Yes, a petition for NonDisclosure and not a petition for Expunction will seal your criminal record. Under scenario 1, your arrest will be visible.Please note that if you did not successfully complete deferred adjudication, you are not entitled to file a petition for an order of nondisclosure. 3. A deferred adjudication is not yet a conviction, and thus, you may be able to say no if asked. If you have been placed on deferred adjudication or have been convicted of certain crimes, you will not be eligible for an Order of Non-Disclosure in Texas. If you were convicted and did not receive deferred adjudication, you are most likely eligible for a set aside in TX but not an order of nondisclosure. This article provides general information about nondisclosure orders in Texas, including the different types. It lists the nondisclosure order statutes. A deferred adjudication in Texas is a conviction until you complete your sentence and you no longer have to report it as a conviction. A successfully completed deferred adjudication often can be sealed from public view with a non-disclosure.