Texas community resource
Nondisclosure Petition and Filing Guide
TexasLawHelp.org
Free statute-specific forms and filing instructions for asking a Texas court to seal one eligible criminal-history event through an order of nondisclosure.
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How to get help
Use the eligibility preparation guide or Fresh Start tool to identify the correct statute, obtain the required case records, complete the matching petition and proposed order, file in the proper court, pay or seek waiver of applicable costs, provide required notice or service, attend any hearing, and follow instructions for distributing the signed order.
Who this service helps
For a person who has determined that a specific Texas offense satisfies every requirement for a particular nondisclosure statute. Each order covers one offense, and law enforcement, federal agencies, licensing bodies, and certain authorized entities may retain access even after sealing.
Where this service is available
Service area: People handling eligible Texas legal matters, including residents and court users in Central Texas.
A service area describes where help is offered or who may be served. It is not necessarily the organization’s physical location.
Cost / fees
The guide and forms are free. Court filing, service, certified records, criminal-history retrieval, copies, and legal assistance may have costs; eligible filers may request a fee waiver.
About this service
The guide explains the effect and limits of nondisclosure, directs users to select the correct statutory route, and provides petition, notice, filing, service, hearing, order, and agency-processing instructions for the supported nondisclosure types.
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