in Re the Texas Department of Family and Protective Services

Fourth Court of Appeals
San Antonio, Texas
April 18, 2022

No. 04-22-00175-CV

IN RE THE TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF FAMILY AND PROTECTIVE SERVICES

Original Mandamus Proceeding1

ORDER
Sitting: Rebeca C. Martinez, Chief Justice
Luz Elena D. Chapa, Justice
Liza A. Rodriguez, Justice

On April 14, 2022, the Department of Family and Protective Services filed a “Third
Motion for Temporary Emergency Relief.” Given the time constraints, the relator has not been
able to obtain a transcript of the April 13, 2022 hearing. We therefore ORDER relator to file, on
or before April 28, 2022, a transcript of the April 13, 2022 hearing and a copy of the written
order, if any.

After reviewing the emergency motion, we GRANT IN PART the relief requested by the
Department and order the following:

Any order by the trial court rendered at the April 13, 2022 hearing requiring any
Department employee to report to any location designated by the trial court for
the purpose of conducting their regular duties, including remaining at any location
until placement for the child is secured, is STAYED pending the outcome of this
mandamus proceeding.

Further, any order by the trial court rendered at the April 13, 2022 hearing
requiring an autism expert to be present on-site and working is STAYED pending
the outcome of this mandamus proceeding.

Finally, any order by the trial court rendered at the April 13, 2022 hearing
including any punitive or coercive action to enforce such provisions, is STAYED
pending further order of this Court.

1
This original proceeding arises out of Cause No. 2013-PA-01215, styled In the Interest of E.H., 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.
It is so ORDERED on April 18, 2022.

PER CURIAM

ATTESTED TO: _______________________________
MICHAEL A. CRUZ, Clerk of Court