Austin DNA lab problems could raise taxes

AUSTIN (KXAN) — The problems at the Austin Police Department DNA lab could eventually cost you, the taxpayer.
In an interview with KXAN Wednesday, Travis County Judge Sarah Eckhardt outlined rough estimates revealing that retesting DNA samples could cost millions of dollars in the most drastic scenario. She says the costs could mean an increase in property taxes.
However, the exact outcome is still uncertain. Officials are trying to narrow down costs and the exact number of cases that need