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TX Code Crim Pro § 2 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Code of Criminal Procedure|Title 1 - Code of Criminal Procedure|Chapter 38 - Evidence in Criminal Actions|Article 38.01. Texas Forensic Science Commission|Section 2. Definitions

Sec. 2.  DEFINITIONS.  In this article:(1)  "Accredited field of forensic science" means a specific forensic method or methodology validated or approved by the commission under this article.(2)  "Commission" means the Texas Forensic Science Commission.(3)  "Crime laboratory" has the meaning assigned by Article 38.35.(4)  "Forensic analysis" means a medical, chemical, toxicologic, ballistic, or other expert examination or test performed on physical evidence, including DNA evidence, for the purpose of determining the connection of the evidence to a criminal action, except that the term does not include the portion of an autopsy conducted by a medical examiner or other forensic pathologist who is a licensed physician.(4-a)  "Forensic examination or test not subject to accreditation" means an examination or test described by Article 38.35(a)(4)(A), (B), (C), or (D) that is exempt from accreditation.(5)  "Office of capital and forensic writs" means the office of capital and forensic writs established under Subchapter B, Chapter 78, Government Code.(6)  "Physical evidence" has the meaning assigned by Article 38.35.
TX Code Crim Pro § 3 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Code of Criminal Procedure|Title 1 - Code of Criminal Procedure|Chapter 38 - Evidence in Criminal Actions|Article 38.01. Texas Forensic Science Commission|Section 3. Composition

Sec. 3.  COMPOSITION.  (a)  The commission is composed of nine members appointed by the governor as follows:(1)  two members who must have expertise in the field of forensic science;(2)  one member who must be a prosecuting attorney that the governor selects from a list of 10 names submitted by the Texas District and County Attorneys Association;(3)  one member who must be a defense attorney that the governor selects from a list of 10 names submitted by the Texas Criminal Defense Lawyers Association;(4)  one member who must be a faculty member or staff member of The University of Texas who specializes in clinical laboratory medicine that the governor selects from a list of five names submitted by the chancellor of The University of Texas System;(5)  one member who must be a faculty member or staff member of Texas A&M University who specializes in clinical laboratory medicine that the governor selects from a list of five names submitted by the chancellor of The Texas A&M University System;(6)  one member who must be a faculty member or staff member of Texas Southern University that the governor selects from a list of five names submitted by the chancellor of Texas Southern University;(7)  one member who must be a director or division head of the University of North Texas Health Science Center at Fort Worth Missing Persons DNA Database; and(8)  one member who must be a faculty or staff member of the Sam Houston State University College of Criminal Justice and have expertise in the field of forensic science or statistical analyses that the governor selects from a list of five names submitted by the chancellor of the Texas State University System.(b)  Each member of the commission serves a two-year term.  The terms expire on September 1 of:(1)  each odd-numbered year, for a member appointed under Subsection (a)(1), (2), (3), or (4); and(2)  each even-numbered year, for a member appointed under Subsection (a)(5), (6), (7), or (8).(c)  The governor shall designate a member of the commission to serve as the presiding officer.
TX Code Crim Pro § 3-a (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Code of Criminal Procedure|Title 1 - Code of Criminal Procedure|Chapter 38 - Evidence in Criminal Actions|Article 38.01. Texas Forensic Science Commission|Section 3-a. Rules

Sec. 3-a.  RULES.  The commission shall adopt rules necessary to implement this article.
TX Code Crim Pro § 3-b (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Code of Criminal Procedure|Title 1 - Code of Criminal Procedure|Chapter 38 - Evidence in Criminal Actions|Article 38.01. Texas Forensic Science Commission|Section 3-b. Code of Professional Responsibility

Sec. 3-b.  CODE OF PROFESSIONAL RESPONSIBILITY.  (a)  The commission shall adopt a code of professional responsibility to regulate the conduct of persons, laboratories, facilities, and other entities regulated under this article.(b)  The commission shall publish the code of professional responsibility adopted under Subsection (a).(c)  The commission shall adopt rules establishing sanctions for code violations.(d)  The commission shall update the code of professional responsibility as necessary to reflect changes in science, technology, or other factors affecting the persons, laboratories, facilities, and other entities regulated under this article.
TX Code Crim Pro § 4-a (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Code of Criminal Procedure|Title 1 - Code of Criminal Procedure|Chapter 38 - Evidence in Criminal Actions|Article 38.01. Texas Forensic Science Commission|Section 4-a. Forensic Analyst Licensing

