Expunction of records for certain decriminalized misdemeanor offenses in Texas.
This bill allows for the expunction of all records and files related to arrests for certain decriminalized misdemeanor offenses in Texas. Eligible individuals can file an ex parte petition for expunction in the appropriate district court. The Department of Public Safety can also file petitions on behalf of eligible individuals. The expunction process includes specific conditions, such as the offense being decriminalized after the commission of the offense and the completion of the sentence or dismissal and discharge.
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