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