Tex.
Code of Crim. Proc. Article 44.2811
Records Relating to Certain Fine-only Misdemeanors Committed by a Child
(a)
Except as provided by Subsection (b) and Article 45.0218 (Confidential Records Related to Fine-only Misdemeanor)(b), following the fifth anniversary of the date of a final conviction of, or of a dismissal after deferral of disposition for, a misdemeanor offense punishable by fine only, all records and files and information stored by electronic means or otherwise, from which a record or file could be generated, that are held or stored by or for an appellate court and relate to the person who was convicted of, or who received a dismissal after deferral of disposition for, the offense are confidential and may not be disclosed to the public.(a)
Except as provided by Subsection (b) and Article 45A.055 (Confidential Records Related to Fine-only Misdemeanors)(b), following the fifth anniversary of the date of a final conviction of, or of a dismissal after deferral of disposition for, a misdemeanor offense punishable by fine only, all records and files and information stored by electronic means or otherwise, from which a record or file could be generated, that are held or stored by or for an appellate court and relate to the person who was convicted of, or who received a dismissal after deferral of disposition for, the offense are confidential and may not be disclosed to the public.(b)
This article does not apply to:(1)
an opinion issued by an appellate court; or(2)
records, files, and information described by Subsection (a) that relate to an offense that is sexual in nature, as determined by the holder of the records, files, or information.
Source:
Article 44.2811 — Records Relating to Certain Fine-only Misdemeanors Committed by a Child, https://statutes.capitol.texas.gov/Docs/CR/htm/CR.44.htm#44.2811 (accessed Apr. 13, 2024).
