Bert M. Colbert v. Dr. George J. Beto, Director, Texas Department of Corrections

Colbert, a Texas state prisoner, appeals the district court’s dismissal of his motion to secure his state court transcripts and records. We affirm.

The records the appellant has sought to obtain include the police arrest and booking sheets, a search warrant, and the transcripts of his arraignment proceedings relative to his state convictions for possession of marijuana and heroin. Though he has no appeal or petition for post-conviction relief pending at this time, the appellant contends that he is entitled to free copies of the material because he lacks the funds to purchase them.

Under…