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Texas Forensic Science CommissionAccredited Forensic Labs as of 4/6/2018

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Texas Department of Public Safety Abilene Laboratory, (915) 795-4040, 2720 Industrial Blvd, Abilene, TX 79605

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ASCLD/LABIntl

1/24/2017 - 12/31/2020 1 1 1 1 11 1 1/24/17 Current 1/24/17

ASCLD/LABIntl

12/2/2012 - 12/1/2017 1 1 1 1 11 1 5/22/13 Superseded

ASCLD/LABIntl

12/2/2007 - 12/1/2012Six-month extension 11/21/12

1 1 1 1 11 1 1/9/08 Superseded 12/2/12

ASCLD/LABIntl

2/16/2002 - 2/15/2007Received a 6 month extensionof accreditation fromASCLD/LAB. As of letterreceived from ASCLD/LABbefore 9/14/07, accreditationhas been extended to February'08.

1 1 1 1 11 1 2/16/02 Superseded 12/2/07

Texas Department of Public Safety Amarillo Laboratory, (806) 468-1430, 4200 Canyon Drive, Amarillo, TX 79109

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ASCLD/LABIntl

1/24/2017 - 12/31/2020 1 1 1 1 11 1 1/24/17 Current 1/24/17

ASCLD/LABIntl

12/2/2012 - 12/1/2017 1 1 1 1 11 1 5/22/13 Superseded


ASCLD/LABIntl

12/2/2007 - 12/1/2012As of 11/21/12 received a six-month extension

1 1 1 1 11 1 1/9/08 Superseded 12/2/12 NAB

ASCLD/LABIntl


1 1 1 1 11 1 2/16/02 Superseded 12/2/07

Texas Department of Public Safety Austin Laboratory, (512)424-2105, 5800 N. Guadalupe Street, Austin, TX 78752

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BloodAlcohol

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ASCLD/LABIntl

1/24/2017 - 12/31/2020 1 1 1 1 11 1 1/24/17 Current 1/24/17

ASCLD/LABIntl

12/2/2012 - 12/1/2017 1 1 1 1 11 1 5/22/13 Superseded 1/24/17

ASCLD/LABIntl


1 1 1 1 11 1 1/9/08 Superseded 12/2/12 NAB

ASCLD/LABIntl


1 1 1 1 11 1 8/19/03 Superseded 12/2/07 NAB


Texas Department of Public Safety Capitol Area Regional Laboratory, (512) 424-2997, 812 Springdale Rd., Austin, TX 78702

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BloodAlcohol

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ASCLD/LABIntl

5/15/2017 - 12/31/2020Granted provisional FSC accreditation 5/15/17 for a period of one year or until thedate ASCLD/LAB d/b/a ANAB grants full accreditation.

Full accreditation granted 8/11/2017.1 1 1 1 11 1 5/15/17 Current 5/15/17

Texas Department of Public Safety Corpus Christi Laboratory, (361) 698-5641, 1922 South Padre Island Drive, Corpus Christi, TX 78416

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BloodAlcohol

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ASCLD/LABIntl

1/24/2017 - 12/31/2020 1 1 1 1 11 1 1/24/17 Current 1/24/17

ASCLD/LABIntl

12/2/2012 - 12/1/2017 1 1 1 1 11 1 5/22/13 Superseded

ASCLD/LABIntl


1 1 1 1 11 1 1/9/08 Superseded 12/1/12

ASCLD/LABIntl


1 1 1 1 11 1 Superseded 12/2/07


Texas Department of Public Safety El Paso Laboratory, (915) 849-4120, 11612 Scott Simpson Dr., El Paso, TX 79936

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BloodAlcohol

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ASCLD/LABIntl

1/24/2017 - 12/31/2020 1 1 1 1 11 1 1/24/17 Current 1/24/17

ASCLD/LABIntl

12/2/2012 - 12/1/2017 1 1 1 1 11 1 5/22/13 Superseded

ASCLD/LABIntl


1 1 1 1 11 1 1/9/08 Superseded 12/2/12

ASCLD/LABIntl


1 1 1 1 11 1 2/16/02 Superseded 12/2/07 NAB

Texas Department of Public Safety Garland Laboratory, (214) 861-2190, 402 West IH 30, Garland, TX 75043

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BloodAlcohol

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ASCLD/LABIntl

1/24/2017 - 12/31/2020 1 1 1 1 11 1 1/24/17 Current 1/24/17

ASCLD/LABIntl

12/2/2012 - 12/1/2017 1 1 1 1 11 1 5/22/13 Superseded

ASCLD/LABIntl

12/2/2007 - 12/1/2012As of 11/21/12 received a six-month extension.

