H.B. No. 130 proposes the establishment of a DNA testing program by the Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) for individuals crossing the Texas-Mexico border. The bill introduces a new subchapter to the Government Code, which outlines the definitions of key terms such as "DNA," "CODIS," and "Rapid DNA test." It mandates that the DPS enter into an agreement with the United States Department of Homeland Security to conduct DNA tests on individuals who are detained or arrested and suspected of engaging in human trafficking or related offenses. The results of these tests must be promptly provided to the Department of Homeland Security for federal immigration law enforcement purposes.

Additionally, the bill stipulates that biological samples used for DNA testing must be destroyed after the tests are completed, and it prohibits the DPS from maintaining a DNA database or entering test results into CODIS. The agreement with Homeland Security must include provisions ensuring the destruction of biological samples and the prohibition on database maintenance. Furthermore, the DPS can only operate this program if it receives adequate funding from the Department of Homeland Security. The act is set to take effect 91 days after the conclusion of the legislative session.

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