Fourth Court of Appeals San Antonio, Texas September 6, 2019 No. 04-19-00603-CV IN RE Cedric Bertnell EDWARDS, Sr. Original Mandamus Proceeding1 ORDER Sitting: Rebeca C. Martinez, Justice Patricia O. Alvarez, Justice Luz Elena D. Chapa, Justice On September 5, 2019, relator, Cedric Bertnell Edwards Sr., filed an Emergency Petition for a Writ of Mandamus. The court is of the opinion the petition raises a serious question concerning the mandamus relief sought and requires further consideration. See TEX. R. APP. P. 52.8. We therefore request a response and order that respondent may file a response to the petition no later than September 9, 2019. Any response must conform to Texas Rule of Appellate Procedure 52.4. Relator may file a reply no later than noon September 11, 2019.

It is so ORDERED on September 6, 2019.

PER CURIAM

ATTESTED TO: _________________________ Keith E. Hottle Clerk of Court

This court has jurisdiction pursuant to section 273.061 of the Texas Election Code, which authorizes this court to “issue a writ of mandamus to compel the performance of any duty imposed by law in connection with the holding of an election . . . regardless of whether the person responsible for performing the duty is a public officer.” TEX. ELEC.

CODE § 273.061.