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HB 109 87-0 (2021) Author: Canales, Terry Relating to the expunction of arrest records and files relating to certain criminal offenses. House: Criminal Jurisprudence Referred to Criminal Jurisprudence
HB 441 87-0 (2021) Author: Zwiener, Erin | et. al. Relating to the criminal and licensing consequences of certain marihuana possession and drug paraphernalia possession offenses; imposing a fee. House: Criminal Jurisprudence Received from the House
HB 859 87-0 (2021) Author: Collier, Nicole | et. al. Relating to the expunction of all records and files related to arrests for certain decriminalized misdemeanor offenses. House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Senate: Jurisprudence
Referred to Jurisprudence
HB 1104 87-0 (2021) Author: Dominguez, Alex Relating to the expunction of arrest records and files relating to certain criminal offenses. House: Criminal Jurisprudence Referred to Criminal Jurisprudence
HB 1203 87-0 (2021) Author: Wu, Gene Relating to the expunction of arrest records and files for a criminal offense for which a grand jury finds no bill of indictment. House: Criminal Jurisprudence Referred to Criminal Jurisprudence
HB 1326 87-0 (2021) Author: Geren, Charlie Relating to the automatic expunction of arrest records and files for certain public safety employees who successfully complete a public safety employees treatment court program. House: Criminal Jurisprudence Referred to Criminal Jurisprudence
HB 1332 87-0 (2021) Author: Canales, Terry Relating to prohibiting a person's waiver of a right to an expunction or to an order of nondisclosure of criminal history record information with respect to a criminal offense. House: Criminal Jurisprudence Referred to Criminal Jurisprudence
HB 1944 87-0 (2021) Author: Crockett, Jasmine Relating to automatic expunction of arrest records and files for certain persons who are tried for an offense and subsequently acquitted. House: Criminal Jurisprudence Withdrawn from schedule
HB 2338 87-0 (2021) Author: Crockett, Jasmine Relating to the expunction of all records and files related to arrests for certain misdemeanor offenses. House: Criminal Jurisprudence Withdrawn from schedule
HB 2684 87-0 (2021) Author: Canales, Terry Relating to the expunction of arrest records and files and the issuance of orders of nondisclosure of criminal history record information for certain persons. House: Criminal Jurisprudence Left pending in committee
HB 3022 87-0 (2021) Author: Herrero, Abel | et. al. Relating to the expunction of arrest records and files by a statutory county court. House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Senate: Jurisprudence
Referred to Jurisprudence
HB 3315 87-0 (2021) Author: Crockett, Jasmine | et. al. Relating to the creation of a pretrial intervention program for certain youth offenders; authorizing a fee. House: Juvenile Justice & Family Issues
Senate: Criminal Justice
Referred to Criminal Justice
HB 3772 87-0 (2021) Author: White, James | et. al. Relating to the criminal consequences of certain criminal offenses involving the possession of marihuana or possession of drug paraphernalia; imposing a fee; authorizing a fine. House: Criminal Jurisprudence Committee report sent to Calendars
SB 1175 87-0 (2021) Author: Johnson, Nathan | et. al. Relating to the criminal and licensing consequences of certain criminal offenses involving the possession or delivery of marihuana and cannabis concentrate or possession of drug paraphernalia; imposing a fee; authorizing a fine. Senate: State Affairs Co-author authorized
HB 64 86-0 (2019) Author: Canales, Terry | et. al. Relating to the expunction of arrest records and files relating to certain criminal offenses. House: Criminal Jurisprudence Considered in Calendars
HB 174 86-0 (2019) Author: Canales, Terry Relating to the expunction of records in residential eviction suits. House: Business & Industry Referred to Business & Industry
HB 176 86-0 (2019) Author: Canales, Terry Relating to prohibiting a person's waiver of a right to an expunction or to an order of nondisclosure of criminal history record information with respect to a criminal offense. House: Criminal Jurisprudence Considered in Calendars
HB 229 86-0 (2019) Author: Gervin-Hawkins, Barbara Relating to the temporary confidentiality and automatic expunction of records and files relating to certain nonviolent misdemeanor offenses. House: Criminal Jurisprudence Referred to Criminal Jurisprudence
HB 1320 86-0 (2019) Author: Moody, Joe | et. al. Relating to the operation of, participation in, and effects of successful completion of a mental health court program. House: Criminal Jurisprudence Received from the House
HB 4028 86-0 (2019) Author: Dominguez, Alex Relating to the expunction of arrest records and files relating to certain nonviolent criminal offenses. House: Criminal Jurisprudence Referred to Criminal Jurisprudence
HB 4104 86-0 (2019) Author: White, James Relating to the punishment for the offense of prostitution and to programs for certain defendants charged with or convicted of prostitution. House: Corrections Committee report sent to Calendars
HB 4133 86-0 (2019) Author: Bowers, Rhetta Relating to the expunction of records and files relating to a person's arrest. House: Criminal Jurisprudence Referred to Criminal Jurisprudence
SB 2396 86-0 (2019) Author: Menéndez, José Relating to the operation of, participation in, and effects of successful completion of a mental health court program. Senate: Criminal Justice Referred to Criminal Justice
HB 322 85-0 (2017) Author: Canales, Terry | et. al.
