain health care services provided to a sexual assault survivor.	House: Homeland Security & Public Safety	Referred to Homeland Security & Public Safety	\| Crimes--Against Persons--Sexual \| FORENSIC TESTING \| HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION \| Health Care Providers \| Health--Emergency Services & Personnel \| Hospitals \| Law Enforcement \| PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF \| SEXUAL ASSAULT
HB 2678	86-0 (2019)	Author: Zwiener, Erin	Relating to the compilation and reporting of statistics involving sexual assault victims who receive a forensic medical examination before reporting the assault to law enforcement.	House: Homeland Security & Public Safety	Committee report sent to Calendars	\| Crimes--Against Persons--Sexual \| Criminal Procedure--General \| FORENSIC TESTING \| INTERNET \| Protection of Personal Information \| PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF \| SEXUAL ASSAULT
HB 3424	86-0 (2019)	Author: Thompson, Senfronia	Relating to postconviction forensic DNA testing.	House: Criminal Jurisprudence	Received from the House	\| Criminal Procedure--General \| Criminal Procedure--Posttrial Procedure \| DNA \| FORENSIC TESTING \| PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF
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
HB 3566	86-0 (2019)	Author: Farrar, Jessica	Relating to the forensic examination of a victim of an alleged strangulation assault or sexual assault.	House: Homeland Security & Public Safety	Left pending in committee	\| ATTORNEY GENERAL \| CRIME VICTIMS \| Crime Victims Compensation \| Crimes--Against Persons--General \| Crimes--Against Persons--Sexual \| Criminal Procedure--General \| FAMILY & PROTECTIVE SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF \| FORENSIC TESTING \| Health Care Providers \| PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF \| SEXUAL ASSAULT
HB 4461	86-0 (2019)	Author: Miller, Rick	Relating to the rights of victims of sexual assault.	House: Homeland Security & Public Safety	Referred to Homeland Security & Public Safety	\| CRIME VICTIMS \| Crimes--Against Persons--Sexual \| EVIDENCE \| FORENSIC TESTING \| Law Enforcement \| SEXUAL ASSAULT
HB 4531	86-0 (2019)	Author: Neave, Victoria \| et. al. Sponsor: Zaffirini, Judith	Relating to the rights and treatment of and services provided to certain adult sexual assault survivors.	House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence Senate: Criminal Justice	Effective on 9/1/19	\| Aging \| Disabilities, Persons with \| FORENSIC TESTING \| GUARDIANS & WARDS \| INCAPACITATED PERSONS \| MEDICAL CARE FACILITIES \| SEXUAL ASSAULT
SB 71	86-0 (2019)	Author: Nelson, Jane \| et. al. Sponsor: Thompson, Senfronia	Relating to the establishment of a statewide telehealth center for sexual assault forensic medical examination.	House: Homeland Security & Public Safety Senate: State Affairs	Effective on 9/1/19	\| ATTORNEY GENERAL \| BLOOD & MEDICAL TESTS \| Crimes--Against Persons--Sexual \| Criminal Procedure--General \| FORENSIC TESTING \| Health--General \| SEXUAL ASSAULT \| TELEMEDICINE
SB 1331	86-0 (2019)	Author: Hinojosa, Juan Sponsor: 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
SB 2237	86-0 (2019)	Author: Zaffirini, Judith	Relating to elderly persons and persons with a disability who are survivors of sexual assault.	Senate: Criminal Justice	Referred to Criminal Justice	\| Aging \| Disabilities, Persons with \| FORENSIC TESTING \| GUARDIANS & WARDS \| INCAPACITATED PERSONS \| SEXUAL ASSAULT
HB 419	85-0 (2017)	Author: White, James	Relating to providing certain information to criminal defendants charged with certain drug offenses before a plea is entered.	House: Criminal Jurisprudence	Referred to Criminal Jurisprudence	\| Crimes--Drugs \| Criminal Procedure--General \| FORENSIC TESTING
HB 1383	85-0 (2017)	Author: Alvarado, Carol	Relating to establishing a statewide electronic tracking system for evidence of a sex offense.	House: Homeland Security & Public Safety	Left pending in committee	\| Crimes--Against Persons--Sexual \| Criminal Procedure--General \| Electronic Information Systems \| EVIDENCE \| FORENSIC TESTING \| PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF \| SEXUAL OFFENDERS
