Will this alcohol offense be on my criminal record?

Question

Shortly after I turned 18 in 2002, a friend and I were caught buying alcohol from a store clerk who didn't card us (stupid of us, I know!) and were given deferred adjudication. This involved community service, alcohol awareness class, and not being apprehended for ANY other violations for 3 months, including traffic stops. We both completed the terms of the deferred adjudication.

My question is, will this show on my criminal record? Most jobs now ask you if you've even received deferred adjudication.

I've been told that it'll be sealed/expunged after five years, but I'm not sure of the truth to that. Every time I call the courthouse that dealt with my case, they're very curt and they completely blow me off without giving me answers. I live very far away from the town where it happened, so it's not like I can just drop by the courthouse and make sure of what's going on.

I'm in Texas, if this helps.

Answer 1

The record will still be available to police officers when you come in contact with them, as far as employment/background checks will have the deferred charge, etc...