Who can use the Article 11.07 writ application?

An applicant seeking relief from a final felony conviction may use it. A petitioner, including an attorney or non-attorney, may file on the applicant’s behalf after consulting the applicant and obtaining consent.

Do I need a notary for the Article 11.07 writ application?

No. The form may be verified with an unsworn declaration; it also offers an oath before a notary public as an alternative.

Do I need a separate application for each case number?

Yes. The instructions require a separate application form for each case number, even if judgments were entered in the same court on the same day.

Anderson County, TX · Anderson County

No notary required

Application for a Writ of Habeas Corpus Under Article 11.07

This application is for people seeking relief from a final felony conviction and is filed by the applicant or a petitioner acting on the applicant’s behalf.

At a glance

Issued by: City of Anderson County · Anderson County, Anderson County, Texas
Notarization: Not required: file this form without a notary.
Official source: andersoncountytx.gov
Blank form: Download the PDF
Catalogued: Oct 5, 2026
Machine-readable: JSON record · about the forms index

What this form is

Use this form to apply for a writ of habeas corpus seeking relief from a final felony conviction. It is not for death-penalty cases, unrevoked probated sentences, misdemeanors, or pretrial applications. The form asks about the conviction, appeals, and grounds for relief, and requires a brief factual summary for each ground. Use a separate application for each case number.

Who needs it

An applicant seeking relief from a final felony conviction, or a petitioner filing on the applicant’s behalf, must use this complete form.

How to submit it

Mail the original application and any exhibits or memorandum of law to the district clerk of the county of conviction, or electronically file it with that clerk under current criminal-case e-filing rules.

About notarization

This document is signed without a notary requirement; the form may be verified by an unsworn declaration or, alternatively, an oath before a notary public.

How to submit this form

1
Download the Application
Download the complete Article 11.07 writ application form.
2
Complete the Form
Answer every applicable item, include each ground for relief and its factual summary, and sign and verify the application.
3
Gather Supporting Materials
Include any exhibits and memorandum of law. Keep a copy of the completed application for your records.
4
Submit to the District Clerk
Mail the original and supporting materials to the district clerk of the county of conviction, or electronically file under current criminal-case e-filing rules.

Frequently asked questions

Who can use the Article 11.07 writ application?: An applicant seeking relief from a final felony conviction may use it. A petitioner, including an attorney or non-attorney, may file on the applicant’s behalf after consulting the applicant and obtaining consent.
Do I need a notary for the Article 11.07 writ application?: No. The form may be verified with an unsworn declaration; it also offers an oath before a notary public as an alternative.
How do I submit the application?: Mail the original and any exhibits or memorandum to the district clerk of the county of conviction, or electronically file it with that clerk under current criminal-case e-filing rules.
Do I need a separate application for each case number?: Yes. The instructions require a separate application form for each case number, even if judgments were entered in the same court on the same day.

Need something notarized?

This Application for a Writ of Habeas Corpus Under Article 11.07 doesn’t need a notary, but Texas residents can notarize other documents online with a commissioned online notary.