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Enrolled Bill Summary

Enrolled Bill Summary

Legislative Session: 86(R)

Senate Bill 284

Senate Author:  Hinojosa

Effective:  9-1-19

House Sponsor:  Howard


            Senate Bill 284 amends the Code of Criminal Procedure to require the Texas Forensic Science Commission to give written notice by certified mail of a determination that a licensed forensic analyst has committed professional misconduct to the license holder and to authorize the license holder to request a hearing by submitting a written request to the Judicial Branch Certification Commission. Absent a hearing request, the disciplinary action becomes final and not subject to review.