Yes, non-disclosure agreements are enforceable in Texas. That being said, NDAs with a reasonable scope are more likely to hold up in court if challenged.
A nondisclosure order seals part of your criminal record. The order stops public entities, including courts, clerks of the court, law enforcement agencies, and prosecutorial offices, from sharing information about the sealed offense.
5. Fifth, you must have waited a certain period of time after the court's order of dismissal and discharge to seek an order of nondisclosure. If the offense in question is a felony, you may not file a petition for an order of nondisclosure until the fifth anniversary after your dismissal and discharge.
For other misdemeanor and felony convictions, this period is 2-5 years after the sentence completion date. After this waiting period, obtaining a nondisclosure order in Texas usually takes between four and nine months.
disclosure order is obtained by making a motion to a judge, along with your criminal record and documentation demonstrating your eligibility. An order covers only a single criminal matter, but you may seek multiple orders if you qualify for each on an individual basis.
There is a common myth that criminal charges are automatically removed after 7 years, however, this is simply not true.
5. Fifth, you must have waited a certain period of time after the court's order of dismissal and discharge to seek an order of nondisclosure. If the offense in question is a felony, you may not file a petition for an order of nondisclosure until the fifth anniversary after your dismissal and discharge.