HB 3152	85-0 (2017)	Author: Thompson, Senfronia \| et. al. Sponsor: Huffman, Joan	Relating to the care and transportation provided to a sexual assault survivor by a health care facility.	House: Public Health Senate: State Affairs	Effective on 9/1/17	\| Crimes--Against Persons--Sexual \| FORENSIC TESTING \| Health Care Providers \| Health--Emergency Services & Personnel \| Hospitals \| SEXUAL ASSAULT \| STATE HEALTH SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF \| Transportation--Miscellaneous
HB 3872	85-0 (2017)	Author: Lucio III, Eddie Sponsor: 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
HB 2023	84-0 (2015)	Author: Naishtat, Elliott \| et. al.	Relating to the appointment of a forensic director responsible for statewide coordination and oversight of forensic mental health services overseen by the Department of State Health Services.	House: Public Health	Laid on the table subject to call	\| CIVIL COMMITMENT \| Criminal Procedure--General \| Criminal Procedure--Insanity Defense \| FORENSIC TESTING \| HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION \| Health--General \| Mental Health & Substance Abuse \| Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions \| Science & Technology \| State Agencies, Boards & Commissions \| STATE HEALTH SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF
HB 2435	84-0 (2015)	Author: Thompson, Senfronia	Relating to postconviction forensic DNA analysis.	House: Criminal Jurisprudence	Referred to Criminal Jurisprudence	\| Criminal Procedure--Posttrial Procedure \| DNA \| FORENSIC TESTING
HB 2438	84-0 (2015)	Author: Thompson, Senfronia	Relating to postconviction forensic DNA analysis.	House: Criminal Jurisprudence	Laid on the table subject to call	\| Criminal Procedure--Posttrial Procedure \| DNA \| FORENSIC TESTING
SB 1287	84-0 (2015)	Author: Hinojosa, Juan Sponsor: 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 1507	84-0 (2015)	Author: Garcia, Sylvia \| et. al. Sponsor: Naishtat, Elliott \| et. al.	Relating to the statewide coordination and oversight of forensic mental health services overseen by the Department of State Health Services, including the appointment of a forensic director.	House: Public Health Senate: Health & Human Services	Effective immediately	\| CIVIL COMMITMENT \| Criminal Procedure--General \| Criminal Procedure--Insanity Defense \| FORENSIC TESTING \| HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION \| Health--General \| Mental Health & Substance Abuse \| MENTAL INCOMPETENCY \| Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions \| Science & Technology \| State Agencies, Boards & Commissions \| STATE HEALTH SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF
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 1573	82-0 (2011)	Author: Gallego, Pete Sponsor: Carona, John	Relating to certain pretrial and post-trial procedures and testing in a criminal case.	House: Criminal Jurisprudence Senate: Criminal Justice	Effective on 9/1/11	\| Courts--County & Statutory \| Courts--District \| Courts--Personnel \| Criminal Procedure--General \| Criminal Procedure--Posttrial Procedure \| Criminal Procedure--Pretrial Procedure \| DNA \| EMAIL & ELECTRONIC COMMUNICATIONS \| FORENSIC TESTING \| PUBLIC NOTICE
HB 3147	82-0 (2011)	Author: McClendon, Ruth	Relating to the collection, analysis, and preservation of sexual assault or DNA evidence.	House: Homeland Security & Public Safety	Left pending in subcommittee	\| Criminal Procedure--General \| DNA \| EVIDENCE \| FORENSIC TESTING \| Protection of Personal Information \| PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF \| SEXUAL ASSAULT
HB 3228	82-0 (2011)	Author: Hernandez Luna, Ana	Relating to the creation of DNA records for the state and federal DNA database systems.	House: Homeland Security & Public Safety	Left pending in subcommittee	\| Criminal Procedure--General \| CRIMINAL RECORDS \| DNA \| EXPUNCTION OF RECORDS \| FORENSIC TESTING \| PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF
