Hammons v. State of Texas
Plaintiff: Houston Samuel Hammons
Defendant: State of Texas, United States of America, Thomas Free, Officer, Kenneth Franklin, Officer, Fannin County Texas Sheriff's Department and Shane J. Horelton, Fannin County District Attorney's Office
Case Number: 26-40043
Filed: January 23, 2026
Court: U.S. Court of Appeals, Fifth Circuit
Nature of Suit: Prisoner - Civil Rights
Docket Report

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Date Filed Document Text
January 30, 2026 Filing 5 INITIAL CASE CHECK by Attorney Advisor complete. Action: Case OK to Process. [5] Initial AA Check Due satisfied.. Fee or motion for IFP in DC due on 03/26/2026 for Appellant Houston Samuel Hammons [26-40043] (KJ) [Entered: 01/30/2026 04:04 PM]
January 23, 2026 Filing 1 PRISONER CASE WITHOUT COUNSEL docketed. NOA filed by Appellant Mr. Houston Samuel Hammons [26-40043] (KJ) [Entered: 01/23/2026 11:37 AM]

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Plaintiff: Houston Samuel Hammons
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