IN RE: RAMON LOPEZ

Relator Ramon Lopez ("Lopez") seeks a writ of mandamus requiring the trial court to vacate its order denying Lopez's motions seeking appointed counsel, a copy of the record instead of mere access to the record, and access to the Smith County Law Library. Based upon our review of Lopez's mandamus petition, we conclude that Lopez has not shown himself entitled to the relief he seeks. Accordingly, the writ of mandamus is denied.

JAMES T. WORTHEN

Chief Justice

Opinion delivered July 9, 2003.

Panel consisted of Worthen, C.J. and Griffith, J.