Watkins v. State

OPINION

Opinion by

Justice CARTER.

Carl Lee Watkins has appealed the trial court’s denial of his motion for post-conviction DNA testing. See Tex.Code Crim. Peoc. Ann. arts. 64.01-05 (Vernon Supp. 2004-2005). On November 30, 2004, Watkins’ appellate counsel filed an Anders 1 brief in which he professionally discussed the record, described the issues reviewed, and concluded there were no arguable grounds for appeal. As required by An-ders, counsel also filed a motion to withdraw, sent Watkins a copy of that brief, and informed Watkins of his rights to review the record and to file a pro se…