in Re the Texas Department of Family and Protective Services

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Fourth Court of Appeals
San Antonio, Texas
February 28, 2022

No. 04-22-00040-CV

IN RE THE TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF FAMILY AND PROTECTIVE SERVICES

Original Mandamus Proceeding1

ORDER

Sitting: Patricia O. Alvarez, Justice
Luz Elena D. Chapa, Justice
Lori I. Valenzuela, Justice

On January 20, 2022, relator filed a petition for writ of mandamus complaining of the
trial court’s “Permanency Hearing Order After Final Order” rendered on January 20, 2022 and
signed on February 4, 2022. Relator also filed a motion for temporary emergency relief asking
this court to stay the order. On January 24, 2022, the real party in interest filed a response to
both the petition and emergency motion and objected to the request for a stay. On January 28,
2022, relator filed an amended petition for writ of mandamus complaining of the same order. On
February 15, 2022, we granted the motion to stay.

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 parties in interest
may file a response to the amended petition in this court no later than March 15, 2022. Any
such response must conform to Texas Rule of Appellate Procedure 52.4.

It is so ORDERED on February 28, 2022.

PER CURIAM

ATTESTED TO:__________________________
MICHAEL A. CRUZ,
CLERK OF COURT

1 This proceeding arises out of Cause No. 2017-PA-01702, styled In the Interest of N.P., a Child, pending in the
288th Judicial District Court, Bexar County, Texas. The Honorable Mary Lou Alvarez signed the order at issue in
this proceeding.