What did the court decide?

The court dismissed the mandamus petition because it does not have authority to issue mandamus against a justice court.

Who is affected by this decision?

Relator LaCandreal Jackson and the justice court proceedings concerning the receivership are directly affected because the requested relief was denied by dismissal.

What happens next in the underlying case?

Proceedings in the justice court continue unaffected by this opinion; the relator must seek relief in a court that has proper jurisdiction or pursue other appropriate remedies.

Can this decision be appealed?

This is a dismissal for lack of jurisdiction in an original mandamus proceeding; available next steps include seeking relief in a court with authority over the justice court or requesting other appropriate judicial relief, not appealing this court’s lack-of-jurisdiction ruling.

In Re LaCandreal Jackson v. the State of Texas

Docket 01-26-00429-CV

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Filed: Apr 30, 2026 · 6 days ago
Jurisdiction: Texas
Court: Texas Court of Appeals, 1st District (Houston)
Type: Lead Opinion
Case type: Other
Disposition: Dismissed
Docket: 01-26-00429-CV

Original mandamus proceeding seeking to compel a justice court to dissolve a receivership

Summary

The Court of Appeals dismissed LaCandreal Jackson’s petition for a writ of mandamus seeking an order directing a justice court to dissolve a receivership because the court lacks jurisdiction to issue mandamus against a justice court. The court explained its mandamus authority is limited by the Texas Government Code to certain judges (district, statutory county/probate, county court judges, some magistrates, and certain associate judges) and that relief against a justice court is not available from this court. The petition and any pending motions were dismissed as moot.

Issues Decided

Whether the court of appeals has mandamus jurisdiction to order a justice court to dissolve a receivership
Whether the requested writ is necessary to enforce the court of appeals' jurisdiction

Court's Reasoning

The court relied on the Texas Government Code, which limits the court of appeals’ mandamus authority to certain categories of judges and does not include justices of the peace. Because a justice court is not among the judicial officers listed in the statute, the court concluded it lacks mandamus jurisdiction over the justice court. The petition also failed to show that issuance of the writ was necessary to enforce the court of appeals’ jurisdiction, so dismissal was required and pending motions were moot.

Authorities Cited

Texas Government Code § 22.221
In re JacksonNo. 01–15–00822–CV, 2016 WL 269263 (Tex. App.—Houston [1st Dist.] Jan. 21, 2016) (per curiam)

Parties

Relator: LaCandreal Jackson
Respondent: Justice Court, Precinct 4, Place 1 of Harris County, Texas (Hon. Lincoln Goodwin)
Plaintiff: Reliant Energy Retail Services, LLC
Judge: Justices Gunn, Caughey, and Morgan (per curiam)

Key Dates

Opinion issued: 2026-04-30

What You Should Do Next

1
Seek relief in a court with appropriate jurisdiction
Consider filing a mandamus or other appropriate action in a district or county court that has authority over the justice court or pursue relief through the statutory avenues that apply to justice courts.
2
Consult an attorney
Talk with counsel experienced in Texas civil procedure and justice-court practice to identify the correct forum and procedure for dissolving the receivership.
3
Monitor or participate in the justice-court proceedings
Continue to participate in the underlying justice-court case to protect rights and preserve issues for any future proceedings in a proper forum.

Frequently Asked Questions

What did the court decide?: The court dismissed the mandamus petition because it does not have authority to issue mandamus against a justice court.
Who is affected by this decision?: Relator LaCandreal Jackson and the justice court proceedings concerning the receivership are directly affected because the requested relief was denied by dismissal.
What happens next in the underlying case?: Proceedings in the justice court continue unaffected by this opinion; the relator must seek relief in a court that has proper jurisdiction or pursue other appropriate remedies.
Can this decision be appealed?: This is a dismissal for lack of jurisdiction in an original mandamus proceeding; available next steps include seeking relief in a court with authority over the justice court or requesting other appropriate judicial relief, not appealing this court’s lack-of-jurisdiction ruling.

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Full Filing Text

Opinion issued April 30, 2026




                                       In The

                                Court of Appeals
                                      For The

                           First District of Texas
                            ————————————
                               NO. 01-26-00429-CV
                             ———————————
                  IN RE LACANDREAL JACKSON, Relator


            Original Proceeding on Petition for Writ of Mandamus


                           MEMORANDUM OPINION

      Relator LaCandreal Jackson has filed a petition for writ of mandamus

seeking to have this Court order a justice court to dissolve a receivership.1

      This Court’s mandamus jurisdiction is governed by the Texas Government

Code. See TEX. GOV’T CODE § 22.221. A court of appeals may issue writs of


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      The underlying case is Reliant Energy Retail Services, LLC v. LaCandreal
      Jackson a/k/a LaCandreal Shockritta Jackson, cause number 244100067359,
      pending in the Justice Court, Precinct 4, Place 1 of Harris County, Texas, the
      Honorable Lincoln Goodwin presiding.
mandamus against (1) a judge of a district, statutory county, statutory probate

county, or county court in the court of appeals district; (2) a judge of a district

court who is acting as a magistrate at a court of inquiry under Chapter 52 of the

Code of Criminal Procedure in the court of appeals district; or (3) an associate

judge of a district or county court appointed by a judge under Chapter 201 of the

Family Code in the court of appeals district for the judge who appointed the

associate judge. Id. § 22.221(b), (c). The courts of appeals also may issue all writs

necessary to enforce the court of appeals’ jurisdiction. Id. § 22.221(a).

      Relator’s petition for writ of mandamus requests that this Court issue a writ

of mandamus against a justice court. This Court lacks mandamus jurisdiction over

a justice court. See TEX. GOV’T CODE § 22.221(b), (c); see also In re Jackson, No.

01–15–00822–CV, 2016 WL 269263, at *1 (Tex. App.—Houston [1st Dist.] Jan.

21, 2016, orig. proceeding) (per curiam) (mem. op.) (dismissing mandamus

petition for want of jurisdiction against justice of peace) (citations omitted). Nor

does relator’s petition demonstrate that the relief she requests is necessary to

enforce our jurisdiction.

      We dismiss the petition for lack of jurisdiction. Any pending motions are

dismissed as moot.

                                  PER CURIAM
Panel consists of Justices Gunn, Caughey, and Morgan.


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