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In re Thompson — Mandamus Petition Denied

Unreported / Non-Citable

Case
In re Edward Thompson Jr.
Court
Texas Second Court of Appeals
Judge
Birdwell; Kerr; Bassel
Date Decided
October 30, 2026
Docket No.
02-26-00719-CV
Topics
Mandamus; Original Proceeding; Appellate Procedure
Source
Read the full opinion

Background

Edward Thompson Jr. filed a petition for a writ of mandamus in the Texas Second Court of Appeals. The original proceeding arose from Denton County Court at Law No. 2, trial court cause number CV-2026-04447-JP.

The memorandum opinion does not describe the underlying dispute, the challenged trial-court action, or Thompson’s arguments for mandamus relief.

The Court’s Holding

The court denied Thompson’s petition for a writ of mandamus.

In a per curiam memorandum opinion, the court stated that it had considered the petition and concluded that relief should be denied. The court provided no further analysis or explanation.

Key Takeaways

  • The Texas Second Court of Appeals denied the requested mandamus relief.
  • The decision arose from an original proceeding involving Denton County Court at Law No. 2.
  • The memorandum opinion did not disclose the underlying facts or explain why Thompson failed to establish entitlement to relief.

Why It Matters

The ruling leaves the challenged trial-court action undisturbed, although the opinion does not identify that action. Because the court offered no substantive reasoning, the decision provides little guidance beyond the disposition of Thompson’s petition.

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