Forensic Science Commission, Quarterly Commission Meeting - 01.30.26

Texas Forensic Science Commission (quarterly meeting) · February 17, 2026

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Roll call and opening

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Chair called the meeting to order at 9:10 a.m. and conducted roll call; members present included Doctor Patrick Besini, Doctor Michael Cole, Mister Mark Daniel, Doctor Stacy Mitchell, Doctor Jasmine Drake, Doctor Sarah Kerrigan, Mister Jarvis Parsons, and Miss Erica Zima.

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Technical difficulties prevented livestreaming; the Forensic Science Commission met Jan. 30, 2026, approved minutes, reviewed numerous laboratory disclosures and complaints, accepted several matters for staff investigation (including an admitted evidence-manipulation case and a personnel conflict-of-interest case), adopted multiple rule changes, and advanced rapid-DNA and apprenticeship initiatives.

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