Texas community resource

Actual Innocence Clinic

The University of Texas School of Law

Screening and investigation of actual-innocence claims from eligible people incarcerated for Texas felony convictions.

TexasLegal AssistanceTexas felony convictions statewide, including convictions from Central Texas counties.

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How to get help

The incarcerated person must mail a written request directly to the clinic. Requests cannot come from family or friends and are not accepted by telephone or email.

Who this service helps

A prisoner currently serving a sentence from a Texas felony conviction, without counsel and without a pending direct appeal. The clinic does not accept DWI or federal cases, or requests from people on parole or probation or who have completed the sentence.

Where this service is available

Service area: Texas felony convictions statewide, including convictions from Central Texas counties.

A service area describes where help is offered or who may be served. It is not necessarily the organization’s physical location.

Location and contact

727 East Dean Keeton Street
Austin TX 78705
Travis County

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Source and verification

Source: Public-source listing

About this service

Clinic students screen and investigate claims, including witness interviews, case research, trial-transcript review, and prison visits.

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