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Bill	Session	Author & Sponsor	Caption	Committees	Last action	Subjects
HB 173	88-0 (2023)	Author: Klick, Stephanie \| et. al. Sponsor: Johnson, Nathan	Relating to the licensing and regulation of genetic counselors; requiring an occupational license; authorizing a fee.	House: Public Health Senate: Business & Commerce	Committee report printed and distributed	\| DNA \| LICENSED GENETIC COUNSELOR ACT \| LICENSED GENETIC COUNSELOR ADVISORY BOARD \| LICENSING & REGULATION, TEXAS COMMISSION OF \| LICENSING & REGULATION, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF \| Occupational Regulation--Health Occupations \| State Agencies, Boards & Commissions--Newly Proposed
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 2019	88-0 (2023)	Author: Neave Criado, Victoria \| et. al. Sponsor: Huffman, Joan	Relating to the statute of limitations for certain burglary offenses.	House: Criminal Jurisprudence Senate: Criminal Justice	Effective on 9/1/23	\| BURGLARY \| Crimes--Against Persons--Sexual \| Crimes--Against Property \| Criminal Procedure--General \| DNA \| STATUTES OF LIMITATIONS
HB 2545	88-0 (2023)	Author: Capriglione, Giovanni \| et. al. Sponsor: Johnson, Nathan \| et. al.	Relating to an individual's genetic data, including the use of that data by certain genetic testing companies for commercial purposes and the individual's property right in DNA; authorizing a civil penalty.	House: Business & Industry Senate: Business & Commerce	Effective on 9/1/23	\| Business & Commerce--General \| DNA \| Health--General \| Health--Privacy/Use of Information \| INFORMED CONSENT \| Insurance--Health & Accident \| Labor--General
HB 2641	88-0 (2023)	Author: Johnson, Ann	Relating to Medicaid coverage and reimbursement for the provision of rapid whole genome sequencing to certain infants with acute or complex illnesses.	House: Human Services	Left pending in committee	\| DNA \| HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION \| Health--Other Diseases & Medical Conditions \| Human Services--Child Services \| Human Services--Medical Assistance \| MEDICAID \| Minors--Health & Safety
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 3956	88-0 (2023)	Author: Smith, Reggie \| et. al. Sponsor: Creighton, Brandon	Relating to the creation of DNA records for a person arrested for a felony offense and the expunction of DNA records in certain circumstances.	House: Criminal Jurisprudence Senate: State Affairs	Effective on 9/1/23	\| Courts--General \| Courts--Personnel \| Criminal Procedure--General \| DNA \| EXPUNCTION OF RECORDS \| Health--General \| Law Enforcement \| 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
HB 3958	88-0 (2023)	Author: Smith, Reggie	Relating to the establishment of a grant program to assist law enforcement agencies in collecting DNA samples from defendants arrested for certain felony offenses.	House: Homeland Security & Public Safety	Placed on General State Calendar	\| Criminal Procedure--General \| Criminal Procedure--Pretrial Procedure \| DNA \| Law Enforcement \| PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF
HB 4628	88-0 (2023)	Author: Goldman, Craig Sponsor: Huffman, Joan	Relating to the duties of law enforcement agencies, crime laboratories, and the Department of Public Safety following the performance of certain DNA profile comparisons.	House: Homeland Security & Public Safety Senate: Criminal Justice	Effective on 9/1/23	\| CRIME VICTIMS \| Crimes--Against Persons--Sexual \| Criminal Procedure--General \| DNA \| Electronic Information Systems \| EVIDENCE \| Law Enforcement \| PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF
SB 484	88-0 (2023)	Author: Johnson, Nathan	Relating to the licensing and regulation of genetic counselors; requiring an occupational license; authorizing a fee.	Senate: Business & Commerce	Referred to Business & Commerce	\| DNA \| LICENSED GENETIC COUNSELOR ACT \| LICENSED GENETIC COUNSELOR ADVISORY BOARD \| LICENSING & REGULATION, TEXAS COMMISSION OF \| LICENSING & REGULATION, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF \| Occupational Regulation--Health Occupations \| State Agencies, Boards & Commissions--Newly Proposed
SB 704	88-0 (2023)	Author: Paxton, Angela	Relating to the capture and use of an individual's biometric identifiers, specimen, or genetic information by a governmental body or peace officer or by a person for commercial purposes; authorizing civil penalties.	Senate: State Affairs	Referred to State Affairs	\| BIOMETRIC IDENTIFIERS & VOICEPRINTS \| BLOOD & MEDICAL TESTS \| Business & Commerce--General \| DNA \| Law Enforcement \| Protection of Personal Information \| SEARCH WARRANTS \| State Agencies, Boards & Commissions
SB 1014	88-0 (2023)	Author: Hughes, Bryan	Relating to restrictions on the use and disclosure of certain genetic material and genetic information; providing a civil penalty; creating a criminal offense.	Senate: Health & Human Services	Referred to Health & Human Services	\| DNA \| Health Care Providers \| Protection of Personal Information
SB 1518	88-0 (2023)	Author: King, Phil Sponsor: Guillen, Ryan \| et. al.	Relating to the establishment of a terrorist offender registry and to the supervision of those terrorist offenders; creating criminal offenses related to terrorism.	House: Criminal Jurisprudence Senate: Border Security	Effective on 9/1/23	\| ATTORNEY GENERAL \| Corrections--Parole, Probation & Pardons \| County Government--General \| Crimes--Miscellaneous \| CRIMINAL JUSTICE, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF \| Criminal Procedure--General \| DNA \| Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs \| Electronic Information Systems \| IDENTIFICATION CARDS \| JUVENILE JUSTICE DEPARTMENT, TEXAS \| Law Enforcement \| MANDATORY & COMMUNITY SUPERVISION \| Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions \| PEACE OFFICERS \| PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF \| TERRORISM & INTERNAL SECURITY \| Vehicles & Traffic--Driver's Licenses
