Relating to access to the crime laboratory portal.

This bill (SB 1372) requires prosecutors in Texas to designate defense attorneys as authorized users of the state's crime laboratory portal. It directly affects criminal defendants' attorneys, enabling them to access crime lab records needed for discovery under state law. The key provision mandates that prosecutors must formally authorize defense counsel to use the portal to request relevant evidence, replacing current practices. The change applies only to criminal cases filed on or after September 1, 2025, with prior cases remaining under the old rules. This streamlines access to evidence for defense teams while maintaining prosecutorial oversight.