Bill
HB 256
Relating to the Department of Public Safety performing DNA testing of certain individuals crossing the Texas-Mexico border and restrictions on the use of the results of those tests.
89th Legislature (2025)
Introduced by Ryan Guillen and 11 co-sponsors
Texas authorizes border DNA testing of certain individuals while restricting result use, balancing security interests against privacy protections and civil liberties concerns.
Committee report sent to Calendars
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