HB 2447
bill lets under-25 felony records be sealed
Died in committee
Verdict: No flags
Initial review · graded Oct 20, 2026 · Headline, summary and grade are analysis of the bill text, not a finding about any person · How we grade
Caption
relating to the eligibility of criminal defendants for an order of nondisclosure of criminal history record information for certain offenses committed when younger than 25 years of age.
Caption from analyzed text · version I.
Summary
Not first-degree felonies. Sentence finished, no other felony.
The bill lets a person convicted of a felony, other than a first-degree felony, committed before age 25 ask the sentencing court to seal that record from public view. It covers only people who finished every part of their sentence, have no other felony conviction or deferred adjudication, and do not already qualify under the existing sealing rules. They must wait 15 years after finishing the sentence, and a judge must find after notice and a chance for a hearing that sealing serves justice before criminal justice agencies are barred from releasing the record to the public.
Labels
Labels: NEVER GOT A HEARING. Filed Feb 5, 2025 and referred to the House Corrections committee. No public hearing. The bill died.
Receipt
The receipt
89R-HB2447 · 2025-02-05
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ITEM
relating to the eligibility of criminal defendants for an order of nondisclosure of criminal history record information for certain offenses committed when younger than 25 years of age.
WHAT IT DOES
Not first-degree felonies. Sentence finished, no other felony.
The bill lets a person convicted of a felony, other than a first-degree felony, committed before age 25 ask the sentencing court to seal that record from public view. It covers only people who finished every part of their sentence, have no other felony conviction or deferred adjudication, and do not already qualify under the existing sealing rules. They must wait 15 years after finishing the sentence, and a judge must find after notice and a chance for a hearing that sealing serves justice before criminal justice agencies are barred from releasing the record to the public.
CHARGES
[ ] NONE FOUND
TOTAL
No fiscal note in the loaded record.
HISTORY
- Filed
- Read first time
- Referred to Corrections
FILED UNDER
No verified beat found.
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CAMPAIGN PAID FOR BY
CAMPAIGN PAID FOR BY
Donors
Not tied to this bill.
Sources
The author's campaign account only. Own money and internal transfers are separate on the member page.
Derived itemized flow · Jul 9, 2024 to Jun 29, 2026. State data as of Nov 4, 2026.
Derived itemized contributions on live regular reports and uncovered special-session dates. Internal account transfers and daily reports are excluded.
Texas Trial Lawyers Association PAC$85,000.00
Texas Trial Lawyers Association PAC
$85,000.00
- Cash
- $85,000.00
- Paid by others
- $0.00
- Total
- $85,000.00
Also funds 137 other sitting lawmakers.
Derived recipient stock · Jul 24, 2024 to Oct 23, 2026. State data as of Nov 4, 2026.
TEC account match.
TeamSources
Derived itemized flow · Oct 8, 2024 to Jun 17, 2026. State data as of Nov 4, 2026.
Derived itemized contributions on live regular reports and uncovered special-session dates. Internal account transfers and daily reports are excluded.
Report IDs: 100979067, 101003930, 101054759.
Texans for Truth and Liberty PAC$25,000.00
Texans for Truth and Liberty PAC
$25,000.00
- Cash
- $25,000.00
- Paid by others
- $0.00
- Total
- $25,000.00
Also funds 44 other sitting lawmakers.
Derived recipient stock · Jun 24, 2025 to Oct 23, 2026. State data as of Nov 4, 2026.
TEC account match.
TeamSources
Derived itemized flow · on Jun 24, 2025. State data as of Nov 4, 2026.
Derived itemized contributions on live regular reports and uncovered special-session dates. Internal account transfers and daily reports are excluded.
Report IDs: 101003930.
Texas Sands PAC$14,000.00
Texas Sands PAC
$14,000.00
- Cash
- $14,000.00
- Paid by others
- $0.00
- Total
- $14,000.00
Also funds 121 other sitting lawmakers.
Derived recipient stock · Jul 3, 2024 to Oct 24, 2026. State data as of Nov 4, 2026.
TEC account match.
TeamSources
Derived itemized flow · Oct 1, 2024 to May 18, 2026. State data as of Nov 4, 2026.
Derived itemized contributions on live regular reports and uncovered special-session dates. Internal account transfers and daily reports are excluded.
Report IDs: 100979067, 101024872, 101054759.
