TX HHS Form 8708. Criminal History Disclosure

The TX HHS Form 8708, Criminal History Disclosure, is a crucial document that helps ensure the integrity of employment and volunteer opportunities within state-supported living centers (SSLCs) and other programs managed by Texas Health and Human Services. This form is used to verify an individual's criminal history at the time of application for positions in these facilities.

The form requires applicants, employees, volunteers, and interns to disclose any prior arrests, pending arrest warrants, guilty pleas, nolo contendere (no contest) pleas, deferred adjudications, convictions, and matters involving probation or community service. This information is obtained from Texas Department of Public Safety and FBI fingerprint records, as well as other states, the federal government, and the military. The only exception to this reporting requirement is routine traffic tickets that do not involve an arrest.

Failure to provide accurate and complete criminal history information may result in denial of employment or volunteer status. Key points to note include:

• The form must be completed by all applicants, employees, volunteers, and interns for positions in SSLCs and other programs managed by Texas Health and Human Services.
• Applicants must disclose any prior arrests, pending arrest warrants, guilty pleas, nolo contendere (no contest) pleas, deferred adjudications, convictions, and matters involving probation or community service.
• The form is used to verify an individual's criminal history at the time of application for positions in these facilities.