A Texas Petition for Order of Non-Disclosure is a legal document that is filed with the court in order to request that certain criminal records be sealed and not publicly available. This type of petition is typically used by individuals who have been convicted of a minor offense and who would like to have their criminal record sealed so that potential employers, landlords, and other members of the public cannot access it. There are two main types of Texas Petition for Order of Non-Disclosure: a Standard Petition and an Expedited Petition. The Standard Petition can be filed at any time, but it is subject to certain requirements. The petition must be filed in the county where the criminal charge was filed, and the petitioner must wait at least two years after completing their probation or being discharged from deferred adjudication. They must also prove that they have not been convicted of any other offense in the two-year period following their probation or deferred adjudication. The Expedited Petition is available to certain individuals who meet certain criteria. This type of petition is available to individuals who have been discharged from deferred adjudication or who have completed a deferred adjudication order. In addition, the individual must have successfully completed all the terms of their probation or deferred adjudication. The Expedited Petition can be filed in any Texas county and does not require the petitioner to wait two years after completing their probation or deferred adjudication. Both the Standard and Expedited Petitions require the petitioner to provide certain documents, including a copy of their criminal record, proof of their completion of probation or deferred adjudication, and a sworn statement. Upon approval, the court will issue an Order of Non-Disclosure, which will prevent government agencies, potential employers, and landlords from accessing the petitioner's criminal record.