Texas · 89th Legislature (2025) · Bill

HB 1820: Relating to the expunction of arrest records and files when a grand jury fails to find that probable cause exists to believe the alleged offense was committed.

Passed one chamber Last action May 19, 2025: Referred to Criminal Justice

Plain-language summary

HB 1820 is a bill introduced in the Texas House on January 13, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: Relating to the expunction of arrest records and files when a grand jury fails to find that probable cause exists to believe the alleged offense was committed. Primary sponsor: Rhetta Bowers (Democratic), Mihaela Pleșa (Democratic), Alma Allen (Democratic), Terri Leo-Wilson (Republican), Nicole Collier (Democratic). It lists 5 additional sponsors. Most recent recorded action (May 19, 2025): Referred to Criminal Justice.

Sponsors

Primary sponsors: Rhetta Bowers (Democratic); Mihaela Pleșa (Democratic); Alma Allen (Democratic); Terri Leo-Wilson (Republican); and 1 more. 5 co-sponsors.