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.
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
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
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
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
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
SB 1884 87-0 (2021)
Author: Whitmire, John
Relating to postconviction forensic DNA testing.
Senate: Criminal Justice
Referred to Criminal Justice
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
HB 3424 86-0 (2019)
Author: Thompson, Senfronia
Relating to postconviction forensic DNA testing.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Received from the House
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
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
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
HB 3872 85-0 (2017)
Author: Lucio III, EddieSponsor: Menéndez, José
Relating to a motion for forensic DNA testing of certain evidence previously subjected to faulty testing.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence Senate: Criminal Justice
Effective immediately
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
HB 2435 84-0 (2015)
Author: Thompson, Senfronia
Relating to postconviction forensic DNA analysis.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Referred to Criminal Jurisprudence
HB 2438 84-0 (2015)
Author: Thompson, Senfronia
Relating to postconviction forensic DNA analysis.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Laid on the table subject to call
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
SB 970 83-0 (2013)
Author: Huffman, JoanSponsor: 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
SB 1192 83-0 (2013)
Author: Davis, WendySponsor: Thompson, Senfronia
Relating to the rights of certain victims of sexual assault.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence Senate: Criminal Justice
Effective on 9/1/13
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
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
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
HB 1573 82-0 (2011)
Author: Gallego, PeteSponsor: 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
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
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
HB 2385 82-0 (2011)
Author: Geren, CharlieSponsor: 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
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
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
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
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
HCR 42 82-0 (2011)
Author: Madden, JerrySponsor: 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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
SB 727 81-0 (2009)
Author: Patrick, DanSponsor: 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
SB 743 81-0 (2009)
Author: Wentworth, JeffSponsor: 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
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
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
SB 1864 81-0 (2009)
Author: Ellis, RodneySponsor: Hochberg, Scott
Relating to postconviction forensic DNA analysis.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence Senate: Criminal Justice
1 hr. notice-to suspend rules
SB 1909 81-0 (2009)
Author: Hinojosa, JuanSponsor: Gallego, Pete
Relating to the establishment by the Texas Forensic Science Commission of a DNA laboratory audit program.
House: Public Safety Senate: Criminal Justice
Committee report sent to Calendars
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
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
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
HB 3295 80-0 (2007)
Author: Driver, JoeSponsor: Williams, Tommy
Relating to the DNA samples taken from certain offenders.
House: Law Enforcement Senate: Criminal Justice
Effective immediately
SB 499 80-0 (2007)
Author: Duncan, RobertSponsor: Hochberg, Scott
Relating to postconviction forensic testing.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence Senate: Criminal Justice
Placed on General State Calendar
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
SB 1624 80-0 (2007)
Author: Watson, KirkSponsor: Gonzales, Veronica
Relating to genetic testing in proceedings to declare heirship; providing a criminal penalty.
House: Judiciary Senate: Jurisprudence
Effective on 9/1/07
HB 1068 79-0 (2005)
Author: Driver, JoeSponsor: Hinojosa, Juan
Relating to the collection and analysis of evidence and testimony based on forensic analysis, crime laboratory accreditation, DNA testing, and the creation and maintenance of DNA records; providing a penalty.
House: Law Enforcement Senate: Criminal Justice
Effective on 9/1/05
HB 1681 79-0 (2005)
Author: McCall, BrianSponsor: 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
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
HCR 241 79-0 (2005)
Author: Driver, JoeSponsor: Hinojosa, Juan
Instructing the enrolling clerk of the house to make corrections to H.B. No. 1068.
Signed by the Governor
HR 2239 79-0 (2005)
Author: Driver, Joe
Suspending limitations on conference committee jurisdiction, H.B. No. 1068.
Reported enrolled
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
SB 651 79-0 (2005)
Author: Harris, ChrisSponsor: 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
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
SR 1078 79-0 (2005)
Author: Hinojosa, Juan
Suspending limitations on conference committee jurisdiction, H.B. No. 1068.
Reported enrolled
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
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
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
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
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
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
SB 543 78-0 (2003)
Author: Duncan, Robert | et. al.
Relating to postconviction DNA testing.
Senate: Criminal Justice
Removed from local & uncontested calendar
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
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
SB 1813 78-0 (2003)
Author: Gallegos, Jr., Mario
Relating to admissibility of evidence from unaccredited crime laboratories.
Senate: Criminal Justice
Meeting cancelled
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
HB 157 77-0 (2001)
Author: Hochberg, Scott
Relating to postconviction DNA testing.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Left pending in committee
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
HB 366 77-0 (2001)
Author: Hinojosa, Juan | et. al.
Relating to postconviction DNA testing.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Left pending in committee
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
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
HB 864 77-0 (2001)
Author: Dutton, Jr., Harold V.
Relating to postconviction DNA testing.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Left pending in committee
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
SB 119 77-0 (2001)
Author: Wentworth, Jeff
Relating to establishing a procedure for postconviction DNA testing.
Senate: Jurisprudence
Referred to Jurisprudence
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
SB 1304 77-0 (2001)
Author: Harris, ChrisSponsor: 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
SB 1380 77-0 (2001)
Author: Armbrister, KennethSponsor: 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
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
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
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
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
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
HB 3215 76-0 (1999)
Author: McCall, BrianSponsor: 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
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
SB 602 76-0 (1999)
Author: Moncrief, MikeSponsor: 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
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
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
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
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
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
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