Sponsor: Hinojosa, Juan
Relating to the expunction of arrest records and files for certain veterans and the waiver of fees and costs charged for the expunction and to the eligibility of certain victims of trafficking of persons for an order of nondisclosure. House: Defense & Veterans' Affairs
Senate: Criminal Justice
Effective on 9/1/17
HB 325 85-0 (2017) Author: Canales, Terry Relating to the expunction of arrest records and files relating to certain nonviolent offenses. House: Criminal Jurisprudence Referred to Criminal Jurisprudence
HB 346 85-0 (2017) Author: Canales, Terry Relating to the expunction of arrest records and files relating to an offense for which an indictment or information was dismissed with prejudice. House: Criminal Jurisprudence Referred to Criminal Jurisprudence
HB 551 85-0 (2017) Author: Collier, Nicole | et. al. Relating to the authority of a court to return certain fees to a person whose criminal record has been expunged. House: Criminal Jurisprudence Left pending in committee
HB 557 85-0 (2017) Author: Collier, Nicole | et. al.
Sponsor: Burton, Konni | et. al.
Relating to the expunction of arrest records and files for certain persons and to the return of certain fees to a person whose criminal record has been expunged; authorizing a fee. House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Senate: Administration
Effective on 9/1/17
HB 666 85-0 (2017) Author: Canales, Terry Relating to the expunction of arrest records and files relating to certain nonviolent misdemeanor offenses. Filed
HB 667 85-0 (2017) Author: Canales, Terry Relating to prohibiting a person's waiver of a right to an expunction or to an order of nondisclosure of criminal history record information with respect to a criminal offense. House: Criminal Jurisprudence Committee report sent to Calendars
HB 670 85-0 (2017) Author: Canales, Terry | et. al. Relating to the expunction of arrest records and files relating to certain criminal offenses. House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Senate: Criminal Justice
Referred to Criminal Justice
HB 1012 85-0 (2017) Author: Alonzo, Roberto Relating to the expunction of records and files relating to an offense for which a person is arrested. House: Criminal Jurisprudence Referred to Criminal Jurisprudence
HB 1097 85-0 (2017) Author: Canales, Terry Relating to the expunction of records in residential eviction suits. House: Business & Industry Referred to Business & Industry
HB 1740 85-0 (2017) Author: Blanco, César | et. al. Relating to the administration of veterans treatment court programs, the expunction of arrest records and files for certain participants who successfully complete a program, and the issuance of orders of nondisclosure for participants convicted of a misdemeanor; changing a fee. House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence Referred to Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
HB 1749 85-0 (2017) Author: Thompson, Senfronia Relating to the expunction of arrest records and files relating to an offense punishable by fine only; authorizing a fee. House: Criminal Jurisprudence Placed on General State Calendar
HB 2049 85-0 (2017) Author: Dutton, Jr., Harold V. Relating to automatic expunction of arrest records and files for certain persons who are tried for an offense and subsequently acquitted. House: Criminal Jurisprudence Left pending in committee
HB 2059 85-0 (2017) Author: Phillips, Larry | et. al.
Sponsor: Hughes, Bryan
Relating to the expunction of certain convictions or arrests of a minor for certain alcohol-related offenses. House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures
Senate: Criminal Justice
Effective on 9/1/17
HB 2903 85-0 (2017) Author: Muñoz, Jr., Sergio Relating to the entitlement of certain persons to the expunction of arrest records and files. House: Criminal Jurisprudence Referred to Criminal Jurisprudence
HB 3139 85-0 (2017) Author: Dutton, Jr., Harold V. Relating to the expunction of arrest records for and issuance of orders of nondisclosure for certain persons without the necessity of filing a petition; imposing a fee. House: Criminal Jurisprudence Referred to Criminal Jurisprudence
HB 3147 85-0 (2017) Author: White, James
Sponsor: Menéndez, José
Relating to the entitlement to expunction for certain persons who are arrested solely as a result of inaccurate identifying information. House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Senate: Criminal Justice
Effective on 9/1/17
HB 3900 85-0 (2017) Author: Neave, Victoria | et. al. Relating to the eligibility of certain persons for the expunction of arrest records and files. House: Criminal Jurisprudence Referred to Criminal Jurisprudence
HB 4020 85-0 (2017) Author: Collier, Nicole Relating to the automatic expunction of arrest records and files for certain veterans who successfully complete a veterans court pretrial intervention program. House: Defense & Veterans' Affairs Referred to Defense & Veterans' Affairs
HB 4086 85-0 (2017) Author: Wray, John Relating to expunction of a notice of lis pendens. House: Business & Industry Laid on the table subject to call
HB 4180 85-0 (2017) Author: Coleman, Garnet
Sponsor: Kolkhorst, Lois
Relating to the creation, operations, functions, and regulatory authority of certain governmental entities and officials; changes in certain judicial procedures; imposing civil penalties. House: County Affairs
Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Senate Amendments Analysis distributed
HB 4224 85-0 (2017) Author: Uresti, Tomas Relating to the expunction of certain records involving marihuana possession. House: Criminal Jurisprudence Referred to Criminal Jurisprudence
SB 325 85-0 (2017) Author: Burton, Konni | et. al. Relating to the procedure for expunction of arrest records and files for certain persons who are tried for an offense and subsequently acquitted. House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Senate: Criminal Justice
Referred to Criminal Jurisprudence
SB 326 85-0 (2017) Author: Burton, Konni | et. al. Relating to the authority of a court to return certain fees to a person whose criminal record has been expunged. House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Senate: Criminal Justice
Referred to Criminal Jurisprudence
