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Public Files

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Free Papers

"An Introduction to Texas Post-Conviction Habeas Corpus for Lay People & Others Who Never Thought They'd Care" is an introduction to Texas post-conviction habeas corpus by TIBA Commentator, John Jasuta. Click here to download it in PDF form. Click here to read a note from John regarding this paper.

"TIBA Writers Comments on 2001 Changes to the Rules of Appellate Procedure" details the changes to the Texas Rules of Appellate Procedure, showing what text has been added and what text has been deleted, and with comments by TIBA's Commentators. Click here to download the document in PDF form.

History of TIBA

Click here to read "Texas Independent Bar Association History", a document detailing the history and purpose of the Texas Independent Bar Association.