Under certain circumstances, people convicted of DWI can have their records sealed from the public.

1. PRESENTED BY
New Law Provides
Second Chance For DWI

2. First-time Conviction For DWI?
Now there’s a way to get your record
sealed from the public.

3. A new Texas law allows first-time DWI offenders to
apply for “nondisclosure.”

4. Have had a BAC of .14 or less
Not have gotten into an accident
Not have hurt anyone
To Qualify, Drivers Must:

5. Having this information sealed from the public
can help those engaged in a job search.

6. The law won’t
“erase” a DWI
conviction;
it would only keep it
hidden from public
searches.

7. Law Enforcement Would Still Be Able To:
• See a sealed DWI conviction
• Charge a third DWI as a felony

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First-time DWI Conviction In Texas?
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