HB 2066
AN ACT relating to the expunction of arrest records and files for certain
89th Regular Session
Jan 14, 2025 - Jun 2, 2025 • Session ended
Awaiting Committee Assignment
Bill filed, pending referral to House committee
Committee
Not yet assigned
Fiscal Note
Not available
What This Bill Does
Allows individuals who were arrested for unlawful handgun carrying before September 1, 2021, and either convicted or placed on deferred adjudication community supervision, to have their arrest records and files completely expunged. The law provides an opportunity for eligible individuals to clear their arrest records related to this specific offense, potentially helping them remove barriers in employment, housing, and other background check situations. The provisions will take effect on September 1, 2025, giving those who qualify a pathway to clear their criminal history for this particular arrest.
Subject Areas
Bill Text
relating to the expunction of arrest records and files for certain defendants placed on deferred adjudication community supervision for the unlawful carrying of a handgun. BE IT ENACTED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF TEXAS: SECTION 1. Article 55A.005, Code of Criminal Procedure, is Art. 55A.005. UNLAWFUL CARRYING OF HANDGUN. A person to whom this subchapter applies is entitled to have all records and files relating to the arrest expunged if: (A) tried for and convicted of the offense for which the person was arrested; or (B) placed on deferred adjudication community supervision under Subchapter C, Chapter 42A, for the offense for which the person was arrested; and (2) the offense was committed before September 1, 2021, under Section 46.02(a), Penal Code, as that section existed SECTION 2. This Act takes effect September 1, 2025.
Bill Sponsors
Legislators who authored or co-sponsored this bill.
Expert Lobbyists for This Bill
These lobbyists specialize in Weapons and related subject areas.
Brianna M. Menard
Haley Cornyn
Michael J. Johnson
Vera Denise Rose
Gavin L. Massingill
Fred Shannon
Sarah Hicks
Matthew Bentley
Luis Saenz
Kelly Barnes
Bill History
Bill filed: AN ACT relating to the expunction of arrest records and files for certain
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