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cited 3× by 3 distinct cases, last quoted 2010 · …this court reviews the district court's dismissal as frivolous under 1915a for an abuse of discretion. at p. 421 ⚠ not in text
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Strongest positive: David Roy Mundt v. the State of Texas (txctapp6, 2026-03-06)
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#9 42 U.S.C. § 1997e(c)(l) cited 2× in this case · 146 total citations of statute
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discussed Cited as authority (rule) David Roy Mundt v. the State of Texas
txctapp6 · 2026 · confidence medium
The recognition of privacy rights for prisoners in their individual cells simply cannot be reconciled with the concept of incarceration and the needs and objectives of penal institutions.” (alteration in original)); Groceman v. U.S. Dep’t of Just., 354 F.3d 411, 413 (5th Cir. 2004) (per curiam); Velasquez v. Woods, 329 F.3d 420, 421 (5th Cir. 2003) (per curiam) (“holding that the collection of DNA samples from felons does not violate the Fourth Amendment”); Oles, 993 S.W.2d at 108 (“While an appellant is incarcerated, he has no expectation of privacy in the jail cell . . . .” (alte…
cited Cited as authority (rule) Sowell v. Estelle Med Dept
5th Cir. · 2022 · confidence medium
Velasquez v. Woods, 329 F.3d 420, 421 (5th Cir. 2003) (per curiam).
cited Cited as authority (rule) Kenneth Roberts v. River Correctional Center, et a
5th Cir. · 2017 · confidence medium
Velasquez v. Woods, 329 F.3d 420, 421 (5th Cir. 2003).
discussed Cited as authority (rule) Lester Ray Guy v. State
Tex. App. · 2014 · confidence medium
App. 1999) (lowered expectation of privacy exists in arrest and detainment situations); Pollard v. State, 392 S.W.3d 785, 797 (Tex. App.—Waco 2012, pet. ref’d) (“[C]ollection of DNA from prisoners has been found to be reasonable in light of an inmate’s diminished privacy rights, the minimal intrusion involved, and the legitimate government interest in using DNA to investigate crime.”); see also Tex. Gov’t Code § 411.148 (specifically authorizing collection of DNA from prisoners); Velasquez v. Woods, 329 F.3d 420, 421 (5th Cir. 2003) (collection of DNA samples from felons does not …
cited Cited as authority (rule) Evangelos Pagonis v. San Antonio Plce Dept Chief
5th Cir. · 2014 · confidence medium
See Green v. Atkinson, 623 F.3d 278, 280 (5th Cir. 2010); Velasquez v. Woods, 329 F.3d 420, 421 (5th Cir. 2003).
cited Cited as authority (rule) Pagonis v. San Antonio Police Department Chief of Police
5th Cir. · 2013 · confidence medium
See Green v. Atkinson, 623 F.3d 278, 280 (5th Cir.2010); Velasquez v. Woods, 329 F.3d 420, 421 (5th Cir.2003).
cited Cited as authority (rule) Rhonda Fleming v. USA
5th Cir. · 2013 · confidence medium
Velasquez v. Woods, 329 F.3d 420, 421 (5th Cir.2003).
discussed Cited as authority (rule) Pollard v. State
Tex. App. · 2012 · confidence medium
The recognition of privacy rights for prisoners in their individual cells simply cannot be reconciled with the concept of incarceration and the needs and objectives of penal institutions.”); Groceman v. U.S. Dep’t of Justice, 354 F.3d 411, 413 (5th Cir.2004); Velasquez v. Woods, 329 F.3d 420, 421 (5th Cir.2003) (per curiam) (holding that the collection of DNA samples from felons does not violate the Fourth Amendment); Oles v. State, 993 S.W.2d 103, 108 (Tex. Crim.App.1999) (“[Wjhile an appellant is incarcerated, he has no expectation of privacy in the jail cell .... ”); see also Drewer…
discussed Cited as authority (rule) Artis Lee Pollard v. State
Tex. App. · 2012 · confidence medium
The recognition of privacy rights for prisoners in their individual cells simply cannot be reconciled with the concept of incarceration and the needs and objectives of penal institutions.”); Groceman v. U.S. Dep’t of Justice, 354 F.3d 411, 413 (5th Cir. 2004); Velasquez v. Woods, 329 F.3d 420, 421 (5th Cir. 2003) (per curiam) (holding that the collection of DNA samples from felons does not violate the Fourth Amendment); Oles v. State, 993 S.W.2d 103, 108 (Tex. Crim.