1 1 1 1 11 1 1/9/08 Superseded 12/2/12


ASCLD/LABIntl


1 1 1 1 11 1 2/16/02 Superseded 12/2/07 NAB

Texas Department of Public Safety Houston Laboratory, (281) 517-1380, 12230 West Road, Bldg C, Houston, TX 77065-4523

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BloodAlcohol

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ASCLD/LABIntl

1/24/2017 - 12/31/2020 1 1 1 1 11 1 1/24/17 Current 1/24/17

ASCLD/LABIntl

12/2/2012 - 12/1/2017 1 1 1 1 11 1 5/22/13 Superseded

ASCLD/LABIntl


1 1 1 1 11 1 1/9/08 Superseded 12/2/12 NAB

ASCLD/LABIntl


1 1 1 1 11 1 2/16/02 Superseded 12/2/07 NAB


Texas Department of Public Safety Laredo Laboratory, 956-728-2245, 1901 Bob Bullock Loop, Laredo, TX 78043-9771

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BloodAlcohol

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ASCLD/LABIntl

1/24/2017 - 12/31/2020Full accreditation granted for Biology/DNA without limitations, beginning1/24/2017.

1 1 1 1 11 1 1/24/17 Current 1/24/17

ASCLD/LABIntl

12/2/2012 - 12/1/2017Full accreditation granted for Biology/DNA *limited to Body Fluid Identificationonly on 3/25/2016. Provisional accreditation granted for Biology/DNA *nolimitations on 11/11/2016. Provisional accreditation granted for Biology/DNA -*Body Fluid Identification only 12/22/15 (superseded by full accreditation granted3/25/16).

1 1 1 1 11 1 5/22/13 Superseded

ASCLD/LABIntl


1 1 1 1 11 1 1/9/08 Superseded 12/2/12 NAB

ASCLD/LABIntl


1 1 1 1 11 1 2/16/02 Superseded 12/2/07 NAB

Texas Department of Public Safety Lubbock Laboratory, (806) 740-8900, 1404 Lubbock Business Park Boulevard, Ste. 200, Lubbock, TX 79403

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BloodAlcohol

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ASCLD/LABIntl

1/24/2017 - 12/31/2020 1 1 1 1 11 1 1/24/17 Current 1/24/17


ASCLD/LABIntl

12/2/2012 - 12/1/2017Trace Evidence voluntarily removed from scope effective 1/5/2017.

1 1 1 1 11 1 12/2/12 Superseded

ASCLD/LABIntl


1 1 1 1 11 1 12/2/07 Superseded 12/2/12 NAB

ASCLD/LABIntl


1 1 1 1 11 1 2/16/02 Superseded 12/2/07 NAB

Texas Department of Public Safety Midland Laboratory, (432)498-2190, 2405 South Loop 250W, Midland, TX 79704

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BloodAlcohol

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ASCLD/LABIntl

1/24/2017 - 12/31/2020 1 1 1 1 11 1 1/24/17 Current 1/24/17

ASCLD/LABIntl

12/2/2012 - 12/1/2017 1 1 1 1 11 1 5/22/13 Superseded

ASCLD/LABIntl


1 1 1 1 11 1 1/9/08 Superseded 12/2/12


ASCLD/LABLegacy


1 1 1 1 11 1 2/16/02 Superseded 12/2/07 NAB

Texas Department of Public Safety Tyler Laboratory, (903) 939-6021, 4700 University, Tyler, TX 75707

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BloodAlcohol

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ASCLD/LABIntl

1/24/2017 - 12/31/2020 1 1 1 1 11 1 1/24/17 Current 1/24/17

ASCLD/LABIntl

12/2/2012 - 12/1/2017Note under BIO/DNA:Only accredited in Body Fluid Identification.

