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TX HB2066

Bill

Status

Introduced

1/24/2025

Primary Sponsor

Wesley Virdell

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Origin

House of Representatives

89th Legislature Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Expands eligibility for expunction of arrest records related to unlawful carrying of a handgun to include individuals placed on deferred adjudication community supervision, not just those who were tried and convicted

  • Applies specifically to offenses committed before September 1, 2021, under the former Section 46.02(a) of the Penal Code (prior to Texas enacting permitless carry)

  • Amends Article 55A.005 of the Code of Criminal Procedure to add deferred adjudication as a qualifying pathway to expunction

  • Takes effect September 1, 2025

Legislative Description

Relating to the expunction of arrest records and files for certain defendants placed on deferred adjudication community supervision for the unlawful carrying of a handgun.

Crimes

Last Action

Considered in Calendars

4/30/2025

Committee Referrals

Criminal Jurisprudence3/14/2025

Full Bill Text

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