SB 1544	88-0 (2023)	Author: Johnson, Nathan	Relating to the use of an individual's genetic data by certain genetic testing companies for commercial purposes; authorizing a civil penalty.	Senate: Business & Commerce	Referred to Business & Commerce	\| DNA \| Health--General \| Health--Privacy/Use of Information \| INFORMED CONSENT \| Insurance--Health & Accident \| Labor--General
SB 2086	88-0 (2023)	Author: Kolkhorst, Lois	Relating to a property right in DNA; providing injunctive relief and a civil penalty; creating a criminal offense.	House: Business & Industry Senate: Health & Human Services	Referred to Business & Industry	\| BLOOD & MEDICAL TESTS \| Civil Remedies & Liabilities \| Crimes--Miscellaneous \| DNA \| Health Care Providers \| Occupational Regulation--Health Occupations \| Property Interests--Personal Property
HB 12	88-3 (2023)	Author: Leo Wilson, Terri \| et. al.	Relating to the Department of Public Safety performing rapid DNA testing of certain individuals crossing the Texas-Mexico border.		Filed	\| Aliens \| BLOOD & MEDICAL TESTS \| BORDER \| DNA \| FEDERAL RELATIONS \| Minors--Health & Safety \| PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF
HB 85	88-3 (2023)	Author: Cain, Briscoe \| et. al.	Relating to measures to ensure the safety and welfare of the border region of this state, including protection from ongoing criminal activity, and public health threats and the establishment of the Border Protection Unit; creating a criminal offense; creating a civil penalty.		Filed	\| Aliens \| ATTORNEY GENERAL \| BORDER \| BORDER PROTECTION UNIT \| Civil Remedies & Liabilities \| COVID-19 \| Crimes--Miscellaneous \| Disaster Preparedness & Relief \| DNA \| FEDERAL RELATIONS \| Governor \| Health--Other Diseases & Medical Conditions \| IMMUNIZATIONS \| Law Enforcement \| Legislature \| LIEUTENANT GOVERNOR \| MAGISTRATES \| MEXICO \| PEACE OFFICERS \| PUBLIC SAFETY COMMISSION \| PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF \| SPEAKER OF THE HOUSE \| STAFF DEVELOPMENT & TRAINING \| State Finances--Management & Control \| TRESPASS
HB 87	88-3 (2023)	Author: Leo Wilson, Terri	Relating to measures to ensure the safety and welfare of the border region of this state, including protection from ongoing criminal activity, and public health threats and the establishment of the Border Protection Unit; creating a criminal offense; creating a civil penalty.		Filed	\| Aliens \| ATTORNEY GENERAL \| BORDER \| BORDER PROTECTION UNIT \| Civil Remedies & Liabilities \| COVID-19 \| Crimes--Miscellaneous \| Disaster Preparedness & Relief \| DNA \| Governor \| Health--Other Diseases & Medical Conditions \| Law Enforcement \| Legislature \| MAGISTRATES \| MEXICO \| PEACE OFFICERS \| PUBLIC SAFETY COMMISSION \| PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF \| State Finances--Management & Control \| TRESPASS
SB 81	88-3 (2023)	Author: Hall, Bob	Relating to certain laws that regulate aspects of illegal immigration in this state, including laws pertaining to the DNA records of certain persons subject to an immigration detainer request, the recognition of certain out-of-state driver's licenses, inviting certain federal agencies to participate on the homeland security council, the reporting of certain uncompensated hospital care costs, and certain requirements for participation in the E-verify program; increasing a criminal penalty.		Filed	\| Aliens \| CONTRACTORS & SUBCONTRACTORS \| Crimes--Miscellaneous \| DNA \| Governor \| HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION \| Health--General \| Labor--General \| Political Subdivisions \| PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF \| Purchasing--State \| State Agencies, Boards & Commissions \| Vehicles & Traffic--Driver's Licenses \| WORKFORCE COMMISSION, TEXAS
HB 37	88-4 (2023)	Author: Cain, Briscoe \| et. al.	Relating to measures to ensure the safety and welfare of the border region of this state, including protection from ongoing criminal activity, and public health threats and the establishment of the Border Protection Unit; creating a criminal offense; creating a civil penalty.		Filed	\| Aliens \| BORDER \| BORDER PROTECTION UNIT \| Civil Remedies & Liabilities \| COVID-19 \| Crimes--Miscellaneous \| Disaster Preparedness & Relief \| DNA \| FEDERAL RELATIONS \| Governor \| Health--Other Diseases & Medical Conditions \| IMMUNIZATIONS \| Law Enforcement \| Legislature \| LIEUTENANT GOVERNOR \| MAGISTRATES \| MEXICO \| PEACE OFFICERS \| PUBLIC SAFETY COMMISSION \| PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF \| SPEAKER OF THE HOUSE \| State Finances--Management & Control \| TRESPASS
HB 84	88-4 (2023)	Author: Leo Wilson, Terri \| et. al.	Relating to the Department of Public Safety performing rapid DNA testing of certain individuals crossing the Texas-Mexico border.		Filed	\| Aliens \| BORDER \| DNA \| FEDERAL RELATIONS \| MEXICO \| PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF
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 2053	87-0 (2021)	Author: Klick, Stephanie	Relating to the licensing and regulation of genetic counselors; requiring an occupational license; authorizing a fee.	House: Public Health Senate: Business & Commerce	Referred to Business & Commerce	\| DNA \| LICENSED GENETIC COUNSELOR ACT \| LICENSED GENETIC COUNSELOR ADVISORY BOARD \| LICENSING & REGULATION, TEXAS COMMISSION OF \| LICENSING & REGULATION, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF \| Occupational Regulation--Health Occupations \| State Agencies, Boards & Commissions--Newly Proposed
HB 3742	87-0 (2021)	Author: Capriglione, Giovanni \| et. al.	Relating to a prohibition on the use of genetic information gathered from direct-to-consumer genetic tests by a long-term care benefit plan issuer or a life insurance company.	House: Insurance Senate: Business & Commerce	Referred to Business & Commerce	\| DNA \| Electronic Information Systems \| Health--Other Diseases & Medical Conditions \| Insurance--General \| Insurance--Life & Annuities
HB 4441	87-0 (2021)	Author: Sanford, Scott	Relating to restrictions on the use and disclosure of certain genetic material and genetic information; providing a civil penalty; creating a criminal offense.	House: Public Health	Referred to Public Health	\| Crimes--Miscellaneous \| DNA \| Health Care Providers \| Protection of Personal Information
