State v. Walker

OPINION

SAM GRIFFITH, Justice.

The State of Texas appeals the trial court’s grant of Appellee Dennis Howard Walker’s motion to quash the indictment. In its sole issue, the State contends that the trial court erred in quashing the indictment because no culpable mental state is required for the offense. We affirm.

Background

Appellee was charged by indictment for violating section 12.002(b) of the Texas Property Code. See Tex. PROp.Code Ann. § 12.002(b) (Vernon 2004). More specifically, the indictment alleged that, on or about February 24, 2004, Appellee recorded West Oaks Subdivision Units II and…