TX HB3654

Creates automatic nondisclosure of criminal history records for individuals convicted of or placed on deferred adjudication for certain nonviolent misdemeanors and felonies, provided they have no prior criminal history (excluding fine-only traffic offenses) and have not previously received a nondisclosure order for the same offense

Excludes first-degree felonies, second-degree felonies with certain findings, manslaughter, sexual offenses (Chapter 21 and 43), most intoxication offenses (except public intoxication), and offenses deemed violent or sexual in nature from automatic nondisclosure eligibility

Establishes waiting periods of 10 years after sentence completion or dismissal for misdemeanors and most felonies, and 15 years for second-degree felonies before automatic nondisclosure becomes effective

Requires the Department of Public Safety to review criminal history records monthly, conduct FBI background checks, and notify courts of eligible individuals; courts must then issue nondisclosure orders as soon as practicable

Allows individuals not identified by the department to present evidence of eligibility directly to the court, and prohibits charging any fees for issuance of these automatic nondisclosure orders; effective January 1, 2026