We were thrilled to work with the Texas Legislature on this (HB 1422), as well as the Governors office sexual assault survivor task force and DPS during implementation. The TX sized collaboration is unique in our state and crime victims benefit tremendously as a result. #txlege
Last December, DPS implemented the state’s new Limited Consent for DNA Testing Program, which allows sexual assault survivors to have evidence from their forensic medical exam tested for foreign DNA material – even before a police report is filed.
DPS Crime Laboratory Division Chief Brady Mills talked with @NBCDFW’s @_ShannonMiller about the success of the program in its first 10 months, noting that 360+ cases have been tested so far. Of those, at least 24 turned into criminal investigations.
Learn more about Texas’ Limited Consent for DNA Testing Program by visiting bit.ly/4a3uzQ6
NBC DFW’s story is available online here: bit.ly/3TYeoOd
TAASA, @CACofTexas, Wilco CAC, law enforcement, and the Wilco DA's Office recently briefed @SenSchwertner on our work supporting crime victims and holding perpetrators accountable. We're grateful for his longtime leadership on these issues.
TAASA is excited to welcome 250 law enforcement officers from all across Texas to South Padre Island. Thank you to Governor @GregAbbott_TX for kicking off the Law Enforcement Sexual Assault Training & emphasizing the importance of this work & the rights of survivors.
@Ranchhandsrescue just opened the 1st safe house in the U.S. for young men who've been sex trafficked. We joined other state leaders in the fight against human trafficking for this historic day. We look forward to furthering the great work being done to support survivors in TX!
We appreciate the leadership and commitment of @moran4congress to crime victims in Texas!
The House has passed the Crime Victims Fund Stabilization Act (H.R. 909) with strong bipartisan support!
Now the Senate must act. Survivors and communities are counting on it.
Learn more: tr.ee/3OLa_xmLd8
Today was a great day to witness bipartisan support for survivors of human trafficking. TAASA CEO Rose Luna joined legislators for the bill signing of SB 1212 and HB 2306. Learn about both bills and others passed in support of survivors, in our booklet: tinyurl.com/89txlege
We are excited to share that last week, HB 1775 – Tracking Safe Kit Transfers – has been signed by the Governor!
Thank you to @DonnaHowardTX and @PeteFlores_TX for advocating for survivors!
#TXlege #SupportSurvivors
CALL TO ACTION - We need you to help with HB 220!
Please email the Committee Director, Maureen Metteauer, TODAY by 6pm to request she set HB 220 for a hearing. Additionally for further reach, please cc Sen Huffman’s legislative director.
#txlege #SupportSurvivors
We are excited to share that as of yesterday evening, SB 836 – Protecting Survivors’ Privacy – has been signed by the Governor!
Thank you to @AngelaPaxtonTX and @LaceyHullTx for advocating for survivors!
#TXlege #SupportSurvivors
We are thankful for champions in the Texas Legislature to address survivor privacy @AngelaPaxtonTX & Representative Hull and stronger protections for survivors @TxChuy @Senfronia4Texas this session! #txlege
Thank you @TonyBuzbee2 for your longstanding commitment to survivors of sexual assault. @TAASA is working those very issues through the Texas Legislature this session. finance.yahoo.com/news/tony-…
Please join TAASA CEO @roseluna97, survivors, and advocates at the Texas Capitol to raise our voices on those very issues. Thursday, Feb. 20th at noon - south steps of TX Capitol
Thank you @TonyBuzbee2 for your longstanding commitment to survivors of sexual assault. @TAASA is working those very issues through the Texas Legislature this session. finance.yahoo.com/news/tony-…
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For a Financial Officer of the 8th (or is it 7th?) largest economy in world- TX Comptroller has a great sense of humor. Not accustomed to entertaining budget/financial talks. As @TAASA closely monitors all things budget in TX. Happy to catch a speech from @Glenn_Hegar
“When a survivors testimony in court is used as a weapon to reverse a guilty sexual assault conviction-feels like the ultimate betrayal” ~@roseluna97
National Crime Victims Rights Week serves as an opportunity to learn about the effects victimization has on individuals, the community, & more. Thank you to the programs in Texas that help those who have been victims of crime. #NCVRW #SAAPM2024
Thank you to @RepMaryGonzalez @joanhuffman and @DrGregBonnen for supporting survivors by helping secure increased funding for rape crisis centers in Texas! #SAAPM2024 #txlege
