Tex. Code of Crim. Proc. Article 11.14
Application Requirements

(a)

An application for a writ of habeas corpus must state substantially:
1. That the applicant is illegally restrained in the applicant’s liberty, and by whom, naming both parties, if their names are known, or if unknown, designating and describing them;
2. When the applicant is confined or restrained by virtue of any writ, order or process, or under color of either, a copy shall be annexed to the application, or it shall be stated that a copy cannot be obtained;
3. When the confinement or restraint is not by virtue of any writ, order or process, the application may state only that the applicant is illegally confined or restrained in the applicant’s liberty;
4. There must be a prayer in the application for the writ of habeas corpus; and
5. Oath must be made that the allegations of the application are true, according to the belief of the applicant or petitioner.

(b)

In addition to the requirements under Subsection (a), a petitioner must state in the application and under oath that the petitioner is presenting the application with the applicant’s knowing and voluntary consent.
Acts 1965, 59th Leg., vol. 2, p. 317, ch. 722.
Amended by:
Acts 2023, 88th Leg., R.S., Ch. 933 (S.B. 1516), Sec. 9, eff. September 1, 2023.

Source: Article 11.14 — Application Requirements, https://statutes.­capitol.­texas.­gov/Docs/CR/htm/CR.­11.­htm#11.­14 (accessed May 26, 2025).

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
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May 26, 2025

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