SB 1723 Texas Senate · 89th Legislature (2025)

Relating to rapid DNA analysis by certain law enforcement agencies, the establishment of a related pilot program, and the content of certain DNA databases.

SB 1723 establishes a pilot program allowing Texas law enforcement agencies to use rapid DNA analysis on samples collected during arrests, producing results in under 2 hours for comparison in the national DNA database. The Texas Department of Public Safety must update technology by September 2025 and launch the program in two counties by September 2026, with potential expansion. Law enforcement agencies participating in the pilot will use this faster process to collect and analyze DNA from arrestees, improving efficiency in matching evidence. The program requires a legislative report by January 2028 and expires September 2028.

Bill status signed all 5 stages cleared

Introduction

Feb 2025

Committee Review

May 2025

Senate Passage

May 2025

House Passage

Jun 2025

Signed into Law

Jun 2025

Introduced Feb 27, 2025 Signed Jun 20, 2025

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What changed between versions

Engrossed → Enrolled · 8 edits · Jun 20, 2025

MODERATE

This bill was finalized as an enrolled version of SB 1723, which establishes a pilot program for rapid DNA analysis by law enforcement agencies in Texas. The enrolled version includes comprehensive amendments to the Government Code that define key terms, set standards for DNA analysis, and outline procedures for collecting and using DNA records. The bill also adds a new section specifically for the rapid DNA pilot program with implementation timelines and reporting requirements.

Scope change

The bill's scope expanded from a proposed rapid DNA pilot program to include comprehensive amendments to multiple sections of the Government Code, establishing permanent standards and definitions for DNA analysis across various agencies.

DEFINITION

Added new definitions for 'Authorized law enforcement agency', 'CODIS', 'DNA record', 'Law enforcement agency', and 'Rapid DNA analysis' to clarify terminology and scope.

Modified the definition of 'Rapid DNA analysis' to specify a maximum processing time of 24 hours (previously 2 hours in draft) for comparison in CODIS database.

REQUIREMENT

Established a new Section 411.1465 for the Rapid DNA Analysis Pilot Program with specific implementation timelines and reporting requirements.

Added requirements for the director to establish standards for DNA analysis by authorized law enforcement agencies that meet or exceed FBI standards.

Modified DNA database storage requirements to restrict personal identifying information unless approved by the FBI.

TIMELINE

Set specific deadlines for IT system updates (September 1, 2025), pilot program implementation (September 1, 2026), and program review (January 1, 2028).

ELIGIBILITY

Added eligibility criteria for law enforcement agencies to perform rapid DNA analysis, requiring director approval and system authorization.

FISCAL

Authorized the department to solicit and accept gifts, grants, and donations to fund the pilot program.

Floor votes · House May 24, 2025

How they voted

This bill passed the Senate by voice vote (no roll call recorded).

Full legislative history

Actions timeline

Total actions

Key actions

Committee

Amendments

Jun 20, 2025

Signed into law

Signed by the Governor

executive

Jun 1, 2025

Lower · Passed

Signed in the House

lower

May 31, 2025

Upper · Passed

Signed in the Senate

upper

May 31, 2025

Introduced

Senate concurs in House amendment(s)-reported

lower

May 30, 2025

Introduced

Senate concurs in House amendment(s)

upper

May 30, 2025

Introduced

House amendment(s) laid before the Senate

upper

May 25, 2025

Upper · Passed

House passage as amended reported

upper

May 24, 2025

Lower · Passed

Passed

lower

May 23, 2025

Lower · Passed

Passed to 3rd reading as amended

lower

May 23, 2025

Lower · Passed

Amended

lower

May 20, 2025

Lower · Passed

Committee report sent to Calendars

lower

May 19, 2025

Lower · Passed

Committee report distributed

lower

May 15, 2025

Lower · Passed

Reported favorably w/o amendment(s)

lower

May 14, 2025

Committee

Referred to Homeland Security, Public Safety & Veterans' Affairs

lower

May 14, 2025

Introduced

Read first time

lower

May 12, 2025

Introduced

Received from the Senate

lower

May 12, 2025

Upper · Passed

Passed

upper

May 5, 2025

Upper · Passed

Committee report printed and distributed

upper

May 5, 2025

Upper · Passed

Reported favorably w/o amendments

upper

Apr 29, 2025

Upper · Passed

Vote taken in committee

upper

Apr 29, 2025

Upper · Passed

Testimony taken in committee

upper

Mar 13, 2025

Committee

Referred to Criminal Justice

upper

Mar 13, 2025

Introduced

Read first time

upper

4 primary · 2 co-sponsors