Western District of Texas • 5:26-cv-06862

#1

Oct 23, 2026

Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus (Filing fee $5.00 receipt number 13484), filed by Tomas Contreras Vargas. (Attachments: # 1 Receipt, # 2 Envelope)(dtg) (Entered: 10/29/2026)

#2

Oct 23, 2026

MOTION to Proceed in forma pauperis by Tomas Contreras Vargas. (dtg) (Entered: 10/29/2026)

Oct 23, 2026

If ordered by the court, all referrals will be assigned to Magistrate Judge Farrer. (dtg)

Oct 23, 2026

THIS CASE HAS BEEN RANDOMLY ASSIGNED TO JUDGE XAVIER RODRIGUEZ. (dtg)

#3

Oct 29, 2026

Case Opening Letter mailed to Tomas Contreras Vargas. (dtg) (Entered: 10/29/2026)

Oct 29, 2026

To be Referred to SA Mag Judge

Oct 29, 2026

Order on Motion for Leave to Proceed In Forma Pauperis

Oct 29, 2026

Remark (No Doc#)

Oct 29, 2026

Text Order GRANTING 2 Motion for Leave to Proceed in forma pauperis entered by Judge Xavier Rodriguez. The Court may waive the initial filing fee and costs where a plaintiff submits an affidavit indicating that he or she is unable to pay these fees and costs. 28 U.S.C. § 1915(a)(1). The motion indicates that Plaintiff is currently detained, has no income, no assets, and no ability to pay the filing fee. The Court exercises its discretion to waive the fee. See Williams v. Estelle, 681 F.2d 946, 947 (5th Cir. 1982) (noting the Court's discretion in IFP determinations). (This is a text-only entry generated by the court. There is no document associated with this entry.) (cb)