Forensic Testing

State (Texas)
Texas 86th Legislature Regular Session

Relating to the rights and treatment of and services provided to certain adult sexual assault survivors. [HB-4531]
Relating to the rights and treatment of and services provided to certain adult sexual assault survivors.

  

Sponsored by: Rep. Richard Raymond Effective On 9/1/19 on 06/14/2019

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Texas 86th Legislature Regular Session

Relating to the rights of victims of sexual assault. [HB-4461]
Relating to the rights of victims of sexual assault.

  

Sponsored by: Rep. Rick Miller Read First Time on 03/26/2019

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State (Texas)
Texas 86th Legislature Regular Session

Relating to the forensic examination of a victim of an alleged strangulation assault or sexual assault. [HB-3566]
Relating to the forensic examination of a victim of an alleged strangulation assault or sexual assault.

  

Sponsored by: Rep. Jessica Farrar Scheduled For Public Hearing On . . . on 04/17/2019

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State (Texas)
Texas 86th Legislature Regular Session

Relating to the admissibility of expert testimony regarding forensic analyses of physical evidence in a criminal case and to the regulation of certain expert witnesses. [HB-3554]
Relating to the admissibility of expert testimony regarding forensic analyses of physical evidence in a criminal case and to the regulation of certain expert witnesses.

  

Sponsored by: Rep. Jessica Farrar Committee Report Sent To Calendars on 04/26/2019

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State (Texas)
Texas 86th Legislature Regular Session

Relating to postconviction forensic DNA testing. [HB-3424]
Relating to postconviction forensic DNA testing.

  

Sponsored by: Rep. Senfronia Thompson Received From The House on 05/13/2019

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State (Texas)
Texas 86th Legislature Regular Session

Relating to the compilation and reporting of statistics involving sexual assault victims who receive a forensic medical examination before reporting the assault to law enforcement. [HB-2678]
Relating to the compilation and reporting of statistics involving sexual assault victims who receive a forensic medical examination before reporting the assault to law enforcement.

  

Sponsored by: Rep. Erin Zwiener Comte Report Filed With Committee Coordinator on 04/29/2019

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State (Texas)
Texas 86th Legislature Regular Session

Relating to the billing for certain health care services provided to a sexual assault survivor. [HB-1432]
Relating to the billing for certain health care services provided to a sexual assault survivor.

  

Sponsored by: Rep. Victoria Neave Criado Read First Time on 02/27/2019

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State (Texas)
Texas 87th Legislature Regular Session

Relating to postconviction forensic DNA testing. [HB-217]
Relating to postconviction forensic DNA testing.

  

Sponsored by: Sen. John Whitmire Failed To Receive Affirmative Vote In Comm. on 05/18/2021

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State (Texas)
Texas 84th Legislature Regular Session

Relating to the statewide coordination and oversight of forensic mental health services overseen by the Department of State Health Services, including the appointment of a forensic director. [SB-1507]
Relating to the statewide coordination and oversight of forensic mental health services overseen by the Department of State Health Services, including the appointment of a forensic director.

  

Sponsored by: Rep. Four Price Effective Immediately on 05/28/2015

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State (Texas)
Texas 84th Legislature Regular Session

Relating to the Texas Forensic Science Commission, the accreditation of crime laboratories, and the licensing and regulation of forensic analysts; authorizing fees; requiring an occupational license. [SB-1287]
Relating to the Texas Forensic Science Commission, the accreditation of crime laboratories, and the licensing and regulation of forensic analysts; authorizing fees; requiring an occupational license.

  

Sponsored by: Rep. Abel Herrero See Remarks For Effective Date on 06/20/2015

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State (Texas)
Texas 84th Legislature Regular Session

Relating to postconviction forensic DNA analysis. [HB-2438]
Relating to postconviction forensic DNA analysis.

  

Sponsored by: Rep. Senfronia Thompson Laid On The Table Subject To Call on 05/11/2015

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State (Texas)
Texas 84th Legislature Regular Session

Relating to postconviction forensic DNA analysis. [HB-2435]
Relating to postconviction forensic DNA analysis.