SB 1165 85-0 (2017) Author: Garcia, Sylvia Relating to judicial proceedings on a petition to set aside a conviction or an order of expunction of arrest records and files for certain victims of trafficking of persons or compelling prostitution who are convicted of certain offenses. Senate: Criminal Justice Referred to Criminal Justice
SB 1374 85-0 (2017) Author: Menéndez, José Relating to the expunction of records in residential eviction suits. Senate: State Affairs Referred to State Affairs
HB 257 85-1 (2017) Author: Thompson, Senfronia Relating to judicial proceedings on a petition to set aside a conviction or an order of expunction of criminal history record information for certain victims of trafficking of persons or compelling prostitution who are convicted of prostitution. House: Criminal Jurisprudence Referred to Criminal Jurisprudence
HB 1014 84-0 (2015) Author: Canales, Terry Relating to the expunction of arrest records and files relating to certain nonviolent offenses. House: Criminal Jurisprudence Committee report sent to Calendars
HB 1048 84-0 (2015) Author: Farias, Joe | et. al. Relating to the redesignation of veterans court programs as veterans treatment court programs, the administration of those programs, the expunction of arrest records and files for certain participants who successfully complete a program, and the issuance of orders of nondisclosure for participants convicted of a misdemeanor; changing a fee. House: Defense & Veterans' Affairs Placed on General State Calendar
HB 1655 84-0 (2015) Author: Reynolds, Ron Relating to the expunction of certain files and records arising from a criminal investigation; creating a criminal offense. House: Criminal Jurisprudence Committee report sent to Calendars
HB 1960 84-0 (2015) Author: Canales, Terry Relating to the automatic expunction of arrest records and files for certain veterans and the waiver of fees and costs charged for the expunction. House: Defense & Veterans' Affairs Left pending in committee
HB 2268 84-0 (2015) Author: Thompson, Senfronia Relating to expunction of convictions and records in failure to attend school cases. House: Juvenile Justice & Family Issues Referred to Juvenile Justice & Family Issues
HB 2286 84-0 (2015) Author: Parker, Tan | et. al.
Sponsor: Burton, Konni | et. al.
Relating to the eligibility of certain victims of trafficking of persons for an order of nondisclosure; authorizing a fee. House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Senate: Criminal Justice
See remarks for effective date
HB 3276 84-0 (2015) Author: Dutton, Jr., Harold V. Relating to automatic expunction of arrest records and files for certain persons who are tried for an offense and subsequently acquitted. House: Criminal Jurisprudence Comm. report sent to Local & Consent Calendar
HB 3362 84-0 (2015) Author: Collier, Nicole Relating to the automatic expunction of arrest records and files for certain veterans who successfully complete a veterans court pretrial intervention program. House: Defense & Veterans' Affairs Referred to Defense & Veterans' Affairs
HB 3500 84-0 (2015) Author: Thompson, Senfronia Relating to judicial proceedings on a petition to set aside a conviction or an order of expunction of criminal history record information for certain victims of trafficking of persons or compelling prostitution who are convicted of prostitution. House: Criminal Jurisprudence Placed on General State Calendar
HB 3579 84-0 (2015) Author: Alonzo, Roberto | et. al.
Sponsor: Rodríguez, José
Relating to certain criminal history record information; authorizing a fee. House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Senate: Criminal Justice
Vetoed by the Governor
HB 3799 84-0 (2015) Author: Allen, Alma Relating to the expunction of certain drug-related offenses following successful treatment and rehabilitation. House: Criminal Jurisprudence Referred to Criminal Jurisprudence
HB 3974 84-0 (2015) Author: Darby, Drew Relating to the records of certain disciplinary actions against health care professionals. House: Public Health Placed on General State Calendar
SB 416 84-0 (2015) Author: West, Royce Relating to criminal history record information that is subject to an order of nondisclosure and prohibiting a person's waiver of a right to an expunction or to an order of nondisclosure with respect to a criminal offense. Senate: Criminal Justice Not again placed on intent calendar
SB 1088 84-0 (2015) Author: Taylor, Van Relating to judicial proceedings on a petition for a pardon or an order of expunction of criminal history record information for certain victims of trafficking of persons convicted of prostitution. Senate: Criminal Justice Referred to Criminal Justice
SB 1335 84-0 (2015) Author: Bettencourt, Paul Relating to the period after which a governmental entity must execute an expunction order. Senate: Criminal Justice Referred to Criminal Justice
SB 1505 84-0 (2015) Author: Garcia, Sylvia Relating to expunction of certain criminal records. Senate: Criminal Justice Referred to Criminal Justice
SB 1644 84-0 (2015) Author: West, Royce Relating to the right to expunction. Senate: Criminal Justice Referred to Criminal Justice
SB 1646 84-0 (2015) Author: West, Royce Relating to the procedure for expunction for certain defendants. Senate: Criminal Justice Referred to Criminal Justice
HB 933 83-0 (2013) Author: Turner, Sylvester Relating to automatic expunction of a juvenile's record after completion of a deferred prosecution program; providing a criminal penalty. House: Criminal Jurisprudence Left pending in committee
HB 1070 83-0 (2013) Author: Allen, Alma Relating to the expunction of certain alcohol- and drug-related offenses following successful treatment and rehabilitation. House: Criminal Jurisprudence Committee report sent to Calendars
HB 1344 83-0 (2013) Author: Canales, Terry Relating to the expunction of arrest records and files relating to certain nonviolent offenses. House: Criminal Jurisprudence Point of order sustained
HB 2861 83-0 (2013) Author: McClendon, Ruth Relating to certain business entities engaged in the publication, republication, or other dissemination of mug shots and other information regarding the involvement of an individual in the criminal justice system; providing a civil penalty. House: Business & Industry Left pending in committee
HB 3208 83-0 (2013) Author: Alonzo, Roberto Relating to the expunction of criminal records. House: Criminal Jurisprudence Failed to receive affirmative vote in comm.
