Bill

SB 1937

Relating to the testing of evidence containing biological materials in capital cases.

89th Legislature (2025) Introduced by Chuy Hinojosa and 2 co-sponsors

Texas bill requiring biological evidence testing in capital cases passed legislature but was vetoed by Governor, raising questions about implementation costs and necessity.

Vetoed by the Governor

#crimes--capitalpunishment(i0195) #criminalprocedure--general(i0208) #dna(s0100) #evidence(s0250)

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Introduced capitol.texas.gov

Senate Committee Report capitol.texas.gov

Engrossed capitol.texas.gov

House Committee Report capitol.texas.gov

Enrolled capitol.texas.gov

Bill text & amendments

Witness List (House Committee Report) Analysis (House Committee Report) Fiscal Note (Introduced) Analysis (Introduced) Witness List (Senate Committee Report)

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