Texas 89th Legislature
Dna
2 high-impact bills require immediate attention. 3 bills have bipartisan support.
High-Impact Bills
2 bills require immediate attention
Dna Filing Activity
Compliance & Cost
Leading Authors
All Bills (5)
Relating to genetic information security for residents of this state; providing a civil penalty; providing a private cause of action.
Relating to genetic information security for residents of this state; providing a civil penalty; providing a private cause of action.
Relating to the rights of victims of sexual assault and other sex offenses, the offense of continuous sexual abuse, and the prosecution, punishment, and collateral consequences of certain sex offenses; creating a criminal offense; increasing criminal penalties; changing the eligibility for community supervision, mandatory supervision, and parole for persons convicted of certain sex offenses.
Relating to the rights of victims of sexual assault and other sex offenses, the offense of continuous sexual abuse, and the prosecution, punishment, and collateral consequences of certain sex offenses; creating a criminal offense; increasing criminal penalties; changing the eligibility for community supervision, mandatory supervision, and parole for persons convicted of certain sex offenses.
Relating to the retention of certain genetic material and genetic information by the Department of Family and Protective Services.
Relating to the retention of certain genetic material and genetic information by the Department of Family and Protective Services.
Relating to restricting the collection and use of DNA samples from children in the managing conservatorship of the Department of Family and Protective Services.
Relating to restricting the collection and use of DNA samples from children in the managing conservatorship of the Department of Family and Protective Services.
Relating to rapid DNA analysis by certain law enforcement agencies, the establishment of a related pilot program, and the content of certain DNA databases.
Relating to rapid DNA analysis by certain law enforcement agencies, the establishment of a related pilot program, and the content of certain DNA databases.
Frequently Asked Questions
- How many Texas laws on dna passed in 2025?
- The Texas 89th Legislature enacted 5 laws related to dna. These bills were authored by 4 different legislators and address various aspects of dna policy in Texas.
- Did dna bills originate in the Texas House or Senate?
- Dna legislation from the 89th Legislature includes 4 House bills and 1 Senate bills. Both chambers contributed significant legislation on this topic.
- Which Texas legislators authored the most dna bills?
- The leading authors of dna legislation include Rep. Denise Villalobos (R) with 2 bills, Sen. Charles Creighton (R) with 1 bills, Rep. Greg Bonnen (R) with 1 bills. These lawmakers have demonstrated particular focus on dna issues during the 89th Legislature.
- How urgent are the compliance requirements for dna legislation?
- Among the 5 dna bills enacted, 2 have critical compliance urgency and 3 have moderate urgency. Businesses should prioritize reviewing high-urgency bills for immediate compliance planning.
- What subjects are related to dna in Texas law?
- Dna legislation frequently overlaps with Family & Protective Services, Department of, Family--child Protection, Family. Bills often address multiple related policy areas, so reviewing these connected subjects may provide additional context.
- Is there bipartisan support for dna legislation in Texas?
- Yes, 3 of the 5 dna bills (60%) have bipartisan sponsorship, with both Republican and Democrat sponsors. This indicates areas of cross-party agreement on dna policy.
- When do Texas dna laws from the 89th Legislature take effect?
- Most Texas legislation takes effect September 1, 2025, unless otherwise specified. Some dna bills may have immediate effective dates or delayed implementation schedules. Review individual bills for specific effective dates and compliance deadlines.
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