SB 557	87-0 (2021)	Author: Johnson, Nathan \| et. al.	Relating to the licensing and regulation of genetic counselors; requiring an occupational license; authorizing a fee.	Senate: Business & Commerce	Referred to Business & Commerce	\| DNA \| LICENSED GENETIC COUNSELOR ACT \| LICENSED GENETIC COUNSELOR ADVISORY BOARD \| LICENSING & REGULATION, TEXAS COMMISSION OF \| LICENSING & REGULATION, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF \| Occupational Regulation--Health Occupations \| State Agencies, Boards & Commissions--Newly Proposed
SB 962	87-0 (2021)	Author: Hughes, Bryan	Relating to restrictions on the use and disclosure of certain genetic material and genetic information; providing a civil penalty; creating a criminal offense.	House: Public Health Senate: Health & Human Services	Referred to Public Health	\| ATTORNEY GENERAL \| Crimes--Miscellaneous \| DNA \| Health Care Providers \| Protection of Personal Information
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
SB 1952	87-0 (2021)	Author: Paxton, Angela	Relating to the capture and use of an individual's biometric identifiers, specimen, or genetic information by a governmental body or peace officer or by a person for commercial purposes.	Senate: State Affairs	Referred to State Affairs	\| BIOMETRIC IDENTIFIERS & VOICEPRINTS \| BLOOD & MEDICAL TESTS \| DNA \| Protection of Personal Information \| SEARCH WARRANTS \| State Agencies, Boards & Commissions
SB 2158	87-0 (2021)	Author: Campbell, Donna \| et. al. Sponsor: Frank, James B.	Relating to requiring the Texas Education Agency to provide identification kits to school districts and open-enrollment charter schools for distribution to the parent or legal custodian of certain students.	House: Public Education Senate: Education	Effective on 9/1/21	\| BIOMETRIC IDENTIFIERS & VOICEPRINTS \| DNA \| EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS \| Education--Primary & Secondary--General \| Minors--Health & Safety \| TEXAS CHILD IDENTIFICATION ACT OF 2021
HB 152	86-0 (2019)	Author: Minjarez, Ina	Relating to the collection, storage, and analysis of sexual assault evidence and evidence of other sex offenses.	House: Homeland Security & Public Safety	Referred to Homeland Security & Public Safety	\| Crimes--Against Persons--Sexual \| Criminal Procedure--General \| DNA \| EVIDENCE \| Law Enforcement \| MEDICAL CARE FACILITIES \| PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF \| SEXUAL ASSAULT
HB 979	86-0 (2019)	Author: Hernandez, Ana \| et. al. Sponsor: Perry, Charles	Relating to the creation of DNA records for certain defendants for inclusion in the DNA database system.	House: Homeland Security & Public Safety Senate: Criminal Justice	Effective on 9/1/19	\| Criminal Procedure--General \| DNA \| Electronic Information Systems
HB 1399	86-0 (2019)	Author: Smith, Reggie \| et. al. Sponsor: Creighton, Brandon \| et. al.	Relating to the creation and storage of DNA records for a person arrested for certain felony offenses.	House: Homeland Security & Public Safety Senate: State Affairs	Effective on 9/1/19	\| Criminal Procedure--General \| Criminal Procedure--Pretrial Procedure \| DNA \| KRYSTAL JEAN BAKER ACT \| PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF
HB 1580	86-0 (2019)	Author: Phelan, Dade	Relating to the creation and storage of DNA records for a person arrested for a felony offense.	House: Homeland Security & Public Safety	Referred to Homeland Security & Public Safety	\| Criminal Procedure--General \| Criminal Procedure--Pretrial Procedure \| DNA \| KRYSTAL JEAN BAKER ACT \| PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF
HB 2815	86-0 (2019)	Author: Klick, Stephanie \| et. al.	Relating to the licensing and regulation of genetic counselors requiring an occupational license; authorizing a fee.	House: Public Health	Committee report sent to Calendars	\| DNA \| LICENSED GENETIC COUNSELOR ACT \| LICENSED GENETIC COUNSELOR ADVISORY BOARD \| LICENSING & REGULATION, TEXAS COMMISSION OF \| LICENSING & REGULATION, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF \| Occupational Regulation--Health Occupations \| State Agencies, Boards & Commissions--Newly Proposed
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
SB 754	86-0 (2019)	Author: Huffman, Joan	Relating to the licensing and regulation of genetic counselors requiring an occupational license; authorizing a fee.	Senate: Business & Commerce	Referred to Business & Commerce	\| DNA \| LICENSED GENETIC COUNSELOR ACT \| LICENSED GENETIC COUNSELOR ADVISORY BOARD \| LICENSING & REGULATION, TEXAS COMMISSION OF \| LICENSING & REGULATION, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF \| Occupational Regulation--Health Occupations \| State Agencies, Boards & Commissions--Newly Proposed
HB 238	85-0 (2017)	Author: Hernandez, Ana \| et. al. Sponsor: Perry, Charles	Relating to the creation of records of the DNA of certain defendants for inclusion in the DNA database system.	House: Corrections Senate: Criminal Justice	Effective on 9/1/17	\| Criminal Procedure--Pretrial Procedure \| DNA \| Electronic Information Systems
HB 3513	85-0 (2017)	Author: Faircloth, Wayne	Relating to the creation and storage of DNA records for a person arrested for a felony offense.	House: Criminal Jurisprudence	Committee report sent to Calendars	\| Criminal Procedure--General \| Criminal Procedure--Pretrial Procedure \| DNA \| Fees & Other Nontax Revenue--Local \| KRYSTAL JEAN BAKER ACT \| MANDATORY & COMMUNITY SUPERVISION
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 4121	85-0 (2017)	Author: White, James	Relating to the use of rapid DNA technology to identify, document and record all persons arrested for a felony or a class A misdemeanor.	House: Homeland Security & Public Safety	Left pending in committee	\| BLOOD & MEDICAL TESTS \| DNA \| Law Enforcement \| PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF
SB 565	85-0 (2017)	Author: Perry, Charles	Relating to the creation of records of the DNA of certain defendants for inclusion in the DNA database system.	Senate: Criminal Justice	Referred to Criminal Justice	\| Criminal Procedure--Pretrial Procedure \| DNA \| Electronic Information Systems
