IN THE COURT OF CRIMINAL APPEALS
OF TEXAS
NO. WR-86,516-01
IN RE STEVEN DOUGLAS HAND, Relator
ON APPLICATION FOR A WRIT OF MANDAMUS
CAUSE NO. 725741-A IN THE 183rd 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, Relator contends that he filed an application for a writ
of habeas corpus in the 183rd District Court of Harris County, the District Court entered a timely
order designating issues on September 8, 2016, more than 180 days have passed since the date the
State received the application, and the application has not been timely forwarded to this Court as
mandated by Texas Rule of Appellate Procedure 73.4(b)(5).
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 of the date of
receipt by the State showing 180 days has not yet elapsed, or stating that Relator has not filed an
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application for a writ of habeas corpus in Harris County. 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: March 22, 2017
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