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Texas Legislators Revive Funding for Discredited Child ID Kits

Austin, Texas
May 13, 2025 0 Negative I have kids
Texas Legislators Revive Funding for Discredited Child ID Kits
Austin, Texas: State lawmakers are moving to reintroduce millions in funding for child fingerprint/DNA kits that critics say provide limited real-world benefits. Investigative reports previously exposed exaggerated statistics and high costs for these ID kits, leading Texas to cut the program in 2023. Despite concerns, the legislature is poised to pass funding again, funneling taxpayer money to the same private vendor. Parents and child safety advocates remain divided over the kits’ usefulness.
What this means for you:
If you’re a Texas parent, consider whether the kit’s fingerprints and DNA info truly advance your family’s safety.
Look into free or low-cost child safety options recommended by local police or nonprofit groups.
In the meantime, keep updated photos and contact details on hand for immediate action if a child goes missing.

Key Entities

  • National Child Identification Program: A private vendor promoting child fingerprint/DNA kits. They have a controversial history in Texas for their marketing and cost practices.
  • ProPublica/Texas Tribune: Investigative outlets exposing government and corporate wrongdoing. They first revealed the questionable effectiveness of these kits.

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