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SB1620: Relating to the establishment of the Texas forensic analyst apprenticeship pilot program.

: Joan Huffman (R-TX) : May 25, 2026 Updated: May 30, 2025
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COURT ADMINISTRATION, OFFICE OF
FORENSIC TESTING
SAM HOUSTON STATE UNIVERSITY
FORENSIC SCIENCE COMMISSION, TEXAS
UNIVERSITY OF NORTH TEXAS HEALTH SCIENCE CENTER AT FT. WORTH
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Relating to the establishment of the Texas forensic analyst apprenticeship pilot program.

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