The Texas Forensic Science Commission (FSC) is a state agency of
Texas
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, headquartered on the grounds of the College of Criminal Justice of
Sam Houston State University in
Huntsville. The commission investigates complaints about misuse or neglect regarding crime laboratories.
[About Us]
." Texas Forensic Science Commission. Retrieved on July 23, 2010.
House Bill 1068, authored by
Texas Senate
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members
Juan "Chuy" Hinojosa and
John Whitmire
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and
Texas House of Representatives
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member
Joe Driver, added 38.01 Texas Forensic Science Commission ("FSC"), specifying the establishment of the agency. 1068 was passed during the 2005 Legislative Session. In 2007 the FSC funds were appropriated to Sam Houston State.
History
On July 23, 2010, the Texas Forensic Science Commission released a report saying that the conviction of
Cameron Todd Willingham was based on "flawed science" but did not find sufficient evidence to indicate that the arson investigators were negligent or committed willful misconduct.
[Turner, Allan.]
"Flawed science" helped lead to Texas man's execution
" ''Houston Chronicle
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''. July 23, 2010. Retrieved on July 23, 2010.
References
External links
Texas Forensic Science Commission
Huntsville, Texas
State agencies of Texas
Forensics organizations
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