Texas HB4733 modifies expunction and nondisclosure orders for certain misdemeanor offenses.

Texas HB4733 amends the Code of Criminal Procedure and Government Code to change rules around expunging arrest records and issuing nondisclosure orders for specific misdemeanor offenses. The bill prohibits courts from expunging records for misdemeanor offenses unless certain conditions are met. It also modifies the timing for requesting nondisclosure orders for misdemeanor offenses, allowing requests after completing community supervision or two years after completion, whichever is later.

Texas HB4733 modifies expunction and nondisclosure orders for certain misdemeanor offenses.

Texas HB4733 amends the Code of Criminal Procedure and Government Code to change rules around expunging arrest records and issuing nondisclosure orders for specific misdemeanor offenses. The bill prohibits courts from expunging records for misdemeanor offenses unless certain conditions are met. It also modifies the timing for requesting nondisclosure orders for misdemeanor offenses, allowing requests after completing community supervision or two years after completion, whichever is later.