HB 3383	82-0 (2011)	Author: Madden, Jerry	Relating to private DNA laboratories performing forensic analyses on samples or specimens related to the investigation or prosecution of certain criminal offenses.	House: Homeland Security & Public Safety	Committee report sent to Calendars	\| Crimes--Against Property \| Criminal Procedure--General \| DNA \| FORENSIC TESTING \| Law Enforcement
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
HCR 42	82-0 (2011)	Author: Madden, Jerry Sponsor: Williams, Tommy \| et. al.	Expressing support for the current FBI effort to reevaluate existing policies, standards, and protocols for forensic DNA testing laboratories and expressing support for any new policies, standards, and protocols that would hold public and private labs to the same standards, audits, and review process, urging Congress to pass any necessary federal legislation that ensures continued quality in forensic science while holding public and private lab DNA analysis to the same standards, and encouraging Texas law enforcement agencies to use forensic science review methods that will eliminate DNA testing backlogs.	House: Corrections Senate: Transportation & Homeland Security	Signed by the Governor	\| DNA \| FEDERAL BUREAU OF INVESTIGATION \| FORENSIC TESTING \| Resolutions--Legislative Policy \| Resolutions--Memorializing Congress
SB 122	82-0 (2011)	Author: Ellis, Rodney \| et. al. Sponsor: Gallego, Pete \| et. al.	Relating to postconviction forensic DNA analysis.	House: Criminal Jurisprudence Senate: Criminal Justice	Effective on 9/1/11	\| Criminal Procedure--General \| Criminal Procedure--Posttrial Procedure \| DNA \| FORENSIC TESTING
SB 1359	82-0 (2011)	Author: Harris, Chris	Relating to the DNA database at the University of North Texas Health Science Center at Fort Worth.	Senate: Criminal Justice	Referred to Criminal Justice	\| Criminal Procedure--General \| Criminal Procedure--Posttrial Procedure \| DNA \| FORENSIC TESTING \| Science & Technology \| UNIVERSITY OF NORTH TEXAS HEALTH SCIENCE CENTER AT FT. WORTH
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 1636	82-0 (2011)	Author: Davis, Wendy \| et. al. Sponsor: McClendon, Ruth	Relating to the collection, analysis, and preservation of sexual assault or DNA evidence.	House: Homeland Security & Public Safety Senate: Criminal Justice	Effective on 9/1/11	\| Criminal Procedure--General \| DNA \| EVIDENCE \| FORENSIC TESTING \| Law Enforcement \| PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF \| SEXUAL ASSAULT
SB 1658	82-0 (2011)	Author: Hinojosa, Juan Sponsor: 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
SB 1713	82-0 (2011)	Author: Whitmire, John	Relating to compensation under the Crime Victims' Compensation Act for forensic medical examinations performed with respect to victims of family violence.	Senate: Criminal Justice	Committee report printed and distributed	\| Crime Victims Compensation \| Family--Family Violence \| FORENSIC TESTING
HB 1813	81-0 (2009)	Author: Vo, Hubert \| et. al. Sponsor: Williams, Tommy	Relating to the punishment for tampering with certain governmental records concerning forensic analyses.	House: Criminal Jurisprudence Senate: Criminal Justice	Effective on 9/1/09	\| Criminal Procedure--General \| FORENSIC TESTING
HB 1915	81-0 (2009)	Author: Kolkhorst, Lois	Relating to authorizing the issuance of revenue bonds for capital projects at Sam Houston State University.	House: Higher Education	Referred to Higher Education	\| BONDS \| Education--Higher--Finance \| Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs \| FORENSIC TESTING \| HIGHER EDUCATION COORDINATING BOARD, TEXAS \| Law Enforcement \| SAM HOUSTON STATE UNIVERSITY \| TEXAS STATE UNIVERSITY SYSTEM
HB 2371	81-0 (2009)	Author: Vaught, Allen \| et. al.	Relating to the forfeiture of an inmate's good conduct time as a result of filing certain motions for forensic DNA testing.	House: Criminal Jurisprudence	Placed on General State Calendar	\| Corrections--Jails & Prisons \| Corrections--Parole, Probation & Pardons \| Criminal Procedure--General \| DNA \| FORENSIC TESTING \| GOOD CONDUCT TIME
