IN THE UNITED STATES COURT OF APPEALS
FOR THE FIFTH CIRCUIT
No. 96-20552
Conference Calendar
WILLIAM F. BEASLEY,
Plaintiff-Appellant,
versus
JAMES A. COLLINS, DIRECTOR,
TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF CRIMINAL JUSTICE,
INSTITUTIONAL DIVISION; P.D. NGUYEN, Dr.,
Defendants-Appellees.
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Appeal from the United States District Court
for the Southern District of Texas
USDC No. H-94-CV-1718
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October 24, 1996
Before POLITZ, Chief Judge, and JOLLY and HIGGINBOTHAM, Circuit Judges.
PER CURIAM:*
William F. Beasley, Texas prisoner # 635951, proceeding pro
se and in forma pauperis, filed a civil rights complaint pursuant
to 42 U.S.C. § 1983, against James A. Collins, then Director of
the Texas Department of Criminal Justice (TDCJ), and P.D. Nguyen,
M.D., alleging a delay in, and a denial of, adequate medical
treatment. Beasley’s allegations against Dr. Nguyen are not
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Pursuant to Local Rule 47.5, the court has determined
that this opinion should not be published and is not precedent
except under the limited circumstances set forth in Local Rule
47.5.4.
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actionable under § 1983. Varnado v. Lynaugh, 920 F.2d 320, 321
(5th Cir. 1991)(prisoner's disagreement with his medical
treatment will not support a § 1983 claim). Beasley has failed
to allege personal conduct by Collins that would warrant relief
under § 1983. See Thompson v. Steele, 709 F.2d 381, 382 (5th
Cir.), cert. denied, 464 U.S. 897 (1983)("Personal involvement is
an essential element of a civil rights cause of action.").
The decision of the district court is AFFIRMED.