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TX SB2460

Bill

Status

Engrossed

5/14/2025

Primary Sponsor

Charles Creighton

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Origin

Senate

89th Legislature Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Authorizes law enforcement agencies to perform rapid DNA analysis (fully automated processing providing DNA records within 24 hours) if approved by the Department of Public Safety director

  • Expands the definition of "DNA record" to include results from rapid DNA analyses performed by authorized law enforcement agencies, in addition to traditional forensic DNA laboratory analyses

  • Requires the DPS director to establish standards for rapid DNA analysis by authorized law enforcement agencies that meet or exceed FBI quality assurance and proficiency testing requirements

  • Permits the DNA database to include criminal history record information and personal identifying information if approved by the FBI, modifying previous restrictions on such data

  • Grants the DPS director authority to inspect premises and audit records of authorized law enforcement agencies performing rapid DNA analyses, and requires these agencies to forward DNA records to the director

Legislative Description

Relating to rapid DNA analysis performed by certain law enforcement agencies and the content of certain DNA databases.

Criminal Procedure

Last Action

Postponed 7/28/25 10:00 AM

5/27/2025

Committee Referrals

Homeland Security, Public Safety & Veterans' Affairs5/16/2025
Criminal Justice3/25/2025

Full Bill Text

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