What did the court decide?

The appellate court denied DNOW's request for a writ of mandamus and denied the emergency stay as moot.

Who is affected by this decision?

DNOW L.P. is directly affected because its request for extraordinary relief was denied; the underlying district-court case involving Mattea Mansell remains pending.

Can DNOW try again or appeal?

DNOW may be able to correct procedural defects and refile or seek other relief, but mandamus is discretionary; consulting counsel to evaluate further appellate or procedural options is advisable.

In Re DNOW L.P. v. the State of Texas

Docket 04-26-00280-CV

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Filed: Apr 9, 2026 · 3 weeks ago
Jurisdiction: Texas
Court: Texas Court of Appeals, 4th District (San Antonio)
Type: Lead Opinion
Case type: Other
Disposition: Denied
Docket: 04-26-00280-CV

Original mandamus proceeding challenging actions in state district-court cases (Mattea Mansell v. DNOW, L.P.)

Summary

The Fourth Court of Appeals in San Antonio denied DNOW L.P.'s petition for a writ of mandamus and denied as moot its emergency stay motion. DNOW filed the petition, record, and emergency motion on April 6, 2026, but the court found the filings did not comply with Texas Rules of Appellate Procedure 52.3(k) and 52.7 and determined DNOW had not shown entitlement to mandamus relief under rule 52.8(a). The underlying state-court matters concern Mattea Mansell v. DNOW, L.P., pending in Zavala County district court.

Issues Decided

Whether DNOW was entitled to a writ of mandamus as filed
Whether an emergency stay should issue pending resolution of the mandamus petition
Whether the petition and record complied with Texas Rules of Appellate Procedure 52.3(k) and 52.7

Court's Reasoning

The court found DNOW's petition and the record did not comply with required appellate rules, and DNOW failed to establish entitlement to mandamus relief under the governing rule. Because petitioners did not meet the procedural and substantive requirements for extraordinary relief, the court denied the writ. The emergency stay request was rendered moot by denial of the petition.

Authorities Cited

Texas Rule of Appellate Procedure 52.3(k)
Texas Rule of Appellate Procedure 52.7
Texas Rule of Appellate Procedure 52.8(a)

Parties

Relator: DNOW L.P.
Petitioner: DNOW L.P.
Respondent: Mattea Mansell
Judge: Maribel Flores

Key Dates

Filed petition and motion: 2026-04-06
Opinion delivered and filed: 2026-04-09

What You Should Do Next

1
Consult appellate counsel
Have counsel review the deficiencies cited (TRAP 52.3(k) and 52.7) and advise whether to refile a compliant mandamus petition or pursue other remedies.
2
Consider correcting and refiling
If appropriate, prepare a revised petition and complete record that conform to the appellate rules before refiling to address the court's procedural concerns.
3
Continue defense in district court
Because the emergency stay was denied as moot and mandamus was denied, ensure compliance with any district-court deadlines and proceedings in Mattea Mansell v. DNOW, L.P.

Frequently Asked Questions

What did the court decide?: The appellate court denied DNOW's request for a writ of mandamus and denied the emergency stay as moot.
Why was the petition denied?: The court concluded the petition and accompanying record did not comply with required appellate rules and that DNOW did not show it was entitled to mandamus relief.
Who is affected by this decision?: DNOW L.P. is directly affected because its request for extraordinary relief was denied; the underlying district-court case involving Mattea Mansell remains pending.
Can DNOW try again or appeal?: DNOW may be able to correct procedural defects and refile or seek other relief, but mandamus is discretionary; consulting counsel to evaluate further appellate or procedural options is advisable.

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Full Filing Text

Fourth Court of Appeals
                                      San Antonio, Texas
                                 MEMORANDUM OPINION
                                          No. 04-26-00280-CV

                                          IN RE DNOW L.P.

                                          Original Proceeding 1

PER CURIAM

Sitting:          Lori I. Valenzuela, Justice
                  H. Todd McCray, Justice
                  Velia J. Meza, Justice

Delivered and Filed: April 9, 2026

PETITION FOR WRIT OF MANDAMUS DENIED; MOTION FOR EMERGENCY STAY
DENIED AS MOOT

           Relator, DNOW L.P., filed its petition for writ of mandamus, accompanying record, and

motion for emergency stay on April 6, 2026. The petition and record fail to comply with rules

52.3(k) and 52.7. Having considered the petition, motion, and the record provided, this court has

determined that DNOW has not established that it is entitled to the relief requested. See TEX. R.

APP. P. 52.8(a). The petition for writ of mandamus is denied. The motion for emergency stay is

denied as moot.

                                                     PER CURIAM



1
 This proceeding arises out of Cause No. 25-04-015590-ZCV c/w 25-05-15604-ZCV, styled Mattea Mansell v.
DNOW, L.P., pending in the 293rd Judicial District Court, Zavala County, Texas, the Honorable Maribel Flores
presiding.