cited Cited as authority (rule) Kelvin Wells v. State Atty Gen of Louisiana
5th Cir. · 2012 · confidence medium
See Geiger v. Jowers, 404 F.3d 371, 373 (5th Cir.2005); Velasquez v. Woods, 329 F.3d 420, 421 (5th Cir.2003).
cited Cited as authority (rule) Mike Mendoza, Jr. v. Chris Strickland
5th Cir. · 2011 · confidence medium
Velasquez v. Woods, 329 F.3d 420, 421 (5th Cir.2003).
cited Cited as authority (rule) Green v. Atkinson
5th Cir. · 2010 · confidence medium
Velasquez v. Woods, 329 F.3d 420, 421 (5th Cir.2003) (per curiam). 2 .
examined Cited as authority (rule) State v. Bowditch (4×) also: Cited "see, e.g."
N.C. · 2010 · confidence medium
Velasquez v. Woods, 329 F.3d 420, 421 (5th Cir.2003) (per curiam); Jones v. Murray, 962 F.2d 302, 306 (4th Cir.), cert. denied, 506 U.S. 977 , 113 S.Ct. 472 , 121 L.Ed.2d 378 (1992).
cited Cited as authority (rule) Freddie Pickett v. J Nunn
5th Cir. · 2010 · confidence medium
Velasquez v. Woods, 329 F.3d 420, 421 (5th Cir.2003).
cited Cited as authority (rule) Furnell Severin v. Jefferson Parish
5th Cir. · 2009 · confidence medium
Velasquez v. Woods, 329 F.3d 420, 421 (5th Cir.2003).
cited Cited as authority (rule) Adeleke v. Heaton
5th Cir. · 2009 · confidence medium
Velasquez v. Woods, 329 F.3d 420, 421 (5th Cir.2003).
cited Cited as authority (rule) John Fails v. Denise DeShields
5th Cir. · 2009 · confidence medium
Velasquez v. Woods, 329 F.3d 420, 421 (5th Cir .2003).
cited Cited as authority (rule) McBarron v. Federal Bureau of Prisons
5th Cir. · 2009 · confidence medium
Reviewing the dismissal de novo, Velasquez v. Woods, 329 F.3d 420, 421 (5th Cir.2003), we AFFIRM the district court’s judgment for the following reasons: 1.
cited Cited as authority (rule) Odneal v. Dretke
5th Cir. · 2009 · confidence medium
Velasquez v. Woods, 329 F.3d 420, 421 (5th Cir.2003).
cited Cited as authority (rule) White v. Fox
5th Cir. · 2008 · confidence medium
See Ruiz v. United States, 160 F.3d 273 , 274-75 (5th Cir.l998)(per cu-riam); Velasquez v. Woods, 329 F.3d 420, 421 (5th Cir.2003).
cited Cited as authority (rule) Pfeil v. Freudenthal
5th Cir. · 2008 · confidence medium
Velasquez v. Woods, 329 F.3d 420, 421 (5th Cir.2003) (per curiam). 3 .
cited Cited as authority (rule) Diaz v. Green
5th Cir. · 2007 · confidence medium
We review dismissals under § 1915A(b)(l) de novo. *205 Velasquez v. Woods, 329 F.3d 420, 421 (5th Cir.2003).
cited Cited as authority (rule) McIntire v. Hannigan
5th Cir. · 2007 · confidence medium
Velasquez v. Woods, 329 F.3d 420, 421 (5th Cir.2003).
cited Cited as authority (rule) Sheffield v. Trevino
5th Cir. · 2006 · confidence medium
This claim is without merit in light of our holding in Velasquez v. Woods, 329 F.3d 420, 421 (5th Cir.2003).
