Texas Statutes
§ 420.033 — CHAIN OF CUSTODY.
Texas § 420.033
JurisdictionTexas
Code GVGovernment Code
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Bluebook
Tex. Government Code Code Ann. § 420.033 (2026).
Text
Sec. 420.033. CHAIN OF CUSTODY. Medical, law enforcement, department, and laboratory personnel who handle evidence of a sexual assault or other sex offense under this chapter or other law shall maintain the chain of custody of the evidence from the time the evidence is collected until the time the evidence is destroyed.
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Legislative History
Added by Acts 2011, 82nd Leg., R.S., Ch. 1105 (S.B. 1636 ), Sec. 4, eff. September 1, 2011.
Amended by:
Acts 2019, 86th Leg., R.S., Ch. 408 (H.B. 8 ), Sec. 6, eff. September 1, 2019.
Nearby Sections
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§ 420.001
SHORT TITLE.§ 420.002
PURPOSE.§ 420.003
DEFINITIONS.§ 420.004
ADMINISTRATION OF PROGRAM.§ 420.005
GRANTS.§ 420.006
SPECIAL PROJECTS.§ 420.007
FUNDING.§ 420.008
SEXUAL ASSAULT PROGRAM FUND.§ 420.009
REPORT.§ 420.010
CONFIDENTIALITY.§ 420.012
CONSULTATIONS.§ 420.013
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