Tex. Gov't Code Section 420.0432
Survivor Notification Concerning Database Dna Match

(a)

If, with respect to a sexual assault or other sex offense, a match is identified under Section 420.043 (Database Comparison Required) between biological evidence contained in an evidence collection kit and a DNA profile contained in a database described by Subsection (a)(1) or (2) of that section, the law enforcement agency with jurisdiction over the offense shall, not later than the fifth business day after the law enforcement agency receives notification of the match, notify the survivor, as applicable, of:

(1)

the match, if disclosing the match would not interfere with the investigation or prosecution of the offense; or

(2)

the estimated date on which the match is expected to be disclosed, if disclosing the match would interfere with the investigation or prosecution of the offense.

(b)

If a law enforcement agency is unable to notify a survivor under Subsection (a) within the period required by that subsection, the agency shall continue to make reasonable efforts to notify the survivor.
Added by Acts 2023, 88th Leg., R.S., Ch. 884 (H.B. 4628), Sec. 2, eff. September 1, 2023.

Source: Section 420.0432 — Survivor Notification Concerning Database Dna Match, https://statutes.­capitol.­texas.­gov/Docs/GV/htm/GV.­420.­htm#420.­0432 (accessed May 26, 2025).

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 420.011
Certification by Attorney General 420.012
Consultations 420.013
Deposit by Comptroller 420.014
Attorney General Supervision of Collection of Costs 420.015
Assessment of Sexually Oriented Business Regulations 420.031
Evidence Collection Protocol 420.032
Photo Documentation Required for Child Victims in Certain Counties 420.033
Chain of Custody 420.034
Statewide Electronic Tracking System 420.035
Evidence Release 420.036
Duty to Enter Certain Information into Violent Criminal Apprehension Program Database 420.041
Applicability of Subchapter 420.042
Analysis of Evidence 420.043
Database Comparison Required 420.044
Grant Funds 420.046
Noncompliance 420.051
Advocates for Survivors of Sexual Assault 420.071
Confidential Communications and Records 420.072
Disclosure of Confidential Communication or Record 420.073
Consent for Release of Certain Confidential Information 420.074
Disclosure of Privileged Communications or Other Information in Criminal Proceeding 420.075
Offense 420.101
Definitions 420.102
Establishment of Center 420.103
Powers of Center 420.104
Operation Protocols Required 420.105
Authorized Contracts 420.106
Funding 420.107
Consultation Required 420.108
Rules 420.0431
Duties Following Database Dna Match 420.0432
Survivor Notification Concerning Database Dna Match 420.0735
Consent for Release of Certain Evidence
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