Tamez v. State

OPINION

KAREN ANGELINI, Justice.

Joe A. Tamez appeals his conviction for the felony offense of driving while intoxicated. In one issue, Tamez claims the trial court erred in allowing the State to read to the jury portions of the indictment alleging six prior DWI convictions. We reverse the trial court’s judgment and remand for proceedings consistent with this opinion.

Factual and Procedural Background

Tamez was indicted for the offense of driving while intoxicated. The indictment alleged that Tamez had six prior DWI convictions. Tamez offered to stipulate to two previous DWI convictions if the…