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In re M.P. — Fourth Court of Appeals denied mandamus relief

Unreported / Non-Citable

Case
In re M.P.
Court
Texas Fourth Court of Appeals
Judge
Lori I. Valenzuela (Greg Abbott, 2021); Adrian A. Spears II (elected 2024); Velia J. Meza (elected 2024)
Date Decided
September 2, 2026
Docket No.
04-26-00659-CV
Topics
Mandamus; Family Law; Appellate Procedure
Source
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Background

M.P. sought mandamus relief in an original proceeding arising from Cause No. 2013-CI-00618, In the Interest of S.P. and H.P., pending before Judge Laura Salinas in the 288th Judicial District Court of Bexar County, Texas.

M.P. filed the mandamus petition on August 24, 2026. The court referred to the relator by initials to protect the identities of the minor children involved.

The Court’s Holding

After considering M.P.’s petition and the mandamus record, the Fourth Court of Appeals concluded that M.P. was not entitled to the requested relief.

The court therefore denied the petition for writ of mandamus under Texas Rule of Appellate Procedure 52.8(a).

Key Takeaways

  • The court denied M.P.’s petition for writ of mandamus.
  • The decision followed the court’s review of both the petition and the mandamus record.
  • The original proceeding arose from a pending Bexar County case involving minor children.

Why It Matters

The ruling leaves the challenged trial-court proceeding undisturbed because the appellate court concluded that M.P. had not established entitlement to mandamus relief. The memorandum opinion provides no further explanation of the relief requested or the basis for denying it.

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