In Re Bryan Stallworth v. the State of Texas
Docket 10-23-00400-CR
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- Filed
- Jurisdiction
- Texas
- Court
- Texas Court of Appeals, 10th District (Waco)
- Type
- Lead Opinion
- Case type
- Other
- Disposition
- Denied
- Docket
- 10-23-00400-CR
Original mandamus proceeding filed by Bryan Stallworth in the Tenth Appellate District of Texas.
Summary
The Texas Tenth Court of Appeals denied Bryan Stallworth's original petition for a writ of mandamus. The court issued a brief memorandum opinion stating only that the petition is denied and citing the Texas Rules of Appellate Procedure. No published reasoning or extended analysis accompanies the denial. The decision was delivered and filed on April 30, 2026, by Chief Justice Matt Johnson for a three-judge panel.
Issue Decided
- Whether the court should grant Bryan Stallworth's petition for a writ of mandamus
Court's Reasoning
The court issued a memorandum ruling simply denying the petition and referenced the Texas Rules of Appellate Procedure. The opinion contains no elaboration of legal analysis or factual findings, so the court implicitly found that the requirements for extraordinary relief were not satisfied. The citation to the rules indicates disposition followed procedural authority rather than issuance of a written merits opinion.
Authorities Cited
- Texas Rules of Appellate ProcedureTEX. R. APP. P. 52.8
Parties
- Petitioner
- Bryan Stallworth
- Judge
- Matt Johnson
- Judge
- Justice Smith
- Judge
- Justice Harris
Key Dates
- Opinion delivered and filed
- 2026-04-30
What You Should Do Next
- 1
Consult appellate counsel
Speak with an attorney to evaluate whether to seek further discretionary review in the Texas Supreme Court or pursue relief in the trial court, depending on the underlying dispute.
- 2
Consider filing a petition for review
If appropriate, prepare a petition for review to the Texas Supreme Court promptly, noting the court's denial and any procedural deadlines for seeking further review.
- 3
Continue complying with lower-court procedures
Follow any existing orders or deadlines in the underlying case because the mandamus denial leaves the lower-court proceedings in place.
Frequently Asked Questions
- What did the court decide?
- The court denied Bryan Stallworth's petition for a writ of mandamus and provided no published opinion explaining the denial.
- Who is affected by this decision?
- The immediate effect is on petitioner Bryan Stallworth; the underlying matter in which relief was sought remains unchanged by this denial.
- What does a denial mean for the underlying case?
- A denial means the appellate court declined to grant the extraordinary relief requested; the underlying lower-court action continues as before unless other relief is obtained.
- Can this denial be appealed?
- Denials of mandamus at the intermediate appellate level may, in some cases, be reviewed by the Texas Supreme Court, but further review is discretionary and may require a separate petition.
The above suggestions and answers are AI-generated for informational purposes only. They may contain errors. NoticeRegistry assumes no responsibility for their accuracy. Consult a qualified attorney before relying on them.
Full Filing Text
Court of Appeals
Tenth Appellate District of Texas
10-23-00400-CR
In re Bryan Stallworth
Original Proceeding
CHIEF JUSTICE JOHNSON delivered the opinion of the Court.
MEMORANDUM OPINION
The petition for a writ of mandamus filed by Bryan Stallworth is
denied. TEX. R. APP. P. 52.8.
MATT JOHNSON
Chief Justice
OPINION DELIVERED and FILED: April 30, 2026
Before Chief Justice Johnson,
Justice Smith, and
Justice Harris
Denied
Do not publish
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