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The Texas Newborn Screening Laboratory tests nearly 800,000 specimens more than 50 disorders or medical conditions.

Vital Statistics maintains the statewide Paternity Registry, Acknowledgement of Paternity (AOP) records, and reports of court cases affecting the Parent-Child relationship.

Vital Statistics (VS) does not handle adoptions. VS maintains birth records for all individuals born in Texas and the voluntary Central Adoption Registry.