Establishes a Texas forensic analyst apprenticeship pilot program to increase the forensic science workforce capacity.

The bill establishes the Texas forensic analyst apprenticeship pilot program to increase the forensic science workforce capacity in the state. The Texas Forensic Science Commission will award apprentice positions to eligible individuals and accredited crime laboratories. The Office of the Governor will collaborate with the commission to administer the pilot program. The office will enter into contracts with various universities and crime laboratories to create unified training programs in forensic biology, drug chemistry, toxicology, and firearms comparison.

Establishes a Texas forensic analyst apprenticeship pilot program to increase the forensic science workforce capacity.

The bill establishes the Texas forensic analyst apprenticeship pilot program to increase the forensic science workforce capacity in the state. The Texas Forensic Science Commission will award apprentice positions to eligible individuals and accredited crime laboratories. The Office of the Governor will collaborate with the commission to administer the pilot program. The office will enter into contracts with various universities and crime laboratories to create unified training programs in forensic biology, drug chemistry, toxicology, and firearms comparison.