Restrictions After a Felony Conviction

Time in prison is often not the only consequence of a felony conviction in Texas.

This collection features statutes, regulations, and state and federal court rules that place restrictions on people with a felony conviction.

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Not Comprehensive

This is not a list of all the laws that affect a person with a felony conviction. There are hundreds of statutes that refer to previous criminal convictions. This collection lists laws for some common situations.

For a more complete listing, see the National Inventory of Collateral Consequences of Conviction. It is a collection of laws with consequences that people with criminal records face in the United States. The information is from a study conducted by the National Institute of Justice as directed by the U.S. Congress.

Talk to a Lawyer

It can be hard to assess the impact of your criminal record. Sometimes the language in a law can leave room for interpretation. The courts may determine how the law applies in different cases.

You should speak to a lawyer about how a felony conviction may apply to your situation. See our Find a Lawyer guide for options.