The House Committee on Criminal Jurisprudence

82nd Legislature

November 22, 2011

10:00 a.m.

E2.010

Pursuant to a notice posted on November 15, 2011, the House Committee on Criminal Jurisprudence met in a public hearing and was called to order by the chair, Representative Gallego, at 10:20 a.m.

The initial quorum call was answered as follows: Representatives Gallego; Aliseda; Burkett; Carter; Christian; and Zedler.

A quorum was present.

The Committee met to hear invited testimony regarding interim charge number three:

“Study and make recommendations regarding the current procedures used in the testing of DNA evidence in Texas. Include a review of the feasibility of certifying additional DNA testing centers.”

Testimony taken/registration recorded. (See attached witness list.)

(Representative Rodriguez, Eddie now present.)

At 1:34 p.m., on the motion of the chair and without objection, the meeting was adjourned subject to the call of the chair.

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Rep. Gallego, Chair

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Michael Pacheco, Clerk