04-13-00818-CR COURT OF CRIMINAL APPEALS AUSTIN, TEXAS Transmitted 7/16/2015 2:49:11 PM Accepted 7/17/2015 11:21:34 AM ABEL ACOSTA CLERK NICHOLAS “NICO” LAHOOD Criminal District Attorney Bexar County, Texas

July 16, 2015 July 17, 2015

Honorable Abel Acosta, Clerk of the Court Court of Criminal Appeals P.O. Box 12308, Capitol Station Austin, Texas 78711

RE: Mark Anthony Garcia v. The State of Texas Cause No. 04-13-000818-CR

Dear Mr. Acosta: The State has received a copy of the Petition for Discretionary Review filed by the Appellant in this matter. The State waives its right to respond to the Petition for Discretionary Review. However, if the Court grants the Petition, the State will file a brief on the merits.

If you have any questions, please feel free to call.

Sincerely yours, /s/ Lauren Scott LAUREN SCOTT Assistant Criminal District Attorney Bexar County, Texas Paul Elizondo Tower W. Nueva (210) 335-2885 S.B.N. 24066843 cc: Mark Anthony Garcia Pro Se Garza West Unit 4250 Hwu 202 Beeville, Texas 78102 Attorney for the State