discussed Cited as authority (rule) State v. Scarborough
Tenn. · 2006 · confidence medium
See, e.g., United States v. Conley, 453 F.3d 674, 680-81 (6th Cir.2006); United States v. Kraklio, 451 F.3d 922, 924-25 (8th Cir.2006); Nicholas v. Goord, 430 F.3d 652, 655 (2d Cir.2005); United States v. Sczubelek, 402 F.3d 175, 177 (3d Cir.2005); Padgett v. Donald, 401 F.3d 1273, 1275 (11th Cir.2005); Kincade, 379 F.3d at 832 ; Green v. Berge, 354 F.3d 675, 679 (7th Cir.2004); Groceman v. United States Dep’t of Justice, 354 F.3d 411, 413-14 (5th Cir.2004) (per curiam); United States v. Kimler, 335 F.3d 1132, 1146 (10th Cir.2003); Velasquez v. Woods, 329 F.3d 420, 421 (5th Cir.2003) (per cu…
cited Cited as authority (rule) Whitfield v. Dretke
5th Cir. · 2006 · confidence medium
See Groceman v. United States Dep’t of Justice, 354 F.3d 411, 413 (5th Cir.2004); Velasquez v. Woods, 329 F.3d 420, 421 (5th Cir.2003).
cited Cited as authority (rule) Bradden v. Adams
5th Cir. · 2006 · confidence medium
Velasquez v. Woods, 329 F.3d 420, 421 (5th Cir.2003); Domino v. Texas Dep’t of Criminal Justice, 239 F.3d 752, 756 (5th Cir.2001).
cited Cited as authority (rule) Swain v. Price
5th Cir. · 2005 · confidence medium
Velasquez v. Woods, 329 F.3d 420, 421 (5th Cir.2003).
cited Cited as authority (rule) Walker v. Buentello
5th Cir. · 2005 · confidence medium
Velasquez v. Woods, 329 F.3d 420, 421 (5th Cir.2003).
cited Cited as authority (rule) Duncan v. Perez
5th Cir. · 2005 · confidence medium
Groceman v. U.S. Dept. of Justice, 354 F.3d 411, 413-14 (5th Cir. 2004); Velasquez v. Woods, 329 F.3d 420, 421 (5th Cir. 2003).
cited Cited as authority (rule) Trujillo v. Hobbs
5th Cir. · 2005 · confidence medium
See Ruiz v. United States, 160 F.3d 273, 274 (5th Cir.1998); Velasquez v. Woods, 329 F.3d 420, 421 (5th Cir.2003).
cited Cited as authority (rule) Brewster v. Katragadda
5th Cir. · 2005 · confidence medium
See Farmer v. Brennan, 511 U.S. 825, 837 , 114 S.Ct. 1970 , 128 L.Ed.2d 811 (1994); Velasquez v. Woods, 329 F.3d 420, 421 (5th Cir.2003).
cited Cited as authority (rule) Brown v. Williams
5th Cir. · 2005 · confidence medium
Velasquez v. Woods, 329 F.3d 420, 421 (5th Cir.2003).
discussed Cited as authority (rule) Johnson v. Quander
D.D.C. · 2005 · confidence medium
See, e.g., Green v. Berge, 354 F.3d 675, 680-81 (7th Cir.2004) (Easterbrook, J. concurring); Groceman v. Dep’t of Justice, 354 F.3d 411, 413-14 (5th Cir.2004); Velasquez v. Woods, 329 F.3d 420, 421 (5th Cir.2003); Jones v. Murray, 962 F.2d 302, 306-07 (4th Cir.1992); Nicholas v. Goord, 2004 WL 1432533 , at *2-*6 (S.D.N.Y.2004); United States v. Stegman, 295 F.Supp.2d 542, 548-50 (D.Md.2003); Padgett v. Ferrero, 294 F.Supp.2d 1338, 1343-44 (N.D.Ga.2003). 4 .
cited Cited as authority (rule) Ramirez v. McQueen
5th Cir. · 2005 · confidence medium
We review the district court’s judgment de novo, see Velasquez v. Woods, 329 F.3d 420, 421 (5th Cir.2003), and we find no error.
