Texas HB4628 modifies juvenile justice laws by repealing certain sections and amending others to affect how juvenile adjudications impact future.

Texas HB4628 repeals Section 51.13(d) of the Family Code and Section 12.42(f) of the Penal Code. It amends Section 51.13(a) of the Family Code to change how sealed juvenile records can be inspected. The bill also modifies Section 58.260(a) of the Family Code to specify who can inspect sealed juvenile records. These changes apply to offenses committed after the bill's effective date of September 1, 2025. The bill clarifies that juvenile adjudications do not count as convictions for civil disabilities or disqualifications, except under specific conditions.

Texas HB4628 modifies juvenile justice laws by repealing certain sections and amending others to affect how juvenile adjudications impact future.

Texas HB4628 repeals Section 51.13(d) of the Family Code and Section 12.42(f) of the Penal Code. It amends Section 51.13(a) of the Family Code to change how sealed juvenile records can be inspected. The bill also modifies Section 58.260(a) of the Family Code to specify who can inspect sealed juvenile records. These changes apply to offenses committed after the bill's effective date of September 1, 2025. The bill clarifies that juvenile adjudications do not count as convictions for civil disabilities or disqualifications, except under specific conditions.