diff --git a/dix/dispatch.c b/dix/dispatch.c
index daffcbfccb..7765d6eb8f 100644
--- a/dix/dispatch.c
+++ b/dix/dispatch.c
@@ -2432,7 +2432,6 @@ ProcPolyText(ClientPtr client)
         swaps(&stuff->y);
     }
 
-    int err;
     DrawablePtr pDraw;
     GCPtr pGC;