Bill
SB 1620
Relating to the establishment of the Texas forensic analyst apprenticeship pilot program.
89th Legislature (2025)
Introduced by César Blanco and 5 co-sponsors
Texas launches forensic analyst apprenticeship pilot program to train crime lab workers through on-the-job training, addressing staffing shortages and case backlogs.
Effective on 9/1/25
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