Harlan G. Smith v. Dr. George J. Beto, Director, Texas Department of Corrections

Harlan G. Smith appeals from the district court’s decision denying his petition for a writ of habeas corpus. The district court held that the petitioner was not entitled to a free copy of his state trial transcript for use in his post conviction state habeas corpus proceeding. We affirm.

In 1965 Smith was convicted in state court for murder and sentenced to life imprisonment. The state appellate court affirmed his conviction. Smith v. State, Tex.Cr.App.1965, 397 S.W.2d 70. In February 1971, Smith applied for a writ of habeas corpus in state court. He alleged that he was denied effective…