Texas Forensic Science Commission
FSC Rulemaking
| FSC Rule | Texas Admin Code Link to Published Rule | Comment Period End Date |
|---|---|---|
| DPS to FSC Accreditation Rules Transfer | Published Rule | 11/29/2015 |
| Forensic Bite mark Comparison Exemption | Published Rule | 3/29/2017 |
| Footwear and Tire tread Clarification/Addition | Published Rule | 12/27/2017 |
| Complaint Procedures | Published Rule | 12/27/2017 |
| Licensing Program Rules | Published Rule | 4/9/2018 |
| Workplace/Employment Drug Testing Exemption | Published Rule | 7/16/2018 |
| Bloodstain Pattern Exemption | Published Rule | 4/17/2018 |
| Federal Licensing Exemption | Published Rule | 11/2/2018 |
| Continuing Forensic Education Requirements for Forensic Analysts and Technicians | Published Rule | 11/26/2018 |
| Harmonization of Accreditation and Licensing Rules | Published Rule | 11/26/2018 |
| Removal of Knowledge Based Competency Requirements | Published Rule | 11/26/2018 |
| Military Licensing Fee Waiver | Published Rule | 11/26/2018 |
| Exemption for Work Prior to January 1, 2019 | Published Rule | 11/26/2018 |
| Blanket License for Out-of-State Labs | Published Rule | 11/26/2018 |
| Expansion of Pre-Jan 1 Work Exemption | Published Rule | 4/1/2019 |
| Student Exams, Fourth Attempts and Provisional Expiration | Published Rule | 4/1/2019 |
| Presiding Officer or Designee Authority on Criminal History Reviews | Published Rule | 4/15/2019 |
| Technical Reviewers License Clarification | Published Rule | 4/1/2019 |
| CAP Accreditation Rule Clarification | Published Rule | 4/1/2019 |
| Human Testing (CLIA) Exemption | Published Rule | 4/1/2019 |
| CFE Rule Specifications | Published Rule | 5/20/2019 |
| Authority to Deny for Conduct on Initial Application | Published Rule | 6/24/2019 |
| Revisions to Rules Post-Jan 1 | Published Rule | 6/24/2019 |
| Document Examination Exemption | Published Rule | 6/24/2019 |
| Negligence and Misconduct Clarifications | Published Rule | 6/24/2019 |
| Removal of Document Examination References from Licensing Rules | Published Rule | 8/26/2019 |
| Professional Misconduct Clarification in Licensing Rules | Published Rule | 8/26/2019 |
| Licensing Exemption Revisions to Include Discipline Change and Formerly Licensed, Retired Analysts | Published Rule | 8/26/2019 |
| SB-284 Appeals Process and HB-3142 Occupations Code Changes to Licensing Rules | Published Rule | 8/26/2019 |
| SB-1200 Reciprocity for Military Spouses | Published Rule | 8/26/2019 |
| SB-1342 Changes to Criminal History Pre-determinations and License Eligibility | Published Rule | 8/26/2019 |
| SAMHSA Correction in Accreditation Rules | Published Rule | 8/26/2019 |
| Quadrennial Administrative Rule Review | Published Rule | 10/13/2019 |
| CFE Expansion for Technicians | Published Rule | 11/18/2019 |
| Provisional License Employment at Accredited Lab Change | Published Rule | 11/18/2019 |
| ABFT Edits Pursuant to ANAB Merger | Published Rule | 1/21/20 |
| Authority for Staff to Dismiss Non-Forensic Analysis Complaints | Published Rule | 1/21/20 |
| Exam Eligibility for Unaccredited Disciplines; clarifications to provisional fees; and removal of physical comparisons from Trace | Published Rule | 3/16/20 |
| Provisional License one time rule | Published Rule | 3/16/20 |
| Referral procedure for cases referred to OCFW | Published Rule | 3/16/20 |
| Change to reference to forensic analysis definition from 38.35 to 38.01 definition in investigative procedure process of Commission rules | Published Rule | 3/16/20 |
| Exemption for Toxicologists adding Seized Drugs discipline | Published Rule | 3/16/20 |
| Procedure regarding revocation of accreditation and appeal of accreditation actions and findings | Published Rule | 8/4/20 |
| Procedure/appeal of investigative findings or other administrative action by the Commission pursuant to its investigative authority | Published Rule | 8/4/20 |
| Edit to definition of Crime Scene Reconstruction in accreditation rule to mirror licensing rule | Published Rule | 8/4/20 |
| Removal of "Texas" from Code of Professional Responsibility | Published Rule | 8/4/20 |
| New blanket rule with De Minimis Texas Casework License revisions; rule addressing blanket or de minimis licensee transfers to Texas; unaccredited discipline special exam fee; temporary changes to CFE requirements in light of COVID-19 | Published Rule | 8/4/20 |
| CFE adding a discipline rule - establishment of a timeline for supplemental CFE hours | Unpublished | 11/2/20 |
| CFE required for upgrading licensure category | Unpublished | Not available yet |
| Indefinite grace period for license reinstatement rule | Unpublished | 12/20/20 |
| Removal of availability and timeliness provision for laboratory licensure | Unpublished | 12/20/20 |
| Mitigating Factors in Disciplinary Actions | Unpublished | 12/20/20 |