SB 713	85-0 (2017)	Author: Hinojosa, Juan	Relating to investigative and laboratory tests and processes conducted with respect to unidentified human remains.	Senate: Criminal Justice	Referred to Criminal Justice	\| AUTOPSIES \| Criminal Procedure--General \| DNA \| UNIVERSITY OF NORTH TEXAS
HB 941	84-0 (2015)	Author: Hernandez, Ana \| et. al. Sponsor: Perry, Charles \| et. al.	Relating to the creation of DNA records for the DNA database system.	House: Corrections Senate: Criminal Justice	Effective on 9/1/15	\| Criminal Procedure--Pretrial Procedure \| CRIMINAL RECORDS \| DNA \| Electronic Information Systems \| State Finances--Management & Control
HB 1220	84-0 (2015)	Author: Laubenberg, Jodie \| et. al.	Relating to a property right in certain DNA samples; providing injunctive relief and a civil penalty; creating a criminal offense.	House: Public Health	Referred to Public Health	\| Crimes--Miscellaneous \| DNA \| Health Care Providers \| Health--General \| Property Interests--Personal Property
HB 1496	84-0 (2015)	Author: Davis, Sarah	Relating to search warrants issued to obtain a DNA specimen through a buccal swab or another method.	House: Criminal Jurisprudence	Left pending in committee	\| Criminal Procedure--General \| DNA \| SEARCH WARRANTS
HB 2185	84-0 (2015)	Author: Clardy, Travis \| et. al. Sponsor: Huffman, Joan	Relating to the execution of a search warrant for taking a DNA specimen.	House: Criminal Jurisprudence Senate: Criminal Justice	Effective on 9/1/15	\| County Government--General \| Criminal Procedure--General \| DNA \| SEARCH WARRANTS
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
HB 3582	84-0 (2015)	Author: Turner, Scott \| et. al.	Relating to a property right in certain genetic information.	House: Public Health	Referred to Public Health	\| DNA \| Health--General \| Health--Privacy/Use of Information \| INFORMED CONSENT
HB 3740	84-0 (2015)	Author: Faircloth, Wayne	Relating to the creation of DNA records for a person arrested for a Class A misdemeanor or felony offense.	House: Criminal Jurisprudence	Left pending in committee	\| Criminal Procedure--General \| Criminal Procedure--Pretrial Procedure \| DNA
SB 475	84-0 (2015)	Author: Kolkhorst, Lois	Relating to a property right in certain DNA samples; providing injunctive relief and a civil penalty; creating a criminal offense.	Senate: State Affairs	Referred to State Affairs	\| Crimes--Miscellaneous \| DNA \| Health Care Providers \| Health--General \| Property Interests--Personal Property
SB 487	84-0 (2015)	Author: Ellis, Rodney \| et. al. Sponsor: Thompson, Senfronia	Relating to postconviction forensic DNA analysis.	House: Criminal Jurisprudence Senate: Criminal Justice	Effective on 9/1/15	\| Criminal Procedure--Posttrial Procedure \| DNA \| EVIDENCE
SB 725	84-0 (2015)	Author: Perry, Charles	Relating to the creation of DNA records for the DNA database system.	Senate: Criminal Justice	Not again placed on intent calendar	\| Criminal Procedure--Pretrial Procedure \| DEFERRED ADJUDICATION \| DNA \| Electronic Information Systems \| MANDATORY & COMMUNITY SUPERVISION
HB 1038	83-0 (2013)	Author: Eiland, Craig	Relating to the creation of DNA records for the DNA database system; authorizing the imposition of a fee.	House: Homeland Security & Public Safety	Committee report sent to Calendars	\| CRIMINAL JUSTICE, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF \| Criminal Procedure--General \| Criminal Procedure--Pretrial Procedure \| DNA \| JUVENILE JUSTICE DEPARTMENT, TEXAS \| Minors--Juvenile Justice
HB 1063	83-0 (2013)	Author: Hernandez Luna, Ana \| et. al.	Relating to the creation of DNA records for the DNA database system.	House: Criminal Jurisprudence	Left pending in committee	\| Courts--General \| Criminal Procedure--Pretrial Procedure \| DEFERRED ADJUDICATION \| DNA \| MANDATORY & COMMUNITY SUPERVISION
HB 2559	83-0 (2013)	Author: Thompson, Senfronia \| et. al.	Relating to the rights of certain victims of sexual assault.	House: Criminal Jurisprudence	Placed on General State Calendar	\| CRIME VICTIMS \| Crimes--Against Persons--Sexual \| Criminal Procedure--General \| DNA \| EVIDENCE \| Health--AIDS \| SEXUAL ASSAULT
HB 3689	83-0 (2013)	Author: Carter, Stefani	Relating to the execution of a search warrant for taking a DNA specimen.	House: Criminal Jurisprudence	Committee report sent to Calendars	\| Criminal Procedure--General \| DNA \| EVIDENCE \| SEARCH WARRANTS
SB 767	83-0 (2013)	Author: Patrick, Dan \| et. al.	Relating to the creation of DNA records for the DNA database system.	Senate: Criminal Justice	Not again placed on intent calendar	\| Courts--General \| Criminal Procedure--Pretrial Procedure \| DEFERRED ADJUDICATION \| DNA \| MANDATORY & COMMUNITY SUPERVISION
SB 970	83-0 (2013)	Author: Huffman, Joan Sponsor: Carter, Stefani	Relating to the execution of a search warrant for taking a DNA specimen.	House: Criminal Jurisprudence Senate: Criminal Justice	Committee report sent to Calendars	\| Criminal Procedure--General \| DNA \| EVIDENCE \| SEARCH WARRANTS
SB 1192	83-0 (2013)	Author: Davis, Wendy Sponsor: Thompson, Senfronia	Relating to the rights of certain victims of sexual assault.	House: Criminal Jurisprudence Senate: Criminal Justice	Effective on 9/1/13	\| CRIME VICTIMS \| Crimes--Against Persons--Sexual \| Criminal Procedure--General \| DNA \| EVIDENCE \| Health--AIDS \| SEXUAL ASSAULT
SB 1292	83-0 (2013)	Author: Ellis, Rodney \| et. al. Sponsor: Turner, Sylvester \| et. al.	Relating to DNA testing of biological evidence in certain capital cases.	House: Criminal Jurisprudence Senate: Criminal Justice	Effective on 9/1/13	\| Crimes--Capital Punishment \| Criminal Procedure--Pretrial Procedure \| DNA \| EVIDENCE \| PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF
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 1536	82-0 (2011)	Author: Eiland, Craig	Relating to the creation of DNA records for the DNA database system.	House: Homeland Security & Public Safety	Left pending in committee	\| BLOOD & MEDICAL TESTS \| Criminal Procedure--General \| Criminal Procedure--Pretrial Procedure \| DNA \| Electronic Information Systems
