Final answer:
An indictment is a written statement filed by a district attorney on behalf of the State of Texas, charging a person with a prosecutable offense.
Step-by-step explanation:
A written statement that is filed and presented on behalf of the State of Texas by a district attorney that charges a person with an offense that may be prosecuted according to law is called an indictment.
According to the CCP (Code of Criminal Procedure) in Texas, an indictment is a formal accusation against an individual that initiates a criminal case. It outlines the charges against the accused and is presented to a grand jury by the district attorney for them to determine whether there is enough evidence for a trial to proceed.