This article provides general information about nondisclosure orders in Texas, including the different types. It lists the nondisclosure order statutes.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 successfully completed deferred adjudication often can be sealed from public view with a non-disclosure. In Texas, an Order of Nondisclosure is a legal process through which everyday Texans can seal charges from their criminal records. "Deferred Adjudication" dismissals do not qualify for expunction in Texas. Deferred adjudication is a legal mechanism available in Texas criminal courts that allows a defendant to avoid a formal conviction for an offense. Deferred adjudication is a form of plea bargain offered in some cases that allows you to avoid a trial and possible conviction. Yes, a petition for NonDisclosure and not a petition for Expunction will seal your criminal record. Under scenario 1, your arrest will be visible.