Texas: Adult Convictions (TX-C-5)

Records of a driving while intoxicated offense may be shielded by an order of nondisclosure two years after the successful completion of community supervision if the person was required to use an ignition interlock device for at least six months. Tex. Gov't Code § 411.0731.

Record Detail(s)

Misdemeanor

Previous Conviction Disqualifying

Potentially, see statute

Mandatory / Discretionary

Discretionary

Hearing

Yes, unless otherwise stipulated

Clearance Process

Petition-based

Remedy

Shield

Ineligible Category or Citation

See Tex. Gov't Code § 411.0731.

Procedure General

The petition must be filed in the court of conviction. For the specific procedure, see Tex. Gov't Code § 411.0731.

Fees

Various fees may apply. Tex. Gov't Code § 411.0745.

Effect

The person is not required in any application for employment or licensing to state that they have been the subject of any criminal proceeding that is the subject of the order. Tex. Gov't Code § 411.0755.

Forms

For information regarding an order of nondisclosure, visit here.

Waiting Periods

The petition can be filed five years after the completion of community supervision.

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