in Re Robert Martinez ( 2016 )

Fourth Court of Appeals
San Antonio, Texas
MEMORANDUM OPINION
No. 04-16-00505-CR
IN RE Robert MARTINEZ
Original Mandamus Proceeding 1
PER CURIAM
Sitting: Karen Angelini, Justice
Rebeca C. Martinez, Justice
Patricia O. Alvarez, Justice
Delivered and Filed: August 17, 2016
PETITION FOR WRIT OF MANDAMUS DISMISSED FOR LACK OF JURISDICTION
On August 8, 2016, Relator filed a petition for writ of mandamus seeking an order from
this court directing the clerk of the county court and a court reporter to provide him with copies of
transcripts of hearings held on February 4, 2014, July 8, 2014, and December 19, 2014. This court
only has the authority to issue a writ of mandamus against “a judge of a district or county court in
the court of appeals district” and other writs as necessary to enforce our appellate jurisdiction. See
TEX. GOV’T CODE ANN. § 22.221(a)-(b) (West 2004). Because Relator failed to show the requested
writ of mandamus is necessary to enforce our jurisdiction, Relator’s petition for writ of mandamus
is dismissed for lack of jurisdiction.
PER CURIAM
DO NOT PUBLISH
1
This proceeding arises out of Cause No. 307125, styled State v. Robert Martinez, pending in the County Court at
Law No. 5, Bexar County, Texas, the Honorable John Longoria presiding.