Streamlining Justice and Upholding Privacy
SB 1667 updates Texas expunction procedures by reducing bureaucratic inefficiencies, expanding the use of electronic notifications, capping paper delivery costs, and allowing indefinite retention of expunction orders to aid individuals in safeguarding their rights. These reforms make it easier for people to clear their records after satisfying legal conditions, reinforcing the principle that individuals should not be permanently burdened by past accusations or dismissed charges.

Protecting the Right to be Forgotten
The Libertarian Party of Texas (LPTexas) affirms that the right to privacy and the ability to move on from wrongful or outdated legal records are essential to a free society (Platform § I.4.c). SB 1667 helps ensure that when a person’s record is cleared, that clearance is real, enforceable, and accessible in the future—without arbitrary time limits or hidden administrative hurdles.

Efficiency Without Expansion of State Power
This bill removes unnecessary redundancy by limiting agencies to a single point of contact for expunction notices and requiring the use of digital communication when available. By eliminating arbitrary mailing delays and standardizing notification fees, SB 1667 reduces the burden on both petitioners and government clerks. These changes are in line with the LPTexas commitment to smaller, more efficient government.

Fair and Predictable Access to Justice
By allowing indefinite retention of expunction orders and requiring clerks to provide them upon proper request, SB 1667 protects individuals from having to restart the process or risk continued exposure to records that were meant to be sealed. This reflects the core Libertarian belief in equal justice and fair treatment under the law.

Conclusion
The Libertarian Party of Texas supports SB 1667 as a strong step toward a more efficient, fair, and privacy-respecting justice system. This bill modernizes expunction procedures, reduces government waste, and affirms that when a person’s record is cleared, it should remain so. We urge lawmakers to support this important reform.