Sec. 4-a.  FORENSIC ANALYST LICENSING.  (a)  Notwithstanding Section 2, in this section:(1)  "Forensic analysis" has the meaning assigned by Article 38.35. (2)  "Forensic analyst" means a person who on behalf of a crime laboratory accredited under this article technically reviews or performs a forensic analysis or draws conclusions from or interprets a forensic analysis for a court or crime laboratory.  The term does not include a medical examiner or other forensic pathologist who is a licensed physician.(b)  A person may not act or offer to act as a forensic analyst unless the person holds a forensic analyst license.  The commission by rule may establish classifications of forensic analyst licenses if the commission determines that it is necessary to ensure the availability of properly trained and qualified forensic analysts to perform activities regulated by the commission.(c)  The commission by rule may establish voluntary licensing programs for forensic examinations or tests not subject to accreditation.(d)  The commission by rule shall:(1)  establish the qualifications for a license that include:(A)  successful completion of the education requirements established by the commission;(B)  specific course work and experience, including instruction in courtroom testimony and ethics in a crime laboratory;(C)  successful completion of an examination required or recognized by the commission; and(D)  successful completion of proficiency testing to the extent required for crime laboratory accreditation;(2)  set fees for the issuance and renewal of a license; and(3)  establish the term of a forensic analyst license.(e)  The commission by rule may recognize a certification issued by a national organization in an accredited field of forensic science as satisfying the requirements established under Subsection (d)(1)(C) to the extent the commission determines the content required to receive the certification is substantially equivalent to the content of the requirements under that subsection. (f)  The commission shall issue a license to an applicant who:(1)  submits an application on a form prescribed by the commission;(2)  meets the qualifications established by commission rule; and(3)  pays the required fee.
TX Code Crim Pro § 4-b (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Code of Criminal Procedure|Title 1 - Code of Criminal Procedure|Chapter 38 - Evidence in Criminal Actions|Article 38.01. Texas Forensic Science Commission|Section 4-b. Advisory Committee

Sec. 4-b.  ADVISORY COMMITTEE.  (a)  The commission shall establish an advisory committee to advise the commission and make recommendations on matters related to the licensing of forensic analysts under Section 4-a.(b)  The advisory committee consists of nine members as follows:(1)  one prosecuting attorney recommended by the Texas District and County Attorneys Association;(2)  one defense attorney recommended by the Texas Criminal Defense Lawyers Association; and(3)  seven members who are forensic scientists, crime laboratory directors, or crime laboratory quality managers, selected by the commission from a list of 20 names submitted by the Texas Association of Crime Laboratory Directors.(c)  The commission shall ensure that appointments under Subsection (b)(3) include representation from municipal, county, state, and private crime laboratories that are accredited under this article.(d)  The advisory committee members serve staggered two-year terms, with the terms of four or five members, as appropriate, expiring on August 31 of each year.  An advisory committee member may not serve more than two consecutive terms.  A vacancy on the advisory committee is filled by appointing a member in the same manner as the original appointment to serve for the unexpired portion of the term.(e)  The advisory committee shall elect a presiding officer from among its members to serve a one-year term.  A member may serve more than one term as presiding officer.(f)  The advisory committee shall meet annually and at the call of the presiding officer or the commission.(g)  An advisory committee member is not entitled to compensation.  A member is entitled to reimbursement for actual and necessary expenses incurred in performing duties as a member of the advisory committee subject to the General Appropriations Act.(h)  Chapter 2110, Government Code, does not apply to the advisory committee.
TX Code Crim Pro § 4-c (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Code of Criminal Procedure|Title 1 - Code of Criminal Procedure|Chapter 38 - Evidence in Criminal Actions|Article 38.01. Texas Forensic Science Commission|Section 4-c. Disciplinary Action

