Proposed Forensic Genetic Genealogy Testing for Dallas County Unidentified Decedents Grant Application

Staff Report & Agenda Item Details

2026-0175 Proposed Forensic Genetic Genealogy Testing for Dallas County Unidentified Decedents Grant Application On a motion made by Commissioner Dr. Elba Garcia, and seconded by Commissioner John Wiley Price, the following order was passed and adopted by the Commissioners Court of Dallas County, State of Texas: BRIEFING DATE: February 3, 2026 FUNDING SOURCE: N/A Be it resolved and ordered that the Dallas County Commissioners Court does hereby approve the recommendation from the Southwestern Institute of Forensic Sciences for the submission of the proposed Forensic Genetic Genealogy Testing for Dallas County Unidentified Decedents grant application, the acceptance of the grant if awarded, and authorizes the County Judge to sign the online application documents and other necessary documents related to the application and acceptance of the award on behalf of Dallas County. Done in open Court February 3, 2026 by the following vote: IN FAVOR: County Judge Clay Jenkins, Commissioner Dr. Theresa Daniel, Commissioner John Wiley Price, Commissioner Dr. Elba Garcia, and Commissioner Andrew Sommerman OPPOSED: None