Costilla v. State

OPINION

in which KELLER, P.J., MEYERS, PRICE, JOHNSON, KEASLER, HERVEY, and, COCHRAN, JJ, joined.

We granted review to determine whether the court of appeals erred in holding that strict compliance with Article 27.13 of the Texas Code of Criminal Procedure was not required in this case. Appellant argues his conviction is void because the trial court did not obtain an oral plea from him or otherwise failed to interact with him personally, thus rendering his guilty plea involuntary. We affirm the judgment of the appellate court.

I. Relevant Facts

Appellant was indicted for felony driving while…