Texas HB2708 modifies eligibility for nondisclosure of criminal history records for certain misdemeanor and felony convictions.

Texas HB2708 amends the Government Code to change the eligibility criteria for an order of nondisclosure of criminal history record information. Specifically, it modifies the waiting periods before a person can petition for nondisclosure based on the type and severity of the offense. For misdemeanors, the waiting period is the discharge and dismissal date. For state jail felonies, it is the first anniversary of the discharge and dismissal. For other felonies, the waiting periods range from the second to the 12th anniversary of the completion of the sentence.

Texas HB2708 modifies eligibility for nondisclosure of criminal history records for certain misdemeanor and felony convictions.

Texas HB2708 amends the Government Code to change the eligibility criteria for an order of nondisclosure of criminal history record information. Specifically, it modifies the waiting periods before a person can petition for nondisclosure based on the type and severity of the offense. For misdemeanors, the waiting period is the discharge and dismissal date. For state jail felonies, it is the first anniversary of the discharge and dismissal. For other felonies, the waiting periods range from the second to the 12th anniversary of the completion of the sentence.