Texas has changed its Notary Public Law regarding the eligibility to hold office.
Under the new law, if a case is dismissed and the defendant is discharged before a finding of guilt, or if a finding of guilt is set aside, this cannot be used to disqualify an individual from holding the office of notary public. In addition, the new law deletes text prohibiting the dismissal and discharge of proceedings under the misdemeanor adult probation and supervision law from being considered a conviction and determining eligibility to hold notary public office.
The new law amends Section 406.009 (e) of the government code.
The new law will take effect Sept. 1, 2009.