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TX HB3261
Bill
Status
5/7/2025
Primary Sponsor
Ann Johnson
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AI Summary
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Allows individuals convicted of certain offenses committed before age 25 to petition for nondisclosure of their criminal history records after completing their full sentence, including confinement, community supervision, fines, costs, and restitution
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Excludes offenses listed in Article 42A.054(a) of the Code of Criminal Procedure (which includes serious violent and sexual offenses) and cases with certain affirmative findings in the judgment
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Establishes waiting periods before petitioning: 2 years after sentence completion for misdemeanors, 5 years after sentence completion for felonies
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Permits individuals to petition for nondisclosure regardless of whether they have prior convictions or deferred adjudication for other offenses
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Requires the court to provide notice to the state, hold a hearing opportunity, and determine that the nondisclosure order is in the best interest of justice before granting the petition
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Takes effect September 1, 2025
Legislative Description
Relating to the eligibility of criminal defendants for an order of nondisclosure of criminal history record information for certain offenses committed when younger than 25 years of age.
Crimes
Last Action
Received from the House
5/7/2025