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Expert guidance for expunging arrests, sealing convictions, and understanding Texas's expungement laws.

In Texas, the process is called expunction.

The criminal justice system creates millions of records every year. Arrests that never led to charges. Cases that were dismissed. Old convictions that happened decades ago.

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Key Information for Texas

Waiting Periods

AcquittalImmediate
Class C misdemeanor (no charges)180 days
Class A/B misdemeanor (no charges)1 year
Felony (no charges)3 years

Legal Authority

Texas Code of Criminal Procedure Chapter 55A

Expunction of Criminal Records

Texas Government Code Chapter 411, Subchapter E-1

Orders of Nondisclosure

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Disclaimer: This guide provides general information about Texas expungement law and is not legal advice. Laws change, and every case is different. For advice about your specific situation, please consult with a qualified attorney or legal aid organization.