Sec. 4-c.  DISCIPLINARY ACTION.  (a)  On a determination by the commission that a license holder has committed professional misconduct under this article or violated this article or a rule or order of the commission under this article, the commission may:(1)  revoke or suspend the person's license;(2)  refuse to renew the person's license; or(3)  reprimand the license holder.(b)  The commission may place on probation a person whose license is suspended.  If a license suspension is probated, the commission may require the license holder to:(1)  report regularly to the commission on matters that are the basis of the probation; or (2)  continue or review continuing professional education until the license holder attains a degree of skill satisfactory to the commission in those areas that are the basis of the probation.(c)  The commission shall give written notice by certified mail of a determination described by Subsection (a) to a license holder who is the subject of the determination.  The notice must:(1)  include a brief summary of the alleged misconduct or violation;(2)  state the disciplinary action taken by the commission; and(3)  inform the license holder of the license holder's right to a hearing before the Judicial Branch Certification Commission on the occurrence of the misconduct or violation, the imposition of disciplinary action, or both.(d)  Not later than the 20th day after the date the license holder receives the notice under Subsection (c), the license holder may request a hearing by submitting a written request to the Judicial Branch Certification Commission.  If the license holder fails to timely submit a request, the commission's disciplinary action becomes final and is not subject to review by the Judicial Branch Certification Commission.(e)  If the license holder requests a hearing, the Judicial Branch Certification Commission shall conduct a hearing to determine whether there is substantial evidence to support the determination under Subsection (a) that the license holder committed professional misconduct or violated this article or a commission rule or order under this article.  If the Judicial Branch Certification Commission upholds the determination, the Judicial Branch Certification Commission shall determine the type of disciplinary action to be taken.  The Judicial Branch Certification Commission shall conduct the hearing in accordance with the procedures provided by Subchapter B, Chapter 153, Government Code, as applicable, and the rules of the Judicial Branch Certification Commission.
TX Code Crim Pro § 5 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Code of Criminal Procedure|Title 1 - Code of Criminal Procedure|Chapter 38 - Evidence in Criminal Actions|Article 38.01. Texas Forensic Science Commission|Section 5. Reimbursement

Sec. 5.  REIMBURSEMENT.  A member of the commission may not receive compensation but is entitled to reimbursement for the member's travel expenses as provided by Chapter 660, Government Code, and the General Appropriations Act.
TX Code Crim Pro § 6 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Code of Criminal Procedure|Title 1 - Code of Criminal Procedure|Chapter 38 - Evidence in Criminal Actions|Article 38.01. Texas Forensic Science Commission|Section 6. Assistance

Sec. 6.  ASSISTANCE.  The Texas Legislative Council, the Legislative Budget Board, and The University of Texas at Austin shall assist the commission in performing the commission's duties.
TX Code Crim Pro § 7 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Code of Criminal Procedure|Title 1 - Code of Criminal Procedure|Chapter 38 - Evidence in Criminal Actions|Article 38.01. Texas Forensic Science Commission|Section 7. Submission

Sec. 7.  SUBMISSION.  The commission shall submit any report received under Section 4(a)(2) and any report prepared under Section 4(b)(1) to the governor, the lieutenant governor, and the speaker of the house of representatives not later than December 1 of each even-numbered year.
TX Code Crim Pro § 8 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Code of Criminal Procedure|Title 1 - Code of Criminal Procedure|Chapter 38 - Evidence in Criminal Actions|Article 38.01. Texas Forensic Science Commission|Section 8. Annual Report

Sec. 8.  ANNUAL REPORT.  Not later than December 1 of each year, the commission shall prepare and publish a report that includes:(1)  a description of each complaint filed with the commission during the preceding 12-month period, the disposition of each complaint, and the status of any complaint still pending on December 31;(2)  a description of any specific forensic method or methodology the commission designates as part of the accreditation process for crime laboratories established by rule under this article;(3)  recommendations for best practices concerning the definition of "forensic analysis" provided by statute or by rule;(4)  developments in forensic science made or used in other state or federal investigations and the activities of the commission, if any, with respect to those developments; and(5)  other information that is relevant to investigations involving forensic science, as determined by the presiding officer of the commission.
TX Code Crim Pro § 9 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Code of Criminal Procedure|Title 1 - Code of Criminal Procedure|Chapter 38 - Evidence in Criminal Actions|Article 38.01. Texas Forensic Science Commission|Section 9. Administrative Attachment to Office of Court Administration

