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TITLE 37PUBLIC SAFETY AND CORRECTIONS
PART 1TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY
CHAPTER 13CONTROLLED SUBSTANCES
SUBCHAPTER GFORFEITURE AND DESTRUCTION
RULE §13.160Destruction Inventory - Security Control

(a) After laboratory analysis. If destruction under this subchapter follows a laboratory analysis process that has resulted in adequate repackaging and sealing of an item, the director will deem a destruction inventory to be sufficient if it consists of an inspection, accomplished without breaking the seal, in order to:

  (1) verify the nature, kind, and quantity of the items sought to be destroyed as compared with the original laboratory submission; and

  (2) determine the status of the packaging and seal integrity.

(b) No laboratory analysis. If destruction does not follow a laboratory analysis process that has resulted in adequate repackaging and sealing of an item, a destruction inventory must include:

  (1) the relevant case or file number;

  (2) the name of the seizing law enforcement agency or peace officer;

  (3) a description of the packaging;

  (4) a description of the status of the packaging and seal integrity; and

  (5) the count and weight of the item, including the exact nature, kind, and quantity.


Source Note: The provisions of this §13.160 adopted to be effective July 18, 2001, 26 TexReg 5266

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