(a) TDCJ shall collect and forward thumbprints with each DNA sample collected under this subchapter.
(b) The thumbs must be rolled to capture the entire print.
(c) TDCJ shall provide a legible signature of the person collecting the sample and, for identification purposes, should make reasonable efforts to collect a legible signature from the subject providing the sample.

Source Note: The provisions of this §28.44 adopted to be effective February 7, 2005, 30 TexReg 407; amended to be effective April 30, 2007, 32 TexReg 2371