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Forensic Science Commission closes multiple lab disclosures, opens several investigations
Summary
At its Jan. 31, 2025 meeting the Texas Forensic Science Commission voted to accept and disposition a series of laboratory self‑disclosures and complaints, issuing mostly "no further action" findings while opening investigations or panels for a smaller number of matters.
The Texas Forensic Science Commission on Jan. 31, 2025 considered a large batch of laboratory self‑disclosures, equipment‑failure reports and complaints and voted on staff recommendations that in most cases resulted in "no further action." Commissioners accepted several matters for additional investigation or assigned investigative panels where staff recommended further review.
Commission staff presented multiple self‑disclosures from accredited and non‑accredited forensic providers. Forensic biology and toxicology matters reviewed during the meeting included: Sherlo Optical Research Institute (item 24.26), DNA Reference Laboratory (item 24.32), NMS Labs (items 24.47…
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