HB 3371 83-0 (2013) Author: Giddings, Helen | et. al. Relating to automatic expunction of a conviction and records relating to certain misdemeanor offenses committed by a minor; providing a criminal penalty. House: Corrections Left pending in committee
HB 3818 83-0 (2013) Author: Collier, Nicole Relating to the automatic expunction of criminal records; repealing certain fees. House: Criminal Jurisprudence Left pending in committee
SB 1211 83-0 (2013) Author: West, Royce Relating to the expunction of arrest records and files relating to an offense for which the person received a discharge and dismissal after successfully completing a term of deferred adjudication community supervision. Senate: Criminal Justice Referred to Criminal Justice
SB 1289 83-0 (2013) Author: Williams, Tommy
Sponsor: Bohac, Dwayne
Relating to certain business entities engaged in the publication of mug shots and other information regarding the involvement of an individual in the criminal justice system; providing a civil penalty. House: Business & Industry
Senate: Criminal Justice
Effective on 9/1/13
HB 351 82-0 (2011) Author: Veasey, Marc
Sponsor: West, Royce
Relating to the expunction of records and files relating to a person's arrest. House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Senate: Criminal Justice
Effective on 9/1/11
HB 546 82-0 (2011) Author: Dutton, Jr., Harold V. Relating to permitting certain persons placed on deferred adjudication to seek an expunction of arrest records and files. House: Criminal Jurisprudence Left pending in committee
HB 605 82-0 (2011) Author: Farrar, Jessica Relating to the consequences of community supervision and to petitions and procedures for the expunction of criminal records and files and to orders of nondisclosure. House: Criminal Jurisprudence Left pending in committee
HB 913 82-0 (2011) Author: Dutton, Jr., Harold V. Relating to the automatic expunction of criminal records. House: Criminal Jurisprudence Left pending in committee
HB 2318 82-0 (2011) Author: Kolkhorst, Lois Relating to the right to an expunction of records and files relating to a person's arrest. House: Criminal Jurisprudence No action taken in committee
HB 2889 82-0 (2011) Author: Madden, Jerry
Sponsor: Hinojosa, Juan
Relating to the expunction of records and files relating to a person's arrest. House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Senate: Criminal Justice
Vetoed by the Governor
HB 3181 82-0 (2011) Author: Johnson, Eric Relating to the right to an expunction of records and files relating to a person's arrest. House: Criminal Jurisprudence Referred to Criminal Jurisprudence
HB 3228 82-0 (2011) Author: Hernandez Luna, Ana Relating to the creation of DNA records for the state and federal DNA database systems. House: Homeland Security & Public Safety Left pending in subcommittee
HB 3306 82-0 (2011) Author: Marquez, Marisa Relating to a person's eligibility for expunction of certain criminal history records and files. House: Criminal Jurisprudence Left pending in committee
HCR 177 82-0 (2011) Author: Veasey, Marc Instructing the enrolling clerk of the senate to make corrections in S.B. No. 167. Received from the House
SB 167 82-0 (2011) Author: West, Royce
Sponsor: Veasey, Marc | et. al.
Relating to the automatic expunction of arrest records and files after an individual receives a pardon or a grant of certain other relief with respect to the offense for which the individual was arrested. House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Senate: Criminal Justice
Vetoed by the Governor
SB 462 82-0 (2011) Author: West, Royce
Sponsor: Veasey, Marc | et. al.
Relating to the expunction of records and files relating to a person's arrest. House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Senate: Criminal Justice
Effective on 9/1/11
SB 1473 82-0 (2011) Author: Hinojosa, Juan Relating to the expunction of records and files relating to a person's arrest. Senate: Criminal Justice Referred to Criminal Justice
HB 293 81-0 (2009) Author: Dutton, Jr., Harold V. Relating to the automatic expunction of criminal records. House: Criminal Jurisprudence Left pending in subcommittee
HB 396 81-0 (2009) Author: Hartnett, Will
Sponsor: Carona, John
Relating to expunction of a notice of lis pendens. House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
Senate: Jurisprudence
Effective on 9/1/09
HB 945 81-0 (2009) Author: Dutton, Jr., Harold V. Relating to permitting certain persons placed on deferred adjudication to seek an expunction of arrest records and files. House: Criminal Jurisprudence Left pending in subcommittee
HB 2002 81-0 (2009) Author: McCall, Brian | et. al.
