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

1. (1) Approved laboratory or lab--A public or private forensic laboratory that is approved by the director under this subchapter. The term does not include the department's crime laboratory service.
2. (2) Defendant--A suspect or arrestee.
3. (3) DNA Database Card--A form available from the director to be used by an agency to make a record under this subchapter.
4. (4) DNA Procedural Guidelines--The latest draft of the director's publication by that name and any cross-referenced material, including a procedure or specimen collection method approved by the director.
5. (5) Standard DNA sample--A DNA sample provided by an individual under Subchapters A through E of this chapter.

Source Note:The provisions of this §28.121 adopted to be effective June 1, 2010, 35 TexReg 4437; amended to be effective December 11, 2017, 42 TexReg 6943.