Relating to the establishment of a grant program to assist law enforcement agencies in collecting DNA samples from defendants arrested for a felony offense.

HB 2307 establishes a state grant program to help law enforcement agencies cover the costs of collecting DNA samples from individuals arrested for felony offenses. The bill directs the Texas Department of Public Safety to create this program using available funds, specifically to support agencies in complying with existing requirements under Section 411.1471 of the Government Code. This grant program will provide financial assistance for DNA collection during the booking process, directly benefiting local law enforcement agencies facing budget constraints for this procedure. The program must be operational by September 1, 2025.