Tex. Gov't Code Section 420.036
Duty to Enter Certain Information into Violent Criminal Apprehension Program Database

(a)

In this section, “database” means the national database of the Violent Criminal Apprehension Program established and maintained by the Federal Bureau of Investigation, or a successor database.

(b)

Each law enforcement agency in this state shall request access from the Federal Bureau of Investigation to enter information into the database.

(c)

A law enforcement agency that investigates a sexual assault or other sex offense shall enter into the database the following information regarding the investigation of the sexual assault or other sex offense, as available:

(1)

the suspect’s name and date of birth;

(2)

the specific offense being investigated;

(3)

a description of the manner in which the offense was committed, including any pattern of conduct occurring during the course of multiple offenses suspected to have been committed by the suspect; and

(4)

any other information required by the Federal Bureau of Investigation for inclusion in the database.

(d)

Information entered into the database under this section is excepted from required disclosure under Chapter 552 (Public Information) in the manner provided by Section 552.108 (Exception: Certain Law Enforcement, Corrections, and Prosecutorial Information).
Added by Acts 2019, 86th Leg., R.S., Ch. 297 (H.B. 3106), Sec. 2, eff. September 1, 2019.
Redesignated from Government Code, Section 420.035 (Evidence Release) by Acts 2021, 87th Leg., R.S., Ch. 915 (H.B. 3607), Sec. 21.001(28), eff. September 1, 2021.

Source: Section 420.036 — Duty to Enter Certain Information into Violent Criminal Apprehension Program Database, https://statutes.­capitol.­texas.­gov/Docs/GV/htm/GV.­420.­htm#420.­036 (accessed May 11, 2024).

420.001
Short Title 420.002
Purpose 420.003
Definitions 420.004
Administration of Program 420.005
Grants 420.006
Special Projects 420.007
Funding 420.008
Sexual Assault Program Fund 420.009
Report 420.010
Confidentiality 420.011
Certification by Attorney General 420.012
Consultations 420.013
Deposit by Comptroller 420.014
Attorney General Supervision of Collection of Costs 420.015
Assessment of Sexually Oriented Business Regulations 420.031
Evidence Collection Protocol 420.032
Photo Documentation Required for Child Victims in Certain Counties 420.033
Chain of Custody 420.034
Statewide Electronic Tracking System 420.035
Evidence Release 420.036
Duty to Enter Certain Information into Violent Criminal Apprehension Program Database 420.041
Applicability of Subchapter 420.042
Analysis of Evidence 420.043
Database Comparison Required 420.044
Grant Funds 420.046
Noncompliance 420.051
Advocates for Survivors of Sexual Assault 420.071
Confidential Communications and Records 420.072
Disclosure of Confidential Communication or Record 420.073
Consent for Release of Certain Confidential Information 420.074
Disclosure of Privileged Communications or Other Information in Criminal Proceeding 420.075
Offense 420.101
Definitions 420.102
Establishment of Center 420.103
Powers of Center 420.104
Operation Protocols Required 420.105
Authorized Contracts 420.106
Funding 420.107
Consultation Required 420.108
Rules 420.0431
Duties Following Database Dna Match 420.0432
Survivor Notification Concerning Database Dna Match 420.0735
Consent for Release of Certain Evidence
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Accessed:
May 11, 2024

§ 420.036’s source at texas​.gov