Texas has recently passed a new law that will change its record sealing system. Under the new legislation, people who have been convicted of DWI (driving while intoxicated) may be able to seal their record. This is also known as the non-disclosure of a conviction record, and is granted on a case by case basis. Here’s What You Need to Know About the New Law It went into effect on September 1, 2017 ...
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 ...
