Texas HB3477 allows individuals found in criminal contempt to petition for expunction of related records after 40 years.

HB3477 amends the Texas Code of Criminal Procedure to allow individuals found in criminal contempt to petition for the expunction of all related records and files if at least 40 years have passed since the contempt finding. The bill specifies that such petitions can be filed in the court where the contempt was found. Additionally, the director of the Department of Public Safety can file petitions on behalf of eligible individuals. The changes apply to contempt findings occurring before, on, or after the bill's effective date of September 1, 2025.

Texas HB3477 allows individuals found in criminal contempt to petition for expunction of related records after 40 years.

HB3477 amends the Texas Code of Criminal Procedure to allow individuals found in criminal contempt to petition for the expunction of all related records and files if at least 40 years have passed since the contempt finding. The bill specifies that such petitions can be filed in the court where the contempt was found. Additionally, the director of the Department of Public Safety can file petitions on behalf of eligible individuals. The changes apply to contempt findings occurring before, on, or after the bill's effective date of September 1, 2025.