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TX · HB5149FINAL · 4 COSPONSORS

Relating 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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Relating to restricting the collection and use of DNA samples from children in the managing conservatorship of the Department of Family and Protective Services.

Source: OpenStates · fetched June 20, 2025

Who it affects
Parent / guardian

Restricts the collection and use of DNA samples from children in the managing conservatorship of the Department of Family and Protective Services, which may impact parental rights or involvement in decisions regarding their child's biological information.

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  • Parent / guardiandirectModerate impactHigh certainty

    Restricts the collection and use of DNA samples from children in the managing conservatorship of the Department of Family and Protective Services, which may impact parental rights or involvement in decisions regarding their child's biological information.

    Relating to restricting the collection and use of DNA samples from children in the managing conservatorship of the Department of Family and Protective Services.· Title
What the Bill Does
  • Restricts the collection of DNA samples from children in the managing conservatorship of the Department of Family and Protective Services.
  • Restricts the use of DNA samples from children in the managing conservatorship of the Department of Family and Protective Services.
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