Possession of Drug Paraphernalia

i was recently caught with possession of a pipe. It is my first offense in texas which is a class C misdemeanor and i decided to pay the fine and not take deferred ajudication. because it is class c, is it permanently on my record or will it eventually go away?

If no other steps are taken criminal conviction remains on your criminal record for the rest of your life. You may be eligible to petition to have the offense expunged or sealed.