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TX HB5149
TX HB5149Relating to restricting the collection and use of DNA samples from children in the managing conservatorship of the Department of Family and Protective Services.
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Introduced
03/14/2025
03/14/2025
In Committee
05/23/2025
05/23/2025
Crossed Over
05/10/2025
05/10/2025
Passed
06/20/2025
06/20/2025
Dead
Signed/Enacted/Adopted
06/20/2025
06/20/2025
Introduced Session
89th Legislature Regular Session
Bill Summary
AN ACT relating to restricting the collection and use of DNA samples from children in the managing conservatorship of the Department of Family and Protective Services.
AI Summary
This bill restricts the Texas Department of Family and Protective Services (DFPS) from collecting or using DNA samples from children under their managing conservatorship (legal custody). Specifically, the bill requires that DFPS can only collect or use a child's DNA sample if they first obtain either written consent from the child's primary adult caregiver or a court order. This means that without explicit permission from an authorized adult or judicial approval, the department is prohibited from taking or utilizing a foster child's DNA for any purpose. The legislation aims to protect the privacy and personal information of children in the state's child welfare system, ensuring that their genetic information cannot be collected or used arbitrarily. The bill is set to take effect on September 1, 2025, giving state agencies time to adjust their policies and procedures to comply with the new restrictions.
Committee Categories
Budget and Finance, Health and Social Services
Sponsors (4)
Last Action
Effective on 9/1/25 (on 06/20/2025)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://capitol.texas.gov/BillLookup/History.aspx?LegSess=89R&Bill=HB5149 |
| BillText | https://capitol.texas.gov/tlodocs/89R/billtext/html/HB05149F.htm |
| BillText | https://capitol.texas.gov/tlodocs/89R/billtext/html/HB05149S.htm |
| Analysis (Engrossed) | https://capitol.texas.gov/tlodocs/89R/analysis/html/HB05149E.htm |
| Fiscal Note (Engrossed) | https://capitol.texas.gov/tlodocs/89R/fiscalnotes/html/HB05149E.htm |
| BillText | https://capitol.texas.gov/tlodocs/89R/billtext/html/HB05149E.htm |
| BillText | https://capitol.texas.gov/tlodocs/89R/billtext/html/HB05149H.htm |
| Analysis (House Committee Report) | https://capitol.texas.gov/tlodocs/89R/analysis/html/HB05149H.htm |
| Fiscal Note (House Committee Report) | https://capitol.texas.gov/tlodocs/89R/fiscalnotes/html/HB05149H.htm |
| Fiscal Note (Introduced) | https://capitol.texas.gov/tlodocs/89R/fiscalnotes/html/HB05149I.htm |
| BillText | https://capitol.texas.gov/tlodocs/89R/billtext/html/HB05149I.htm |
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