Roger Dale Ryals v. W. J. Estelle, Director, Texas Department of Corrections

Appellant, Roger Ryals, is currently serving life imprisonment for theft and unauthorized use of a motor vehicle; two prior convictions were used for enhancement. The instant pro se appeal stems from the district court’s denial of his application for writ of habeas corpus. Because the notice of appeal was not timely filed, and because such filing is a necessary prerequisite for appellate review, this appeal must be dismissed.

On appeal, Ryals has asserted numerous theories under which he claims habeas corpus relief should be granted. 1 In its response, appellee attempted to negate those…