Texas HB4515 modifies eligibility for nondisclosure of criminal history record information for certain misdemeanors and state jail felonies.

Texas HB4515 amends the Government Code to change the eligibility criteria for an order of nondisclosure of criminal history record information. It allows courts to include offenses arising from the same criminal transaction if they meet certain conditions. The bill specifies that a person may petition for such an order after completing community supervision or deferred adjudication, depending on the offense. It also allows for multiple convictions to be consolidated into a single petition if they meet specific criteria. The bill takes effect September 1, 2025.

Texas HB4515 modifies eligibility for nondisclosure of criminal history record information for certain misdemeanors and state jail felonies.

Texas HB4515 amends the Government Code to change the eligibility criteria for an order of nondisclosure of criminal history record information. It allows courts to include offenses arising from the same criminal transaction if they meet certain conditions. The bill specifies that a person may petition for such an order after completing community supervision or deferred adjudication, depending on the offense. It also allows for multiple convictions to be consolidated into a single petition if they meet specific criteria. The bill takes effect September 1, 2025.