Samuel E. Williams v. Dolph Briscoe

This is a civil rights case brought under 42 U.S.C. § 1983 and other cited statutes by a Texas state prisoner against various officials of that state. Plaintiff seeks declaratory, monetary and injunctive relief because of alleged denial of substantive and procedural due process in connection with the Texas Board of Pardon and Paroles’ consideration of his eligibility for parole. His major complaints are that (1) his past criminal record was considered by the board; (2) he was not allowed to appear and present evidence; (3) he was not given the minutes of the meeting; (4) he was not permitted…