The bill, H.B. No. 2507, proposes amendments to the Code of Criminal Procedure and the Government Code regarding automatic orders of nondisclosure of criminal history record information for certain misdemeanor defendants who successfully complete deferred adjudication community supervision. Key provisions include the establishment of criteria for eligibility for nondisclosure, such as the requirement that the individual must have been placed on deferred adjudication for a misdemeanor that does not involve specific violent offenses or certain affirmative findings. Additionally, the bill mandates that the Department of Public Safety electronically review records monthly to identify eligible individuals and notify the relevant court clerks.

Significant changes in the bill include the removal of previous language that limited the applicability of nondisclosure orders and the introduction of new provisions that streamline the process for automatic nondisclosure following the completion of community supervision. The bill also eliminates the requirement for individuals to pay a fee for the issuance of nondisclosure orders. The act is set to take effect on January 1, 2028, with certain provisions taking effect earlier on September 1, 2025.

Statutes affected:
Introduced: Government Code 411.0716, Government Code 411.072, Government Code 411.0725 (Government Code 411)
House Committee Report: Government Code 411.0716, Government Code 411.072, Government Code 411.0725 (Government Code 411)
Engrossed: Government Code 411.0716, Government Code 411.072, Government Code 411.0725 (Government Code 411)