Unreported / Non-Citable
Background
Arthur Rakowitz sought mandamus relief from the Texas Fourth Court of Appeals in an original proceeding arising from his case against City Public Service Energy.
The underlying action, Cause No. 2026-CV-02858, was pending before Judge John Longoria in Bexar County Court at Law No. 10. Rakowitz filed his mandamus petition on August 19, 2026.
The Court’s Holding
After considering Rakowitz’s petition and the mandamus record, the court concluded that he was not entitled to the requested relief.
The court therefore denied the petition under Texas Rule of Appellate Procedure 52.8(a). The brief per curiam memorandum opinion did not provide further reasoning or describe the relief Rakowitz had requested.
Key Takeaways
- The Fourth Court of Appeals denied Rakowitz’s petition for a writ of mandamus.
- The ruling followed the court’s review of both the petition and the mandamus record.
- The memorandum opinion did not address the underlying merits or explain why mandamus relief was unavailable.
Why It Matters
The decision leaves the underlying Bexar County proceeding in place without granting Rakowitz extraordinary appellate relief. Because the court offered no substantive analysis, the opinion provides little guidance beyond its application of Rule 52.8(a) to deny the petition.