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 1726	82-0 (2011)	Author: Hernandez Luna, Ana	Relating to the creation of DNA records for the DNA database system and to an offense involving the release of a DNA sample to an unauthorized recipient.	House: Corrections	Left pending in committee	\| Crimes--Miscellaneous \| Criminal Procedure--Posttrial Procedure \| DNA \| Electronic Information Systems \| Minors--Juvenile Justice
HB 2110	82-0 (2011)	Author: Kolkhorst, Lois	Relating to a property right in certain DNA samples; providing penalties.	House: Public Health	Referred to Public Health	\| ATTORNEY GENERAL \| BLOOD & MEDICAL TESTS \| Criminal Procedure--Sentencing & Punishment \| DNA \| Health Care Providers \| Occupational Regulation--Health Occupations \| Property Interests--Personal Property
HB 2385	82-0 (2011)	Author: Geren, Charlie Sponsor: Harris, Chris	Relating to the DNA database at the University of North Texas Health Science Center at Fort Worth.	House: Criminal Jurisprudence Senate: Criminal Justice	Effective immediately	\| Criminal Procedure--General \| Criminal Procedure--Posttrial Procedure \| DNA \| Electronic Information Systems \| MISSING PERSONS \| Science & Technology \| UNIVERSITY OF NORTH TEXAS HEALTH SCIENCE CENTER AT FT. WORTH
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 3324	82-0 (2011)	Author: McClendon, Ruth \| et. al. Sponsor: Watson, Kirk	Relating to the operations and monitoring of fusion centers in this state.	House: Homeland Security & Public Safety Senate: Transportation & Homeland Security	Effective immediately	\| ATTORNEY GENERAL \| BIOMETRIC IDENTIFIERS & VOICEPRINTS \| Criminal Procedure--General \| CRIMINAL RECORDS \| Disaster Preparedness & Relief \| DNA \| Electronic Information Systems \| Health--Emergency Services & Personnel \| Protection of Personal Information \| 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
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 1548	82-0 (2011)	Author: Patrick, Dan	Relating to the creation of DNA records for the DNA database system and to an offense involving the release of a DNA sample to an unauthorized recipient.	Senate: Criminal Justice	Referred to Criminal Justice	\| Crimes--Miscellaneous \| Criminal Procedure--Posttrial Procedure \| DNA \| Electronic Information Systems \| Minors--Juvenile Justice
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
HB 2133	81-0 (2009)	Author: Gutierrez, Roland	Relating to the time allowed for execution of a search warrant issued to obtain a specimen for DNA analysis.	House: Criminal Jurisprudence	Committee report sent to Calendars	\| Criminal Procedure--General \| Criminal Procedure--Pretrial Procedure \| DNA \| SEARCH WARRANTS
HB 2158	81-0 (2009)	Author: Edwards, Al	Relating to the imposition of a cost on conviction to pay expenses related to DNA collection or analysis.	House: Criminal Jurisprudence	Referred directly to subcommittee by chair	\| Criminal Procedure--Posttrial Procedure \| DNA \| Fees & Other Nontax Revenue--Local
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 2932	81-0 (2009)	Author: Vaught, Allen \| et. al. Sponsor: Carona, John	Relating to including in the law enforcement information system information indicating that criminal defendants have committed certain additional offenses.	House: Public Safety Senate: Criminal Justice	Effective on 9/1/09	\| Crimes--Against Persons--Sexual \| CRIMINAL RECORDS \| DNA \| Electronic Information Systems
HB 3130	81-0 (2009)	Author: Driver, Joe	Relating to the creation of DNA records for the DNA database system.	House: Public Safety	Left pending in committee	\| Criminal Procedure--General \| Criminal Procedure--Sentencing & Punishment \| DEFERRED ADJUDICATION \| DNA \| Electronic Information Systems
HB 3205	81-0 (2009)	Author: Edwards, Al	Relating to the creation of DNA records for the DNA database system.	House: Public Safety	Referred to Public Safety	\| Corrections--Jails & Prisons \| CRIMINAL JUSTICE, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF \| Criminal Procedure--General \| DNA
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
HB 4386	81-0 (2009)	Author: Vaught, Allen \| et. al.	Relating to the creation of DNA records for the DNA database system.	House: Criminal Jurisprudence	Laid on the table subject to call	\| Criminal Procedure--Posttrial Procedure \| DNA \| MANDATORY & COMMUNITY SUPERVISION \| Minors--Juvenile Justice \| YOUTH COMMISSION
SB 727	81-0 (2009)	Author: Patrick, Dan Sponsor: Vaught, Allen	Relating to the creation of DNA records for the DNA database system.	House: Criminal Jurisprudence Senate: Criminal Justice	Effective on 9/1/09	\| Criminal Procedure--Posttrial Procedure \| DNA \| MANDATORY & COMMUNITY SUPERVISION \| Minors--Juvenile Justice \| YOUTH COMMISSION
SB 743	81-0 (2009)	Author: Wentworth, Jeff Sponsor: Gutierrez, Roland	Relating to the time allowed for execution of a search warrant issued to obtain a specimen for DNA analysis.	House: Criminal Jurisprudence Senate: Criminal Justice	Effective on 9/1/09	\| Criminal Procedure--General \| Criminal Procedure--Pretrial Procedure \| DNA \| MAGISTRATES \| SEARCH WARRANTS
SB 1558	81-0 (2009)	Author: Carona, John	Relating to including in the computerized criminal history system certain forensic DNA test results that indicate the person committed another offense.	Senate: Criminal Justice	Referred to Criminal Justice	\| Crimes--Against Persons--Sexual \| CRIMINAL RECORDS \| DNA \| Electronic Information Systems
SB 1627	81-0 (2009)	Author: Wentworth, Jeff \| et. al.	Relating to the collection of biometric identifiers of certain persons receiving inpatient mental health services.	Senate: Health & Human Services	Co-author authorized	\| Criminal Procedure--General \| DNA \| Mental Health & Mental Retardation \| Weapons
SB 1864	81-0 (2009)	Author: Ellis, Rodney Sponsor: Hochberg, Scott	Relating to postconviction forensic DNA analysis.	House: Criminal Jurisprudence Senate: Criminal Justice	1 hr. notice-to suspend rules	\| Criminal Procedure--General \| Criminal Procedure--Posttrial Procedure \| DNA
