HB 5293 establishes the Texas Forensic Analyst Apprenticeship Pilot Program to expand the state’s forensic science workforce. The program, administered by the Texas Forensic Science Commission, will provide training opportunities through partnerships with accredited crime laboratories and universities. The bill prioritizes the long-term retention of forensic analysts in Texas by funding apprentice positions and creating structured training programs in forensic biology, drug chemistry, toxicology, and firearms comparison. The pilot program will expire on September 1, 2030​.