37 TAC § 28.121. Subchapter Definitions

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Texas Administrative Code › Title 37 PUBLIC SAFETY AND CORRECTIONS › Part 1 TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY › Chapter 28 DNA, CODIS, FORENSIC ANALYSIS, AND CRIME LABORATORIES › 37 TAC § 28.121

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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 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 provided by an individual under Subchapters A through E of this chapter.

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