Texas HB2042 amends the automatic expunction process for arrest records of acquitted individuals, ensuring timely expunction and record provision.

Texas HB2042 modifies the automatic expunction process for arrest records of individuals acquitted of offenses. It mandates that courts enter an expunction order within 30 days of acquittal for those entitled under Article 55A.002, Code of Criminal Procedure. For acquittals before the Act's effective date, courts must enter an order as soon as practicable after receiving notice of entitlement. The Act also requires courts to provide a certified copy of the expunction order and case file to the acquitted person. This legislation takes effect September 1, 2025.

Texas HB2042 amends the automatic expunction process for arrest records of acquitted individuals, ensuring timely expunction and record provision.

Texas HB2042 modifies the automatic expunction process for arrest records of individuals acquitted of offenses. It mandates that courts enter an expunction order within 30 days of acquittal for those entitled under Article 55A.002, Code of Criminal Procedure. For acquittals before the Act's effective date, courts must enter an order as soon as practicable after receiving notice of entitlement. The Act also requires courts to provide a certified copy of the expunction order and case file to the acquitted person. This legislation takes effect September 1, 2025.