Relating to the procedures for the expunction of arrest records and files for certain persons.

HB 2617 streamlines the process for expunging arrest records in Texas for individuals who successfully complete specific court programs. It requires district courts to issue expungement orders within 30 days after dismissing cases involving veterans treatment programs (per Chapter 124, Government Code), mental health court programs (Chapter 125), or other approved pretrial intervention programs. The bill mandates that the state attorney prepares the expungement order for the court's signature and notifies the Texas Department of Criminal Justice if the person is incarcerated. This change directly affects people completing these specialized court programs by making record clearance faster and more automatic.