Principle Criteria
Free Enterprise
Property Rights
Personal Responsibility
Limited Government
Individual Liberty
Digest
HB 2307 establishes a state-funded grant program to assist law enforcement agencies in collecting DNA samples from individuals arrested for felony offenses. The bill directs the Texas Department of Public Safety to administer the program and allocate grants using appropriated or otherwise available funds. The purpose of the program is to ensure compliance with existing state laws requiring DNA collection at the time of booking for felony arrests. The department is required to adopt rules for the implementation of the program.
Author (1)
Contact the Author
Rep. Mihaela Plesa
Capitol Phone:
(512) 463-0356
Capitol Office:
EXT E2.210
E-Mail:
