Texas HB256 mandates the Department of Public Safety to perform rapid DNA tests on individuals crossing the Texas-Mexico border under specific.

Texas HB256 requires the Department of Public Safety to perform rapid DNA tests on individuals crossing the Texas-Mexico border who are detained or arrested by the Department of Homeland Security and suspected of misrepresenting family relationships. The bill mandates the Department of Public Safety to enter into an agreement with the Department of Homeland Security to establish this testing program. The results of these tests must be promptly provided to the Department of Homeland Security. The biological samples used for the tests must be destroyed after the test and results are provided.

Texas HB256 mandates the Department of Public Safety to perform rapid DNA tests on individuals crossing the Texas-Mexico border under specific.

Texas HB256 requires the Department of Public Safety to perform rapid DNA tests on individuals crossing the Texas-Mexico border who are detained or arrested by the Department of Homeland Security and suspected of misrepresenting family relationships. The bill mandates the Department of Public Safety to enter into an agreement with the Department of Homeland Security to establish this testing program. The results of these tests must be promptly provided to the Department of Homeland Security. The biological samples used for the tests must be destroyed after the test and results are provided.