Tex. Code of Crim. Proc. Article 11.0731
Procedures Related to Certain Previously Tested Evidence


(a)

This article applies to relevant evidence consisting of biological material described by Article 64.01 (Motion)(a) that was:

(1)

presented by the state at the convicted person’s trial; and

(2)

subjected to testing:

(A)

at a laboratory that ceased conducting DNA testing after an audit by the Texas Forensic Science Commission revealed the laboratory engaged in faulty testing practices; and

(B)

during the period identified in the audit as involving faulty testing practices.

(b)

A court may grant a convicted person relief on an application for a writ of habeas corpus if the convicted person files an application, in the manner provided by Article 11.07 (Procedure After Conviction Without Death Penalty), 11.071 (Procedure in Death Penalty Case), or 11.072, containing specific facts indicating that:

(1)

the person previously filed a motion under Chapter 64 (Motion for Forensic Dna Testing) for forensic DNA testing of evidence described by Subsection (a) that was denied because of a negative finding under Article 64.03 (Requirements; Testing)(a)(1)(A) or (B); and

(2)

had the evidence not been presented at the person’s trial, on the preponderance of the evidence the person would not have been convicted.

(c)

For purposes of Section 4(a)(1), Article 11.07 (Procedure After Conviction Without Death Penalty), Section 5(a)(1), Article 11.071 (Procedure in Death Penalty Case), and Section 9(a), Article 11.072, a claim or issue could not have been presented previously in an original application or in a previously considered application if the claim or issue is based on evidence that has been determined by the Texas Forensic Science Commission to have been subjected to faulty DNA testing practices.
Added by Acts 2017, 85th Leg., R.S., Ch. 903 (H.B. 3872), Sec. 1, eff. June 15, 2017.

Source: Article 11.0731 — Procedures Related to Certain Previously Tested Evidence, https://statutes.­capitol.­texas.­gov/Docs/CR/htm/CR.­11.­htm#11.­0731 (accessed Jun. 5, 2024).

11.01
What Writ Is
11.02
To Whom Directed
11.03
Want of Form
11.04
Construction
11.05
By Whom Writ May Be Issued
11.06
Where Writ Is Returnable in Cases Not Involving Felony Conviction
11.07
Procedure After Conviction Without Death Penalty
11.08
Applicant Accused of Felony
11.09
Applicant Accused or Convicted of Misdemeanor
11.10
Proceedings Under the Writ
11.11
Early Hearing
11.12
Who May Present Application
11.13
Applicant and Petitioner
11.14
Application Requirements
11.15
Writ Issued Without Delay
11.16
Writ May Issue Without Application
11.17
Judge May Issue Warrant of Arrest
11.18
May Arrest Detainer
11.19
Proceedings Under the Warrant
11.20
Officer Executing Warrant
11.21
Constructive Custody
11.22
Restraint
11.23
Scope of Writ
11.24
One Committed in Default of Bail
11.25
Person Afflicted with Disease
11.26
Who May Serve Writ
11.27
How Writ May Be Served and Returned
11.28
Return Under Oath
11.29
Must Make Return
11.30
How Return Is Made
11.31
Applicant Brought Before Judge
11.32
Custody Pending Examination
11.33
Court Shall Allow Time
11.34
Disobeying Writ
11.35
Further Penalty for Disobeying Writ
11.36
Applicant May Be Brought Before Court
11.38
When a Prisoner Dies
11.39
Who Shall Represent the State
11.40
Prisoner Discharged
11.41
Where Party Is Indicted for Capital Offense
11.42
If Court Has No Jurisdiction
11.43
Presumption of Innocence
11.44
Action of Court Upon Examination
11.45
Void or Informal
11.46
If Proof Shows Offense
11.47
May Summon Magistrate
11.48
Written Issue Not Necessary
11.49
Order of Argument
11.50
Costs
11.51
Record of Proceedings
11.52
Proceedings Had in Vacation
11.53
Construing the Two Preceding Articles
11.54
Court May Grant Necessary Orders
11.55
Meaning of “Return”
11.56
Effect of Discharge Before Indictment
11.57
Writ After Indictment
11.58
Person Committed for a Capital Offense
11.59
Obtaining Writ a Second Time
11.60
Refusing to Execute Writ
11.61
Refusal to Obey Writ
11.62
Refusal to Give Copy of Process
11.63
Held Under Federal Authority
11.64
Application of Chapter
11.65
Bond for Certain Applicants
11.071
Procedure in Death Penalty Case
11.073
Procedure Related to Certain Scientific Evidence
11.074
Court-appointed Representation Required in Certain Cases
11.0731
Procedures Related to Certain Previously Tested Evidence

Accessed:
Jun. 5, 2024

Art. 11.0731’s source at texas​.gov