Sponsor: Ellis, Rodney
Relating to a right of a close relative to seek expunction of arrest records and files on behalf of a deceased person. House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Senate: Criminal Justice
Effective immediately
HB 2213 81-0 (2009) Author: Farrar, Jessica | et. al. Relating to the consequences of community supervision and to petitions and procedures for the expunction of criminal records and files and to orders of nondisclosure. House: Criminal Jurisprudence Committee report sent to Calendars
HB 2864 81-0 (2009) Author: Moody, Joe Relating to a waiver of fees imposed for certain expunctions. House: Criminal Jurisprudence Laid on the table subject to call
HB 3212 81-0 (2009) Author: Edwards, Al Relating to the automatic expunction of certain criminal records; increasing a penalty. House: Criminal Jurisprudence Subcommittee members named
HB 3399 81-0 (2009) Author: Darby, Drew Relating to the right of a person convicted of a Class A misdemeanor to seek an expunction of arrest records and files relating to the offense. House: Criminal Jurisprudence Left pending in subcommittee
HB 3481 81-0 (2009) Author: Veasey, Marc | et. al.
Sponsor: Harris, Chris
Relating to the expunction of records and files relating to a person's arrest. House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Senate: Criminal Justice
Vetoed by the Governor
HB 3881 81-0 (2009) Author: Alonzo, Roberto Relating to the right to an expunction of records and files relating to a person's arrest. House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Senate: Criminal Justice
Referred to Criminal Justice
HB 4135 81-0 (2009) Author: Turner, Sylvester Relating to the right to an expunction of records and files relating to a person's arrest. House: Criminal Jurisprudence Subcommittee members named
SB 920 81-0 (2009) Author: Harris, Chris Relating to the right to an expunction of records and files relating to a person's arrest. Senate: Criminal Justice Not again placed on intent calendar
SB 1224 81-0 (2009) Author: Huffman, Joan
Sponsor: Moody, Joe
Relating to a waiver of fees imposed for certain expunctions. House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Senate: Criminal Justice
Effective on 9/1/09
SB 1454 81-0 (2009) Author: West, Royce | et. al.
Sponsor: Gallego, Pete | et. al.
Relating to the right to an expunction of records and files relating to a person's arrest. House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Senate: Criminal Justice
Committee report sent to Calendars
SB 1517 81-0 (2009) Author: Shapleigh, Eliot Relating to the right to an expunction of records and files relating to a person's arrest. Senate: Criminal Justice Referred to Criminal Justice
SB 1916 81-0 (2009) Author: West, Royce
Sponsor: Hodge, Terri
Relating to the automatic expunction of arrest records and files after an individual receives a pardon or a grant of certain other relief with respect to the offense for which the individual was arrested. House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Senate: Criminal Justice
Placed on General State Calendar
SB 2075 81-0 (2009) Author: Hinojosa, Juan Relating to the consequences of successfully completing a term of deferred adjudication community supervision with respect to the expunction or use of certain criminal history records and files. Senate: Criminal Justice Committee report printed and distributed
HB 799 80-0 (2007) Author: Dutton, Jr., Harold V. | et. al. Relating to the automatic expunction of criminal records. House: Criminal Jurisprudence Referred to Criminal Jurisprudence
HB 800 80-0 (2007) Author: Dutton, Jr., Harold V. | et. al. Relating to permitting certain persons placed on deferred adjudication to seek an expunction of arrest records and files. House: Criminal Jurisprudence Placed on General State Calendar
HB 1145 80-0 (2007) Author: Turner, Sylvester Relating to permitting certain persons placed on deferred adjudication to seek an expunction of arrest records and files. House: Criminal Jurisprudence Referred to Criminal Jurisprudence
HB 1303 80-0 (2007) Author: Peña, Aaron
Sponsor: West, Royce
Relating to certain requirements applicable to orders of expunction or nondisclosure of criminal history records and to the protection of information that is the subject of one of those orders; providing penalties. House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Senate: Criminal Justice
Effective on 9/1/07
HB 2575 80-0 (2007) Author: Thompson, Senfronia Relating to an order of expunction or similar order with respect to certain arrest records and files. House: Criminal Jurisprudence Referred to Criminal Jurisprudence
HB 2637 80-0 (2007) Author: Aycock, Jimmie Relating to the expunction of certain complaint information by the State Board of Veterinary Medical Examiners. House: Agriculture & Livestock Referred to Agriculture and Livestock
HB 3023 80-0 (2007) Author: Frost, Stephen Relating to the expunction of certain alcohol-related offenses committed by a minor. House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures Referred to Licensing & Admin. Procedures
HB 3197 80-0 (2007) Author: Hartnett, Will | et. al.
Sponsor: Wentworth, Jeff
Relating to expunction of a notice of lis pendens. House: Judiciary
Senate: Jurisprudence
Committee report printed and distributed
SB 665 80-0 (2007) Author: Uresti, Carlos
Sponsor: Dutton, Jr., Harold V.
Relating to the expunction of certain alcohol-related convictions committed by a minor. House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures
Senate: Jurisprudence
Placed on General State Calendar
SB 1294 80-0 (2007) Author: West, Royce Relating to the manner of providing notice of a petition or order for the expunction or nondisclosure of certain criminal records. Senate: Criminal Justice Referred to Criminal Justice
SB 1737 80-0 (2007) Author: West, Royce
Sponsor: Peña, Aaron
Relating to certain requirements applicable to orders of expunction or nondisclosure of criminal history records and to the protection of information that is the subject of one of those orders; providing penalties. House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Senate: Criminal Justice
Committee report sent to Calendars
HB 269 79-0 (2005) Author: Keel, Terry | et. al.
