Texas SB1723: Relating to rapid DNA analysis by certain law enforcement agencies, the establishment of a related pilot program, and the content of certain DNA databases.

What the bill says

An act relating to rapid DNA analysis by certain law enforcement agencies, the establishment of a related pilot program, and the content of certain DNA databases.

From the enrolled text, May 31, 2025:

AN ACT relating to rapid DNA analysis by certain law enforcement agencies, the establishment of a related pilot program, and the content of certain DNA databases. BE IT ENACTED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF TEXAS: SECTION 1. Section 411.141, Government Code, is amended by amending Subdivisions (1) and (7) and adding Subdivisions (1-a), (11-a), and (13) to read as follows: (1)[ADDED: "Authorized law enforcement agency" means a law ] [ADDED: enforcement agency that is authorized by the director to perform ] [ADDED: rapid DNA analyses under Section 411.146(c-1).] [ADDED: (1-a)]"CODIS" means the FBI's Combined DNA Index System. The term includes the national DNA index system sponsored by the FBI. (7) "DNA record" means the results of a forensic DNA analysis performed by a DNA laboratory[ADDED: or the results of a rapid DNA ] [ADDED: analysis performed by an authorized law enforcement agency under ] [ADDED: this subchapter]. The term includes a DNA profile and related records, which may include a code or other identifying number referenced to a separate database to and (B) if known, the name and other personally identifying information concerning the individual who is the subject of the analysis. [ADDED: (11-a)][ADDED: ][ADDED: ][ADDED: "Law enforcement agency" means an agency of the ] [ADDED: state or an agency of a political subdivision of the state that …

Sponsors

• Charles Creighton (R, SD-004) · primary sponsor
• Tan Parker (R)
• Mihaela Plesa (D, HD-070)
• Mitch Little (R, HD-065)
• Richard Raymond (D, HD-042)

Latest actions

1. June 20, 2025: Effective immediately
2. June 20, 2025: Signed by the Governor
3. June 1, 2025: Sent to the Governor
4. June 1, 2025: Signed in the House
5. May 31, 2025: Signed in the Senate
6. May 31, 2025: Reported enrolled
7. May 31, 2025: Senate concurs in House amendment(s)-reported
8. May 30, 2025: Record vote
9. May 30, 2025: Senate concurs in House amendment(s)
10. May 30, 2025: Read

Votes

• Homeland Security, Public Safety & Veterans' Affairs Committee Vote (Out of committee): 9 yea, 0 nay, passed
• Criminal Justice Committee Vote (Out of committee): 7 yea, 0 nay, passed
• Senate concurs in House amendment(s) (May 30, 2025): 30 yea, 1 nay, passed
• Record vote RV#3461 (May 24, 2025): 135 yea, 1 nay, passed
• Record vote RV#4084 (May 23, 2025): 99 yea, 37 nay, passed
• Record vote RV#4064 (May 23, 2025): 108 yea, 27 nay, passed

Common questions

What is SB1723?

SB1723 is a bill in the Texas Legislature (89th Legislature Regular Session): Relating to rapid DNA analysis by certain law enforcement agencies, the establishment of a related pilot program, and the content of certain DNA databases.

What does SB1723 do?

In its own words: An act relating to rapid DNA analysis by certain law enforcement agencies, the establishment of a related pilot program, and the content of certain DNA databases.

What is the status of SB1723?

Signed into law as of June 20, 2025. Latest action: Effective immediately (June 20, 2025).

Who sponsored SB1723?

Charles Creighton (R, SD-004), with 4 co-sponsors.

Where is the official record for SB1723?

On the Texas Legislature website: https://capitol.texas.gov/BillLookup/History.aspx?LegSess=89R&Bill=SB01723