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IN THE COURT OF CRIMINAL APPEALS
OF TEXAS
 

NO. WR-59,481-01

EX PARTE RICHARD ALLEN MASTERSON

ON APPLICATION FOR WRIT OF HABEAS CORPUS IN CAUSE
NO. 867834-A IN THE 176TH JUDICIAL DISTRICT COURT
HARRIS COUNTY

           Per Curiam.  

O R D E R

           This is a post conviction application for writ of habeas corpus filed pursuant to the
provisions of Texas Code of Criminal Procedure article 11.071.
           On April 2, 2002, a jury convicted applicant of the offense of capital murder.  The jury
answered the special issues submitted pursuant to Texas Code of Criminal Procedure article
37.071, and the trial court, accordingly, set punishment at death.  This Court affirmed
applicant’s conviction and sentence on direct appeal.  Masterson v. State, No. AP-74,344
(Tex. Crim. App. Feb. 2, 2005) (not designated for publication).
           Applicant presents two allegations in his application in which he challenges the
validity of his conviction and resulting sentence.  Although an evidentiary hearing was not
held, the trial judge entered findings of fact and conclusions of law.  The trial court
recommended that relief be denied.
           This Court has reviewed the record with respect to the allegations made by applicant. 
We adopt the trial judge’s findings and conclusions.  Based upon the trial court’s findings
and conclusions and our own review, relief is denied.
           IT IS SO ORDERED THIS THE 20TH DAY OF AUGUST, 2008.
 
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