| TX | SB1937 | Veto | Relating to the testing of evidence containing biological materials in capital cases.
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2025-06-22
Vetoed by the Governor |
| TX | HB1422 | Pass | Relating to the rights of victims of sexual assault and other sex offenses, the offense of continuous sexual abuse, and the prosecution, punishment, and collateral consequences of certain sex offenses; creating a criminal offense; increasing criminal...
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2025-06-20
Effective on 9/1/25 |
| TX | SB1723 | Pass | Relating to rapid DNA analysis by certain law enforcement agencies, the establishment of a related pilot program, and the content of certain DNA databases.
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2025-06-20
Effective immediately |
| TX | HB4377 | Pass | Relating to the retention of certain genetic material and genetic information by the Department of Family and Protective Services.
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2025-06-20
Effective on 9/1/25 |
| TX | HB130 | Pass | Relating to genetic information security for residents of this state; providing a civil penalty; providing a private cause of action.
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2025-06-20
Effective on 9/1/25 |
| TX | HB5149 | Pass | Relating to restricting the collection and use of DNA samples from children in the managing conservatorship of the Department of Family and Protective Services.
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2025-06-20
Effective on 9/1/25 |
| TX | SB315 | Engross
Sine Die | Relating to a property right in DNA; providing injunctive relief and a civil penalty; creating a criminal offense.
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2025-05-27
Placed on General State Calendar |
| TX | SB2460 | Engross
Sine Die | Relating to rapid DNA analysis performed by certain law enforcement agencies and the content of certain DNA databases.
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2025-05-27
Postponed 7/28/25 10:00 AM |
| TX | HB256 | Intro
Sine Die | Relating to the Department of Public Safety performing DNA testing of certain individuals crossing the Texas-Mexico border and restrictions on the use of the results of those tests.
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2025-05-12
Committee report sent to Calendars |
| TX | HB1503 | Intro
Sine Die | Relating to the licensing and regulation of genetic counselors; requiring an occupational license; authorizing a fee.
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2025-04-30
Considered in Calendars |
| TX | SB2429 | Intro
Sine Die | Relating to genetic information security for residents of this state; providing a civil penalty; providing a private cause of action.
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2025-04-24
Removed from local & uncontested calendar |
| TX | HB4516 | Intro
Sine Die | Relating to prohibiting the use of Chinese technology to collect, process, transfer, or store biometric, genetic, or medical data; creating a criminal offense.
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2025-04-03
To House State Affairs Committee |
| TX | HB2307 | Intro
Sine Die | Relating to the establishment of a grant program to assist law enforcement agencies in collecting DNA samples from defendants arrested for a felony offense.
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2025-03-14
To House Homeland Security, Public Safety & Veterans' Affairs Committee |
| TX | HB1222 | Intro
Sine Die | Relating to postconviction forensic DNA testing.
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2025-03-10
To House Criminal Jurisprudence Committee |
| TX | SB642 | Intro
Sine Die | Relating to the licensing and regulation of genetic counselors; requiring an occupational license; authorizing a fee.
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2025-02-03
To Senate Business & Commerce Committee |