Missing data does not establish zero giving. Display amounts are rounded.
Texas Trial Lawyers Association PAC
$85,000.00
- Cash
- $85,000.00
- Paid by others
- $0.00
- Total
- $85,000.00
Also funds 137 other sitting lawmakers.
Derived recipient stock · Jul 24, 2024 to Oct 23, 2026. State data as of Nov 4, 2026.
TEC account match.
TeamSources
Derived itemized flow · Oct 8, 2024 to Jun 17, 2026. State data as of Nov 4, 2026.
Derived itemized contributions on live regular reports and uncovered special-session dates. Internal account transfers and daily reports are excluded.
Report IDs: 100979067, 101003930, 101054759.
Texans for Truth and Liberty PAC
$25,000.00
- Cash
- $25,000.00
- Paid by others
- $0.00
- Total
- $25,000.00
Also funds 44 other sitting lawmakers.
Derived recipient stock · Jun 24, 2025 to Oct 23, 2026. State data as of Nov 4, 2026.
TEC account match.
TeamSources
Derived itemized flow · on Jun 24, 2025. State data as of Nov 4, 2026.
Derived itemized contributions on live regular reports and uncovered special-session dates. Internal account transfers and daily reports are excluded.
Report IDs: 101003930.
Texas Sands PAC
$14,000.00
- Cash
- $14,000.00
- Paid by others
- $0.00
- Total
- $14,000.00
Also funds 121 other sitting lawmakers.
Derived recipient stock · Jul 3, 2024 to Oct 24, 2026. State data as of Nov 4, 2026.
TEC account match.
TeamSources
Derived itemized flow · Oct 1, 2024 to May 18, 2026. State data as of Nov 4, 2026.
Derived itemized contributions on live regular reports and uncovered special-session dates. Internal account transfers and daily reports are excluded.
Report IDs: 100979067, 101024872, 101054759.
Votes
No floor vote loaded for this bill.
Fiscal
No fiscal note in the loaded record.
How this was graded
Analysis of text version I by claude-opus-5-5, Oct 20, 2026, against the published rubric.
Sources
Texas House · Filed Feb 5, 2025
03/17/2025 H Referred to Corrections: Mar 17 2025 2:32PM
Texas Legislature Online · Introduced
Data snapshot Oct 26, 2026 at 4:20 AM CDT. Grades, charges, quotes and corrections follow the published record.
House committee · Corrections · Final status: Died in committee
Subjects
Criminal Procedure--General
CRIMINAL RECORDS
Text
The text as introduced · 352 words
89R10699 JRR-F By: Moody H.B. No. 2447 A BILL TO BE ENTITLED AN ACT relating to the eligibility of criminal defendants for an order of nondisclosure of criminal history record information for certain offenses committed when younger than 25 years of age. BE IT ENACTED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF TEXAS: SECTION 1. Subchapter E-1, Government Code, is amended by adding Section 411.0739 to read as follows: Sec. 411.0739. PROCEDURE FOR CONVICTION FOLLOWING SUCCESSFUL COMPLETION OF SENTENCE; CERTAIN OFFENSES COMMITTED BY YOUTHFUL OFFENDERS. (a) This section applies only to a person who: (1) is convicted of a felony offense, other than an offense punishable as a felony of the first degree, that was committed when the person was younger than 25 years of age; and (2) is not eligible for an order of nondisclosure of criminal history record information under Section 411.0725. (b) Notwithstanding any other provision of this subchapter or Subchapter F, a person described by Subsection (a) who completes the person's sentence, including any term of confinement or period of community supervision imposed and payment of all fines, costs, and restitution imposed, may petition the court that imposed the sentence for an order of nondisclosure of criminal history record information under this section if the person: (1) satisfies the requirements of this section and Section 411.074; and (2) has never been previously convicted of or placed on deferred adjudication community supervision for another felony offense. (c) After notice to the state, an opportunity for a hearing, and a determination that the person is entitled to file the petition and issuance of the order is in the best interest of justice, the court shall issue an order prohibiting criminal justice agencies from disclosing to the public criminal history record information related to the offense for which the person was convicted. (d) A person may petition the court that imposed the sentence for an order of nondisclosure of criminal history record information under this section only on or after the 15th anniversary of the date of completion of the person's sentence. SECTION 2. This Act takes effect September 1, 2025.