SECTION 651.502. Definitions

The following words and terms, when used in this subchapter, shall have the following meanings, unless the context clearly indicates otherwise.

(1) DNA--deoxyribonucleic acid.

(2) DNA QA Database--a database maintained by a crime laboratory and used to identify possible contamination or other quality assurance events with respect to a DNA sample.

(3) Elimination sample--a blood sample or other biological sample or specimen voluntarily provided by the victim of an offense or another individual not involved in the alleged offense whose DNA is likely to be present at the scene of the crime to isolate and identify the DNA of a potential perpetrator.

(A) The designation of any sample as an "elimination sample" is based upon factual information provided by the submitting law enforcement or other investigative agency.

(B) Samples maintained by a crime laboratory for the purpose of administering a blind proficiency testing program are not considered elimination samples subject to this subchapter.

(4) QA--quality assurance system in a crime laboratory.

Source Note: The provisions of this §651.502 adopted to be effective March 20, 2024, 49 TexReg 1503