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§ 264.131 Use of Foster Child DNA for Certain Purposes Prohibited

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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.
Legislative history

Added by Acts 2025, 89th Leg., R.S., Ch. 677 (H.B. 5149), Sec. 1, eff. September 1, 2025.

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