Relator, Billy Holmes a/k/a Billy Richards, filed a petition for writ of mandamus in the above cause on October 8, 2008, asking us to direct the trial court to file his pleadings. The Court, having examined and fully considered the petition for writ of mandamus, is of the opinion that relator has not shown himself entitled to the relief sought. It is the relator's burden to provide this Court with a sufficient record to establish his right to mandamus relief. See Walker v. Packer, 827 S.W.2d 833, 837 (Tex. 1992) (orig. proceeding); In re Blakeney, 254 S.W.3d 659, 660 (Tex. App.-Texarkana 2008, orig. proceeding). The petition generally fails to comply with Texas Rule of Appellate Procedure 52.3 and fails to include either an appendix or a record. See generally Tex. R. App. P. 52.3(j)(1), 52.7. Accordingly, the petition for writ of mandamus is DENIED. See id. 52.8(a).

PER CURIAM

Memorandum Opinion delivered and

filed this 9th day of October, 2008.

1. See Tex. R. App. P. 52.8(d) ("When denying relief, the court may hand down an opinion but is not required to do so."); Tex. R. App. P. 47.4 (distinguishing opinions and memorandum opinions).