cited Cited as authority (rule) Laue v. Johnson
5th Cir. · 2004 · confidence medium
Velasquez v. Woods, 329 F.3d 420, 421 (5th Cir.2003).
cited Cited as authority (rule) Chavarria v. Stacks
5th Cir. · 2004 · confidence medium
See Ruiz v. United States, 160 F.3d 273, 274-75 (5th Cir. 1998); Velasquez v. Woods, 329 F.3d 420, 421 (5th Cir. 2003).
discussed Cited as authority (rule) State v. Raines (2×)
Md. · 2004 · confidence medium
Roe v. Marcotte, 193 F.3d 72, 76-82 (2d Cir.1999) (upholding a Connecticut DNA collection law); Jones v. Murray, 962 F.2d 302, 305-08 (4th Cir.) (upholding a Virginia DNA collection law), cert. denied, 506 U.S. 977 , 113 S.Ct. 472 , 121 L.Ed.2d 378 (1992); Groceman v. United States Dep't of Justice, 354 F.3d 411, 413-14 (5th Cir.2004) (per curiam) (upholding the federal DNA collection law); Velasquez v. Woods, 329 F.3d 420, 421 (5th Cir.2003) (per curiam)(upholding the Texas DNA collection law); Green v. Berge, 354 F.3d 675, 677-79 (7th Cir.2004) (upholding the Wisconsin DNA collection law); R…
discussed Cited as authority (rule) United States v. Thomas Cameron Kincade (2×)
9th Cir. · 2004 · confidence medium
See Green, 354 F.3d at 680-81 (Easterbrook, J., concurring); Groceman v. U.S. Dep't of Justice, 354 F.3d 411, 413-14 (5th Cir.2004) (per curiam); Velasquez v. Woods, 329 F.3d 420, 421 (5th Cir.2003) (per curiam); Jones v. Murray, 962 F.2d 302 , 306-07 (4th Cir.1992); Nicholas v. Goord, 2004 WL 1432533 , *2-*6 (S.D.N.Y.
cited Cited as authority (rule) Chavarria v. Stacks
5th Cir. · 2004 · confidence medium
See Ruiz v. United States, 160 F.3d 273, 274-75 (5th Cir.1998); Velasquez v. Woods, 329 F.3d 420, 421 (5th Cir. 2003).
cited Cited as authority (rule) Parra v. Bureau of Prisons
5th Cir. · 2004 · confidence medium
Velasquez v. Woods, 329 F.3d 420, 421 (5th Cir. 2003). * Pursuant to 5TH CIR.
cited Cited as authority (rule) Nelson v. Fort Worth Texas
5th Cir. · 2004 · confidence medium
Velasquez v. Woods, 329 F.3d 420, 421 (5th Cir.2003).
cited Cited as authority (rule) Lucas v. Director, Texas Department of Public Safety
5th Cir. · 2004 · confidence medium
The district court denied Lucas’s complaint based on this court’s decision in Velasquez v. Woods, 329 F.3d 420, 421 (5th Cir.2003).
cited Cited as authority (rule) Lucas v. Dir TX Dept Pub Sfty
5th Cir. · 2004 · confidence medium
The district court denied Lucas’s complaint based on this court’s decision in Velasquez v. Woods, 329 F.3d 420, 421 (5th Cir. 2003).
discussed Cited as authority (rule) Hunt v. Johnson
5th Cir. · 2004 · confidence medium
As we have previously rejected the argument that § 411.148 violates the Fourth Amendment, see Velasquez v. Woods, 329 F.3d 420, 421 (5th Cir.2003), Hunt’s Fourth Amendment challenge to § 411.148 is foreclosed.
cited Cited as authority (rule) Duplantis v. Carmona
5th Cir. · 2004 · confidence medium
Velasquez v. Woods, 329 F.3d 420, 421 (5th Cir.2003).
cited Cited as authority (rule) Lair v. Purdy
5th Cir. · 2003 · confidence medium
Velasquez v. Woods, 329 F.3d 420, 421 (5th Cir.2003).
cited Cited as authority (rule) Tamez v. Buentello
5th Cir. · 2003 · confidence medium
Velasquez v. Woods, 329 F.3d 420, 421-22 (5th Cir.2003).
cited Cited "see" King v. Davis
N.D. Tex. · 2021 · signal: see · confidence high
See Velasquez v. Woods, 329 F.3d 420, 421 (Sth Cir. 2003).
cited Cited "see" David Schoor v. Mike Brown
5th Cir. · 2018 · signal: see · confidence high
See Velasquez v. Woods, 329 F.3d 420, 421 (5th Cir. 2003).
