IN THE COURT OF CRIMINAL APPEALS
OF TEXAS
NO. WR-79,370-02
IN RE STEVEN MORGAN, Relator
ON APPLICATION FOR A WRIT OF MANDAMUS
CAUSE NO. 10F0084-005 IN THE 5TH DISTRICT COURT
FROM BOWIE COUNTY
Per curiam.
ORDER
Relator has filed a motion for leave to file a writ of mandamus pursuant to the original
jurisdiction of this Court. In it, he contends that on February 16, 2016, he filed a motion for DNA
testing under Chapter 64 of the Code of Criminal Procedure and that the Respondent has not ruled
on his motion.
In these circumstances, additional facts are needed. The Respondent, Judge of the 5th District
Court of Bowie County, is ordered to file a response with this Court. In his response, the Respondent
shall state whether Relator filed a proper motion under Chapter 64 and whether the Respondent ruled
on his motion. If the Respondent has not ruled on his motion, he shall state the reasons for his failure
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to do so. This application for leave to file a writ of mandamus will be held in abeyance until the
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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