Texas HB463 allows for the automatic expunction of arrest records for controlled substance offenses dismissed after the bill's effective date.

Texas HB463 amends the Code of Criminal Procedure to allow for the automatic expunction of arrest records and files related to controlled substance offenses dismissed on or after the bill's effective date of September 1, 2025. This applies to cases where a laboratory analysis finds no presence of a controlled substance, the indictment or information was made due to mistake or false information, or the indictment or information was void.

Texas HB463 allows for the automatic expunction of arrest records for controlled substance offenses dismissed after the bill's effective date.

Texas HB463 amends the Code of Criminal Procedure to allow for the automatic expunction of arrest records and files related to controlled substance offenses dismissed on or after the bill's effective date of September 1, 2025. This applies to cases where a laboratory analysis finds no presence of a controlled substance, the indictment or information was made due to mistake or false information, or the indictment or information was void.