@Julie Ann I wouldn’t worry to much about a misdemeanor. Companies only really inquire about felony convictions majority of the time.

In the meantime, try searching the job board for potential employment opportunities. Click on the button that says jobs and you’ll be able to explore positions and submit applications there. Good luck! 🍀

@Julie Ann you live in a state that allows many misdemeanor charges to be set aside from your record, giving you the security of non-disclosure. This may be particularly useful if you are wanting to continue in child care. It will depend on the charges and if all court requirements have been met.

**"You are generally only able to have misdemeanor offenses removed from your record if the case was dismissed or if you were found not guilty of the offense. This new Texas ‘second chance’ law will now allow for the removal and ‘non-disclosure’ even if you had a first time conviction for a fine only, Class C misdemeanor, or a conviction for other Class A or Class B misdemeanors. You may now be eligible to clear this from your record. Many common misdemeanors will be eligible for this new procedure, including:

Driving While Intoxicated (DWI) Theft Drug Convictions Marijuana Possession Unlawfully Carrying a Weapon (UCW)/ Gun Possession Check Fraud Cases reduced to a Class C misdemeanor conviction / time-served sentence.

You must petition the court, requesting the removal of the offense from your record. If you have complied with all required conditions such as serving jail time, community service hours, and paying fines and restitution, then the court will grant your petition. The granting of your petition will result in an “Order of Non-Disclosure”. This means the offense will be removed and erased from your public record and you will be legally entitled to respond, when asked about the offense, that you were never convicted, accused, or found guilty of the crime in question."**

Here is a link to the Texas Law Library that you may find useful. You may be able to file a petition without an attorney in your city. TX Law

I hope you find this helpful.

I understand your situation. Despite the expungement, it can be frustrating when past records still show up on background checks. To find part-time jobs close to home, I recommend exploring Jobcase, along with other job search providers such as Indeed or LinkedIn. Use specific filters like location and days of the week to narrow down your search. When applying, be open and transparent about your availability and any limitations you may have. Good luck with your job search!

Need to find a job

I was. Previously incarcerated

Thank you, but what do I do about the background check?