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Tex. Code Crim. Proc. art. 63.059 — Protocol for obtaining samples relating to high-risk missing persons

Current through 89th Legislature, 2nd Called Session (2025)

Part of Chapter 63: MISSING CHILDREN AND MISSING PERSONS, Texas Code of Criminal Procedure.

Full text of Tex. Code Crim. Proc. art. 63.059

Statutory text current through the 89th Legislature, 2nd Called Session (2025). This publication reproduces the official statutory text; it is not the official statutes of the State of Texas.

Tex. Code Crim. Proc. art. 63.059Primary source, current through the 89th Legislature, 2nd Called Session (2025)
(a) The law enforcement agency shall take DNA samples from parents or other appropriate persons under Article 63.057 in any manner prescribed by the center. (b) The center shall develop a model kit to be used by a law enforcement agency to take DNA samples from parents or other appropriate persons.

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