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Relator, Garrett Paving & Maintenance, Inc., filed a petition for writ of mandamus and motion for stay in the above cause on March 31, 2008.

The Court, having examined and fully considered the petition for writ of mandamus and motion for stay, is of the opinion that relator has not shown itself entitled to the relief sought.

Accordingly, the petition for writ of mandamus and motion for stay are DENIED. See Tex. R. App. P. 52.8(a).

PER CURIAM

Memorandum Opinion delivered and filed

this 1st day of April, 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).