Texas HB2045 mandates automatic expunction of arrest records for individuals acquitted of offenses, regardless of when the arrest occurred.

HB2045 amends the Texas Code of Criminal Procedure to ensure automatic expunction of arrest records for individuals acquitted of offenses. The bill requires the trial court to enter an expunction order within 30 days of acquittal. It applies retroactively to cases where the underlying arrest occurred before the bill's effective date. The bill also repeals certain subsections and adds new provisions for preparing and forwarding expunction orders. This Act takes effect September 1, 2025.

Texas HB2045 mandates automatic expunction of arrest records for individuals acquitted of offenses, regardless of when the arrest occurred.

HB2045 amends the Texas Code of Criminal Procedure to ensure automatic expunction of arrest records for individuals acquitted of offenses. The bill requires the trial court to enter an expunction order within 30 days of acquittal. It applies retroactively to cases where the underlying arrest occurred before the bill's effective date. The bill also repeals certain subsections and adds new provisions for preparing and forwarding expunction orders. This Act takes effect September 1, 2025.