⚠ Eligibility depends on offense type, case outcome, and time passed.
Expungement May Apply If:
- Case dismissed
- Found Not Guilty
- No-billed by grand jury
- Arrested but never charged
Steps to Expunge Your Record in Texas
- Confirm you qualify for expunction.
- Find your case details (county, court, case number).
- Complete a Petition for Expunction form.
- File the petition with the district court in the county where the arrest occurred.
- Pay the filing fee or request a fee waiver.
- Attend a court hearing if required.
- If approved, the court orders agencies to destroy the record.
Expunction Forms:
Texas Judicial Branch Forms
Non-Disclosure May Apply If:
- Completed deferred adjudication
- Completed probation (certain offenses)
- No new convictions during waiting period
⚠ Usually NOT Eligible If:
- Family violence conviction
- Sex offense conviction
- Aggravated violent felony
- Multiple repeat convictions
📜 Know Your Rights
- You have the right to remain silent if questioned by law enforcement.
- You have the right to request an attorney before answering questions.
- You have the right to refuse consent to a search unless officers have a warrant.
- You have the right to ask if you are free to leave during a stop.
- You have the right to receive a copy of any paperwork you sign.
- If you are on probation/parole, you must follow supervision terms — but you still maintain constitutional rights.
Important: Stay calm, do not argue on the scene, and document details afterward.
Helpful Rights Information:
ACLU of Texas
🗳 Voting Rights Restoration (Texas)
You CANNOT vote if:
- You are currently incarcerated
- You are on parole
- You are on probation
You CAN vote once:
- Your full sentence is completed
- Parole is completed
- Probation is completed