TX: An Act Expanding DNA Collection Trigger Offenses (HB 941, 2015)

September 1, 2015

Amended Gov't Code § 411.1471 to expand the felonies that trigger DNA specimen collection at indictment from 9 to 11 offenses, adding continuous sexual abuse of a young child (Penal Code § 21.02) and continuous trafficking of persons (§ 20A.03); also broadened conviction-based collection to additional Title 5 offenses punishable as a Class A misdemeanor or higher and retitled § 411.1471 to cover persons 'arrested for, charged with, or convicted of' certain offenses. Effective September 1, 2015.