SB 1909	81-0 (2009)	Author: Hinojosa, Juan Sponsor: 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 339	80-0 (2007)	Author: Leibowitz, David	Relating to requiring DNA records of persons who are arrested under certain circumstances, who are indicted, or who waive indictment for certain felonies.	House: Criminal Jurisprudence	Referred to Criminal Jurisprudence	\| Crimes--Capital Punishment \| Criminal Procedure--General \| DNA \| Law Enforcement
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 883	80-0 (2007)	Author: Goolsby, Tony	Relating to requiring DNA records of persons who are arrested under certain circumstances, who are indicted, or who waive indictment for the offense of capital murder.	House: Criminal Jurisprudence	Left pending in committee	\| Criminal Procedure--General \| DNA
HB 3295	80-0 (2007)	Author: Driver, Joe Sponsor: Williams, Tommy	Relating to the DNA samples taken from certain offenders.	House: Law Enforcement Senate: Criminal Justice	Effective immediately	\| Criminal Procedure--Posttrial Procedure \| DNA \| Law Enforcement
SB 499	80-0 (2007)	Author: Duncan, Robert Sponsor: Hochberg, Scott	Relating to postconviction forensic testing.	House: Criminal Jurisprudence Senate: Criminal Justice	Placed on General State Calendar	\| Criminal Procedure--General \| Criminal Procedure--Posttrial Procedure \| DNA
SB 1347	80-0 (2007)	Author: Patrick, Dan \| et. al. Sponsor: Elkins, Gary	Relating to a mandatory DNA record for individuals convicted of certain offenses or adjudicated as having engaged in conduct constituting the commission of certain offenses.	House: Corrections Senate: Criminal Justice	Placed on General State Calendar	\| CRIMINAL JUSTICE, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF \| Criminal Procedure--Posttrial Procedure \| DNA \| Minors--Juvenile Justice \| YOUTH COMMISSION
SB 1624	80-0 (2007)	Author: Watson, Kirk Sponsor: Gonzales, Veronica	Relating to genetic testing in proceedings to declare heirship; providing a criminal penalty.	House: Judiciary Senate: Jurisprudence	Effective on 9/1/07	\| BLOOD & MEDICAL TESTS \| DNA \| Probate--Wills & Admin of Estates
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 1681	79-0 (2005)	Author: McCall, Brian Sponsor: Seliger, Kel	Relating to the imposition of sanctions on an inmate who refuses to cooperate in the taking of a sample or specimen to create a DNA record.	House: Corrections Senate: Criminal Justice	Effective on 9/1/05	\| Corrections--Jails & Prisons \| CRIMINAL JUSTICE, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF \| Criminal Procedure--Posttrial Procedure \| DNA \| GOOD CONDUCT TIME
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
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
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 240	79-0 (2005)	Author: Wentworth, Jeff	Relating to the time allowed for execution of a search warrant issued to obtain a specimen for DNA analysis.	Senate: Criminal Justice	Referred to Criminal Justice	\| Criminal Procedure--General \| Criminal Procedure--Pretrial Procedure \| DNA \| SEARCH WARRANTS
SB 651	79-0 (2005)	Author: Harris, Chris Sponsor: Geren, Charlie	Relating to the University of North Texas Health Science Center at Fort Worth missing persons DNA database.	House: Criminal Jurisprudence Senate: Criminal Justice	Effective immediately	\| Criminal Procedure--General \| DNA \| Minors--Health & Safety \| UNIVERSITY OF NORTH TEXAS HEALTH SCIENCE CENTER AT FT. WORTH
SB 680	79-0 (2005)	Author: Duncan, Robert	Relating to the requirements for post-conviction DNA testing.	Senate: Criminal Justice	No action taken in committee	\| Criminal Procedure--Posttrial Procedure \| DNA
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 562	78-0 (2003)	Author: McCall, Brian \| et. al. Sponsor: Duncan, Robert	Relating to the collection and maintenance of DNA samples taken from certain offenders.	House: Law Enforcement Senate: Criminal Justice	See remarks for effective date	\| Crimes--Capital Punishment \| Criminal Procedure--General \| DNA \| Minors--Juvenile Justice
HB 661	78-0 (2003)	Author: Jones, Elizabeth	Relating to the time allowed for execution of a search warrant issued to obtain a specimen for DNA analysis.	House: Criminal Jurisprudence	Referred to Criminal Jurisprudence	\| Criminal Procedure--General \| Criminal Procedure--Pretrial Procedure \| DNA \| SEARCH WARRANTS
HB 1011	78-0 (2003)	Author: Hochberg, Scott \| et. al. Sponsor: Duncan, Robert	Relating to postconviction DNA testing.	House: Criminal Jurisprudence Senate: Administration	Effective on 9/1/03	\| Crimes--Capital Punishment \| Criminal Procedure--Posttrial Procedure \| DNA \| EVIDENCE \| GUARDIANS & WARDS
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 2704	78-0 (2003)	Author: Bailey, Kevin \| et. al.	Relating to post conviction DNA review in criminal cases; providing a fee.	House: Criminal Jurisprudence	Placed on General State Calendar	\| BLOOD & MEDICAL TESTS \| Criminal Procedure--Posttrial Procedure \| DNA
HB 3255	78-0 (2003)	Author: McClendon, Ruth	Relating to the application of certain post-conviction procedures to inmates in whose trials forensic evidence was admitted after analysis at an unprofessional laboratory.	House: Criminal Jurisprudence	Referred to Criminal Jurisprudence	\| BLOOD & MEDICAL TESTS \| Crimes--Capital Punishment \| Criminal Procedure--Posttrial Procedure \| DNA \| EVIDENCE
SB 543	78-0 (2003)	Author: Duncan, Robert \| et. al.	Relating to postconviction DNA testing.	Senate: Criminal Justice	Removed from local & uncontested calendar	\| Crimes--Capital Punishment \| Criminal Procedure--Posttrial Procedure \| DNA \| EVIDENCE
SB 628	78-0 (2003)	Author: Wentworth, Jeff	Relating to the time allowed for execution of a search warrant issued to obtain a specimen for DNA analysis.	Senate: Criminal Justice	Left pending in committee	\| Criminal Procedure--General \| Criminal Procedure--Pretrial Procedure \| DNA \| SEARCH WARRANTS
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
SB 1814	78-0 (2003)	Author: Gallegos, Jr., Mario	Relating to post conviction DNA review in criminal cases; providing a fee.	Senate: Criminal Justice	Meeting cancelled	\| BLOOD & MEDICAL TESTS \| Criminal Procedure--Posttrial Procedure \| DNA