Sec. 9.  ADMINISTRATIVE ATTACHMENT TO OFFICE OF COURT ADMINISTRATION.  (a)  The commission is administratively attached to the Office of Court Administration of the Texas Judicial System.(b)  The Office of Court Administration of the Texas Judicial System shall provide administrative support to the commission as necessary to enable the commission to carry out the purposes of this article.(c)  Only the commission may exercise the duties of the commission under this article.  Except as provided by Subsection (b), the Office of Court Administration of the Texas Judicial System does not have any authority or responsibility with respect to the duties of the commission under this article.
TX Code Crim Pro § 10 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Code of Criminal Procedure|Title 1 - Code of Criminal Procedure|Chapter 38 - Evidence in Criminal Actions|Article 38.01. Texas Forensic Science Commission|Section 10. Open Records Limitation

Sec. 10.  OPEN RECORDS LIMITATION.  Information that is filed as part of an allegation of professional misconduct or professional negligence or that is obtained during an investigation of an allegation of professional misconduct or professional negligence is not subject to release under Chapter 552, Government Code, until the conclusion of an investigation by the commission under Section 4.
TX Code Crim Pro § 11 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Code of Criminal Procedure|Title 1 - Code of Criminal Procedure|Chapter 38 - Evidence in Criminal Actions|Article 38.01. Texas Forensic Science Commission|Section 11. Report Inadmissible as Evidence

Sec. 11.  REPORT INADMISSIBLE AS EVIDENCE.  A written report prepared by the commission under this article is not admissible in a civil or criminal action.
TX Code Crim Pro § 12 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Code of Criminal Procedure|Title 1 - Code of Criminal Procedure|Chapter 38 - Evidence in Criminal Actions|Article 38.01. Texas Forensic Science Commission|Section 12. Collection of Certain Forensic Evidence

Sec. 12.  COLLECTION OF CERTAIN FORENSIC EVIDENCE.  The commission shall establish a method for collecting DNA and other forensic evidence related to unidentified bodies located less than 120 miles from the Rio Grande River.
TX Code Crim Pro § 13 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Code of Criminal Procedure|Title 1 - Code of Criminal Procedure|Chapter 38 - Evidence in Criminal Actions|Article 38.01. Texas Forensic Science Commission|Section 13. Texas Forensic Science Commission Operating Account

Sec. 13.  TEXAS FORENSIC SCIENCE COMMISSION OPERATING ACCOUNT.  The Texas Forensic Science Commission operating account is an account in the general revenue fund.  The commission shall deposit fees collected under Section 4-a for the issuance or renewal of a forensic analyst license to the credit of the account.  Money in the account may be appropriated only to the commission for the administration and enforcement of this article.
TX Code Crim Pro § 14 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Code of Criminal Procedure|Title 1 - Code of Criminal Procedure|Chapter 38 - Evidence in Criminal Actions|Article 38.01. Texas Forensic Science Commission|Section 14. Funding for Training and Education

