Relating to reporting information regarding certain evidence collection kits.
HB 1775 requires Texas law enforcement agencies and response teams to report on evidence collection kits used in sexual assault cases. The bill mandates annual reports (by December 1) detailing unanalyzed kits and kits not taken possession of within legal timeframes, plus biennial reports (odd-numbered years) on sexual assault case data like reports received, investigations, and indictments. These reports must include specific metrics on kits not properly handled and be posted online as a "Statewide Electronic Tracking System Report." The law affects all local law enforcement agencies and county response teams handling sexual assault evidence, with implementation set for September 1, 2025.
Bill status
in committee
1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Mar 2025
Committee Review
Floor Vote
Governor
Introduced Mar 14, 2025
Last action Apr 30, 2025
Floor votes
How they voted
No floor votes recorded yet.
Full legislative history
Actions timeline
Total actions
19
Key actions
5
Committee
6
Apr 15, 2025
Lower · Passed
Committee report sent to Calendars
lower
Apr 11, 2025
Lower · Passed
Committee report distributed
lower
Apr 2, 2025
Lower · Passed
Reported favorably w/o amendment(s)
lower
Mar 26, 2025
Lower · Passed
Left pending in committee
lower
Mar 26, 2025
Lower · Passed
Testimony taken/registration(s) recorded in committee
lower
Mar 14, 2025
Committee
Referred to Homeland Security, Public Safety & Veterans' Affairs
lower
Mar 14, 2025
Introduced
Read first time
lower
1 primary · 3 co-sponsors
Sponsors
Role
Legislator
Party
State
District
P
Donna Howard
DDemocratic
Co
Bobby Guerra
DDemocratic
Co
Claudia Ordaz
DDemocratic
Co
Mihaela Pleșa
DDemocratic
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