Texas Expunction & Non-Disclosure Order Forms by County
Every Texas county has its own filing procedures, forms, and clerk requirements for expunction and non-disclosure petitions. This guide covers the four counties L & L Law Group regularly practices in — Dallas, Collin, Denton, and Tarrant — with practical notes on forms, fees, and clerk procedures.
Statewide forms vs. county requirements
Texas does not have a single statewide expunction or non-disclosure form. The Texas Judicial Branch provides general guidance, and Texas Law Help offers sample forms, but every county has its own local rules, clerk preferences, and procedural requirements.
Two layers of requirements apply to every petition:
- Statutory required content. Chapter 55A for expunction and § 411.0745 for non-disclosure each specify the required petition content. This is uniform statewide.
- Local court rules. Each Texas district court has local rules covering filing format, electronic-filing portal, hearing scheduling, and specific clerk requirements. These vary county-by-county.
The sections below cover the four counties L & L Law Group regularly practices in. For petitions in other Texas counties, contact the relevant county district clerk or consult counsel.
Dallas County
Dallas County district courts handle expunction petitions for arrests in Dallas County. Filing is electronic through eFile Texas. Filing fees and procedures follow Dallas County Local Rules.
- Filing court
- District court of Dallas County (398th, 282nd, or other criminal district court depending on assignment).
- Filing fees (approximate)
- Expunction: $300–$500 depending on number of agencies named. Non-disclosure: $28 statutory + Dallas County court costs (typically $30–$50 additional).
- Forms
- Dallas County does not require specific forms — the petition must satisfy statutory content under Chapter 55A or § 411.0745. Texas Law Help sample forms are widely accepted.
- Filing portal
- eFile Texas.
- Hearing
- Most uncontested petitions granted on the papers without an oral hearing. Contested matters scheduled 30–60 days after filing.
Collin County
Collin County district courts (Frisco, McKinney, Plano) handle petitions for arrests in Collin County. Filing through eFile Texas. Hearing scheduling generally faster than Dallas County.
- Filing court
- District court of Collin County (199th, 296th, 366th, or 416th criminal district court).
- Filing fees (approximate)
- Expunction: $300–$450. Non-disclosure: $28 statutory + Collin County court costs.
- Forms
- No specific Collin County forms required. Statutory content suffices. Local clerk is generally responsive to phone inquiries about format.
- Filing portal
- eFile Texas.
- Hearing
- Most petitions resolved on the papers. Oral hearings (when set) typically 30–45 days after filing.
Denton County
Denton County district courts handle petitions for arrests in Denton County. Filing through eFile Texas. Denton County district clerk has specific local-rule expectations for the petition format.
- Filing court
- District court of Denton County (16th, 158th, 211th, 362nd, 367th, or 393rd criminal district court).
- Filing fees (approximate)
- Expunction: $300–$450. Non-disclosure: $28 statutory + Denton County court costs.
- Forms
- No required form. Denton County district clerk maintains a sample expunction order on its website; using a similar format speeds clerk review.
- Filing portal
- eFile Texas.
- Hearing
- Most petitions resolved on the papers. Contested matters scheduled 30–60 days after filing.
Tarrant County
Tarrant County district courts (Fort Worth, Arlington) handle petitions for arrests in Tarrant County. Filing through eFile Texas. Tarrant County district clerk has well-organized expunction procedures.
- Filing court
- District court of Tarrant County (criminal district courts).
- Filing fees (approximate)
- Expunction: $300–$500 depending on agency count. Non-disclosure: $28 statutory + Tarrant County court costs.
- Forms
- Tarrant County district clerk maintains expunction sample forms on the county website. The clerk’s preferred format is well-documented.
- Filing portal
- eFile Texas.
- Hearing
- Most petitions resolved on the papers. Hearing scheduling generally 45–75 days after filing for contested matters.
Other Texas counties
Texas has 254 counties. Filing procedures vary considerably outside the major metropolitan counties. For petitions outside Dallas, Collin, Denton, and Tarrant, contact the county district clerk or consult an attorney familiar with that county’s practices.
General guidance for any Texas county:
- Statutory content first. Make sure the petition satisfies Chapter 55A or § 411.0745 required content. That’s the floor.
- Check the county district clerk website. Many counties post local rules, sample forms, and fee schedules online.
- Call the clerk before filing. Most clerks will confirm format expectations and fee amounts via phone.
- Use Texas Law Help samples. Texas Law Help provides sample forms that satisfy statutory content and are accepted in most Texas counties.
- File electronically through eFile Texas. Most Texas district and county courts now require or strongly prefer e-filing.
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Frequently asked questions
Where do I file a Texas expunction petition?
In the district court of the county where the arrest occurred. Filing is generally electronic through eFile Texas. The petition must satisfy Chapter 55A statutory content requirements. Filing fees range $300–$500 depending on county and number of agencies named.
Where do I file a Texas non-disclosure petition?
In the court that placed the defendant on community supervision (for deferred or straight-probation cases) or in the trial court (for conviction-based pathways). Filing fee is approximately $28 statutory plus county court costs.
Are Texas expunction forms statewide or county-specific?
Texas has no required statewide form. The petition must satisfy Chapter 55A statutory content under § 411.0745. Texas Law Help maintains sample forms that are accepted in most counties. Some counties (Tarrant, Denton) maintain sample forms on their district clerk websites.
How much does it cost to file in each county?
Dallas County: $300-$500 expunction; $28 + costs non-disclosure. Collin County: $300-$450 expunction; $28 + costs non-disclosure. Denton County: $300-$450 expunction; $28 + costs non-disclosure. Tarrant County: $300-$500 expunction; $28 + costs non-disclosure. Indigent petitioners may apply for fee waiver in any county.
Can I file in a different Texas county than where the arrest occurred?
No. The proper filing court for an expunction is the district court of the county where the arrest occurred (Chapter 55A). The proper filing court for non-disclosure is the court that placed the defendant on community supervision (for deferred or straight probation) or the trial court (for conviction-based pathways). Filing in the wrong court will result in dismissal.
How long do Texas counties take to process expunction petitions?
Most uncontested petitions are granted on the papers within 30–60 days of filing in all four major North Texas counties. Contested matters require an oral hearing typically scheduled 30–75 days after filing. Order execution adds another 30–60 days, for total timeline of 90–180 days from filing.