Timothy Jordan, Appellant v. the State of Texas

Summary

The Court of Criminal Appeals affirmed the Court of Appeals' judgment and overruled the previously recognized habeas corpus exception that allowed defendants to raise involuntary plea claims at a revocation hearing. The Court held that such claims must follow the proper procedures under Article 11 and that the new rule applies retroactively. The majority reasoned that the prior exception created confusion and failed to promote judicial economy. Justice Johnson dissented, arguing that the overruling abandons long‑standing appellate rights.