This database includes federal, state, and local laws, proposed legislation, budget impact statements,
regulations, and more as jurisdictions implement forensic DNA policies and procedures.
September 1, 2025
Relates to Rapid DNA analysis by certain law enforcement agencies; defines Rapid DNA and establishes a Rapid DNA analysis pilot…
September 1, 2023
Replaced the 25-felony list with ‘arrested for any offense punishable as a felony,’ making DNA collection mandatory at booking for…
September 1, 2019
Amended § 411.1471(a)(3) to remove exemptions for simple assault and unlawful restraint, expanding who must provide a DNA sample upon…
September 1, 2019
Major rewrite of § 411.1471; shifted the collection trigger from indictment to arrest and expanded the qualifying list from 11…
September 1, 2015
Amended § 411.1471 to add continuous sexual abuse of a child and continuous trafficking of persons to the indictment-trigger list…
September 1, 2001
Created § 411.1471, requiring DNA collection at indictment for 9 enumerated violent/sexual felonies (first pre-conviction DNA law in the nation);…
September 1, 1995
Created the DNA Database Subchapter G (Gov’t Code §§ 411.141–411.154); established DPS as the central repository, mandated collection from convicted…