S.B. No. 958 amends Section 411.0728(a) of the Government Code to expand the eligibility criteria for certain victims of trafficking of persons or compelling prostitution to apply for an order of nondisclosure of their criminal history record information. The bill specifies that it applies to individuals who have been convicted of or placed on deferred adjudication community supervision for specific misdemeanors, including offenses under Subchapter D, Chapter 481 of the Health and Safety Code, as well as various sections of the Penal Code. Notably, the language clarifies that eligibility also includes those who provided assistance in the investigation or prosecution of related offenses or were unable to do so due to age or a physical or mental disability resulting from being a victim.

The bill also makes several deletions and insertions to refine the legal language regarding the types of offenses that qualify for nondisclosure. For instance, it replaces the previous references to specific sections of the Health and Safety Code and Penal Code with broader categories of offenses, thereby streamlining the criteria for eligibility. The act is set to take effect on September 1, 2025, following its passage in both the Senate and House with unanimous support.

Statutes affected:
Introduced: Government Code 411.0728 (Government Code 411)
Senate Committee Report: Government Code 411.0728 (Government Code 411)
Engrossed: Government Code 411.0728 (Government Code 411)
House Committee Report: Government Code 411.0728 (Government Code 411)
Enrolled: Government Code 411.0728 (Government Code 411)