Ex Parte Davis

I agree that Tex.Code Crim.Proe. art. 11.071 passes constitutional muster. I write *232separately to supplement the majority opinion in an effort to avoid any confusion in the future.

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The majority states: “[ajrticle 11.071 simply provides the methodology for rendering the writ of habeas corpus and does not prevent this Court from exercising its constitutional powers over the writ of habe-as corpus.” Ante, 947 S.W.2d at 219.1 The potential for confusion arises when one considers this statement in light of Judge McCormick’s statement that art. 11.071 provides the “exclusive procedures for the…