Smith v. Director, TDCJ-CID
Petitioner: Kristofer James Smith
Respondent: Director, TDCJ-CID
Case Number: 1:2026cv00374
Filed: August 26, 2026
Court: U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Texas
Presiding Judge: Marcia A Crone
Referring Judge: Zack Hawthorn
Nature of Suit: Habeas Corpus (General)
Cause of Action: 28 U.S.C. ยง 2254 Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus (State)
Jury Demanded By: None
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August 27, 2026 Filing 2 Case: Smith v. Director, TDCJ-CID was filed on 8/26/2026 and assigned to Judge Crone and referred to Judge Hawthorn. (Clerk's note - this entry and the attached Pro Se Instructions mailed to Smith 8/27) (tkd)
August 26, 2026 Filing 1 PETITION for Writ of Habeas Corpus Under 28 USC 2254, filed by Kristofer James Smith ($5.00 paid, receipt #100022640) (tkd)
August 26, 2026 Case referred to Magistrate Judge Zack Hawthorn pursuant to a Standing Order (tkd)

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Respondent: Director, TDCJ-CID
Represented By: Tomee Morgan Heining
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