The Texas Forensic Science Commission (FSC) is a state agency of Texas

Texas

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, headquartered on the grounds of the College of Criminal Justice of Sam Houston State University

Sam Houston State University

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 in Huntsville

Huntsville, Texas

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. The commission investigates complaints about misuse or neglect regarding crime laboratories.

House Bill 1068, authored by Texas Senate

Texas Senate

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 members Juan "Chuy" Hinojosa

Juan Hinojosa

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 and John Whitmire

John Whitmire

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 and Texas House of Representatives

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 member Joe Driver

Joe Driver

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, 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.

External links

• Texas Forensic Science Commission