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HB 2066

Relating to the expunction of arrest records and files for certain defendants placed on deferred adjudication community supervision for the unlawful carrying of a handgun.

89th Legislature (2025) Introduced by Trent Ashby and 26 co-sponsors

HB 2066 allows arrest records expungement for individuals successfully completing deferred adjudication for unlawful handgun carrying, removing barriers to employment and housing.

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Bill Summary · HB 2066

Legislative bill overview

HB 2066 allows individuals placed on deferred adjudication community supervision for unlawful carrying of a handgun to have their arrest records and case files expunged (permanently removed from public record). This applies specifically to those who complete their deferred adjudication successfully without a conviction being entered on their record.

Why is this important

Expunction provides meaningful relief for individuals by removing barriers to employment, housing, professional licensing, and other opportunities that can be blocked by public arrest records—even when no conviction occurs. For people charged with gun-related offenses, this could significantly impact their ability to move forward after completing court-ordered supervision.

Potential points of contention

  • Public safety perspective: Critics may argue that removing records of gun-related arrests could hinder law enforcement background checks and public accountability, particularly for individuals with repeated offenses or concerning patterns
  • Scope of offense: Questions about whether unlawful handgun carrying specifically warrants expunction, given that it involves weapons and public safety considerations versus other nonviolent offenses
  • Implementation costs: Expunction requires administrative work across multiple agencies (courts, law enforcement, prosecutors) to locate and destroy records, raising budget concerns

Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.

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