IN THE COURT OF CRIMINAL APPEALS
OF TEXAS
NO. WR-79,016-03
IN RE CHRISTOPHER RAY BARTEN, Relator
ON APPLICATION FOR A WRIT OF MANDAMUS
CAUSE NO. 1111900-C IN THE 232ND DISTRICT COURT
FROM HARRIS COUNTY
Per curiam.
ORDER
Relator has filed a motion for leave to file an application for a writ of mandamus pursuant
to the original jurisdiction of this Court. In it, he contends that he filed an application for a writ of
habeas corpus in the 232nd District Court of Harris County, that more than 180 days have elapsed,
and that the application has not yet been forwarded to this Court. TEX . R. APP . P. 73.4(b)(5). Relator
contends that he filed the writ application on February 13, 2014.
In these circumstances, additional facts are needed. Respondent, the District Clerk of Harris
County, is ordered to file a response, which may be made by submitting the record on such habeas
corpus application, submitting proof that a timely order designating issues has been signed and 180
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days have not elapsed since the district attorney’s office was served, or stating that Relator has not
filed an application for a writ of habeas corpus in Harris County. Should the response state that the
deadlines have not passed, an order designating issues and proof of the date the district attorney’s
office was served with the habeas application shall be submitted with the response. This application
for leave to file a writ of mandamus shall be held in abeyance until Respondent has submitted the
appropriate response. Such response shall be submitted within 30 days of the date of this order.
Filed: September 17, 2014
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