Smith v. Lynaugh

OPINION

SAM BASS, Justice.

This is an appeal from a judgment dismissing appellant’s “civil” action with prejudice.

We dismiss the appeal for want of jurisdiction.

Appellant filed an “Application for Writ of Habeas Corpus,” naming James A. Ly-naugh, Director of the Texas Department of Corrections, as the respondent. The petition stated that appellant was: (1) filing the petition in his own behalf; (2) illegally restrained of his liberty; and (3) confined pursuant to a judgment and sentence of the 23rd District Court of Brazoria County. Appellant asserts he was denied due process by having a single…