Sec. 411.153. CONFIDENTIALITY OF DNA RECORDS. (a) A DNA record stored in the DNA database is confidential and is not subject to disclosure under the public information law, Chapter 552 . (b) A person commits an offense if the person knowingly discloses to an unauthorized recipient information in a DNA record or information related to a DNA analysis of a sample collected under this subchapter. (c) An offense under this section is a state jail felony. (d) A violation under this section constitutes official misconduct. Reenacted and amended by Acts 2005, 79th Leg., Ch. 1224 (H.B. 1068 ), Sec. 15, eff. September 1, 2005.
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