Texas Department of Public Safety v. Woods

OPINION

TIM TAFT, Justice.

Appellant, Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS), appeals an order expunging criminal records of appellee, John Woods. DPS claims the order of expunction must be reversed due to insufficient evidence and conditionally asks that we abate the appeal and remand for entry of properly requested findings of fact and conclusions of law. We reverse and render.

Facts and Procedural Background

Woods and a codefendant, Michael Munk, were indicted and arrested for misapplication of trust funds of West End Lumber Company, Inc. After the charges against them were dismissed, Woods…