HB 157	77-0 (2001)	Author: Hochberg, Scott	Relating to postconviction DNA testing.	House: Criminal Jurisprudence	Left pending in committee	\| Criminal Procedure--General \| Criminal Procedure--Posttrial Procedure \| DNA \| EVIDENCE \| HABEAS CORPUS
HB 312	77-0 (2001)	Author: Allen, Ray \| et. al.	Relating to establishing a procedure for postconviction DNA testing.	House: Criminal Jurisprudence	Left pending in committee	\| Criminal Procedure--Posttrial Procedure \| DNA \| HABEAS CORPUS
HB 366	77-0 (2001)	Author: Hinojosa, Juan \| et. al.	Relating to postconviction DNA testing.	House: Criminal Jurisprudence	Left pending in committee	\| Criminal Procedure--General \| Criminal Procedure--Posttrial Procedure \| DNA \| HABEAS CORPUS
HB 588	77-0 (2001)	Author: Garcia, Domingo \| et. al. Sponsor: Jackson, Mike	Relating to the creation of a DNA record for certain persons convicted of a felony; providing a penalty.	House: Corrections Senate: Jurisprudence	See remarks for effective date	\| Corrections--Jails & Prisons \| Criminal Procedure--General \| DNA \| Minors--Juvenile Justice
HB 656	77-0 (2001)	Author: Goolsby, Tony \| et. al. Sponsor: Wentworth, Jeff	Relating to the statute of limitations for purposes of prosecuting certain felony sex offenses.	House: Criminal Jurisprudence Senate: Criminal Justice	Effective on 9/1/01	\| Crimes--Against Persons--Sexual \| CRIMINAL INVESTIGATIONS \| Criminal Procedure--General \| DNA \| SEXUAL ASSAULT
HB 864	77-0 (2001)	Author: Dutton, Jr., Harold V.	Relating to postconviction DNA testing.	House: Criminal Jurisprudence	Left pending in committee	\| Criminal Procedure--General \| Criminal Procedure--Posttrial Procedure \| DNA \| EVIDENCE \| HABEAS CORPUS
HB 1474	77-0 (2001)	Author: Hinojosa, Juan \| et. al.	Relating to establishing procedures for the preservation of evidence containing DNA and postconviction DNA testing.	House: Criminal Jurisprudence	Left pending in committee	\| Criminal Procedure--Posttrial Procedure \| DNA \| EVIDENCE \| Law Enforcement
HB 1726	77-0 (2001)	Author: Kitchen, Ann \| et. al.	Relating to the taking of a specimen from a person arrested for, charged with, or convicted of certain offenses for the purposes of DNA analysis; providing penalties.	House: Criminal Jurisprudence	Committee report sent to Calendars	\| BLOOD & MEDICAL TESTS \| Criminal Procedure--General \| DNA \| Law Enforcement \| MANDATORY SUPERVISION
HB 3041	77-0 (2001)	Author: Geren, Charlie \| et. al.	Relating to the creation of a missing persons DNA database at the University of North Texas Health Science Center at Fort Worth; providing a penalty.	House: Public Safety	Laid on the table subject to call	\| DNA \| Education--Higher--Health Institutions \| Electronic Information Systems \| Law Enforcement \| UNIVERSITY OF NORTH TEXAS HEALTH SCIENCE CENTER AT FT. WORTH
HB 3148	77-0 (2001)	Author: Allen, Ray	Relating to the administration and application of the sex offender registration program and to other requirements imposed on sex offenders.	House: Public Safety	Referred to Public Safety	\| BLOOD & MEDICAL TESTS \| Crimes--Against Persons--Sexual \| DNA \| SEXUAL OFFENDERS
SB 3	77-0 (2001)	Author: Duncan, Robert \| et. al. Sponsor: Hinojosa, Juan \| et. al.	Relating to establishing procedures for the preservation of evidence containing DNA and postconviction DNA testing.	House: Criminal Jurisprudence Senate: Jurisprudence	Effective immediately	\| Criminal Procedure--Posttrial Procedure \| DNA \| EVIDENCE \| Law Enforcement
SB 12	77-0 (2001)	Author: Nelson, Jane \| et. al. Sponsor: McCall, Brian	Relating to a prohibition of discrimination based on the use of certain information in the determination of eligibility for employment, an occupational license, or insurance coverage.	House: Economic Development Senate: Business & Commerce	Effective on 9/1/01	\| DISCRIMINATION \| DNA \| Health--Privacy/Use of Information \| Labor--General \| Occupational Regulation--Health Occupations \| Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions
SB 13	77-0 (2001)	Author: Nelson, Jane	Relating to a prohibition of discrimination in the determination of eligibility for employment, occupational licenses, and health insurance coverage based on the use of certain genetic characteristics.	Senate: Business & Commerce	No action taken in committee	\| DISCRIMINATION \| DNA \| Health--General \| Health--Privacy/Use of Information \| Insurance--Health & Accident \| Insurance--Life & Annuities \| Labor--General \| Occupational Regulation--Health Occupations \| Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions
SB 60	77-0 (2001)	Author: Moncrief, Mike	Relating to a prohibition of discrimination in the determination of eligibility for employment, occupational licenses, and insurance coverage based on certain genetic information and to limitations on the use of that information.	Senate: Business & Commerce	Referred to Business & Commerce	\| DISCRIMINATION \| DNA \| Health--Privacy/Use of Information \| Insurance--Health & Accident \| Insurance--Life & Annuities \| Labor--General \| Occupational Regulation--Health Occupations \| Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions
SB 119	77-0 (2001)	Author: Wentworth, Jeff	Relating to establishing a procedure for postconviction DNA testing.	Senate: Jurisprudence	Referred to Jurisprudence	\| Criminal Procedure--Posttrial Procedure \| DNA \| HABEAS CORPUS
SB 638	77-0 (2001)	Author: Barrientos, Gonzalo \| et. al. Sponsor: Kitchen, Ann \| et. al.	Relating to the taking of a specimen from a person arrested for, charged with, or convicted of certain offenses for the purposes of DNA analysis; providing penalties.	House: Criminal Jurisprudence Senate: Jurisprudence	Effective on 9/1/01	\| BLOOD & MEDICAL TESTS \| Criminal Procedure--General \| DNA \| Law Enforcement \| MANDATORY SUPERVISION
SB 1304	77-0 (2001)	Author: Harris, Chris Sponsor: Geren, Charlie	Relating to the creation of a missing persons DNA database at the University of North Texas Health Science Center at Fort Worth; providing a penalty.	House: Public Safety Senate: Criminal Justice	Effective on 9/1/01	\| DNA \| Education--Higher--Health Institutions \| Electronic Information Systems \| Law Enforcement \| UNIVERSITY OF NORTH TEXAS HEALTH SCIENCE CENTER AT FT. WORTH
