- (a) In this subchapter, the terms "accredited field of forensic science" and "forensic examination or test not subject to accreditation" have the meanings provided by Texas Code of Criminal Procedure, Article 38.01; and the terms "crime laboratory," "criminal action," and "forensic analysis" have the meanings provided by Texas Code of Criminal Procedure, Article 38.35.
- (b) The Texas Crime Laboratory Records Portal (the portal) administered by the department, as required by Texas Government Code, §411.162, is a central computerized portal that facilitates the sharing of crime laboratory records between crime laboratories, attorneys representing the state, and defense counsel. The purpose of the portal is to ensure that attorneys representing the state and defense counsel have equal access to relevant forensic analysis records.
Source Note:The provisions of this §28.211 adopted to be effective July 3, 2025, 50 TexReg 3787.