Can You Clear Your Record After a DWI in Houston?

A DWI arrest in Houston can feel permanent—but Texas law offers options to clear your record and protect your future. Here’s what you need to know about expunction and nondisclosure under Texas law.

What Are Your Options?

• Expunction: Complete removal of the record under Texas Code of Criminal Procedure Chapter 55.
• Nondisclosure: Seals the record from public view under Texas Government Code §411.0726.

Who Qualifies?

• First-time offenders who completed pretrial diversion or had charges dismissed.

• Certain deferred adjudication cases.

• No subsequent convictions during the waiting period.

👉 Learn more about expunctions and nondisclosures in Texas and how they can help clear your record.

How to File in Harris County

• Petition the court
• Attend a hearing
• Wait for the judge’s order

Why Clearing Your Record Matters

• Protects employment opportunities
• Improves housing applications
• Safeguards professional licenses

Want to clear your DWI record? Act now—time limits apply.
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