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House Bill 1193 |
House Author: Wu et al. |
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Effective: Vetoed |
Senate Sponsor: Whitmire |
House Bill 1193 amends the Family Code to establish that a juvenile court retains jurisdiction over certain persons whose proceedings have been delayed through no fault of the state. The bill requires a juvenile court, on receipt of an application for the sealing of certain juvenile records, to hold a hearing to determine whether ordering the records sealed is in the best interest of the person and of justice and authorizes the court to order the records to be sealed.
Governor's Reason for Veto: "People who commit youthful indiscretions should have the opportunity to turn their lives around and not be burdened by a criminal record as an adult. Texas law already allows juveniles to clear their records in appropriate circumstances. House Bill 1193, however, would allow juveniles who were sentenced for serious violent crimes to hide their acts from society and from future employers. I have vetoed similar bills in past sessions that would have concealed serious offenses, and I must do so again here."