Texas SB1372 amends the Government Code to allow defense counsel to access the crime laboratory portal for records subject to discovery.

Texas SB1372 amends Section 411.164 of the Government Code to require the state's attorney in a criminal case to designate the defendant or their attorney to access the crime laboratory portal. This access allows them to request any crime laboratory records that are subject to discovery under Article 39.14 of the Code of Criminal Procedure. The change applies only to criminal proceedings that commence after the act's effective date of September 1, 2025.

Texas SB1372 amends the Government Code to allow defense counsel to access the crime laboratory portal for records subject to discovery.

Texas SB1372 amends Section 411.164 of the Government Code to require the state's attorney in a criminal case to designate the defendant or their attorney to access the crime laboratory portal. This access allows them to request any crime laboratory records that are subject to discovery under Article 39.14 of the Code of Criminal Procedure. The change applies only to criminal proceedings that commence after the act's effective date of September 1, 2025.