Hi Steve,
Unfortunately, you can not expunge a record where probation or
deferred adjudication was given. A record can only be diclosed
in cases like this, however the SBEC will still be able to veiw
the criminal history. I've completed my probation over 15 years
ago and have not gotten in any addtional trouble, so there's no
possible way I will have to do a mandatory prison sentence.

Thanks for your responce.

On 11/02/09, EasTexSteve wrote:
> Why didn't you have it expunged? Now, you will have to do a
> mandatory five years in prison before they let you teach.
>
> On 11/01/09, Casey wrote:
>> Hello, I am currently in a ACP program attempting to be
>> certified in Texas as a 4th - 8th grade Generalist. I just
>> found out about the fingerprinting law and criminal
>> background checks. In Texas, in addition to being
>> certified, you also have to observe teachers in a classroom
>> for 30 hrs. Initially, I've had to fill out applications to
>> be an observer in the classroom and I have passed all
>> background checks (after checking NO to all the crininal
>> information questions). I recieved a misdemeanor class B in
>> 1994 for theft when I was 17 yrs old. I was given deffered
>> adjudication, after 3 months of probation. Teaching is my
>> passion and I'm finally pursuing my dream after a long
>> carrer in HR. I was wondering if I am waiting my time
>> pursuing a career change as a teacher? Could this
>> misdemeanor affect prevent me from getting certified
>> and /or obtaining a teaching position?

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