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SEC. 13-17.   APPEALS FROM THE MUNICIPAL COURT OF RECORD.
   A defendant who pleads not guilty has the right of appeal from a judgment of conviction in the municipal court of record under the procedures prescribed by Chapter 30 of the Texas Government Code. A defendant who pleads guilty or nolo contendere waives the right of appeal from a judgment in the municipal court of record. An appeal from the municipal court of record may not be by trial de novo. All appeals from the municipal court of record must comply with the requirements and procedures set forth in Chapter 30 of the Texas Government Code and other applicable law. (Ord. Nos. 19802; 24946)