Note The library cannot tell you what the law means for your situation.
This guide features statutes and regulations that place restrictions on people with a criminal conviction on their record in Texas.
This is not a list of all the laws that affect a person with a criminal conviction. There are hundreds of statutes that refer to previous criminal convictions. This guide lists laws for some common situations.
For a more complete listing, see the National Inventory of Collateral Consequences of Conviction. Their collection is from a study conducted by the National Institute of Justice as directed by the U.S. Congress.
If you need help researching specific restrictions, please ask a librarian.
It can be hard to assess the impact of your criminal record. Sometimes the language in a law can leave room for interpretation. The courts may determine how the law applies in different cases.
You should speak to a lawyer about how a felony or misdemeanor conviction may apply to your situation. See our Find a Lawyer guide for options.
Note The library cannot tell you what the law means for your situation.