BILL ANALYSIS Senate Research Center H.B. 2185 By: Clardy; Faircloth (Huffman) Criminal Justice 5/20/2015 Engrossed
BILL ANALYSIS
Senate Research Center H.B. 2185
By: Clardy; Faircloth (Huffman)
Criminal Justice
5/20/2015
Engrossed
Senate Research Center
H.B. 2185
By: Clardy; Faircloth (Huffman)
Criminal Justice
5/20/2015
Engrossed
AUTHOR'S / SPONSOR'S STATEMENT OF INTENT H.B. 2185 amends current law relating to the execution of a search warrant for taking a DNA specimen. RULEMAKING AUTHORITY This bill does not expressly grant any additional rulemaking authority to a state officer, institution, or agency. SECTION BY SECTION ANALYSIS SECTION 1. Amends Chapter 18, Code of Criminal Procedure, by adding Article 18.065, as follows: Art. 18.065. WARRANT FOR DNA SPECIMEN MAY BE EXECUTED IN ANY COUNTY. Provides that a warrant issued under Article 18.02(10) (relating to property or items authorized to be issued to search for and seizure by a search warrant) to collect a DNA specimen from a person for the purpose of connecting that person to an offense may be executed in any county in this state. Requires a warrant executed outside of the county in which the warrant was issued be signed by a judge of a district court with jurisdiction over the original offense. SECTION 2. Provides that the change in law made by this Act applies only to a search warrant issued on or after the effective date of this Act. Makes application of this Act prospective. SECTION 3. Effective date: September 1, 2015.
AUTHOR'S / SPONSOR'S STATEMENT OF INTENT
H.B. 2185 amends current law relating to the execution of a search warrant for taking a DNA specimen.
RULEMAKING AUTHORITY
This bill does not expressly grant any additional rulemaking authority to a state officer, institution, or agency.
SECTION BY SECTION ANALYSIS
SECTION 1. Amends Chapter 18, Code of Criminal Procedure, by adding Article 18.065, as follows:
Art. 18.065. WARRANT FOR DNA SPECIMEN MAY BE EXECUTED IN ANY COUNTY. Provides that a warrant issued under Article 18.02(10) (relating to property or items authorized to be issued to search for and seizure by a search warrant) to collect a DNA specimen from a person for the purpose of connecting that person to an offense may be executed in any county in this state. Requires a warrant executed outside of the county in which the warrant was issued be signed by a judge of a district court with jurisdiction over the original offense.
SECTION 2. Provides that the change in law made by this Act applies only to a search warrant issued on or after the effective date of this Act. Makes application of this Act prospective.
SECTION 3. Effective date: September 1, 2015.