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  1. Click ‘Get Form’ to open the Texas expungement form in the editor.
  2. Begin by filling out your personal information in the designated fields, including your full name, address, and contact details. Ensure accuracy as this information is crucial for processing your request.
  3. In the section regarding prior criminal charges, list all relevant cases, including any stays of adjudication or pretrial diversions. This transparency is essential for a successful petition.
  4. Select the appropriate type of order you are requesting based on your situation. Use our platform’s dropdown menus to easily navigate through options like 'Order Concerning Sealing of Records' or 'Order Sealing Record - Conviction'.
  5. If applicable, complete the Request for Waiver of Filing Fee section. You will need to provide financial information to determine eligibility for a fee waiver.
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Generally, you may be charged between $100 and $400 as an initial court filing fee to get your record expunged in Texas court. Aside from the initial fee, there are additional court costs or other unexpected fees that may come up as your expungement petition is processed.
Texas law provides some protections to job applicants by prohibiting reports conducted by consumer reporting agencies to include criminal history information older than 7 years in their reports. The federal Fair Credit Reporting Act provides similar protection, but there are some exceptions to this 7-year rule.
The Steps to Filing for Expungement in Texas However, understanding legal jargon can be tricky without legal training. Youll need to draft a formal legal document called a Petition for Expunction. This includes detailed information about your arrest, case, and why youre eligible for expungement.
A person who has been arrested for an offense is entitled to have all records relat- ed to the arrest expunged if the person is acquitted by the trial court unless the acquittal arose out of a criminal episode and the person was convicted of or remains subject to prosecution for at least one other offense occurring
As with any legal proceeding, errors in following procedure can have serious consequences. Therefore, it is always advisable to seek the assistance of an attorney. The person applying for the expunction, known as the petitioner, will have to prepare and file the petition or hire an attorney to do so.

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The Texas Fair Defense Projects provides free assistance to people who qualify for expunctions or nondisclosure orders. Applicants are required to submit a DPS Criminal History Report along with their application to determine eligibility.

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