1 1 1 1 11 1 5/22/13 Superseded

ASCLD/LABIntl


1 1 1 1 11 1 1/9/08 Superseded 12/2/12 NAB

ASCLD/LABIntl


1 1 1 1 11 1 2/16/02 Superseded 12/2/07 NAB


Texas Department of Public Safety Waco Laboratory, (254) 759-7180, 1617 East Crest Drive, Waco, TX 76705

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BloodAlcohol

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ASCLD/LABIntl

1/24/2017 - 12/31/2020 1 1 1 1 11 1 1/24/17 Current 1/24/17

ASCLD/LABIntl

12/2/2012 - 12/1/2017 1 1 1 1 11 1 5/22/13 Superseded

ASCLD/LABIntl


1 1 1 1 11 1 1/9/08 Superseded 12/2/12 NAB

ASCLD/LABIntl


1 1 1 1 11 1 2/16/02 Superseded 12/2/07 NAB

Texas Department of Public Safety Weslaco Laboratory, (956) 565-7250, 2525 North International Boulevard, Weslaco, TX 78599

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BloodAlcohol

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ASCLD/LABIntl

1/24/2017 - 12/31/2020 1 1 1 1 11 1 1/24/17 Current 1/24/17

ASCLD/LABIntl

12/2/2012 - 12/1/2017 1 1 1 1 11 1 5/22/13 Superseded

ASCLD/LABIntl


1 1 1 1 11 1 1/9/08 Superseded 12/2/12 NAB


ASCLD/LABIntl


1 1 1 1 11 1 2/16/02 Superseded 12/2/07 NAB

Texas DPS CODIS Administration, (512) 424-2105, 5800 Guadalupe Street, Austin, TX 78752

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BloodAlcohol

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ASCLD/LABIntl

1/24/2017 - 12/31/2020 1 1 1 1 11 1 1/24/17 Current 1/24/17

ASCLD/LABIntl

6/23/2015 - 12/1/2017 1 1 1 1 11 1 6/23/15 Superseded

Texas State Fire Marshal's Office Forensic Arson Laboratory, (512) 305-7970, 7915 Cameron Road, Austin, TX 78754-3803

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BloodAlcohol

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ASCLD/LABIntl

10/2/2015 - 10/1/2019 1 1 1 1 11 1 10/2/15 Current

ASCLD/LABIntl

10/12/2010 - 10/11/2015Note under all Accreditations:Trace evidence limited to Fire Debris.

1 1 1 1 11 1 11/15/10 Superseded 10/2/15

ASCLD/LABIntl

2/17/2006 - 2/16/2011 1 1 1 1 11 1 9/6/06 Superseded 10/12/10

ASCLD/LABIntl

2/17/2001 - 2/16/2006 1 1 1 1 11 1 8/19/03 Superseded 2/17/06


Tx Parks and Wildlife Law Enforcement Forensic Lab, 507 Staples Road, San Marcos, TX 78666

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BloodAlcohol

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ASCLD/LABIntl

1/12/2016 - 4/30/2020 1 1 1 1 11 1 1/12/16 Current

ASCLD/LABIntl

2/1/2011 - 1/31/2016Lab limited to non human DNA and fatty acid analysis.

1 1 1 1 11 1 2/9/11 Superseded

ASCLD/LABIntl

9/30/2006 - 9/29/2011 1 1 1 1 11 1 10/23/06 Superseded 2/1/11

DPS 6/26/2006 - 6/26/2007Actual Accreditation Source is DPS

1 1 1 1 11 1 6/26/06 Withdrawn 9/30/06

University of North Texas Center for Human Identification, (817) 735-5014, 3500 Camp Bowie Boulevard, Fort Worth, TX 76107

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BloodAlcohol

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ANAB 12/6/2014 - 12/6/2018 1 1 1 1 11 1 10/8/14 Current 10/8/14

FQS (ANAB)Intl

12/6/2010 - 12/6/2014 1 1 1 1 11 1 1/3/11 Superseded 1/3/11

FQS (ANAB)Intl

1/16/2009 - 12/31/2010 1 1 1 1 11 1 1/2/09 Superseded 12/6/10

FQS (ANAB)Intl

11/1/2006 - 11/1/2008Extension

1 1 1 1 11 1 1/9/07 Superseded 1/16/09

NFSTC 11/1/2004 - 11/1/2006Certificate withdrawn by Accrediting Body 11/1/2006. Replaced by NAB.

1 1 1 1 11 1 11/1/04 Withdrawn 11/1/06 Accrediting Body

NFSTC 10/1/2003 - 10/1/2004Certificate withdrawn by Accrediting Body 10/1/2014. Replaced by NAB.

