Tex. Gov't Code § 411.153

Current with legislation from the 2023 Regular and Special Sessions signed by the Governor as of November 21, 2023.

Section 411.153 - Confidentiality of Dna Records

(a) A DNA record stored in the DNA database is confidential and is not subject to disclosure under the public information law, Chapter 552.

(b) A person commits an offense if the person knowingly discloses to an unauthorized recipient information in a DNA record or information related to a DNA analysis of a sample collected under this subchapter.

(c) An offense under this section is a state jail felony.

(d) A violation under this section constitutes official misconduct.

Tex. Gov't. Code § 411.153

Amended By Acts 2007, 80th Leg., R.S., Ch. 760, Sec. 4, eff. 6/15/2007.

Reenacted and amended by Acts 2005, 79th Leg., Ch. 1224, Sec. 15, eff. 9/1/2005.

Amended by Acts 2001, 77th Leg., ch. 1490, Sec. 3, eff. 9/1/2001.

Amended by Acts 2001, 77th Leg., ch. 1490, Sec. 3, eff. 9/1/2001

Added by Acts 1995, 74th Leg., ch. 595, Sec. 1, eff. 9/1/1995.

Amended By Acts 2001, 77th Leg., ch. 1509, Sec. 3.