Unreported / Non-Citable
Background
Lester Guyton filed a petition for a writ of mandamus in the Texas Tenth Court of Appeals on October 16, 2026. The matter was presented as an original proceeding under docket number 10-26-00432-CR.
The memorandum opinion does not identify the challenged ruling, the respondent, the underlying facts, or the specific relief Guyton requested.
The Court’s Holding
The Tenth Court of Appeals denied Guyton’s petition for a writ of mandamus.
The court provided no analysis or explanation for the denial. Justice Andrea Westerfeld delivered the opinion for the panel, which also included Chief Justice Johnson and Justice Harris.
Key Takeaways
- Guyton’s petition for mandamus relief was denied.
- The memorandum opinion did not discuss the petition’s factual or legal basis.
- The court designated the opinion “Do Not Publish.”
Why It Matters
The ruling ends this original mandamus proceeding without granting Guyton the requested extraordinary relief. Because the opinion contains no reasoning or description of the underlying dispute, it offers no substantive guidance beyond the disposition of this petition.