1 1 1 1 11 1 10/1/03 Withdrawn 9/26/03 Accrediting Body


COUNTY

Bexar Co. Forensic Toxicology Laboratory, 7337 Louis Pasteur, San Antonio, TX 78729-4565

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BloodAlcohol

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ABFT 11/1/2017 - 10/31/2019 1 1 1 1 11 1 11/1/17 Current 11/1/17

ABFT 11/1/2015 - 11/30/2017 1 1 1 1 11 1 Superseded 10/26/15

ABFT 11/1/2013 - 10/31/2015 1 1 1 1 11 1 12/4/13 Superseded

ABFT 11/1/2011 - 10/31/2013 1 1 1 1 11 1 11/1/11 Superseded 11/1/11

ABFT 11/1/2009 - 10/31/2011 1 1 1 1 11 1 3/15/10 Superseded 11/1/13

ABFT 11/1/2007 - 11/1/2009 1 1 1 1 11 1 11/1/07 Superseded 11/1/09 NAB

Bexar County Criminal Investigation Laboratory, (210) 335-4102, 7337 Louis Pasteur, San Antonio, TX 78229-4565

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BloodAlcohol

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ASCLD/LABIntl

1/29/2014 - 1/28/2019 1 1 1 1 11 1 2/24/14 Current

ASCLD/LABIntl

1/29/2009 - 1/28/2014Extension granted to 1/13/15

1 1 1 1 11 1 5/25/11 Superseded 1/29/14

ASCLD/LABIntl

9/11/2003 - 9/10/2008 1 1 1 1 11 1 9/11/03 Superseded 1/29/09


Brazoria County Crime Laboratory, 3602 County Road 45, Angleton, TX 77515

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BloodAlcohol

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ASCLD/LABIntl

12/17/2015 - 12/31/2019 1 1 1 1 11 1 12/17/15 Current

ASCLD/LABLegacy

9/1/2010 - 2/29/2016ASCLD/LAB granted a 6-monthextension of accreditationmoving the expiration date from12/31/2015 to 2/29/2016 toprovide sufficient time for thetransition from Legacy to theASCLD/LAB Internationalprogram during this period.

1 1 1 1 11 1 9/1/10 Superseded

ASCLD/LABLegacy

9/1/2005 - 8/31/2010 1 1 1 1 11 1 9/1/05 Superseded 9/1/10 NAB

Harris County Institute of Forensic Sciences, (713) 796-6915, 1861 Old Spanish Trail, Houston, TX 77054

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BloodAlcohol

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ASCLD/LABIntl

12/3/2013 - 12/2/2018Firearms/Toolmarks (Firearms only); Trace Evidence (Gunshot Residue and FireDebris only)

Trace evidence scope expanded to include paint analysis 10/11/2017.1 1 1 1 11 1 11/26/13 Current

ASCLD/LABIntl

12/3/2008 - 12/2/2013Trace Evidence (Gun Shot Residue and Fire Debris only)

1 1 1 1 11 1 1/22/09 Superseded 12/3/13 NAB

ASCLD/LABIntl

2/12/2004 - 2/11/2009

Trace Evidence (Gunshot Residue Only)

1 1 1 1 11 1 2/12/04 Superseded 12/3/08 NAB


Jefferson County Regional Crime Laboratory, (409) 726-2577, 5030 Highway 69 South, Suite 500, Beaumont, TX 77705-9630

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BloodAlcohol

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ASCLD/LABIntl

2/28/2014 - 2/27/2019Toxicology (Blood Alcohol only), Biology (Body Fluid Identification only),Firearms/Toolmarks (Firearms and Serial Number Restoration only)

1 1 1 1 11 1 10/6/14 Current

ASCLD/LABIntl

7/17/2009 - 7/16/2014Toxicology (blood alcohol only), Biology (serology only), Firearms/Toolmarks(NIBIN and serial number restoration only)

1 1 1 1 11 1 7/24/09 Superseded 2/28/14 NAB

DPS 1/21/2009 - 1/21/2010Toxicology (blood alcohol only) DPS is actual accrediting body not ASCLD/LAB Leg.

