In Re McBride

KIDD, Justice.

Kirk Wayne McBride filed a pro se motion for forensic DNA testing of biological evidence. 1 Tex.Code Crim. Proc. Ann. art. 64.01(a) (West Supp.2002). The motion was denied by the district court four days after it was filed. McBride contends the court erred by denying the motion without requiring a response from the State and without a hearing. He further contends that his motion and supporting affidavit were alone sufficient to require the court to order DNA testing. We will affirm the district court’s order.

Upon receipt of a motion for DNA testing, the court must provide a copy…