The following words and terms, when used in this subchapter, have the following meanings, unless the context clearly indicates otherwise.
- (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) Defendant--A suspect or arrestee.
- (3) DNA Database Card--A form (LAB-13) available from the director to be used by an agency to make a record under this subchapter.
- (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) Standard DNA sample--A DNA sample, normally a blood sample, taken under Subchapters A through F of this chapter, including a standard sex offender DNA sample.
Source Note:The provisions of this §28.121 adopted to be effective June 1, 2010, 35 TexReg 4437.