An appointment to file a charge or prosecution is necessary. To make an appointment, call 210-207-7355.In Texas, you may be eligible to petition for an expunction of your non-conviction record, allowing you to deny that the arrest occurred. If you've been arrested, even if you weren't charged or convicted the arrest record will still show up on background checks. The answer is: It depends. An arrest or dismissal, even without a conviction, will remain on file with the Texas Department of Public Safety's Computerized Criminal History System. In Texas, successful completion of a pretrial diversion (PTD) program usually leads to dismissal of the charges. Generally, non-convictions, such as arrests that did not lead to charges or cases that were dismissed, are eligible. Under federal law, the consumer reporting agencies cannot report an arrest that is over seven years old. Conviction for Failure to Attend School; vi.