Please read this page carefully before submitting a request — arrest records are not removed without a qualifying court order, and requests that do not meet the requirements below may be denied without further response.
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.
For questions or requests regarding arrest record review, correction, or court-ordered removal, please first review our Record Removal & Review FAQ, which explains submission requirements, documentation standards, and legal eligibility under Texas and U.S. public record law.
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 (e.g., sealed record, mistaken identity, or unauthorized release)
Dismissals, canceled cases, or acquittals do not require removal under Texas law, as TexArrest publishes the historical booking event itself, not the current status or outcome of the case.
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
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.
Annotations are optional and do not create a legal obligation to remove or modify the underlying record.
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
- Requests submitted by individuals other than the subject of the record must include documented legal authority to act on the subject’s behalf.
Identity Verification
- Government-issued photo ID (redactions permitted)
Incomplete or unsupported requests cannot be processed.
6. How to Submit a Request
Record Review, Correction, or Removal Requests
Pursuant to Texas Business & Commerce Code Chapter 109, TexArrest accepts requests for the review, correction, or removal of criminal record information only through its designated Record Review process.
All requests must be submitted using the official TexArrest Record Review Form.
📌 Requests submitted by email, phone, mail, or social media are not accepted and will not be reviewed.
To submit a request, the Record Review Form requires the following information, as applicable:
- Full legal name of the individual identified in the record
- Date of arrest
- Booking number (if available)
- Direct link(s) to the specific record(s) being challenged
- A brief explanation identifying the alleged inaccuracy or legal basis for removal
- Supporting documentation, if available (such as court orders, expunctions, or official corrections)
Sensitive personal information, including Social Security numbers, full dates of birth, or residential addresses, may be redacted prior to submission.
TexArrest reviews requests in accordance with Texas Business & Commerce Code Chapter 109 and does not remove arrest records unless legally required to do so.
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
- TexArrest may close or deny requests without further correspondence when no qualifying legal basis or documentation is provided.
Processing time may vary based on documentation and request volume.
8. Court Orders & Attorneys Requests
Attorneys and courts may contact:
legal@texarrest.com
To ensure proper handling, the following apply:
- This email address is reserved exclusively for courts, government agencies, and licensed attorneys acting in an official capacity.
- Messages must originate from a verifiable government, court, or law firm domain (e.g.,
.gov,.tx.us, official court domains, or recognized law firm domains). - TexArrest does not respond to removal demands, legal threats, or record disputes sent from personal or non-verifiable email domains.
- Individuals seeking review, correction, annotation, or legally mandated removal must use the official Record Review & Removal Request Form.
Requests or communications that do not meet these requirements may be closed without response.
9. Vexatious, Bad-Faith, or Harassing Requests
TexArrest reserves the right to limit, deny, or close requests that are determined to be vexatious, abusive, or submitted in bad faith.
A request or communication may be considered vexatious or abusive if it includes, but is not limited to:
- Repeated or duplicative removal demands after a final determination has been issued
- Submission of multiple requests concerning the same record using different names, email addresses, or claimed representatives
- Legal threats, intimidation tactics, or misrepresentation of authority (e.g., claiming to act as a “legal agent” without verifiable credentials)
- Demands based on laws that do not apply to TexArrest or the published content, after applicability has been explained
- Requests unsupported by legally sufficient documentation, including court orders, agency corrections, or proof of factual inaccuracy
- Communications intended to harass, coerce, or disrupt TexArrest’s lawful publication of public records
TexArrest is not obligated to engage in ongoing correspondence where no new legal basis or qualifying documentation is provided.
When a request is determined to be vexatious or abusive, TexArrest may issue a final determination and close the matter. Further correspondence may be ignored or declined without response.
10. 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.