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HB 2589 87-0 (2021) Author: Howard, Donna Relating to crime scene investigation services; authorizing fees. House: Homeland Security & Public Safety Referred to Homeland Security & Public Safety
HB 3774 87-0 (2021) Author: Leach, Jeff | et. al.
Sponsor: Huffman, Joan | et. al. 		Relating to the operation and administration of and practice and procedure related to proceedings in the judicial branch of state government. House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
Senate: Jurisprudence 		See remarks for effective date
SB 470 87-0 (2021) Author: Hinojosa, Juan Relating to the regulation of individuals and entities that conduct forensic analyses, examinations, and tests. Senate: Criminal Justice Referred to Criminal Justice
SB 1530 87-0 (2021) Author: Huffman, Joan | et. al. Relating to the operation and administration of and practice and procedure related to proceedings in the judicial branch of state government. House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
Senate: Jurisprudence 		Referred to Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
HB 3554 86-0 (2019) Author: Farrar, Jessica 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. House: Criminal Jurisprudence Committee report sent to Calendars
SB 284 86-0 (2019) Author: Hinojosa, Juan
Sponsor: Howard, Donna 		Relating to disciplinary proceedings applicable to a licensed forensic analyst. House: Homeland Security & Public Safety
Senate: Criminal Justice 		Effective on 9/1/19
SB 1331 86-0 (2019) Author: Hinojosa, Juan
Sponsor: Nevárez, Poncho 		Relating to the regulation of individuals and entities that conduct forensic analyses, examinations, and tests. House: Homeland Security & Public Safety
Senate: Criminal Justice 		Committee report sent to Calendars
HB 34 85-0 (2017) Author: Smithee, John | et. al.
Sponsor: Perry, Charles 		Relating to measures to prevent wrongful convictions. House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Senate: Criminal Justice 		Effective on 9/1/17
HB 3127 85-0 (2017) Author: Smithee, John Relating to measures to prevent wrongful convictions. House: Criminal Jurisprudence Referred to Criminal Jurisprudence
HB 3872 85-0 (2017) Author: Lucio III, Eddie
Sponsor: Menéndez, José 		Relating to a motion for forensic DNA testing of certain evidence previously subjected to faulty testing. House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Senate: Criminal Justice 		Effective immediately
SB 298 85-0 (2017) Author: Hinojosa, Juan
Sponsor: Geren, Charlie 		Relating to the creation and funding of the Texas Forensic Science Commission operating account. House: Appropriations
Senate: Finance 		Effective on 9/1/17
SB 1124 85-0 (2017) Author: Hinojosa, Juan
Sponsor: Geren, Charlie 		Relating to the administrative attachment of the Texas Forensic Science Commission to the Office of Court Administration of the Texas Judicial System. House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
Senate: Criminal Justice 		Effective on 9/1/17
SB 1577 85-0 (2017) Author: Perry, Charles Relating to measures to prevent wrongful convictions. Senate: Criminal Justice No action taken in committee
SB 1287 84-0 (2015) Author: Hinojosa, Juan
Sponsor: Geren, Charlie | et. al. 		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. House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures
Senate: Criminal Justice 		See remarks for effective date
SB 89 83-0 (2013) Author: Ellis, Rodney | et. al. Relating to the creation of a commission to investigate and prevent wrongful convictions. Senate: Criminal Justice Co-author authorized
SB 694 83-0 (2013) Author: Carona, John Relating to the authority of the Texas Forensic Science Commission to conduct investigations of forensic analyses conducted in connection with a civil proceeding. Senate: State Affairs Referred to State Affairs
SB 1238 83-0 (2013) Author: Hinojosa, Juan | et. al.
Sponsor: Pickett, Joseph 		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. House: Homeland Security & Public Safety
Senate: Criminal Justice 		Effective immediately
SB 1728 83-0 (2013) Author: Carona, John Relating to forensic analysis and forensic evidence testimony in certain civil proceedings. Senate: Jurisprudence Referred to Jurisprudence
HB 3748 82-0 (2011) Author: Phillips, Larry Relating to creating the division of forensic services; abolishing the Texas Forensic Science Commission and transferring certain duties of the commission and the Department of Public Safety to the division of forensic services. House: Homeland Security & Public Safety Referred to Homeland Security & Public Safety
SB 1419 82-0 (2011) Author: Hinojosa, Juan Relating to the establishment by the Texas Forensic Science Commission of a DNA laboratory audit program. Senate: Criminal Justice Referred to Criminal Justice
SB 1658 82-0 (2011) Author: Hinojosa, Juan
Sponsor: Hunter, Todd 		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. House: Homeland Security & Public Safety
Senate: Criminal Justice 		Placed on General State Calendar
HB 3874 81-0 (2009) Author: Phillips, Larry Relating to the analysis of physical evidence in a criminal case, to the accreditation of crime laboratories in this state, and to audits of and standards for the analyses performed by those laboratories. House: Public Safety Referred to Public Safety
HB 4143 81-0 (2009) Author: Gallego, Pete Relating to the establishment by the Texas Forensic Science Commission of a DNA laboratory audit program. House: Public Safety Committee report sent to Calendars
SB 1909 81-0 (2009) Author: Hinojosa, Juan
Sponsor: Gallego, Pete 		Relating to the establishment by the Texas Forensic Science Commission of a DNA laboratory audit program. House: Public Safety
Senate: Criminal Justice 		Committee report sent to Calendars
HB 2832 80-0 (2007) Author: Driver, Joe Relating to the powers and duties of the Texas Forensic Science Commission. House: Law Enforcement Left pending in committee
HB 1068 79-0 (2005) Author: Driver, Joe
Sponsor: Hinojosa, Juan 		Relating to the collection and analysis of evidence and testimony based on forensic analysis, crime laboratory accreditation, DNA testing, and the creation and maintenance of DNA records; providing a penalty. House: Law Enforcement
Senate: Criminal Justice 		Effective on 9/1/05
SB 1263 79-0 (2005) Author: Whitmire, John | et. al.
Sponsor: Driver, Joe | et. al. 		Relating to the creation of a commission to ensure the quality of forensic science. House: Law Enforcement
Senate: Criminal Justice 		Committee report sent to Calendars


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