The centralized library for habeas relief in Texas.
Resources for attorneys, nonprofits, and individuals seeking habeas relief in federal court.
The resources people come here for
The most-requested starting points — find out if there's a habeas case, refer one to our team, or request legal help directly.
Do I Have a Habeas Case?
A plain-language explainer with pro se filing instructions from NIPNLG — the fastest way to find out if you or a loved one may have a federal habeas case.
Refer a case to TxILC
Partner organizations: send a detained person's case to our team for review.
Request Legal Help
Individuals and families: submit an intake request to connect with attorneys and partner organizations.
Attorney Resource Center
Browse legal templates, guides, and forms to support habeas litigation.
Find Support for You & Your Family
Use filtered searches and intake forms to connect with support or opportunities.
Non-Profits Seeking Support
Access pro se, volunteer, and legal training materials for effective advocacy.
Templates, Decisions, and trainings on the TxILC Portal
Federal court rules, decisions, templates, training videos, and practice advisories live on the TXILC Habeas Portal. Request access to join the network.
Follow the link and request to join. We approve requests on a rolling basis. Reach out to probono@txilc.org with questions.