(a) The word applicant, as used in this chapter, refers to the person for whose relief the application for a writ of habeas corpus is presented.
(b) An application for a writ of habeas corpus may be signed and presented on behalf of an applicant by any person, who shall be referred to as the petitioner.
(c) A petitioner is not a party to a proceeding under this chapter.
(d) A petitioner who is not the applicant's attorney may not take any additional actions on behalf of the applicant that would constitute the practice of law.
Official text of the Texas Code of Criminal Procedure as published by the Texas Legislative Council.