Schinzing v. State

OPINION

FELIPE REYNA, Justice.

Daniel Lee Schinzing was convicted in municipal court of two traffic violations. He appealed to the statutory county court where he was again convicted following a trial de novo before the court. Schinzing claims in his sole issue in each appeal that neither the municipal court nor the county court had jurisdiction because he was not charged by indictment or information. We disagree and will affirm.

Schinzing places primary reliance on article V, section 12(b) of the Texas Constitution which provides in pertinent part, “The presentment of an indictment or…