This is an appeal from a judgment of conviction for aggravated sexual assault. The clerk's record contains a written waiver of appeal signed by appellant and his attorney. This document reflects a knowing and voluntary waiver of the right to appeal, and was signed on the day sentence was 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). Appellant sought the permission of the trial court to pursue this appeal, but the court refused its permission in a written order stating that appellant waived appeal in open court after being admonished of his rights.

The appeal is dismissed.

Before Chief Justice Aboussie, Justices Kidd and Patterson

Dismissed

Filed: January 28, 1999

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