Bill > HB2300

This bill amends the Government Code to change the eligibility requirements for certain criminal defendants to obtain an order of nondisclosure of their criminal history record information. The key provisions include: - Reducing the waiting period to obtain an order of nondisclosure for defendants who completed deferred adjudication community supervision for a state jail felony offense (from 2 years to 1 year) and for other felony offenses (from 5 years to 2 years). - Expanding the procedure for obtaining an order of nondisclosure to include certain felony offenses, not just misdemeanors. The waiting periods range from 1 year for state jail felonies to 12 years for first-degree felonies. - Allowing defendants convicted of certain offenses, such as DWI-related offenses, to petition for an order of nondisclosure after completing their sentence, with waiting periods ranging from 1 year to 12 years depending on the offense level. The bill aims to provide more opportunities for eligible criminal defendants to have their criminal records sealed, which can help with employment and other opportunities.