Texas · 89th Legislature (2025) · Bill
SB 315: Relating to a property right in DNA; providing injunctive relief and a civil penalty; creating a criminal offense.
Passed one chamber Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
SB 315 is a bill introduced in the Texas Senate on November 12, 2024. According to its official title, it concerns: Relating to a property right in DNA; providing injunctive relief and a civil penalty; creating a criminal offense. Primary sponsor: Lois Kolkhorst (Republican), Caroline Harris Davila (Republican). It lists 1 additional sponsor. Most recent recorded action (May 27, 2025): Placed on General State Calendar.
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Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Republican 3
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lois Kolkhorst | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 18 |
| Caroline Harris Davila | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 52 |
| Kevin Sparks | Co-sponsor | Republican | Senate | 31 |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- Placed on General State Calendar
- Considered in Calendars
- Committee report sent to Calendars
- Committee report distributed
- Comte report filed with Committee Coordinator
- Reported favorably as substituted
- Committee substitute considered in committee
- Considered in public hearing
- Left pending in committee
- Testimony taken/registration(s) recorded in committee
- Committee substitute considered in committee
- Considered in public hearing
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