Many people believe that a DUI or DWI conviction will simply fall off your record after a certain amount of time has passed. However, this is not true. Under Texas DWI laws, if your conviction does not meet certain requirements then it will remain on your record for the duration of your life.
If you wish to have the DWI case expunged from your criminal record in Texas, then you must either receive a “Not Guilty” verdict at a jury trial or have the case dismissed before trial. If your case was dismissed, then you must wait a minimum of 2 years from the dismissal date before you can request for it to be removed from your record. If you received a “Not Guilty” verdict, then you can file to clear your arrest and record immediately.