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Questions about §1983 civil‑rights case for TDCJ inmate in long‑term restricted housing Location: **Texas (I’m in Dallas, inmate is at Wainwright Unit in Houston County)** I am an outside advocate trying to help a TDCJ inmate, **Quanta Morrow (TDCJ #2099836)**, who is currently housed at Wainwright Unit in Lovelady, Texas. I am preparing to help him file a **42 U.S.C. § 1983 civil‑rights complaint** and I have some specific legal questions about procedure and parties. **Very short background:** * He has been in **Restricted Housing for about 5 years**. * A major disciplinary case from **12/24/2025** was challenged through a **Step 1 grievance (No. 2026052428)**. The written response and TDCJ’s actions indicate the case was **overturned**, and his privileges were restored on **2/27/2026**, which is consistent with that. * However, the unit has **not fully corrected his records** and has told different oversight offices that the case was *not* overturned and that a **Step 2 grievance is still pending** on that same matter. * TDCJ has admitted there was a **classification review‑date error**, which caused him to **miss at least two six‑month State Classification Committee reviews**, contributing to his long‑term RH status. * In a later disciplinary matter, he reports an **unfair hearing on April 15–16, 2026** (no meaningful access to requested video evidence, the hearing going forward after the charging officer failed to appear, and assignment of a counsel substitute he did not want). * After the earlier grievance “win,” he experienced **12 cell searches in \~90 days**, a back‑dated disciplinary case, and difficulty obtaining/filing grievances, which looks like retaliation. We have already contacted TDCJ officials, the Office of Family Services, the Independent Ombudsman, DOJ Civil Rights, and state representatives. I understand this subreddit is not a substitute for a lawyer and that you cannot contact me privately. I’m trying to understand how to avoid obvious pr