Texas 89th Legislature
Forensic Testing
6 bills (100%) have bipartisan support.
Forensic Testing Filing Activity
Compliance & Cost
Leading Authors
All Bills (6)
Relating to sexual assault and other sex offenses.
Relating to sexual assault and other 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 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 offense of sexual assault and to the rights of crime victims, including the enforcement of certain rights of sexual assault victims; authorizing a civil penalty.
Relating to the offense of sexual assault and to the rights of crime victims, including the enforcement of certain rights of sexual assault victims; authorizing a civil penalty.
Relating to victims of sex offenses, sex-based human trafficking offenses, or acts of a sexual nature and to the confidentiality of or restrictions on the availability of certain property, material, or information regarding those victims, offenses, or acts.
Relating to victims of sex offenses, sex-based human trafficking offenses, or acts of a sexual nature and to the confidentiality of or restrictions on the availability of certain property, material, or information regarding those victims, offenses, or acts.
Relating to the establishment of the Texas forensic analyst apprenticeship pilot program.
Relating to the establishment of the Texas forensic analyst apprenticeship pilot program.
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 forensic testing passed in 2025?
- The Texas 89th Legislature enacted 6 laws related to forensic testing. These bills were authored by 6 different legislators and address various aspects of forensic testing policy in Texas.
- Did forensic testing bills originate in the Texas House or Senate?
- Forensic Testing legislation from the 89th Legislature includes 4 Senate bills and 2 House bills. Both chambers contributed significant legislation on this topic.
- Which Texas legislators authored the most forensic testing bills?
- The leading authors of forensic testing legislation include Sen. Angela Paxton (R) with 1 bills, Sen. Charles Creighton (R) with 1 bills, Rep. Donna Howard (D) with 1 bills. These lawmakers have demonstrated particular focus on forensic testing issues during the 89th Legislature.
- How urgent are the compliance requirements for forensic testing legislation?
- Among the 6 forensic testing bills enacted, 0 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 forensic testing in Texas law?
- Forensic Testing legislation frequently overlaps with Criminal Procedure, Criminal Procedure--general, Sexual Assault. Bills often address multiple related policy areas, so reviewing these connected subjects may provide additional context.
- Is there bipartisan support for forensic testing legislation in Texas?
- Yes, 6 of the 6 forensic testing bills (100%) have bipartisan sponsorship, with both Republican and Democrat sponsors. This indicates areas of cross-party agreement on forensic testing policy.
- When do Texas forensic testing laws from the 89th Legislature take effect?
- Most Texas legislation takes effect September 1, 2025, unless otherwise specified. Some forensic testing bills may have immediate effective dates or delayed implementation schedules. Review individual bills for specific effective dates and compliance deadlines.
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