S.B. No. 958 amends Section 411.0728(a) of the Government Code to expand the eligibility criteria for 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 certain misdemeanors, including offenses under Subchapter D, Chapter 481 of the Health and Safety Code, as well as specific sections of the Penal Code, such as 30.05, 31.03, 37.10, or 49.02. Additionally, it includes those who have been convicted of an offense under Section 43.02 of the Penal Code.

Furthermore, the bill outlines that eligible individuals must have provided assistance in the investigation or prosecution of certain offenses, or were unable to do so due to their age or a physical or mental disability resulting from being a victim of the specified offenses. The changes aim to provide greater support and legal relief for victims of trafficking and related crimes. The Act is set to take effect on September 1, 2025.

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)