The following words and terms, when used in this subchapter, shall have the following meanings, unless the context clearly indicates otherwise.
(1) Environmental testing--An analysis by a laboratory conducted for the purpose of determining the chemical, molecular, carcinogenic, radioactive, or pathogenic components of air, water, soil, or other environmental media for use in an administrative, civil, or criminal matter.
(2) Forensic analysis--Has the meaning assigned by Code of Criminal Procedure, Article 38.35. The term does not include:
(3) Forensic pathology--Includes that portion of an autopsy conducted by a medical examiner or other forensic pathologist who is a licensed physician.
(4) Crime Laboratory--Includes a public or private laboratory or other entity that conducts forensic analysis as set forth in Article 38.35, Code of Criminal Procedure. The term includes a forensic DNA laboratory and a CODIS user laboratory.
(5) Physical evidence--Has the meaning assigned by Article 38.35, Code of Criminal Procedure.
Source Note: The provisions of this §651.2 adopted to be effective June 1, 2010, 35 TexReg 4438; transferred effective September 1, 2015, as published in the Texas Register July 31, 2015, 40 TexReg 4907; amended to be effective October 8, 2017, 42 TexReg 5489