Opinion
No. 04-20-00570-CV
12-23-2020
IN RE Joe Anthony ESPINOZA
This proceeding arises out of Cause No. 1915C, styled In the Interest of J.A.E., a child, pending in the County Court at Law, Kerr County, Texas, the Honorable Susan Harris presiding.
ORDER
Sitting: Rebeca C. Martinez, Justice Irene Rios, Justice Beth Watkins, Justice
On November 25, 2020, relator filed a petition for writ of mandamus and a motion for temporary relief pending final resolution of the petition for writ of mandamus. This court believes a serious question concerning the mandamus relief sought requires further consideration. See TEX. R. APP. P. 52.8(b). The respondent and the real party in interest may file a response to the petition in this court no later than January 6, 2021. Any such response must conform to Texas Rule of Appellate Procedure 52.4.
Relator's request for temporary relief is GRANTED. The county court's September 13, 2019 "Order Appointing Amicus Attorney" and November 27, 2019 "Court's Order Adopting Amicus Recommendation for Temporary Visitation" are STAYED pending final resolution of the petition for writ of mandamus. All further proceedings in the underlying case are STAYED pending final resolution of the petition for writ of mandamus.
It is so ORDERED on December 23, 2020.
PER CURIAM
ATTESTED TO: /s/_________
Michael A. Cruz,
Clerk of Court