Sponsor: West, Royce
Relating to the effect of an expunction. House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Senate: Criminal Justice
Effective immediately
HB 413 79-0 (2005) Author: Turner, Sylvester
Sponsor: Gallegos, Jr., Mario
Relating to the manner of providing notice of a petition or order for the expunction or nondisclosure of certain criminal records. House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Senate: Jurisprudence
Effective on 9/1/05
HB 435 79-0 (2005) Author: Dutton, Jr., Harold V. Relating to the automatic expunction of criminal records. House: Criminal Jurisprudence Referred to Criminal Jurisprudence
HB 1082 79-0 (2005) Author: Driver, Joe Relating to a fee to cover the costs of expunging a minor's alcohol- or tobacco-related conviction records. House: Juvenile Justice & Family Issues Committee report sent to Calendars
HB 2168 79-0 (2005) Author: Goolsby, Tony Relating to the liability of a district or county clerk for the release of information that is subsequently expunged or made confidential. House: State Affairs Referred to State Affairs
HB 2664 79-0 (2005) Author: Hodge, Terri Relating to the expunction of certain misdemeanor arrest records and files. House: Criminal Jurisprudence Referred to Criminal Jurisprudence
HB 3043 79-0 (2005) Author: Madden, Jerry Relating to the duration of sex offender registration requirements for certain youthful offenders. House: Criminal Jurisprudence Left pending in committee
HB 3093 79-0 (2005) Author: Peña, Aaron
Sponsor: West, Royce
Relating to petitions and procedures for the expunction or nondisclosure of criminal records and files and to the consequences of orders of nondisclosure. House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Senate: Criminal Justice
Effective on 9/1/05
HB 3344 79-0 (2005) Author: Uresti, Carlos Relating to the expunction of certain alcohol-related convictions committed by a minor. House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures Committee report sent to Calendars
SB 166 79-0 (2005) Author: West, Royce
Sponsor: Keel, Terry
Relating to the effect of an expunction. House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Senate: Criminal Justice
Effective immediately
SB 916 79-0 (2005) Author: Gallegos, Jr., Mario Relating to the manner of providing notice of a petition or order for the expunction or nondisclosure of certain criminal records. Senate: Jurisprudence Referred to Jurisprudence
SB 1426 79-0 (2005) Author: Gallegos, Jr., Mario
Sponsor: Riddle, Debbie | et. al.
Relating to fees charged to persons applying for the expunction of certain offenses committed by minors. House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Senate: Jurisprudence
Effective on 9/1/05
HB 171 78-0 (2003) Author: Keel, Terry
Sponsor: Whitmire, John
Relating to the authority of a district court to order the expunction of arrest records and files for certain persons. House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Senate: Criminal Justice
Effective on 9/1/03
HB 384 78-0 (2003) Author: Dutton, Jr., Harold V. Relating to the automatic expunction of criminal records. House: Criminal Jurisprudence Referred to Criminal Jurisprudence
HB 2725 78-0 (2003) Author: Talton, Robert
Sponsor: West, Royce
Relating to the destruction of records following certain expunctions. House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Senate: Criminal Justice
Effective immediately
HB 3299 78-0 (2003) Author: Rodriguez, Eddie Relating to the expunction of misdemeanor arrest records and files. House: Criminal Jurisprudence Referred to Criminal Jurisprudence
SB 566 78-0 (2003) Author: West, Royce
Sponsor: Driver, Joe
Relating to the duties of law enforcement regarding the misuse of a person's identity and to the person's right to expunction of identifying information contained in certain records and files. House: Law Enforcement
Senate: Criminal Justice
Effective on 9/1/03
SB 987 78-0 (2003) Author: Armbrister, Kenneth Relating to the expunction of certain arrest records and files. House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Senate: Criminal Justice
Referred to Criminal Jurisprudence
SB 1477 78-0 (2003) Author: West, Royce
Sponsor: Talton, Robert | et. al.
Relating to restrictions on the disclosure of certain criminal records and to the duty of law enforcement agencies regarding records associated with certain defendants receiving deferred adjudication; providing a civil penalty. House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Senate: Criminal Justice
Effective on 9/1/03
HB 155 77-0 (2001) Author: Goolsby, Tony Relating to the expunction of arrest records by a person in the business of publishing or disclosing conviction or arrest information and to the creation of an offense prohibiting the use or release of certain arrest information by that person. House: Criminal Jurisprudence Referred to Criminal Jurisprudence
HB 994 77-0 (2001) Author: Keel, Terry Relating to the authority of a district court to order the expunction of arrest records and files for certain persons. House: Criminal Jurisprudence Referred to Criminal Jurisprudence
HB 1118 77-0 (2001) Author: Goodman, Toby | et. al.