1 1 1 1 11 1 1/21/09 Withdrawn 7/17/09 DPS

ASCLD/LABIntl

9/1/2005 - 8/31/2010Biology - Serology only

1 1 1 1 11 1 9/1/05 Superseded 7/17/09

Montgomery County Sheriff's Office, (936) 760-5878, Criminal Investigations Division - Crime Laboratory#1 Criminal Justice Drive, Conroe, TX 77301

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BloodAlcohol

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ANAB 2/13/2018 - 5/31/2022 1 1 1 1 11 1 2/13/18 Current 2/13/18

Southwestern Institute of Forensic Sciences, (214) 920-5838, 2355 N. Stemmons Freeway, Dallas, TX 75207

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BloodAlcohol

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ASCLD/LABIntl

12/16/2013 - 12/15/2018 1 1 1 1 11 1 1/6/14 Current


ASCLD/LABIntl

3/11/2008 - 3/10/2013Extension until 9/11/13 - secondextension until 3/11/14

1 1 1 1 11 1 10/3/08 Superseded 8/29/13 NAB

ASCLD/LABIntl

9/8/2003 - 3/11/2008ASCLD/LAB extended to Sept.11, 2008

1 1 1 1 11 1 9/8/03 Withdrawn Accrediting Body

ASCLD/LABIntl

3/12/2003 - 3/11/2008DPS status withdrawn

1 1 1 1 11 1 3/12/03 Superseded 3/11/08

Tarrant County Medical Examiner's Office Forensic Laboratory Services, (817) 920-5700, 200 Feliks Gwozdz Place, Fort Worth, TX 76104-4919

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BloodAlcohol

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BiologyDNA

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ASCLD/LABIntl

6/17/2014 - 6/16/2019Trace Evidence - Gunshot Residue,Hair Screening (added 9/3/15)

1 1 1 1 11 1 7/2/14 Current

Tarrant County Medical Examiner's Crime Laboratory, (817) 920-5700, 200 Feliks Gwozdz Place, Fort Worth, TX 76104-4919*The toxicology laboratory and crime laboratory merged under the International Accreditation Program 6/17/2014.

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BloodAlcohol

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BiologyDNA

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Withdrawn by

ASCLD/LABIntl

12/10/2009 - 6/24/2014Trace Evidence: Gunshot Residue Analysis Only as of 10/22/12. Discontinuedbulb/filament examinations, as of 8/15/2012. Discontinued footwear/tire treadexaminations, paint and glass, hair and fiber, and tape as of 10/22/12.

1 1 1 1 11 1 12/28/09 Superseded 5/27/14 NAB

ASCLD/LABIntl

11/6/2004 - 11/5/2009Received a 6-month extensionfrom ASCLD-LAB (until12/24/09)

1 1 1 1 11 1 11/6/04 Superseded 12/10/09


Tarrant County Medical Examiner's Office Toxicology Laboratory, 817-920-5731, 200 Feliks Gwozdz Place, Ft. Worth, TX 76104*The toxicology laboratory and crime laboratory merged under the International Accreditation Program 6/17/2014.

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BloodAlcohol

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ASCLD/LABIntl

6/10/2010 - 6/9/2015 1 1 1 1 11 1 10/7/11 Superseded 6/17/14 NAB

ASCLD/LABIntl

6/10/2005 - 6/9/2010Received a six-month extensionfrom ASCLD-LAB (until 12/9/10)

1 1 1 1 11 1 Superseded 6/10/10

Travis Co. M.E. Forensic Toxicology Laboratory, (512) 854-9599, 1213 Sabine St., Austin, TX 78701

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BloodAlcohol

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BiologyDNA

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Withdrawn by

ABFT 8/1/2015 - 12/31/2017Accreditation extended byANAB through October 2017inspection date. FSCaccreditation extended as wellthrough October 31, 2017.

1 1 1 1 11 1 8/1/15 Current 8/1/15

ABFT 8/1/2013 - 7/31/2015 1 1 1 1 11 1 10/24/13 Superseded

ABFT 7/1/2011 - 7/31/2013 1 1 1 1 11 1 10/17/11 Superseded 8/1/13

ABFT 8/1/2009 - 6/30/2011 1 1 1 1 11 1 3/5/10 Superseded 7/1/11

ABFT 8/1/2005 - 7/31/2009 1 1 1 1 11 1 8/1/05 Superseded 8/1/09 NAB

CITY


Arlington P.D. Crime Laboratory, 620 W. Division St., Arlington, TX 76013

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BloodAlcohol

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ANAB 9/14/2015 - 9/14/2018 1 1 1 1 11 1 9/11/15 Current 9/11/15

