TX SB377

Reduces the waiting period for nondisclosure petitions after deferred adjudication: from 2 years to 180 days for certain misdemeanors (under Chapters 20, 21, 22, 25, 42, 43, or 46, Penal Code), and from 5 years to 1 year for felonies

Creates new nondisclosure eligibility for persons convicted of certain nonviolent felonies who complete community supervision (including any confinement, fines, costs, and restitution), allowing petitions 2 years after completion

Creates new nondisclosure eligibility for persons convicted of certain nonviolent felonies who complete their full sentence (including confinement and all financial obligations), allowing petitions 3 years after sentence completion

Excludes from eligibility violent offenses under Title 5 Penal Code, offenses under Chapters 25, 29, 43, 49, or 71 Penal Code, first and second degree drug felonies, certain property crimes at higher felony levels, and offenses listed in Article 42A.054(a) Code of Criminal Procedure

Requires the court to determine that issuance of the nondisclosure order is in the best interest of justice, and prohibits orders for offenses determined to be violent or sexual in nature