SB 1380	77-0 (2001)	Author: Armbrister, Kenneth Sponsor: Allen, Ray	Relating to the administration and application of the sex offender registration program and to other requirements imposed on persons by the sex offender registration program.	House: Public Safety Senate: Criminal Justice	Effective on 9/1/01	\| Crimes--Against Persons--Sexual \| Criminal Procedure--General \| DNA \| Law Enforcement \| SEXUAL OFFENDERS
HB 356	76-0 (1999)	Author: Wise, Miguel \| et. al.	Relating to the collection of certain samples or specimens for the DNA database maintained by the Department of Public Safety.	House: Public Safety	Left pending in committee	\| Crimes--Against Persons--General \| CRIMINAL RECORDS \| DNA
HB 1188	76-0 (1999)	Author: Gallego, Pete \| et. al. Sponsor: Shapiro, Florence	Relating to the creation of a DNA record for certain persons convicted of, or adjudicated as having engaged in delinquent conduct violating, the offense of murder, aggravated assault, burglary, or an offense on conviction of which registration as a sex offender is required.	House: Public Safety Senate: Criminal Justice	Effective on 9/1/99	\| Crimes--Against Persons--General \| Criminal Procedure--General \| CRIMINAL RECORDS \| DNA \| Law Enforcement
HB 1899	76-0 (1999)	Author: McCall, Brian	Relating to requiring the creation of a DNA record for certain individuals convicted of burglary or adjudicated as having engaged in delinquent conduct that violates the prohibition against burglary.	House: Public Safety	No action taken in committee	\| BURGLARY \| Corrections--Jails & Prisons \| Crimes--Against Persons--General \| DNA
HB 2145	76-0 (1999)	Author: Allen, Ray \| et. al. Sponsor: Whitmire, John	Relating to persons subject to sex offender registration requirements, to the supervised release of those persons, and to the consequences of engaging in certain conduct for which a person is subject to sex offender registration; providing penalties.	House: Public Safety Senate: Criminal Justice	Effective on 9/1/99	\| Corrections--Parole, Probation & Pardons \| Crime Prevention \| Crimes--Against Persons--Sexual \| CRIMINAL RECORDS \| DNA \| Law Enforcement \| SEXUAL OFFENDERS
HB 2803	76-0 (1999)	Author: George, Kenn	Relating to a state initiative to encourage research and development in biotechnology and biogenetics.	House: Higher Education	Comm. report sent to Local & Consent Calendar	\| DNA \| RESEARCH & DEVELOPMENT \| Science & Technology
HB 3215	76-0 (1999)	Author: McCall, Brian Sponsor: Shapiro, Florence	Relating to the methods by which the Texas Department of Criminal Justice and the Texas Youth Commission obtain samples or specimens for the purpose of creating a DNA record.	House: Public Safety Senate: Criminal Justice	Effective on 9/1/99	\| Corrections--Jails & Prisons \| CRIMINAL JUSTICE, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF \| Criminal Procedure--General \| DNA \| Minors--Juvenile Justice \| YOUTH COMMISSION
SB 538	76-0 (1999)	Author: Moncrief, Mike \| et. al. Sponsor: Van de Putte, Leticia \| et. al.	Relating to a prohibition of discrimination in the determination of eligibility for employment, occupational licenses, and insurance coverage based on certain genetic information and to limitations on the use of that information.	House: Economic Development Senate: Economic Development	Placed on General State Calendar	\| DISCRIMINATION \| DNA \| Insurance--Life, Health & Accident \| Labor--General \| Occupational Regulation--Health Occupations \| Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions
SB 602	76-0 (1999)	Author: Moncrief, Mike Sponsor: Capelo, Jaime	Relating to the membership and powers of the Interagency Council for Genetic Services.	House: Public Health Senate: Health Services	Effective on 9/1/99	\| DNA \| HEALTH, TEXAS BOARD OF \| Health--General \| INTERAGENCY COUNCIL FOR GENETIC SERVICES \| State Agencies, Boards & Commissions
SB 1342	76-0 (1999)	Author: Carona, John \| et. al.	Relating to a state initiative encouraging the development of research in biotechnology and biogenetics.	Senate: Economic Development	Co-author authorized	\| DNA \| RESEARCH & DEVELOPMENT \| Science & Technology
HB 2251	75-0 (1997)	Author: Wise, Miguel	Relating to the collection of certain samples or specimens for the DNA database maintained by the Department of Public Safety.	House: Public Safety	Placed on General State Calendar	\| Corrections--Jails & Prisons \| Crimes--Against Persons \| DNA \| PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPT. OF
HB 40	74-0 (1995)	Author: McCall, Brian \| et. al. Sponsor: Armbrister, Kenneth \| et. al.	Relating to the requirement of DNA analysis of certain inmates and to the creation of a DNA database; providing penalties.	House: Public Safety Senate: Criminal Justice	Effective on 9/1/95	\| Corrections--Jails & Prisons \| Criminal Procedure--Pretrial Procedure \| DNA \| Law Enforcement
SB 36	74-0 (1995)	Author: Brown, J.E.	Relating to the registration of sex offenders; providing a criminal penalty.	House: Public Safety Senate: Criminal Justice	Referred to Public Safety	\| Crimes--Against Persons \| DNA \| SEXUAL OFFENDERS
SB 874	74-0 (1995)	Author: Madla, Frank	Relating to the requirement of DNA analysis of certain defendants as a condition of community supervision and of certain inmates and to the creation of a DNA database within the Department of Public Safety of the State of Texas; providing penalties.	House: Public Safety Senate: Criminal Justice	Referred to Public Safety	\| Corrections--Parole, Probation & Pardons \| Crime Prevention \| DNA \| DNA DATABASE SYSTEM \| FORENSIC SCIENCE REVIEW COMMITTEE \| PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPT. OF \| State Agencies, Boards & Commissions--Newly Proposed
HCR 173	65-0 (1977)	Author: Lalor, Lance	Creating a joint interim committee to study recombinant DNA research and its impact on the State of Texas.	House: Health & Welfare	Referred to Committee on Health and Welfare	\| DNA \| Interim Studies \| Legislature \| RESEARCH & DEVELOPMENT \| Resolutions--Legislative Policy

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