Relating to the authority of the Texas Forensic Science Commission to review and refer certain cases to the office of capital and forensic writs.

SB 614 amends Texas law to expand the Texas Forensic Science Commission's authority to refer specific cases to the Office of Capital and Forensic Writs. It allows the Commission to refer cases under investigation for forensic evidence issues (as defined in existing law) or dismissed cases with prior published reports covering the same forensic topic. The bill, effective September 1, 2025, creates a formal mechanism for these referrals but does not change the Commission's investigative powers or the Office's responsibilities. The bill was passed by the Texas Legislature but vetoed by the Governor on June 22, 2025.