Opinion
No. 04-11-00526-CR
08-10-2011
IN RE Stephen BENITES
MEMORANDUM OPINION
Original Mandamus Proceeding
This proceeding arises out of Cause No. 2935-A, in the 216th Judicial District Court, Gillespie County, Texas, the Honorable N. Keith Williams presiding.
PER CURIAM
Sitting: Catherine Stone, Chief Justice
Sandee Bryan Marion, Justice
Marialyn Barnard, Justice
PETITION FOR WRIT OF MANDAMUS DENIED AS MOOT
On July 25, 2011, relator filed a petition for writ of mandamus, complaining of the trial court's failure to rule on his motion for DNA testing. However, on July 29, 2011, the trial court signed an order denying relator's motion. Accordingly, the petition for writ of mandamus is DENIED AS MOOT. See TEX. R. APP. P. 52.8(a).
Additionally, relator filed an Application for Leave to File Petition for Writ of Mandamus. No leave is required to file a petition for writ of mandamus in this court. TEX. R. APP. P. 52. Therefore, relator's motion for leave to file is DENIED as moot.
PER CURIAM
DO NOT PUBLISH