Texas · 89th Legislature (2025) · Bill

HB 256: Relating to the Department of Public Safety performing DNA testing of certain individuals crossing the Texas-Mexico border and restrictions on the use of the results of those tests.

In committee Last action May 12, 2025: Committee report sent to Calendars

Plain-language summary

HB 256 is a bill introduced in the Texas House on November 12, 2024. According to its official title, it concerns: Relating to the Department of Public Safety performing DNA testing of certain individuals crossing the Texas-Mexico border and restrictions on the use of the results of those tests. Primary sponsor: Terri Leo-Wilson (Republican), Ryan Guillen (Republican), John Lujan (Republican), Eddie Morales (Democratic), Mando Martinez (Democratic). It lists 7 additional sponsors. Most recent recorded action (May 12, 2025): Committee report sent to Calendars.

Sponsors

Primary sponsors: Terri Leo-Wilson (Republican); Ryan Guillen (Republican); John Lujan (Republican); Eddie Morales (Democratic); and 1 more. 7 co-sponsors.