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Thelonious VELASQUEZ, Plaintiff-Appellant,
v.
S.O. WOODS, Chairman of Classification; Emily K. Tinsley, Unit Chief of Classification; John Baines, Director of Nurses; Donald Gatlin, ACP II; Norma Southern, Unit Grievance Investigator; Vay Enders, Medical Records Supervisor; M. Snelgrooes, Unit Parole Counselor; Deborah Taylor, Lab Tech, Defendants-Appellees
02-11251.
Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit.
May 8, 2003.
329 F.3d 420
2003 U.S. App. LEXIS 8682
2003 WL 1922872
Thelonious Velasquez, Huntsville, TX, pro se.
Higginbotham, Smith, Clement.
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PER CURIAM:

Thelonious Velasquez filed a civil rights action challenging the collection of a DNA sample by prison officials for registration in a DNA database pursuant to Tex. Govt. Code § 411.148. Velasquez contended that the determination that he fell within the scope of the statute was based upon erroneous information in his prison records. Velasquez contended that the refusal by the defendants to correct his records had resulted in the denial of his release on parole. Velasquez sought damages and injunctive relief, including the deletion of his DNA sample from the state database.

Velasquez consented to entry of judgment by the magistrate judge. The magistrate judge concluded that Velasquez had failed to allege a violation of a constitutional right. The magistrate judge dismissed the civil rights complaint as frivolous pursuant to 28 U.S.C. §§ 1915A & 1915(e)(2), and 42 U.S.C. § 1997e(c)(l). The magistrate judge dismissed any habeas claims asserted in the complaint without prejudice. Velasquez gave timely notice of his appeal.

We review the magistrate judge’s dismissal of a complaint as frivolous pursuant to 28 U.S.C. § 1915(e)(2)(B)(i) for an abuse of discretion. See Harper v. Showers, 174 F.3d 716, 718 & n. 3 (5th Cir.1999). The standard of review of dismissals under 28 U.S.C. § 1915A and 42 U.S.C. § 1997e(c)(l) is de novo. See Ruiz v. United States, 160 F.3d 273, 275 (5th Cir. 1998). Because the magistrate judge referred to all three statutes in dismissing Velasquez’ claims, we review the issues raised on appeal de novo.

Velasquez contends that the compelled collection of a DNA sample from him pursuant to state statute violated his rights under the Fourth Amendment. Every circuit court to consider this issue has held that the collection of DNA samples from felons pursuant to similar statutes does not violate the Fourth Amendment. See Shaffer v. Saffle, 148 F.3d 1180, 1181 (10th Cir.1998) (“while obtaining DNA samples implicates Fourth Amendment concerns, it is reasonable in fight of an inmate’s diminished privacy rights, the minimal intrusion involved, and the legitimate government interest in using DNA to investigate and prosecute crimes”); Rise v. Oregon, 59 F.3d 1556, 1559-62 (9th Cir. 1995) (same); Jones v. Murray, 962 F.2d 302, 306-08 (4th Cir.1992) (same); see also Roe v. Marcotte, 193 F.3d 72, 78-82 (2d Cir.1999) (compelled DNA testing valid under “special needs” exception to warrant requirement). In fight of these persuasive authorities, we hold that the magistrate judge did not err in dismissing this claim as frivolous.

Velasquez contends also that the defendants violated his right to due pro[*422] cess by refusing to expunge false information from his prison record. The magistrate judge did not err in concluding that this claim does not involve a violation of a constitutional right. See Johnson v. Rodriguez, 110 F.3d 299, 308 & n. 13 (5th Cir.1997). The judgment is

AFFIRMED.