Texas Family Code

§ 264.131 — USE OF FOSTER CHILD DNA FOR CERTAIN PURPOSES PROHIBITED

FA § 264.131Title 5. THE PARENT-CHILD RELATIONSHIP AND THE SUIT AFFECTING THE PARENT-CHILD RELATIONSHIP · Part E. PROTECTION OF THE CHILD · Ch. 264. CHILD WELFARE SERVICES · Art. B. FOSTER CARE

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The department may not collect or use a DNA sample from a child in the managing conservatorship of the department for any purpose without:

(1)the written consent of an adult having actual care, control, and possession of the child as the child's primary caregiver; or

(2)a court order.

Legislative history

Added by Acts 2025, 89th Leg., R.S., Ch. 677 (H.B. 5149), Sec. 1, eff. September 1, 2025.