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TX HB5149

Bill

Official Source

Status

Passed

6/20/2025

Primary Sponsor

Denise Villalobos

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Origin

House of Representatives

89th Legislature Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Prohibits the Texas Department of Family and Protective Services from collecting or using DNA samples from foster children in state conservatorship for any purpose without authorization
  • Requires either written consent from the child's primary caregiver (the adult with actual care, control, and possession) or a court order before DNA collection can occur
  • Adds new Section 264.131 to Chapter 264 of the Texas Family Code
  • Passed unanimously in both chambers: House voted 131-0 on May 10, 2025; Senate voted 31-0 on May 25, 2025
  • Takes effect September 1, 2025

Legislative Description

Relating to restricting the collection and use of DNA samples from children in the managing conservatorship of the Department of Family and Protective Services.

FAMILY & PROTECTIVE SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF

Last Action

Effective on 9/1/25

6/20/2025

Committee Referrals

Health & Human Services5/13/2025
Family & Fiduciary Relationships Subcommittee4/7/2025

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