HB 2626	81-0 (2009)	Author: Naishtat, Elliott \| et. al. Sponsor: Zaffirini, Judith \| et. al.	Relating to the forensic medical examination of a sexual assault victim who has not reported the assault to a law enforcement agency.	House: Public Safety Senate: Criminal Justice	Effective immediately	\| Crimes--Against Persons--Sexual \| Criminal Procedure--General \| FORENSIC TESTING \| PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF \| SEXUAL ASSAULT
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
SB 312	81-0 (2009)	Author: Wentworth, Jeff Sponsor: Shelton, Mark	Relating to the regulation and certification of medical examiners and the conduct of autopsy and inquest investigations by justices of the peace and medical examiners; providing penalties.	House: Criminal Jurisprudence Senate: Jurisprudence	Committee report sent to Calendars	\| AUTOPSIES \| FORENSIC TESTING \| JUSTICE OF THE PEACE \| Occupational Regulation--Health Occupations
SB 1413	81-0 (2009)	Author: Williams, Tommy	Relating to the punishment for tampering with certain governmental records concerning forensic analyses.	Senate: Criminal Justice	Referred to Criminal Justice	\| Criminal Procedure--General \| FORENSIC TESTING
SB 2239	81-0 (2009)	Author: Zaffirini, Judith	Relating to the forensic medical examination of a sexual assault victim who has not reported the assault to a law enforcement agency.	Senate: Criminal Justice	No action taken in committee	\| Crimes--Against Persons--Sexual \| Criminal Procedure--General \| FORENSIC TESTING \| PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF \| SEXUAL ASSAULT
HB 681	80-0 (2007)	Author: Hochberg, Scott \| et. al. Sponsor: Duncan, Robert	Relating to postconviction forensic testing.	House: Criminal Jurisprudence Senate: Criminal Justice	Effective on 9/1/07	\| Criminal Procedure--General \| DNA \| FORENSIC TESTING
HB 1068	79-0 (2005)	Author: Driver, Joe Sponsor: 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
HB 1788	79-0 (2005)	Author: Bailey, Kevin \| et. al.	Relating to the establishment of regional DNA laboratories.	House: Law Enforcement	No action taken in committee	\| Criminal Procedure--General \| DNA \| FORENSIC TESTING
HB 2180	79-0 (2005)	Author: Anderson, Charles "Doc" \| et. al. Sponsor: Averitt, Kip	Relating to donees of anatomical gifts.	House: Public Health Senate: Health & Human Services	Effective on 9/1/05	\| Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs \| FORENSIC TESTING \| Health--Other Diseases & Medical Conditions \| ORGAN & TISSUE DONATIONS
HCR 241	79-0 (2005)	Author: Driver, Joe Sponsor: Hinojosa, Juan	Instructing the enrolling clerk of the house to make corrections to H.B. No. 1068.		Signed by the Governor	\| CRIMINAL JUSTICE, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF \| Criminal Procedure--General \| DNA \| FORENSIC TESTING \| PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF \| Resolutions--Corrective
HJR 24	79-0 (2005)	Author: McClendon, Ruth	Proposing a constitutional amendment establishing a moratorium in death penalty cases in which analyses performed by a crime laboratory operated by the City of Houston Police Department were admitted into evidence.	House: Criminal Jurisprudence	Referred to Criminal Jurisprudence	\| Crimes--Capital Punishment \| FORENSIC TESTING \| HOUSTON, CITY OF \| Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments
HR 2239	79-0 (2005)	Author: Driver, Joe	Suspending limitations on conference committee jurisdiction, H.B. No. 1068.		Reported enrolled	\| Crimes--Miscellaneous \| CRIMINAL JUSTICE, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF \| Criminal Procedure--General \| Criminal Procedure--Pretrial Procedure \| DNA \| FORENSIC TESTING \| PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF \| Resolutions--Conf. Comm. Reports
