Opinion
NO. WR-29,499-06
12-14-2011
ARTHUR WATERS, JR. AKA ARNTY WATSON, JR., Relator v. SMITH COUNTY DISTRICT CLERK, Respondent
ON APPLICATION FOR A WRIT OF MANDAMUS
CAUSE NO. 4-89-110 IN THE 114TH JUDICIAL DISTRICT COURT
FROM SMITH COUNTY
Per curiam.
ORDER
Relator has filed a motion for leave to file a writ of mandamus pursuant to the original jurisdiction of this Court. In it, he contends that the District Clerk of Smith County is not providing him with copies of documents filed relating to his habeas application, which is currently pending on remand in the 114th Judicial District Court.
In these circumstances, additional facts are needed. The respondent, the District Clerk of Smith County, is ordered to file a response stating whether the State has filed any answer, motion, or other pleading relating to Relator's habeas application, and whether the trial court has issued any orders relating to the habeas application. If any such documents have been filed or issued, the respondent shall state whether copies have been provided to Relator, as required by Texas Code of Criminal Procedure article 11.07 §7, and if not, why not.
This application for leave to file a writ of mandamus shall be held in abeyance until the respondent has submitted the appropriate response. Such response shall be submitted within 30 days of the date of this order. Do not publish