PER CURIAM

Appellant pleaded no contest to an indictment accusing him of aggravated sexual assault. Appellant also pleaded true to enhancement allegations. The district court found him guilty and, pursuant to a plea bargain agreement, assessed punishment at imprisonment for forty years.

The transcript contains a written waiver of appeal signed by appellant, his attorney, and the trial judge. This document, which reflects a knowing and voluntary waiver of the right to appeal, was signed on the day judgment and sentence were imposed in open court.

A defendant who knowingly and intelligently waives his right to appeal may not thereafter appeal without the consent of the trial court. Ex parte Dickey, 543 S.W.2d 99 (Tex. Crim. App. 1976). See also Hurd v. State, 548 S.W.2d 388 (Tex. Crim. App. 1977); Reed v. State, 516 S.W.2d 680 (Tex. Crim. App. 1974). There is nothing in the record to indicate that appellant sought or obtained the permission of the trial court to pursue this appeal.

The appeal is dismissed.

Before Justices Powers, Aboussie and Kidd

Dismissed

Filed: November 22, 1995

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