In Texas, certain criminal cases may be eligible for sealing or expunction. This means that the records of the arrest and any subsequent conviction are removed from public view and are not accessible to the general public. Cases that can be sealed or expunged in Texas include:
Acquittals
Dismissals
No-billed cases
Deferred adjudication
Certain misdemeanors
It is important to note that some offenses, such as sexual offenses, certain violent crimes, and some DWI offenses, are not eligible for expunction or non-disclosure.