Sponsor: West, Royce
Relating to the adjudication and disposition of juvenile conduct and the administration of the juvenile justice system. House: Juvenile Justice & Family Issues
Senate: Jurisprudence
Effective on 9/1/01
HB 1323 77-0 (2001) Author: Shields, John
Sponsor: Staples, Todd
Relating to the expunction of arrest records and files when an indictment or information is dismissed or quashed. House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Senate: Criminal Justice
Effective on 9/1/01
HB 1352 77-0 (2001) Author: Uher, D.R. Relating to the expunction of certain arrest records and files. House: Criminal Jurisprudence Referred to Criminal Jurisprudence
HB 1415 77-0 (2001) Author: Farrar, Jessica | et. al.
Sponsor: Armbrister, Kenneth
Relating to the duty of law enforcement agencies regarding records associated with certain defendants receiving deferred adjudication. House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Senate: Criminal Justice
Vetoed by the Governor
HB 2178 77-0 (2001) Author: Salinas Jr., Ignacio
Sponsor: Moncrief, Mike
Relating to the expunction of information about certain chemical dependency diagnoses in certain medical records. House: Public Health
Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective on 9/1/01
HB 2188 77-0 (2001) Author: Yarbrough, Ken Relating to the expungement of certain complaints against a license holder from the records of a state agency. House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures Left pending in committee
HB 2256 77-0 (2001) Author: McCall, Brian Relating to the expunction or clarification of certain criminal history record information. House: Criminal Jurisprudence Committee report sent to Calendars
HB 2264 77-0 (2001) Author: Danburg, Debra Relating to the right of certain persons arrested for possession of a controlled substance to expunction of certain records and files. House: Criminal Jurisprudence Referred to Criminal Jurisprudence
HB 2305 77-0 (2001) Author: Garcia, Domingo Relating to the expunction of certain arrest records and files. House: Criminal Jurisprudence No action taken in committee
HB 3110 77-0 (2001) Author: Dutton, Jr., Harold V. Relating to the automatic expunction of criminal records. House: Criminal Jurisprudence Left pending in committee
SB 434 77-0 (2001) Author: Harris, Chris Relating to the expunction of certain arrest records. Senate: Criminal Justice No action taken in committee
SB 922 77-0 (2001) Author: Staples, Todd Relating to delivery of copies of expunction orders. Senate: Jurisprudence Referred to Jurisprudence
SB 1047 77-0 (2001) Author: Shapiro, Florence | et. al.
Sponsor: McCall, Brian
Relating to the expunction or clarification of certain criminal history record information. House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Senate: Criminal Justice
Effective immediately
SB 1126 77-0 (2001) Author: Ogden, Steve
Sponsor: Keel, Terry
Relating to expunction for unadjudicated but admitted offenses. House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Senate: Criminal Justice
Committee report sent to Calendars
SB 1570 77-0 (2001) Author: West, Royce
Sponsor: Garcia, Domingo
Relating to the expunction of certain arrest records and files. House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Senate: Criminal Justice
Placed on General State Calendar
SB 1608 77-0 (2001) Author: Staples, Todd Relating to the expunction of arrest records and files when an indictment or information is dismissed or quashed. Senate: Criminal Justice Committee report printed and distributed
SB 1665 77-0 (2001) Author: Armbrister, Kenneth Relating to the expunction of certain arrest records and files. Senate: Criminal Justice Left pending in committee
HB 556 76-0 (1999) Author: Hunter, Bob Relating to permitting certain persons to seek an expunction of arrest records and files. House: Criminal Jurisprudence Left pending in committee
HB 557 76-0 (1999) Author: Hunter, Bob Relating to permitting certain persons to seek an expunction of arrest records and files. House: Criminal Jurisprudence Referred to Criminal Jurisprudence
HB 584 76-0 (1999) Author: Allen, Ray Relating to the right to expunction of records and files relating to a person's arrest. House: Criminal Jurisprudence Referred to Criminal Jurisprudence
HB 1531 76-0 (1999) Author: Clark, Ron Relating to the records of an overturned disciplinary action or a charge of misconduct against certain fire fighters and peace officers. House: Urban Affairs Left pending in committee
HB 1791 76-0 (1999) Author: Shields, John Relating to the expunction of arrest records and files when an indictment or information is dismissed or quashed. House: Criminal Jurisprudence Referred to Criminal Jurisprudence
HB 2183 76-0 (1999) Author: Dutton, Jr., Harold V. Relating to the automatic expunction of criminal records. House: Criminal Jurisprudence Left pending in committee
HB 2211 76-0 (1999) Author: Jones, Jesse Relating to certain information that is exempt from the expunction requirement. House: Criminal Jurisprudence Referred to Criminal Jurisprudence
HB 2213 76-0 (1999) Author: Jones, Jesse Relating to the automatic expunction of certain arrest records related to an offense the prosecution of which is barred by limitations. House: Criminal Jurisprudence Referred to Criminal Jurisprudence
HB 3139 76-0 (1999) Author: Naishtat, Elliott Relating to the county in which a petition for expunction of certain criminal records and files may be filed. House: Criminal Jurisprudence Withdrawn from schedule
SB 840 76-0 (1999) Author: West, Royce
Sponsor: Hinojosa, Juan
Relating to the automatic expunction of certain arrest records. House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Senate: Criminal Justice
Effective in 90 days -- 8/30/99