Sec. 14.  FUNDING FOR TRAINING AND EDUCATION.  The commission may use appropriated funds for the training and education of forensic analysts.|Added by Acts 2005, 79th Leg., Ch. 1224 (H.B. 1068), Sec. 1, eff. September 1, 2005.Amended by: Acts 2013, 83rd Leg., R.S., Ch. 782 (S.B. 1238), Sec. 1, eff. June 14, 2013.Acts 2013, 83rd Leg., R.S., Ch. 782 (S.B. 1238), Sec. 2, eff. June 14, 2013.Acts 2013, 83rd Leg., R.S., Ch. 782 (S.B. 1238), Sec. 3, eff. June 14, 2013.Acts 2013, 83rd Leg., R.S., Ch. 782 (S.B. 1238), Sec. 4, eff. June 14, 2013.Acts 2015, 84th Leg., R.S., Ch. 1215 (S.B. 1743), Sec. 8, eff. September 1, 2015.Acts 2015, 84th Leg., R.S., Ch. 1215 (S.B. 1743), Sec. 9, eff. September 1, 2015.Acts 2015, 84th Leg., R.S., Ch. 1276 (S.B. 1287), Sec. 1, eff. September 1, 2015.Acts 2015, 84th Leg., R.S., Ch. 1276 (S.B. 1287), Sec. 2, eff. September 1, 2015.Acts 2015, 84th Leg., R.S., Ch. 1276 (S.B. 1287), Sec. 3, eff. September 1, 2015.Acts 2015, 84th Leg., R.S., Ch. 1276 (S.B. 1287), Sec. 4, eff. September 1, 2015.Acts 2015, 84th Leg., R.S., Ch. 1276 (S.B. 1287), Sec. 5, eff. September 1, 2015.Acts 2015, 84th Leg., R.S., Ch. 1276 (S.B. 1287), Sec. 6, eff. September 1, 2015.Acts 2015, 84th Leg., R.S., Ch. 1276 (S.B. 1287), Sec. 7, eff. September 1, 2015.Acts 2017, 85th Leg., R.S., Ch. 212 (S.B. 1124), Sec. 1, eff. September 1, 2017.Acts 2017, 85th Leg., R.S., Ch. 324 (S.B. 1488), Sec. 24.001(4), eff. September 1, 2017.Acts 2017, 85th Leg., R.S., Ch. 1115 (S.B. 298), Sec. 1, eff. September 1, 2017.Acts 2019, 86th Leg., R.S., Ch. 574 (S.B. 284), Sec. 1, eff. September 1, 2019.Acts 2021, 87th Leg., R.S., Ch. 934 (H.B. 3774), Sec. 10.01, eff. September 1, 2021.Acts 2021, 87th Leg., R.S., Ch. 934 (H.B. 3774), Sec. 10.02, eff. September 1, 2021.Acts 2021, 87th Leg., R.S., Ch. 934 (H.B. 3774), Sec. 10.03, eff. September 1, 2021.Acts 2021, 87th Leg., R.S., Ch. 934 (H.B. 3774), Sec. 10.04, eff. September 1, 2021.Acts 2021, 87th Leg., R.S., Ch. 934 (H.B. 3774), Sec. 10.05, eff. September 1, 2021.Acts 2021, 87th Leg., R.S., Ch. 934 (H.B. 3774), Sec. 10.06, eff. September 1, 2021.|
TX Code Crim Pro § 1 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Code of Criminal Procedure|Title 1 - Code of Criminal Procedure|Chapter 38 - Evidence in Criminal Actions|Article 38.071. Testimony of Child Who Is Victim of Offense|Section 1.

Sec. 1.  This article applies only to a hearing or proceeding in which the court determines that a child younger than 13 years of age would be unavailable to testify in the presence of the defendant about an offense defined by any of the following sections of the Penal Code:(1)  Section 19.02 (Murder);(2)  Section 19.03 (Capital Murder);(3)  Section 19.04 (Manslaughter);(4)  Section 20.04 (Aggravated Kidnapping);(5)  Section 21.11 (Indecency with a Child);(6)  Section 22.011 (Sexual Assault);(7)  Section 22.02 (Aggravated Assault);(8)  Section 22.021 (Aggravated Sexual Assault);(9)  Section 22.04(e) (Injury to a Child, Elderly Individual, or Disabled Individual);(10)  Section 22.04(f) (Injury to a Child, Elderly Individual, or Disabled Individual), if the conduct is committed intentionally or knowingly;(11)  Section 25.02 (Prohibited Sexual Conduct);(12)  Section 29.03 (Aggravated Robbery);(13)  Section 43.25 (Sexual Performance by a Child);(14)  Section 21.02 (Continuous Sexual Abuse of Young Child or Disabled Individual);(15)  Section 43.05(a)(2) (Compelling Prostitution); or(16)  Section 20A.02(a)(7) or (8) (Trafficking of Persons).
TX Code Crim Pro § 2 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Code of Criminal Procedure|Title 1 - Code of Criminal Procedure|Chapter 38 - Evidence in Criminal Actions|Article 38.071. Testimony of Child Who Is Victim of Offense|Section 2.

Sec. 2.  (a)  The recording of an oral statement of the child made before the indictment is returned or the complaint has been filed is admissible into evidence if the court makes a determination that the factual issues of identity or actual occurrence were fully and fairly inquired into in a detached manner by a neutral individual experienced in child abuse cases that seeks to find the truth of the matter.(b) If a recording is made under Subsection (a) of this section and after an indictment is returned or a complaint has been filed, by motion of the attorney representing the state or the attorney representing the defendant and on the approval of the court, both attorneys may propound written interrogatories that shall be presented by the same neutral individual who made the initial inquiries, if possible, and recorded under the same or similar circumstances of the original recording with the time and date of the inquiry clearly indicated in the recording.(c) A recording made under Subsection (a) of this section is not admissible into evidence unless a recording made under Subsection (b) is admitted at the same time if a recording under Subsection (b) was requested prior to the time of the hearing or proceeding.