How TexArrest Handles Arrest Records Under Texas Law
TexArrest publishes arrest and booking information obtained from publicly available government sources. Arrest records reflect historical booking events, not convictions, and are published for informational purposes only.
Texas Business & Commerce Code Chapter 109 (“Business Practices in Connection with Criminal Records”) governs how publishers must handle requests to review, correct, or remove criminal record information. TexArrest complies with these requirements and follows a strict, documentation-based review process.
1. Important Policy Statement (Read First)
TexArrest does not remove arrest records solely because charges were dismissed, reduced, or dropped.
Once an arrest record has been lawfully made public, it remains a historical public record unless TexArrest is legally required to remove it.
Removal occurs only when mandated by law, such as through a valid court order.
2. Your Rights Under Texas Law
Under Texas Business & Commerce Code Chapter 109, individuals may request:
A. Review or Correction of Inaccurate Information
You may request correction if the published record contains material factual errors, including but not limited to:
- Incorrect name or identity
- Incorrect charge or offense
- Incorrect arrest date
- Duplicate or misattributed record
- Clerical or database error originating from the source agency
If verified, TexArrest will correct or remove the inaccurate information at no cost.
B. Removal When Legally Required
TexArrest will remove an arrest record only when legally compelled, including when you provide:
- A court-ordered expunction
- A court-ordered nondisclosure or sealing
- A court order specifically directing removal
- Proof that the record was published unlawfully or in error
Dismissals, canceled cases, or acquittals do not automatically require removal under Texas law.
3. What TexArrest Will NOT Remove
TexArrest does not remove records when:
- The arrest record is factually accurate
- The arrest remains publicly available from originating agencies
- Charges were dismissed, reduced, or not prosecuted
- Removal is requested for employment, housing, reputation, or personal reasons
- No legal order requiring removal is provided
4. Optional Record Annotation (Contextual Update)
TexArrest offers an optional annotation service that allows individuals to add a clearly labeled, user-submitted note to an arrest record.
What an Annotation Is
An annotation provides context, such as:
- Case dismissed on a specific date
- Charges declined or canceled
- Identity clarification
- Expunction or sealing status (when documentation is provided)
What an Annotation Is NOT
- It does not remove the record
- It does not affect visibility or indexing
- It does not alter the original arrest data
Annotations are displayed as “User-Submitted Annotation” and are outcome-neutral.
A processing fee may apply for annotation services. Payment does not affect eligibility for removal and does not influence publication decisions.
5. Required Documentation
To submit a valid review or legal removal request, you must provide clear supporting documentation, such as:
Accepted Legal Documents
- Court order of expunction
- Court order of nondisclosure or sealing
- Certified court records showing factual error
- Official agency correction notice
Identity Verification
- Government-issued photo ID (redactions permitted)
Incomplete or unsupported requests cannot be processed.
6. How to Submit a Request
Submit requests and documentation to:
Email: legal@texarrest.com
Include:
- Full name
- Date of arrest
- Booking number (if available)
- Direct link(s) to the record(s)
- Brief explanation of the request
- Supporting documentation
Sensitive information (SSN, full DOB, address) may be redacted.
7. Processing Time
- Requests are reviewed in the order received
- Initial review typically occurs within 3–5 business days
- Legally required updates or removals are completed promptly upon verification
Processing time may vary based on documentation and request volume.
8. Court Orders & Legal Requests
TexArrest complies with:
- Valid court orders
- Law enforcement subpoenas
- Expunction and nondisclosure orders
Attorneys and courts may contact:
legal@texarrest.com
9. Disclaimer
TexArrest republishes public arrest information obtained from:
- Texas counties
- Sheriff’s offices
- Municipal police departments
- Other official public sources
TexArrest does not create, originate, or alter criminal records. Information is displayed as it existed in public records at the time of publication. Subsequent legal outcomes may not automatically appear unless documentation is provided for review.