Days after launching the second phase of its Rapid DNA Testing Program, the Texas Department of Public Safety announced a positive DNA match in Montgomery County. A DNA sample from a suspect booked on felony theft charges produced an investigative lead to a 2024 case.
The sources don't state an effect on taxes. They do state these figures.
Appropriation for Rapid DNA Testing Program pilotjust over $5 million12Who pays or receives it: Texas Legislature
Coming up
Sunday, August 1, 2027. DPS Crime Laboratory Division begins gathering findings from pilot program12
Who's involved
Texas Department of Public SafetyState agency operating Rapid DNA Testing Program
Montgomery County Sheriff's OfficeParticipating agency that recorded investigative lead
Williamson County Sheriff's OfficeParticipating agency in pilot program
The facts
Second phase of Rapid DNA Testing Program launched Oct. 15, 2026, with agencies beginning to enter arrestee samples into CODIS.12Stated by 2 sources
Montgomery County Sheriff's Office recorded investigative lead on Oct. 23, 2026, from DNA sample of suspect booked on felony theft charges.12Stated by 2 sources
DNA match produced investigative lead to a 2024 case currently under investigation.12Stated by 2 sources
Program established under Senate Bill 1723 as two-year pilot at booking facilities in Texas.12Stated by 2 sources
Williamson County and Montgomery County Sheriff's Offices selected as pilot program participants.12Stated by 2 sources
First year of pilot program began Sept. 1, 2025, focused on instrument installation and training.12Stated by 2 sources
How they headlined it
The same event, as each outlet put it. Marked words appear in only one outlet's headline.
Rapid DNA Pilot Program Produces “Hit” Days After Going Live
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