How do you get your records expunged? What are the legal criteria to have records expunged?

For misdemeanors, you need to have successfully completed the entire term of probation, have nothing criminal pending, and not be on probation for any other offense(s). Contact a lawyer to file the petition for expungement on your behalf.

You must petition the District Court of the county where you were charged with the offense. The criteria is set out in Chapter 55 of the Texas Code of Criminal Procedure. Generally a person can expunge a case where the person was acquitted (found not guilty), the case was dismissed, or a court of appeals overturned a conviction. From your broad question, it would likely be best if you consulted a local criminal defense attorney. Good luck.