Texas Plea is a type of plea deal that is common in Texas criminal courts. It is a negotiation between the prosecution and the defense in which the defendant agrees to plead guilty in exchange for a lesser charge or a reduced sentence. There are two main types of Texas Plea: a negotiated plea and an open plea. A negotiated plea is a plea bargain in which the defendant and the prosecution agree on a specific plea and sentence. An open plea is when the defendant pleads guilty but the prosecutor and judge decide the sentence.