Clift v. Director, TDCJ-CID
| Billy Justin Clift |
| Director, TDCJ-CID |
| 4:2025cv00758 |
| July 15, 2025 |
| U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Texas |
| Mark Pittman |
| Prisoner Pet/Habeas Corpus: General |
| 28 U.S.C. § 2254 Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus (State) |
| None |
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Filing 17
FINAL JUDGMENT: Consistent with the memorandum opinion and order signed this date, the petition of Billy Justin Clift under 28 U.S.C. 2254 is DISMISSED. (Ordered by Judge Mark Pittman on 12/15/2025) (wxc)
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Filing 16
MEMORANDUM OPINION AND ORDER: For the reasons discussed, the petition is DISMISSED as untimely and, alternatively, as unexhausted. The Court need not reach the merits of the claims. Further, for the reasons discussed herein, pursuant to 28 U.S.C. 2553(c), a certificate of appealability is DENIED. (Ordered by Judge Mark Pittman on 12/15/2025) (wxc)
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***Clerk's Notice of delivery: (see NEF for details) Docket No:16,17. Mon Dec 15 13:24:08 CST 2025 (crt)
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Filing 15
CERTIFICATE OF INTERESTED PERSONS/DISCLOSURE STATEMENT by Director, TDCJ-CID. (Clerk QC note: No affiliate entered in ECF). (Patton, Rachel)
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Filing 14
RESPONSE to #1 Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus,, filed by Director, TDCJ-CID. Attorneys are further reminded that, if necessary, they must comply with Local Rule 83.10(a) within 14 days or risk the possible dismissal of this case without prejudice or without further notice. (Patton, Rachel)
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Filing 13
Administrative Record consisting of State court papers filed by Director, TDCJ-CID. (Attachments: #1 SHCR-01 Action Taken, #2 SHCR-01 Writ Part 1 of 2, #3 SHCR-01 Writ Part 2 of 2, #4 SHCR-01 Misc. Doc. Address Verification 03-04-25) (Patton, Rachel)
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Filing 12
Public correspondence received from Billy Justin Clift. (Docket sheet mailed) (wxc)
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Filing 11
NOTICE of Attorney Appearance by Rachel Leigh Patton on behalf of Director, TDCJ-CID. (Filer confirms contact info in ECF is current.) (Patton, Rachel)
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Filing 10
Acknowledgment of Electronic Service by Director, TDCJ-CID re #1 , #6 , #8 , #5 , #7 . (wxc)
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Filing 9
Electronic service to the Office of the Texas Attorney General with #1 , #5 , #6 , #7 , #8 and docket sheet. (wxc)
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Filing 8
Order to Show Cause, Notice, and Instructions to Parties. The clerk will electronically serve this order, the petition, and supporting documents to the designee for the Office of the Texas Attorney General. Deadline to reply to the answer is 30 days. (Ordered by Judge Mark Pittman on 9/2/2025) (wxc)
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***Clerk's Notice of delivery: (see NEF for details) Docket No:8. Tue Sep 2 16:51:29 CDT 2025 (crt)
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Filing 7
ORDER: On August 7, 2025, the Court received from Petitioner a motion to vacate #6 .Petitioner is GRANTED an extension of time until August 29, 2025, in which to pay the filing fee. Otherwise, the Court will consider that the petition has been withdrawn. (Ordered by Judge Mark Pittman on 8/8/2025) (sre)
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***Clerk's Notice of delivery: (see NEF for details) Docket No:7. Fri Aug 8 08:37:57 CDT 2025 (crt)
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Filing 6
Motion to Vacate filed by Billy Justin Clift (wxc)
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Filing 5
ORDER: Before the Court is the application of Petitioner, Billy Justin Clift, to proceed in the district court without prepaying fees or costs. The application reflects that Petitioner has sufficient funds to pay the requisite filing fee. Accordingly, the application is DENIED. The Court ORDERS that by August 15, 2025, Petitioner submit to the Clerk the $5.00 filing fee. Failure to submit the required payment may result in the dismissal of this action for want of prosecution without further notice. FED. R. CIV. P. 41(b). (Ordered by Judge Mark Pittman on 7/16/2025) (sre)
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***Clerk's Notice of delivery: (see NEF for details) Docket No:5. Wed Jul 16 08:14:55 CDT 2025 (crt)
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Filing 4
Notice and Instruction to Pro Se Party (wxc)
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Filing 3
New Case Notes: A filing fee has not been paid. No prior sanctions found. (For court use only - links to the #national and #circuit indexes.) File to: Appropriate Staff Attorney. Pursuant to Misc. Order 6, Plaintiff is provided the Notice of Right to Consent to Proceed Before A U.S. Magistrate Judge. Clerk to provide copy to plaintiff if not received electronically. Attorneys are further reminded that, if necessary, they must comply with Local Rule 83.10(a) within 14 days or risk the possible dismissal of this case without prejudice or without further notice. All counsel and unrepresented parties are also reminded of the judge-specific requirement that they read and abide by (1) Dondi Properties Corp. v. Commerce Savings & Loan Assoc., 121 F.R.D. 284 (N.D. Tex. 1988);(2) the Local Civil Rules of the United States District Court for the Northern District of Texas;(3) the Texas Lawyers Creed;(4) the Texas Disciplinary Rules of Professional Conduct;and (5) Judge-Specific Requirements of Judge Pittman. (wxc)
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Filing 2
Motion for Leave to Proceed in forma pauperis with certificate of trust account filed by Billy Justin Clift (wxc)
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Filing 1
PETITION for Writ of Habeas Corpus (2254) filed by Billy Justin Clift. Unless exempted, attorneys who are not admitted to practice in the Northern District of Texas must seek admission promptly. Forms, instructions, and exemption information may be found at www.txnd.uscourts.gov, or by clicking here: # Attorney Information - Bar Membership. If admission requirements are not satisfied within 21 days, the clerk will notify the presiding judge. (wxc)
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***Clerk's Notice of delivery: (see NEF for details) Docket No:3,4. Tue Jul 15 16:20:48 CDT 2025 (crt)
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