Post-Conviction Relief in Texas
Compare Texas post-conviction attorneys, non-attorney document support, innocence resources, city guides, and official relief procedures.
Relief routes in Texas
Texas distinguishes final felony habeas proceedings from community-supervision cases. Article 11.07 is the principal writ route for a final non-death felony conviction; Article 11.072 addresses community supervision. Article 11.073 concerns certain scientific-evidence claims.
Identify whether the judgment is final, whether the sentence involves community supervision, and whether an earlier writ has already been filed. Use the Court of Criminal Appeals’ current Article 11.07 form when that procedure applies. The form requests both the grounds and their supporting facts.
Timing and earlier filings
State writ requirements and restrictions on later applications still matter even where a familiar short filing deadline does not apply. Federal habeas has a separate limitations framework. Do not treat the state and federal clocks as interchangeable.
Compare help options
| Type of help | Typical purpose | Confirm first |
|---|---|---|
| Law firm | Legal advice and court representation | Licensing, case fit, and engagement terms |
| Non-attorney legal support | Document preparation, research, organization | Permitted scope; who signs and files |
| Nonprofit / innocence review | Qualifying case review or legal services | Eligibility, intake, and representation status |
| Official resources | Forms, rules, records, and court contacts | Current version and local requirements |
Texas providers and resources
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Post-Conviction Relief Center (PCRC)
Non-attorney legal support and document preparation for people representing themselves. PCRC operates this directory; services do not include attorney representation.
L&L Law Group, PLLC
DFW law firm publishing Article 11.07 and 11.072 habeas services. Confirm case fit and geographic coverage directly.
Jessica Graf Law
Attorney practice offering Texas Article 11.07 habeas applications and criminal appellate work.
Bennett & Bennett
Houston attorney practice publishing statewide Texas post-conviction habeas services. Consultation and litigation fees are described on its site.
Innocence Project of Texas
Free investigative and legal services for people incarcerated for crimes they did not commit. Review its case criteria before applying.
Texas Indigent Defense Commission — Innocence Projects
Official list of Texas law-school innocence projects. A resource directory rather than a commercial service.
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City guides connect the search to local court and county sources. Statewide listings do not imply local offices.
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Sources & official resources
PCRC offers non-attorney legal support and document preparation for pro se clients.
Updated October 8, 2026. General information; the appropriate filing, deadline, and relief depend on the case. Provider information is based on linked public pages, not a licensing audit.