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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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