Relating to rapid DNA analysis performed by certain law enforcement agencies and the content of certain DNA databases.
SB 2460 sets new standards for rapid DNA analysis by Texas law enforcement agencies and governs what information can be stored in DNA databases. The bill requires all DNA analyses - including rapid tests performed by police - to meet or exceed FBI quality assurance standards, and databases may only include records from such compliant analyses. It also specifies permitted uses for the database, such as identifying human remains after disasters, aiding in missing persons cases, and supporting forensic research when personal information is removed. The legislation defines key terms like "rapid DNA analysis" (completed in under 24 hours) and "DNA record" to clarify how data is collected and stored.
Bill status
passed
3 of 5 stages cleared
Introduction
Mar 2025
Committee Review
May 2025
Senate Passage
May 2025
House Passage
Governor
Introduced Mar 13, 2025
Last action May 27, 2025
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This bill updates Texas law to allow law enforcement agencies to perform rapid DNA analysis and to define new terms related to DNA databases. It adds specific definitions for 'CODIS' and 'rapid DNA analysis', clarifies what constitutes a 'DNA record', and establishes new requirements for agencies to obtain director approval before using rapid DNA systems. The changes modernize the legal framework to accommodate faster DNA processing while maintaining oversight.
Scope change
The bill expands the scope by explicitly authorizing law enforcement agencies to conduct rapid DNA analysis (previously limited to DNA laboratories) and adds new definitions to clarify the scope of DNA database operations.
DEFINITION
Added new definition for 'CODIS' as the FBI's Combined DNA Index System, including the national DNA index system.
Added new definition for 'rapid DNA analysis' as fully automated processing of a reference buccal swab sample to provide a DNA record in not more than 24 hours.
REQUIREMENT
Modified requirements to require law enforcement agencies to obtain director approval before using a system capable of performing rapid DNA analysis.
Added requirement for agencies to maintain a record of the collection of DNA samples when performing rapid DNA analysis.
ELIGIBILITY
Modified eligibility criteria to allow criminal justice agencies to collect DNA samples through various methods including contracting with phlebotomists or laboratories.
Floor votes
How they voted
This bill passed the Senate by voice vote (no roll call recorded).
Full legislative history
Actions timeline
Total actions
34
Key actions
8
Committee
9
May 23, 2025
Lower · Passed
Committee report sent to Calendars
lower
May 22, 2025
Lower · Passed
Committee report distributed
lower
May 21, 2025
Lower · Passed
Reported favorably w/o amendment(s)
lower
May 16, 2025
Committee
Referred to Homeland Security, Public Safety & Veterans' Affairs
lower
May 16, 2025
Introduced
Read first time
lower
May 14, 2025
Introduced
Received from the Senate
lower
May 14, 2025
Upper · Passed
Passed
upper
May 5, 2025
Upper · Passed
Committee report printed and distributed
upper
May 5, 2025
Upper · Passed
Reported favorably as substituted
upper
Apr 29, 2025
Upper · Passed
Vote taken in committee
upper
Apr 29, 2025
Upper · Passed
Testimony taken in committee
upper
Mar 25, 2025
Committee
Referred to Criminal Justice
upper
Mar 25, 2025
Introduced
Read first time
upper
2 primary · 0 co-sponsors
Sponsors
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