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an expungement isn't a dismissal. I'd defer to Chas on this for the legal speak. My knowledge on the fingerprinting is that when you get something expunged, it isn't in the local law enforcement databases but if you apply for employment with the government disclosure of an expungement is a must because it will pop due to you being in NCIC. NCIC is where your Morphotrust fingerprints go to. NCIC checks all of the states and even other countries including Interpol. Expunged records can be accessed by investigators. NCIC is for law enforcement only and because you were charged the arrest will be on there.

How DPS will react, what it means for Texas law - that's Chas' realm. You also might want to consider his advice if you want to seek getting your information removed from NCIC, or even if it is possible.