USE OF FOSTER CHILD DNA FOR CERTAIN PURPOSES PROHIBITED.

Tex. FAM Code § 264.131.
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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. Added by Acts 2025, 89th Leg., R.S., Ch. 677 (H.B. 5149 ), Sec. 1, eff. September 1, 2025. SUBCHAPTER B-1. COMMUNITY-BASED CARE
Source: TX Statutes (Official Site)URL: https://statutes.capitol.texas.gov/Fetched: 6/29/2026

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