title: "Texas Expungement - LSC-Grade Legal Packet"

state: "TX"

category: "Expungement"

date: "2026-03-20"

price: "$49"

lsc_grade: true

Texas Expungement Packet

Templates for informational purposes only. Not legal advice.

ELIGIBILITY CHECKLIST

[NOTE: STATE-SPECIFIC] Texas expungement rules are governed by the Texas Code of Criminal Procedure, Chapter 55, and eligibility can vary based on the type of offense and circumstances. Consult Tex. Code Crim. Proc. art. 55.01 for detailed requirements, as Texas has strict conditions and potential limitations for certain offenses.

• [ ] Your charge was dismissed, and you were released (Tex. Code Crim. Proc. art. 55.01(a)(1))
• [ ] A grand jury issued a no-bill (no indictment) (Tex. Code Crim. Proc. art. 55.01(a)(2)(A))
• [ ] You were arrested but released without charges being filed (Tex. Code Crim. Proc. art. 55.01(a)(2)(B))
• [ ] You were acquitted by the court or jury (Tex. Code Crim. Proc. art. 55.01(a)(1)(A))
• [ ] You successfully completed a pretrial intervention program (if applicable, per local court rules)
• [ ] [NOTE: STATE-SPECIFIC] For certain misdemeanor convictions, at least 180 days have passed since completion of sentence, and the offense is eligible (Tex. Code Crim. Proc. art. 55.01(a-1))
• [ ] (Conviction expungement only) The offense is a Class C misdemeanor and eligible under Tex. Code Crim. Proc. art. 55.01(a-1)
• [ ] (Conviction expungement only) At least the required waiting period has elapsed (e.g., 5 years for certain offenses under Tex. Code Crim. Proc. art. 55.01)
• [ ] (Conviction expungement only) No subsequent convictions since the offense
• [ ] (Conviction expungement only) All fines, restitution, and court costs have been paid
• [ ] You have no pending criminal charges
• [ ] [NOTE: STATE-SPECIFIC] For victims of human trafficking, check Tex. Code Crim. Proc. art. 55.01(c) for special eligibility
• [ ] You were not convicted of an offense requiring sex offender registration (Tex. Code Crim. Proc. art. 55.01(b))

[NOTE: STATE-SPECIFIC] Filing deadlines: In Texas, petitions must be filed in the district court of the county where the arrest occurred. There is no statewide uniform deadline, but you must file within the statute of limitations for the original charge if applicable. Typical filing fee: Varies by county, often around $300 for District Court filings (check local court rules).

FORM 1: PETITION FOR EXPUNGEMENT — BLANK TEMPLATE

INSTRUCTIONS: Complete this form to ask the court to expunge your criminal record. File with the District Court in the county where the arrest or charge occurred. [NOTE: STATE-SPECIFIC] In Texas, expungement petitions are typically filed in District Courts, which have general jurisdiction. The filing fee is approximately $300 (varies by county), and you must serve notice to relevant agencies as required by Tex. Code Crim. Proc. art. 55.02.

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IN THE DISTRICT COURT

FOR [COUNTY] COUNTY, TEXAS

Case No.: _______________

Original Case No.: _______________

IN THE MATTER OF THE )

EXPUNGEMENT OF THE ) PETITION FOR EXPUNGEMENT

CRIMINAL RECORD OF ) OF CRIMINAL RECORD

[YOUR FULL LEGAL NAME], ) (Tex. Code Crim. Proc. art. 55.01)

Petitioner. )

PETITION FOR EXPUNGEMENT OF CRIMINAL RECORD

Comes now the Petitioner, [YOUR FULL LEGAL NAME], and respectfully petitions this Honorable Court for an Order of Expungement pursuant to Texas Code of Criminal Procedure Article 55.01, and in support thereof states as follows:

I. PETITIONER INFORMATION

1. Petitioner's full legal name is [YOUR FULL LEGAL NAME].
2. Petitioner's date of birth is [DATE OF BIRTH].
3. Petitioner's Social Security Number (last four digits): XXX-XX-[LAST 4 SSN].
4. Petitioner resides at [YOUR STREET ADDRESS], [CITY], Texas [ZIP CODE].
5. Petitioner's telephone number is [YOUR PHONE NUMBER].

II. CRIMINAL RECORD INFORMATION

1. On or about [DATE OF ARREST], Petitioner was arrested by [NAME OF ARRESTING AGENCY] in [COUNTY] County, Texas.

1. Petitioner was charged with the following offense(s):

Charge: [NAME OF OFFENSE]

Statute: [E.G., TEX. PENAL CODE § 22.01]

Court: [NAME OF COURT, E.G., [COUNTY] COUNTY DISTRICT COURT]

Case Number: [ORIGINAL CASE NUMBER]

1. The disposition of the case was (check applicable):

[ ] Charges were dismissed

[ ] No indictment was returned

[ ] Acquitted at trial

[ ] Other (specify): ____________________________

III. GROUNDS FOR EXPUNGEMENT

1. Petitioner meets the eligibility requirements under Tex. Code Crim. Proc. art. 55.01 because [briefly state the reason, e.g., "the charges were dismissed and Petitioner was released"].

IV. RELIEF REQUESTED

1. Petitioner requests that the Court order the expungement of all records and files relating to the arrest and charges as provided in Tex. Code Crim. Proc. art. 55.02.

WHEREFORE, PREMISES CONSIDERED, Petitioner prays that this Court grant this Petition for Expungement and enter an Order directing the expungement of Petitioner's criminal record as aforesaid.

Respectfully submitted,

[YOUR FULL LEGAL NAME]

Petitioner

[YOUR STREET ADDRESS]

[CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE]

[YOUR PHONE NUMBER]

[YOUR EMAIL ADDRESS, IF AVAILABLE]

VERIFICATION

I, [YOUR FULL LEGAL NAME], verify under penalty of perjury that the foregoing is true and correct.

Executed on this [DATE] day of [MONTH], [YEAR].

______________________________

[YOUR SIGNATURE]

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Templates are for informational purposes only and do not constitute legal advice.