In Re Ludwig

OPINION

BILL VANCE, Justice.

Relator Ronald David Ludwig, an indigent inmate, seeks a writ of mandamus ordering respondent to appoint an attorney to represent him in his motion for DNA testing under Article 64.01(c) of the Texas Code of Criminal Procedure. We will deny the petition.

Mandamus relief may be granted if the relator can demonstrate that (1) the act sought to be compelled is purely ministerial and (2) the relator has no other adequate legal remedy. Neveu v. Culver, 105 S.W.3d 641, 642 (Tex.Crim.App.2003). In Neveu, the Court of Criminal Appeals held that appointment of counsel under…