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Ross Massey v. Texas

IFP petition · Court of Criminal Appeals of Texas, No. WR-22,085-08 · judgment February 5, 2026


Pending

Questions presented


  1. Has the Court of Criminal Appeals violated petitioner's Due Process rights by; (a) Failing to ascertain, through a hearing, if petitioner's sentence was lawfully discharged in May 2011, according to Texas Code of Criminal Procedure, Article 42.18§16.z. (b) Failing to accept Supreme Court precedent involving claims of actual innocence. (c) Applying the wrong atandards or laws to dismiss pec t r. iopetitioner' s habeas corpus.

  2. Were the actions taken by the Texas Board of Pardons and Paroles, to revoke petitioner's release from prison, illegal, once petitioner's sentence was lawfully discharged according to Texas Code of Criminal Procedure, Article 42.18§16.

Counsel of record

For petitioner
Ross Massey

For respondent

Case

Conference history

Proceedings

  1. Apr 29 2026
    Petition for a writ of certiorari and motion for leave to proceed in forma pauperis filed. (Response due September 8, 2026)