Texas 89th Legislature, Regular Session Status: Introduced

HB 2417 — Relating to the eligibility of certain wrongfully imprisoned persons for compensation and for the expunction of arrest records and files in the case.

Last action — Received from the House

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  1. 1
    Introduced
  2. 2
    In Committee
  3. 3
    Passed House
  4. 4
    Passed Senate
  5. 5
    To Executive
  6. 6
    Enacted

This bill died with 89th Legislature, Regular Session. It reached “Introduced” and never advanced before the session ended, so it can no longer move — a new version would have to be reintroduced in the current session.

This bill is no longer active — its legislative session has ended, so there is no live prognosis. It would have to be reintroduced in the current session to move again.

Summary

Relating to the eligibility of certain wrongfully imprisoned persons for compensation and for the expunction of arrest records and files in the case.

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How this bill changes current law

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This bill amends 1 section(s) of the Texas statutes: Section 103.001(a).

  • Section 103.001(a)

    or → ; or (D) has had all records and files relating to the person's arrest for a crime expunged under Article 55A.101(c), Code of Criminal Procedure

    amended

  • (c) Except as provided by Article 55A.151, a district court may expunge all records and files relating to the arrest of a person if: (1) the person is: (A) tried for the offense for which the person was arrested; and (B) convicted of the offense; (2) the conviction is reversed on any grounds by the court of criminal appeals or, if the period for granting a petition for discretionary review has expired, by a court of appeals; and (3) the office of the attorney representing the state that prosecuted the offense for which the person was arrested recommends the expunction to the court.

    amended

Action History

  1. Received from the House

  2. Reported engrossed

  3. Statement(s) of vote recorded in Journal

  4. Record vote

  5. Passed

  6. Read 3rd time

  7. Statement(s) of vote recorded in Journal

  8. Record vote

  9. Passed to engrossment

  10. Read 2nd time

  11. Placed on General State Calendar

  12. Considered in Calendars

  13. Committee report sent to Calendars

  14. Committee report distributed

  15. Comte report filed with Committee Coordinator

  16. Reported favorably w/o amendment(s)

  17. Considered in formal meeting

  18. Left pending in committee

  19. Testimony taken/registration(s) recorded in committee

  20. Considered in public hearing

  21. Scheduled for public hearing on . . .

  22. Referred to Criminal Jurisprudence

  23. Read first time

  24. Filed

Sponsors

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1 sponsors · 2 co-sponsors · 181 not signed on

Sponsors (1)

Co-sponsors (2)

Not signed on (181)

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Frequently asked questions

What does HB 2417 do?
Relating to the eligibility of certain wrongfully imprisoned persons for compensation and for the expunction of arrest records and files in the case.
Who sponsors HB 2417?
HB 2417 is sponsored by Liz Campos, Josey Garcia, and Leo Wilson.
What is the current status of HB 2417?
This bill died with 89th Legislature, Regular Session. It reached “Introduced” and never advanced before the session ended, so it can no longer move — a new version would have to be reintroduced in the current session.
Where can I track HB 2417?
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