Tex. Code Crim. Proc. art. 21.19 : CODE OF CRIMINAL PROCEDURE — CODE OF CRIMINAL PROCEDURE — INDICTMENT AND INFORMATION — Defects of Form TEXT PDF An indictment shall not be held insufficient, nor shall the trial, judgment or other proceedings thereon be affected, by reason of any defect of form which does not prejudice the substantial rights of the defendant. Tex. Code Crim. Proc. § 21.19 Acts 1965, 59th Leg., p. 317, ch. 722, Sec. 1, eff. 1/1/1966.