ASCLD/LABIntl

10/12/2010 - 10/11/2015Controlled Substances (Marihuana only), Firearms/Toolmarks (database entryonly)

1 1 1 1 11 1 2/24/11 Superseded

ASCLD/LABIntl

2/17/2006 - 2/16/2011Controlled Substances (marihuana only)

1 1 1 1 11 1 2/27/06 Superseded 10/12/10

Austin P.D. Forensic Science Services Division, (512) 974-5131, P.O. Box 689001, Austin, TX 78768-9001

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BloodAlcohol

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Withdrawn by

ASCLD/LABIntl

9/3/2015 - 9/2/2019Biology/DNA voluntarily withdrawn effective 6/16/16.

1 1 1 1 11 1 8/2/15 Current

ASCLD/LABIntl

8/3/2010 - 8/2/2015 1 1 1 1 11 1 10/14/10 Superseded

ASCLD/LABIntl

8/3/2005 - 8/2/2010Extended until 2/2/11

1 1 1 1 11 1 8/3/05 Superseded 8/3/10

Corpus Christi P.D. Forensic Services Division, 321 John Sartain, Corpus Christi, TX 78401

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BloodAlcohol

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ASCLD/LABIntl

8/12/2014 - 8/11/2018Firearms and Serial Number Restoration only

1 1 1 1 11 1 8/28/14 Current


ASCLD/LABIntl

12/3/2008 - 12/2/2013Extended until 6/2/14 - secondextension until 12/2/14

1 1 1 1 11 1 12/29/08 Superseded 8/12/14 Director

DPS 8/19/2008 - 8/19/2009Firearms/Toolmarks (non-comparative & serial number restorations only)

1 1 1 1 11 1 8/19/08 Withdrawn 12/3/08 DPS

Dallas P.D. Firearms Laboratory, (214) 671-0903, 1725 Baylor Street, Dallas, TX 75226

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BloodAlcohol

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Withdrawn by

ANAB 7/7/2015 - 7/7/2018 1 1 1 1 11 1 7/7/18 Current

ASCLD/LABIntl

7/27/2010 - 7/26/2015Firearms/Toolmarks (firearms only)

1 1 1 1 11 1 Superseded 7/7/15

Fort Worth P.D. Crime Laboratory, 350 W. Belknap, Fort Worth, TX 76102

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BloodAlcohol

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ASCLD/LABIntl

5/10/2016 - 7/31/2020 1 1 1 1 11 1 5/10/16 Current 5/10/16

ASCLD/LABIntl

8/31/2011 - 8/30/2016Biology extension of scope toinclude nuclear DNA added byAB on 6/12/12.

1 1 1 1 11 1 6/25/12 Superseded 8/31/11

ASCLD/LABIntl

6/10/2005 - 6/9/2010Extension until 12/9/10 - secondextension until 6/9/11

1 1 1 1 11 1 7/17/06 Superseded 8/31/11 NAB


Houston Forensic Science Center, (713) 929-6760, 1301 Fannin, Suite 170, Houston, TX 77002

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BloodAlcohol

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Withdrawn by

ANAB 9/11/2014 - 9/11/2018 1 1 1 1 11 1 9/29/14 Current

ASCLD/LABIntl

2/1/2011 - 1/31/2016Firearms/Toolmarks (Firearms only), Trace Evidence (Hair examination only)

Toxicology incorporated SHSURCL as of 11/27/12 and forward operates fromtheir ASCLD/LAB-Int. accreditation (ALI-193-T). Lab voluntarily withdrew fromASCLD/LAB accreditation on 9/30/14.

1 1 1 1 11 1 12/17/12 Withdrawn 9/30/14 Lab

ASCLD/LABIntl

6/10/2007 - 6/9/2012Toxicology (blood alcohol only) This accreditation superceded.

1 1 1 1 11 1 6/12/07 Superseded 2/1/11

ASCLD/LABIntl

5/10/2005 - 5/9/2010Toxicology (blood alcohol only) Biology (DNA - Provisional from ASCLD/LAB andTexas DPS) Trace Evidence (DPS provisional )

Received provisional accreditation from ASCLD/LAB for DNA on June 19, 2006.One year provisional. One year DPS provisional for Trace Evidence. Thisaccreditation was withdrawn when the NAB issed a new certificate.

