February 13, 2006 -- Gov. Rick Perry's Criminal Justice Advisory Council has made recommendations to help curve sex offenses. Included in the proposal is GPS surveillance system of sex offenders, faster DNA testing and more discretion for judges to order post-conviction DNA tests. That kind of test gave one El Paso man his life back.

Brandon Moon was convicted of brutally raping an El Paso woman back in 1988. A post-conviction DNA test was granted by a judge and proved he never committed the crime.

"I'm happy, other than that, I'm kind of numb. It'll take a while to sink in," said Moon.

The post-conviction DNA test that proved Moon's innocence is one of the things the Criminal Justice Advisory Council is recommending to lawmakers. It seeks more discretion for judges to order these tests than what they currently have.

Another recommendation is starting satellite surveillance of registered sex offenders.

"Being able to put law in place to keep better taps on them as far as their probation for one, two or three years, definitely a good tool," said Javier Sambrano with the El Paso Police Dept.

Already some people are opposed to the GPS surveillance system saying its too intrusive, but others disagree.

"Research shows these individuals typically will offend again," said Sambrano

"I think they loose their rights once they offend a child, that's what I think," said Leticia Hernandez, a Central El Paso resident.

Still opponents say GPS won't prevent crime or would tie up a tremendous amount of resources. It has a projected cost of $756,000 for the first year. Some say its worth it.

"I think its very realistic, its important, our children are our future, we need to keep an eye on them," said Hernandez.

Faster DNA testing would require hiring more forensic scientists and expanding laboratories. Another recommendation is having local officers record all traffic stops, but that's something El Paso police already do.

Also funding for the Texas Attorney General's sex offender enforcement would be raised by $5 million for the first year and $4.5 million for the second year.