SB 1200	79-0 (2005)	Author: Ellis, Rodney	Relating to information held by a governmental body regarding forensic evidence used in the trial of a person sentenced to death if the evidence was tested by a forensic laboratory operated by the police department in certain municipalities.	Senate: Criminal Justice	Referred to Criminal Justice	\| Crimes--Capital Punishment \| Criminal Procedure--Posttrial Procedure \| Criminal Procedure--Pretrial Procedure \| EVIDENCE \| FORENSIC TESTING \| Open Records
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
SR 1078	79-0 (2005)	Author: Hinojosa, Juan	Suspending limitations on conference committee jurisdiction, H.B. No. 1068.		Reported enrolled	\| CRIMINAL JUSTICE, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF \| Criminal Procedure--General \| DNA \| FORENSIC TESTING \| PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF \| Resolutions--Conf. Comm. Reports
HB 353	78-0 (2003)	Author: Dutton, Jr., Harold V.	Relating to the creation of a Forensic Science Review Committee within the Department of Public Safety.	House: Law Enforcement	Left pending in committee	\| Crimes--Capital Punishment \| Criminal Procedure--General \| FORENSIC SCIENCE REVIEW COMMITTEE, DEPT OF PUBLIC SAFETY \| FORENSIC TESTING
HB 2703	78-0 (2003)	Author: Bailey, Kevin \| et. al. Sponsor: Gallegos, Jr., Mario	Relating to the testing of certain physical evidence, crime laboratory accreditation, and the admissibility of evidence examined or tested by a crime laboratory.	House: Criminal Jurisprudence Senate: Criminal Justice	Effective immediately	\| Criminal Procedure--General \| DNA \| EVIDENCE \| FORENSIC TESTING
HB 2989	78-0 (2003)	Author: Capelo, Jaime \| et. al. Sponsor: Janek, Kyle	Relating to an inquest when a body part is found and to the qualifications of a person conducting an inquest.	House: Public Health Senate: Administration	Effective on 9/1/03	\| Criminal Procedure--General \| FORENSIC TESTING \| JUSTICE OF THE PEACE
HB 3334	78-0 (2003)	Author: Mabry, John \| et. al.	Relating to requirements regarding certification that a forensic anthropologist must meet in order to assist a medical examiner.	House: Criminal Jurisprudence	Referred to Criminal Jurisprudence	\| FORENSIC TESTING \| JUSTICE OF THE PEACE \| Occupational Regulation--Health Occupations
HJR 6	78-0 (2003)	Author: Wilson, Ron	Proposing a constitutional amendment establishing a moratorium in death penalty cases in which analyses performed by a crime laboratory operated by the City of Houston Police Department were admitted into evidence.	House: Criminal Jurisprudence	Referred to Criminal Jurisprudence	\| Crimes--Capital Punishment \| Fire Fighters & Police--General \| FORENSIC TESTING \| HOUSTON, CITY OF \| Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments
SB 356	78-0 (2003)	Author: Janek, Kyle Sponsor: Capelo, Jaime	Relating to forensic anthropologists and to an inquest when a body part is found.	House: Public Health Senate: Criminal Justice	Effective on 9/1/03	\| Criminal Procedure--General \| FORENSIC TESTING \| JUSTICE OF THE PEACE
SB 1607	78-0 (2003)	Author: Ellis, Rodney \| et. al.	Relating to regulation of state crime laboratories.	Senate: Criminal Justice	Not again placed on intent calendar	\| COMMISSION ON FORENSIC SCIENCE \| Criminal Procedure--General \| DNA \| FORENSIC TESTING
SB 1813	78-0 (2003)	Author: Gallegos, Jr., Mario	Relating to admissibility of evidence from unaccredited crime laboratories.	Senate: Criminal Justice	Meeting cancelled	\| Criminal Procedure--General \| DNA \| EVIDENCE \| FORENSIC TESTING
HB 71	78-3 (2003)	Author: Bonnen, Dennis	Relating to evidence examined or tested by crime laboratories and similar entities and the regulation of those entities.	House: Criminal Jurisprudence	Referred to Criminal Jurisprudence	\| Criminal Procedure--Pretrial Procedure \| EVIDENCE \| FORENSIC TESTING \| Law Enforcement
HB 416	70-0 (1987)	Author: Yost, Gerald Sponsor: Blake, Roy	Relating to the forensic analysis of evidence in criminal matters.	House: Criminal Jurisprudence Senate: Criminal Justice	Reported favorably w/o amendments	\| Criminal Procedure--Pretrial Procedure \| EVIDENCE \| FORENSIC TESTING

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