COURT OF APPEALS FOR THE FIRST DISTRICT OF TEXAS AT HOUSTON

ORDER

Case number: 01-12-01103-CR Style: In re Alexander M. Rivera, Relator Original Proceeding on Petition for Writ of Mandamus from The State of Texas v. Alexander Mercado Rivera, No. 1020847; from the 263rd District Court of Brazoria County, Texas, the Hon. Jim Wallace, presiding.

On December 10, 2012, relator, Alexander M. Rivera, filed a petition for writ of mandamus.

The Court further requests a response from real party in interest, the State of Texas. The response, if any, is due by December 31, 2012.

It 1S SO ORDERED.

Judge’s signature: /s/Jane Bland Acting individually

Date: December 10, 2012