Texas · Through 89th 2nd Called Legislative Session, 2025

Tex. Family Code § 264.131: USE OF FOSTER CHILD DNA FOR CERTAIN PURPOSES PROHIBITED.

Where this section sits in the code

FAMILY CODE
TITLE 5. THE PARENT-CHILD RELATIONSHIP AND THE SUIT AFFECTING THE PARENT-CHILD RELATIONSHIP
SUBTITLE E. PROTECTION OF THE CHILD
CHAPTER 264. CHILD WELFARE SERVICES
SUBCHAPTER B. FOSTER CARE

The department may not collect or use a DNA sample from a child in the managing conservatorship of the department for any purpose without:

(1) the written consent of an adult having actual care, control, and possession of the child as the child's primary caregiver; or

(2) a court order.

Added by Acts 2025, 89th Leg., R.S., Ch. 677 (H.B. 5149), Sec. 1, eff. September 1, 2025.

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