1 1 1 1 11 1 Superseded 6/10/07

Plano PD Crime Scene Investigative Unit, (972) 941-2196, 909 14th Street, Plano, TX 75074

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BloodAlcohol

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Withdrawn by

ANAB 3/30/2017 - 3/30/2021 1 1 1 1 11 1 3/30/17 Current 3/30/17

ANAB 3/26/2012 - 3/29/2017Firearms (weapons and ammunition only)

1 1 1 1 11 1 6/20/12 Superseded

ASCLD/LABIntl

4/28/2007 - 4/27/2012 1 1 1 1 11 1 5/23/07 Withdrawn Lab


PRIVATE

Alliance Forensics Laboratory, (817) 228-6526, 6058 E. Lancaster Ave., Fort Worth, TX 76112

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BloodAlcohol

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FirearmsToolmarks



Withdrawn by

ASCLD/LABIntl

3/25/2016 - 7/31/2020 1 1 1 1 11 1 2/27/06 Current 3/25/16

ASCLD/LABIntl

10/4/2011 - 10/3/2016Serial Number Restoration is considered a part of the Firearms/Toolmarksdiscipline.

1 1 1 1 11 1 2/27/06 Superseded 10/4/11

ASCLD/LABIntl

2/17/2006 - 2/16/2011Extended until 8/16/11 - secondextension until 11/14/11

1 1 1 1 11 1 2/27/06 Superseded 10/4/11

DPS 8/22/2005 - 8/22/2006Lab was incorporated after the August 30, 2003 cut-off date; therefore is qualifiedfor DPS provisional accreditation.

1 1 1 1 11 1 8/22/05 Withdrawn 2/17/06 DPS

Armstrong Forensic Laboratory Inc., (817) 275-2691, 330 Loch'n Green Trail, Arlington, TX 76012

AccreditationSource



BloodAlcohol

OtherToxicology

BiologyDNA

FirearmsToolmarks



Withdrawn by

ASCLD/LABIntl

5/26/2017 - 6/30/2021Blood Alcohol added to scopeJanuary 9, 2018.

1 1 1 1 11 1 5/26/17 Current 5/26/17

ASCLD/LABIntl

6/11/2012 - 6/10/2017Trace Evidence (Fire Debris, General Physical and Chemical Analysis, Paint, andTextiles/Fibers only)

1 1 1 1 11 1 Superseded


DPS 2/4/2010 - 2/4/2011Extension of scope for paint andfibers granted on 2/1/11 byNAB.

This provisional accreditation isapplicable to the subdisciplinesof paint and textiles/fibers.

1 1 1 1 11 1 2/4/10 Withdrawn 6/11/12

ASCLD/LABIntl

6/11/2007 - 6/10/2012Extended until 12/10/12 -second extension until 6/10/13

Trace Evidence (Fire Debris,Analysis of UnknownSubstances, Paint, andTextiles/Fibers only)

Extension of scope to includepaint and fibers granted 2/1/11

1 1 1 1 11 1 6/10/07 Superseded 6/11/12 DPS

DPS 3/28/2007 - 3/28/2008 1 1 1 1 11 1 3/28/07 Withdrawn 6/11/07 DPS

DNA Reference Lab, (210) 692-3800, 5819 NW Loop 410, Ste. 166, San Antonio, TX 78238

AccreditationSource



BloodAlcohol

OtherToxicology

BiologyDNA

FirearmsToolmarks



Withdrawn by

A2LA 8/25/2017 - 10/31/2019 1 1 1 1 11 1 8/25/17 Current 8/25/17

ExperTox, (281) 476-4600, 1803 Center St. Suite A, Deer Park, TX 77356

AccreditationSource



BloodAlcohol

OtherToxicology

BiologyDNA

FirearmsToolmarks



Withdrawn by

CAP 7/29/2016 - 7/29/2018 1 1 1 1 11 1 7/29/16 Current 7/29/16


CAP 7/29/2014 - 7/29/2016 1 1 1 1 11 1 8/6/14 Superseded

CAP 7/29/2012 - 7/29/2014 1 1 1 1 11 1 1/16/13 Superseded 7/29/14

CAP 7/29/2010 - 7/29/2012 1 1 1 1 11 1 2/17/11 Superseded 7/29/12

CAP 11/8/2008 - 7/29/2010Extended 45 days

Toxicology (Urine Drug Testing)

