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Senate Bill 550 |
Senate Author: West et al. |
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Effective: Vetoed |
House Sponsor: Thompson, Senfronia |
Senate Bill 550 amends the Government Code to set out provisions relating to an order of nondisclosure of criminal history record information for a person who on conviction of certain offenses is placed on community supervision and with respect to whom the conviction is set aside by the court, in addition to meeting other conditions.
Governor's Reason for Veto: "I vetoed similar legislation in 2015 and must do so again here. Convicted criminals should have a pathway to reintegrating into society after they complete their sentences, and the law rightfully allows them to clear their records in certain circumstances. For example, this session I have signed into law Senate Bill 20, which expands the ability of human trafficking victims to seek orders of nondisclosure. Senate Bill 550, however, would allow individuals who were convicted of violent felonies to hide their dangerous conduct from society and from potential employers. I look forward to working with the next Legislature on a more tailored approach."