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TX HB2066
TX HB2066Relating to the expunction of arrest records and files for certain defendants placed on deferred adjudication community supervision for the unlawful carrying of a handgun.
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Introduced
01/24/2025
01/24/2025
In Committee
04/01/2025
04/01/2025
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
06/02/2025
06/02/2025
Introduced Session
89th Legislature Regular Session
Bill Summary
AN ACT 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.
AI Summary
This bill modifies the legal process for expunging arrest records related to unlawful carrying of a handgun in Texas. Specifically, the bill expands the existing law to allow individuals who were placed on deferred adjudication community supervision (a type of supervised probation where the final conviction is not entered if the person successfully completes the supervision) to be eligible for expungement of their arrest records, in addition to those who were already tried and convicted. The expungement applies only to offenses committed before September 1, 2021, under a specific version of the unlawful handgun carrying statute (Section 46.02(a) of the Penal Code). The bill will take effect on September 1, 2025, providing a clear timeline for implementation. This change allows more individuals with certain handgun-related arrests to clear their records, potentially reducing long-term legal and professional consequences associated with such arrests.
Committee Categories
Justice
Sponsors (28)
David Cook (R)*,
Lacey Hull (R)*,
Tom Oliverson (R)*,
Senfronia Thompson (D)*,
Wesley Virdell (R)*,
Trent Ashby (R),
Brad Buckley (R),
Ben Bumgarner (R),
Briscoe Cain (R),
Mark Dorazio (R),
Ryan Guillen (R),
Richard Hayes (R),
Hillary Hickland (R),
Andy Hopper (R),
Helen Kerwin (R),
Mitch Little (R),
A.J. Louderback (R),
Shelley Luther (R),
Don McLaughlin (R),
Terry Meza (D),
Joe Moody (D),
Katrina Pierson (R),
Keresa Richardson (R),
Nate Schatzline (R),
Tony Tinderholt (R),
Steve Toth (R),
Ellen Troxclair (R),
Cody Vasut (R),
Last Action
Considered in Calendars (on 04/30/2025)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://capitol.texas.gov/BillLookup/History.aspx?LegSess=89R&Bill=HB2066 |
| Analysis (House Committee Report) | https://capitol.texas.gov/tlodocs/89R/analysis/html/HB02066H.htm |
| BillText | https://capitol.texas.gov/tlodocs/89R/billtext/html/HB02066H.htm |
| Fiscal Note (Introduced) | https://capitol.texas.gov/tlodocs/89R/fiscalnotes/html/HB02066I.htm |
| BillText | https://capitol.texas.gov/tlodocs/89R/billtext/html/HB02066I.htm |
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