SB 990 76-0 (1999) Author: Lucio, Jr., Eddie Relating to the records of an overturned disciplinary action or a charge of misconduct against certain fire fighters and peace officers. Senate: Intergovernmental Relations Left pending in committee
SB 1564 76-0 (1999) Author: Armbrister, Kenneth Relating to the expunction of records concerning certain misdemeanor offenses. Senate: Criminal Justice Referred to Criminal Justice
HB 331 70-0 (1987) Author: Cooper, Anne Relating to the expunction of arrest records. House: Criminal Jurisprudence No action taken in committee
HB 761 70-0 (1987) Author: Burnett, Dick Relating to expunction of criminal records in certain cases involving children as victims of offenses. House: Criminal Jurisprudence Postponed in committee
SB 124 70-0 (1987) Author: Washington, Craig
Sponsor: Evans, Larry
Relating to the expunction of arrest records. House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Senate: Criminal Justice
House passage as amended reported
HB 684 69-0 (1985) Author: Cain, David Relating to the right of a person to have certain criminal records expunged. House: Criminal Jurisprudence Referred to Criminal Jurisprudence
HB 1006 69-0 (1985) Author: Clemons, Billy Relating to the expunction of criminal records of persons convicted of certain misdemeanor property offenses. House: Criminal Jurisprudence Referred to Criminal Jurisprudence
HB 2237 68-0 (1983) Author: Hackney, Clint
Sponsor: Mauzy, Oscar
Relating to the expunction of the records of an indictment or information. House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Senate: Jurisprudence
Reported from committee favorably without amendments
HB 2191 67-0 (1981) Author: Tejeda, Frank Relating to expunction of criminal records. House: Criminal Jurisprudence Referred to Committee on Criminal Jurisprudence
HB 1568 66-0 (1979) Author: Nabers, Lynn Relating to appeal of a court's decision concerning a petition for expunction of arrest records. House: Criminal Jurisprudence Considered by committee in public hearing
HB 1940 66-0 (1979) Author: Lyon, Ted Relating to expunction of certain criminal records. House: Criminal Jurisprudence Referred to Committee on Criminal Jurisprudence
HB 2233 66-0 (1979) Author: Gibson, Jay Relating to persons entitled to expunction of arrest records. House: Criminal Jurisprudence Referred to Committee on Criminal Jurisprudence
SB 374 66-0 (1979) Author: Schwartz, A.R. "Babe"
Sponsor: Nabers, Lynn
Relating to expunction of criminal records; setting certain fees. House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Senate: Jurisprudence
Effective on . . . . . . . . . .
SCR 104 66-0 (1979) Author: Schwartz, A.R. "Babe"
Sponsor: Nabers, Lynn
Authorizing certain corrections in S.B. No. 374. Signed by the Governor
HB 814 65-0 (1977) Author: Watson, Ed Relating to the expunction of records of arrests. House: Criminal Jurisprudence Assigned to General State Calendar
SB 471 65-0 (1977) Author: Schwartz, A.R. "Babe"
Sponsor: Watson, Ed
Relating to expunction of records of arrests; providing penalties for violations. House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Senate: Jurisprudence
90 Day Bill
HB 47 64-0 (1975) Author: Watson, Ed Relating to expunction of records of arrests and of criminal charges if no conviction occurs. House: Criminal Jurisprudence Referred to subcommittee
HB 1969 64-0 (1975) Author: Mattox, Jim Relating to the use and disposition of certain criminal records; providing certain penalties. House: Criminal Jurisprudence Rules suspended
SB 49 64-0 (1975) Author: Gammage, R.A. "Bob" Relating to the expunction of records of arrests and of criminal charges if no conviction occurs; providing penalties for noncompliance with this Act. Senate: Jurisprudence Referred to Subcommittee on Criminal Matters
HB 53 63-0 (1973) Author: Salem, Joe Relating to certain penalties for first offense possession of cannabis; providing a means for the expunging of certain criminal records. House: Criminal Jurisprudence Considered in public hearing
HB 126 63-0 (1973) Author: Cole, James D. Relating to expunging from a person's criminal record a conviction for possession of cannabis in certain situations; amendign Section 23, Chapter 169, Acts of the 45th Legislature, Regular Session, 1937, as amended (Article 725b, Vernon's Texas Penal Code); and declaring an emergency. House: Criminal Jurisprudence Subcommittee hearing notice posted
HB 817 63-0 (1973) Author: Watson, Ed Relating to the expunction of records of arrests and of criminal charges if no conviction occurs. House: Criminal Jurisprudence Referred to subcommittee
HB 1161 63-0 (1973) Author: Salem, Joe Relating to the expunction of certain criminal records; providing certain penalties. House: Criminal Jurisprudence Reported favorably
HB 1369 63-0 (1973) Author: Mattox, Jim Relating to the use and imposition of certain criminal records; providing certain penalties. House: Criminal Jurisprudence Referred to Committee on Criminal Jurisprudence
SB 443 63-0 (1973) Author: Gammage, R.A. "Bob" Relating to the expunction of records of arrests and of criminal charges if no conviction occurs; providing penalties for noncompliance with this Act. House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Senate: Jurisprudence
Sent to Calendar Committee
SB 680 63-0 (1973) Author: McKnight, Peyton Relating to the penalties for possession of marijuana and to the expunction of convictions for its possession and providing certain penalties. Senate: Subcommittee on Criminal Matters Referred to Subcommittee on Criminal Matters
HB 80 62-0 (1971) Author: Cole, James D. Relating to expunging from a person's criminal record a conviction for possession of cannabis in certain situations.


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