37 Tex. Admin. Code § 28.211 - [Effective 7/3/2025] Definitions and Purpose
(a) In this
subchapter, the terms "accredited field of forensic science" and "forensic
examination or test not subject to accreditation" have the meanings provided by
Texas Code of Criminal Procedure, Article 38.01; and the terms "crime
laboratory," "criminal action," and "forensic analysis" have the meanings
provided by Texas Code of Criminal Procedure, Article 38.35.
(b) The Texas Crime Laboratory Records Portal
(the portal) administered by the department, as required by Texas Government
Code, §
411.162, is a central
computerized portal that facilitates the sharing of crime laboratory records
between crime laboratories, attorneys representing the state, and defense
counsel. The purpose of the portal is to ensure that attorneys representing the
state and defense counsel have equal access to relevant forensic analysis
records.
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