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HB 256 Committee report sent to Calendars

Relating to the Department of Public Safety performing DNA testing of certain individuals crossing the Texas-Mexico border and restrictions on the use of the results of those tests.

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12 actions
  1. May 12, 2025 lower
    Committee report sent to Calendars
  2. May 12, 2025 lower
    Committee report distributed
  3. May 12, 2025 lower
    Comte report filed with Committee Coordinator
  4. May 7, 2025 lower
    Reported favorably as substituted
  5. May 7, 2025 lower
    Committee substitute considered in committee
  6. May 7, 2025 lower
    Considered in formal meeting
  7. Apr 28, 2025 lower
    Left pending in committee
  8. Apr 28, 2025 lower
    Testimony taken/registration(s) recorded in committee
  9. Apr 28, 2025 lower
    Considered in public hearing
  10. Feb 27, 2025 lower
    Referred to State Affairs
  11. Feb 27, 2025 lower
    Read first time
  12. Nov 12, 2024 lower
    Filed
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