@heidvh68: How long does a DWI charge stay on your record in Texas? A DWI in Texas does not fall off your record after a certain number of years. An arrest or charge can stay on your background check permanently unless you qualify for expunction or record sealing, even if the case was dismissed. Get legal help: Trey Porter Law defends DWI and criminal cases across Texas. #texasdwi #dwirecordtexas #dwilawyertexas #texasdwiattroney