A new law in Texas – signed by Governor Greg Abbott – allows people a “second chance” if they had been convicted of a first-time DWI. The law provides a way for first-time DWI offenders to have their DWI sealed from public view, which would include potential employers. The law applies to first-time offenders who: Had a blood alcohol content (BAC) of.14 or less Were not involved in a crash Did not ...