What did the court decide?

The court granted a joint motion to dismiss and dismissed the petition for a writ of mandamus; it did not decide the underlying legal claims.

Who is affected by this decision?

The Amazon parties who filed the petition and the real party in interest, Sergio C. Cortes, are directly affected because the mandamus proceeding has been dismissed.

Does this ruling resolve the underlying trial-court case?

No. The dismissal only ends this appellate mandamus proceeding; it does not dispose of the underlying district court case referenced in the opinion.

Can this dismissal be appealed?

Generally, a dismissal by stipulation or joint motion is final for that proceeding; parties seeking further relief should consult counsel about available options, if any.

In Re Amazon.com, Inc., Amazon Logistics, Inc., Amazon Flex, and Amazon.com Services, LLC v. the State of Texas

Docket 04-26-00201-CV

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Filed: Apr 22, 2026 · 1 week ago
Jurisdiction: Texas
Court: Texas Court of Appeals, 4th District (San Antonio)
Type: Lead Opinion
Case type: Other
Disposition: Dismissed
Docket: 04-26-00201-CV

Original mandamus proceeding in the court of appeals seeking a writ of mandamus arising from a Bexar County district court case

Summary

The Fourth Court of Appeals in San Antonio granted a joint motion to dismiss and dismissed a petition for writ of mandamus filed by Amazon.com, Inc., Amazon Logistics, Inc., Amazon Flex, and Amazon.com Services, LLC. The petition was originally filed March 10, 2026, and the court had set an April 7, 2026 deadline for responses. After the parties filed a joint motion to dismiss, the court granted the motion under the Texas Rules of Appellate Procedure and dismissed the mandamus proceeding. No merits decision was reached.

Issue Decided

Whether the appellate court should proceed with the petition for writ of mandamus filed by the Amazon parties (procedural dismissal question).

Court's Reasoning

The court granted the parties' joint motion to dismiss and dismissed the petition under Texas Rule of Appellate Procedure 42.1. Because the parties jointly sought dismissal, the court did not reach or decide the substantive claims presented in the petition. The dismissal was procedural and based on the parties' agreement to dismiss the suit.

Authorities Cited

Texas Rules of Appellate ProcedureTEX. R. APP. P. 42.1

Parties

Petitioner: Amazon.com, Inc.
Petitioner: Amazon Logistics, Inc.
Petitioner: Amazon Flex
Petitioner: Amazon.com Services, LLC
Real Party in Interest: Sergio C. Cortes
Judge: Cynthia Marie Chapa
Judge: Rebeca C. Martinez
Judge: Irene Rios
Judge: Adrian A. Spears II

Key Dates

Petition filed: 2026-03-10
Response deadline ordered by court: 2026-04-07
Opinion delivered and filed: 2026-04-22

What You Should Do Next

1
Consult counsel about the underlying case
Parties should confer with their attorneys to assess the status of Cause No. 2023-CI-24642 in the 288th Judicial District Court and determine any further actions or motions in that case.
2
Confirm dismissal terms
Ensure the joint motion to dismiss did not include reservation of rights or conditions and obtain a written record of any agreement to avoid future disputes.
3
Consider alternate relief if needed
If a party still seeks appellate relief, consult counsel promptly to evaluate whether re-filing, a different appellate vehicle, or other procedural options are available.

Frequently Asked Questions

What did the court decide?: The court granted a joint motion to dismiss and dismissed the petition for a writ of mandamus; it did not decide the underlying legal claims.
Who is affected by this decision?: The Amazon parties who filed the petition and the real party in interest, Sergio C. Cortes, are directly affected because the mandamus proceeding has been dismissed.
Does this ruling resolve the underlying trial-court case?: No. The dismissal only ends this appellate mandamus proceeding; it does not dispose of the underlying district court case referenced in the opinion.
Can this dismissal be appealed?: Generally, a dismissal by stipulation or joint motion is final for that proceeding; parties seeking further relief should consult counsel about available options, if any.

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Full Filing Text

Fourth Court of Appeals
                                        San Antonio, Texas

                                   MEMORANDUM OPINION

                                            No. 04-26-00201-CV

                       IN RE AMAZON.COM, INC., Amazon Logistics, Inc.,
                           Amazon Flex, and Amazon.com Services, LLC

                                             Original Proceeding 1

PER CURIAM

Sitting:         Rebeca C. Martinez, Chief Justice
                 Irene Rios, Justice
                 Adrian A. Spears II, Justice

Delivered and Filed: April 22, 2026

JOINT MOTION TO DISMISS GRANTED; PETITION FOR WRIT OF MANDAMUS
DISMISSED

           Relators, Amazon.com, Inc., Amazon Logistics, Inc., Amazon Flex, and Amazon.com

Services, LLC (“Amazon Parties”), filed their petition for writ of mandamus on March 10, 2026.

We ordered the real party in interest, Sergio C. Cortes, and respondent to file their responses, if

any, by April 7, 2026. The Amazon Parties and Cortes have since filed a joint motion to dismiss.

The joint motion to dismiss is granted. See TEX. R. APP. P. 42.1. The petition for writ of mandamus

is dismissed.

                                                         PER CURIAM


1
 This proceeding arises out of Cause No. 2023-CI-24642, styled Serfio C. Cortes v. Amazon.com, Inc., et al, pending
in the 288th Judicial District Court, Bexar County, Texas, the Honorable Cynthia Marie Chapa presiding.