Habeas Corpus in Texas
Review Texas habeas corpus procedures, issue-specific records, official sources, and attorney or non-attorney support options.
Understand which custody and court are involved
Habeas review addresses the legality of custody through a defined procedure. State and federal routes have different requirements. Start with whether the judgment came from a state court or federal court and whether available state procedures have been used.
Texas procedure and this issue
Texas Chapter 11 contains multiple habeas procedures. Article 11.07 concerns final non-death felony judgments; 11.072 concerns community supervision; 11.071 addresses death-penalty cases. Chapter 11 also distinguishes pretrial and misdemeanor matters. The procedure cannot be selected solely because someone is incarcerated in Texas. An 11.07 application is filed with the convicting clerk, and the Court of Criminal Appeals resolves the writ after the statutory process. A prison transfer does not replace that convicting-court record with a new criminal case.
Check the record and procedural history
For a final non-death felony conviction, the Article 11.07 process begins with the clerk of the convicting court and ultimately reaches the Texas Court of Criminal Appeals. A community-supervision case requires separate attention to Article 11.072. Keep the original judgment, revocation history and earlier writ orders together: they determine the procedural category before anyone evaluates the requested relief. A family member’s current city does not move the conviction to a different county.
What judgment authorizes custody? Where was each claim raised? Is the proposed petition an initial or later application?
Help with documents and court representation
PCRC is a non-attorney legal support and document-preparation service for pro se clients. Attorney advice and court representation are distinct services. Compare the provider type and written scope before engaging help; a featured directory listing does not establish a right to relief.
Records for this issue
- Custody details
- judgment
- appeal record
- state post-conviction orders
- previous habeas applications
Provider roles for this issue
| 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 |
Listings have no scores or ratings. Listing methodology
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.
Related Texas guides
Sources for Habeas Corpus
Common questions
Does finding a provider preserve a court deadline?
No. A directory visit, inquiry or service agreement is not itself a court filing. Use the actual judgment and filing history to check the procedure, current requirements and any applicable exception.
What records are useful for this inquiry?
Start with custody details, judgment, appeal record, state post-conviction orders, previous habeas applications. Include all earlier orders on the same subject rather than sending only a new summary.
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.