  

Sponsored by: Rep. Senfronia Thompson Read First Time on 03/13/2015

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State (Texas)
Texas 84th Legislature Regular Session

Relating to the appointment of a forensic director responsible for statewide coordination and oversight of forensic mental health services overseen by the Department of State Health Services. [HB-2023]
Relating to the appointment of a forensic director responsible for statewide coordination and oversight of forensic mental health services overseen by the Department of State Health Services.

  

Sponsored by: Rep. Four Price Laid On The Table Subject To Call on 05/08/2015

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State (Texas)
Texas 83rd Legislature Regular Session

Relating to the authority of the Texas Forensic Science Commission to conduct investigations of forensic analyses conducted in connection with a civil proceeding. [SB-694]
Relating to the authority of the Texas Forensic Science Commission to conduct investigations of forensic analyses conducted in connection with a civil proceeding.

  

Sponsored by: Sen. John Carona Read First Time on 02/25/2013

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State (Texas)
Texas 83rd Legislature Regular Session

Relating to forensic analysis and forensic evidence testimony in certain civil proceedings. [SB-1728]
Relating to forensic analysis and forensic evidence testimony in certain civil proceedings.

  

Sponsored by: Sen. John Carona Read First Time on 03/25/2013

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State (Texas)
Texas 83rd Legislature Regular Session

Relating to the composition and duties of and investigations conducted by the Texas Forensic Science Commission, the administrative attachment of the Texas Forensic Science Commission to Sam Houston State University, the accreditation of criminal laboratories by the Department of Public Safety of the State of Texas, and the status of certain local government corporations as criminal justice agencies for the purpose of engaging in criminal identification activities, including forensic analysis. [SB-1238]
Relating to the composition and duties of and investigations conducted by the Texas Forensic Science Commission, the administrative attachment of the Texas Forensic Science Commission to Sam Houston State University, the accreditation of criminal laboratories by the Department of Public Safety of the State of Texas, and the status of certain local government corporations as criminal justice agencies for the purpose of engaging in criminal identification activities, including forensic analysis.

  

Sponsored by: Sen. Joan Huffman Effective Immediately on 06/14/2013

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State (Texas)
Texas 82nd Legislature Regular Session

Relating to compensation under the Crime Victims' Compensation Act for forensic medical examinations performed with respect to victims of family violence. [SB-1713]
Relating to compensation under the Crime Victims' Compensation Act for forensic medical examinations performed with respect to victims of family violence.

  

Sponsored by: Sen. John Whitmire Reported Favorably As Substituted on 05/12/2011

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State (Texas)
Texas 82nd Legislature Regular Session

Relating to the duties of and investigations conducted by the Texas Forensic Science Commission, the administrative attachment of the Texas Forensic Science Commission to Sam Houston State University, and the accreditation of criminal laboratories by the Department of Public Safety of the State of Texas. [SB-1658]
Relating to the duties of and investigations conducted by the Texas Forensic Science Commission, the administrative attachment of the Texas Forensic Science Commission to Sam Houston State University, and the accreditation of criminal laboratories by the Department of Public Safety of the State of Texas.

  

Sponsored by: Sen. Juan Hinojosa Placed On General State Calendar on 05/24/2011

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State (Texas)
Texas 82nd Legislature Regular Session

Relating to the collection, analysis, and preservation of sexual assault or DNA evidence. [SB-1636]
Relating to the collection, analysis, and preservation of sexual assault or DNA evidence.

  

Sponsored by: Sen. Judith Zaffirini Effective On 9/1/11 on 06/17/2011

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State (Texas)
Texas 82nd Legislature Regular Session

Relating to the establishment by the Texas Forensic Science Commission of a DNA laboratory audit program. [SB-1419]
Relating to the establishment by the Texas Forensic Science Commission of a DNA laboratory audit program.

  

Sponsored by: Sen. Juan Hinojosa Read First Time on 03/22/2011

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