HFSC approves $429,520 outsourcing contract with Signature Science LLC

Sep 11, 2026

The Houston Forensic Science Center board approved a contract not to exceed $429,520 with Signature Science LLC to continue outsourcing forensic biology (assault‑kit) work and move project funding from FY'24 to FY'25 federal grant sources.

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The Houston Forensic Science Center board voted Sept. 11 to approve a contract (not to exceed $429,520) with Signature Science LLC to continue outsourcing forensic biology work, including processing certain assault‑kit evidence. Chairwoman Cohen said the contract continues a multi‑year outsourcing arrangement intended to keep kit turnaround times under the center's 90‑day goal.

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