NO. [Cause Number] THE STATE OF TEXAS VS. [DEFENDANT NAME] DEFENDANT ) ) ) ) ) ) ) IN THE DISTRICT COURT [ TH] JUDICIAL DISTRICT [SUIT COUNTY] COUNTY, TEXAS
WAIVER OF RIGHT TO JURY TRIAL On _________________, [Defendant Name], Defendant, waived the right to a jury trial in this cause. 1. Statutory Basis 1.1. This waiver is made pursuant to Tex. Code Crim. Proc. art. 1.13. 2. Capital Felony, Seeking Death Penalty 2.1 This cause is a criminal prosecution for a capital felony in which the State has
notified the Court and the Defendant that it will seek the death penalty. 3. Waiver 3.1 This waiver is made in open court and in writing and is done with the consent and
approval of the court and of the attorney for the State. "I have been appointed counsel in this cause, and the consent of my attorney is attached. "Upon the entry of my plea in this cause, I hereby waive my right to a jury trial in this proceeding. _________________________ [Defendant Name], Defendant APPROVED AS TO Form: __________________________
[Attorney’s name] Attorney for Defendant ___________________________ [State Attorney] [Title] [Suit County] County, Texas