1 1 1 1 11 1 11/18/08 Superseded 7/29/10 NAB

Fondren Forensics Inc., (817) 354-3910, 2700 Tibbets Dr. Suite 102, Bedford, TX 76022

AccreditationSource



BloodAlcohol

OtherToxicology

BiologyDNA

FirearmsToolmarks



Withdrawn by

A2LA 1/11/2016 - 5/31/2018 1 1 1 1 11 1 1/11/16 Current

A2LA 12/30/2013 - 3/31/2016Toxicology (Whole Blood Alcohols by Headspace GC/FID)

1 1 1 1 11 1 1/3/14 Superseded

NMS Labs, (817) 428-6565, 2302 113th Street, Suite 200, Grand Prairie, TX 75050

AccreditationSource



BloodAlcohol

OtherToxicology

BiologyDNA

FirearmsToolmarks



Withdrawn by

ASCLD/LABIntl

2/28/2014 - 4/16/2019Toxicology (blood/urine alcohol only) Biology (body fluididentification only) Lancaster laboratory ceased operations and merged operations with this

laboratory 2/9/16. Accreditation from the Lancaster laboratory was directlytransferred by ASCLD/LAB.

1 1 1 1 11 1 3/20/14 Current

DPS 3/24/2008 - 3/24/2009Toxicology (Blood Alcohol only)

Seeking to add this as a new discipline to the lab.

1 1 1 1 11 1 3/24/08 Withdrawn 3/24/09


ASCLD/LABIntl

12/1/2007 - 11/30/2012Trace Evidence (fire debris only), Biology (serology only), Firearms/Toolmarks(including impression evidence and serial number restoration), Toxicology (bloodalcohol only)[added to scope 7/1/09]

ASCLD/LAB granted extension of this legacy accreditation until 5/30/13. secondextension granted until 11/30/13. Third extension granted until 5/13/14

1 1 1 1 11 1 1/3/08 Superseded 2/28/14

DPS 12/19/2006 - 12/19/2007 1 1 1 1 11 1 12/19/06 Withdrawn 12/1/07 DPS

NMS Labs - El Paso PD, (817) 428-6565, 911 N. Raynor Street, El Paso, TX 79903

AccreditationSource



BloodAlcohol

OtherToxicology

BiologyDNA

FirearmsToolmarks



Withdrawn by

ASCLD/LABIntl

2/28/2014 - 4/16/2019 1 1 1 1 11 1 3/20/14 Current

ASCLD/LABIntl

12/1/2007 - 11/30/2012Extended until 5/30/14 - secondextension to 11/30/14 - thirdextension to 5/13/14

1 1 1 1 11 1 11/30/12 Superseded 2/28/14

One Source Toxicology, (713) 920-2559, 1213 Genoa Red Bluff, Pasadena, TX 77504

AccreditationSource



BloodAlcohol

OtherToxicology

BiologyDNA

FirearmsToolmarks



Withdrawn by

SAMHSA 10/1/1996 - 10/1/2018

Toxicology (Urine Drug Testing)

1 1 1 1 11 1 2/13/06 Current


Quality Forensic Toxicology, LLC, 4726 Shavano Oak, Suite 105, San Antonio, TX 78249

AccreditationSource



BloodAlcohol

OtherToxicology

BiologyDNA

FirearmsToolmarks



Withdrawn by

A2LA 1/24/2017 - 3/31/2019Full accreditation granted by the Commission 1/24/17.

1 1 1 1 11 1 1/24/17 Current 1/24/17

A2LA 12/8/2016 - 12/7/2017Provisional accreditation granted by Commission on 12/8/16 pending fullaccreditation by A2LA.

1 1 1 1 11 1 12/8/16 Superseded 12/8/16

SigSci Forensic Laboratory, (512) 533-2010, 8329 N. MOPAC, Austin, TX 78759

AccreditationSource



BloodAlcohol

OtherToxicology

BiologyDNA

FirearmsToolmarks



Withdrawn by

ANAB 12/15/2017 - 1/31/2022 1 1 1 1 11 1 12/15/17 Current

ASCLD/LABIntl

6/11/2015 - 12/15/2017 1 1 1 1 11 1 1/21/14 Superseded

ASCLD/LABIntl

12/16/2013 - 12/15/2014Extended until 6/15/15ASCLD/LAB board of directorsgranted a full cycle ofaccreditation on 6/11/15 -accreditation now through12/15/17.

1 1 1 1 11 1 1/3/14 Superseded

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