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Terms Used In Texas Code of Criminal Procedure 21.20

  • Defendant: In a civil suit, the person complained against; in a criminal case, the person accused of the crime.
  • Written: includes any representation of words, letters, symbols, or figures. See Texas Government Code 311.005

An “Information” is a written statement filed and presented in behalf of the State by the district or county attorney, charging the defendant with an offense which may by law be so prosecuted.