in Re Greg Abbott, in His Official Capacity as Governor of the State of Texas

Fourth Court of Appeals San Antonio, Texas

August 30, 2021 No. 04-21-00349-CV

IN RE Greg ABBOTT, in His Official Capacity as Governor of the State of Texas

Original Mandamus Proceeding1

ORDER Sitting: Patricia O. Alvarez, Justice

Irene Rios, Justice Lori I. Valenzuela, Justice

On August 23, 2021, Relator filed a petition for writ of mandamus complaining of the trial court’s August 12, 2021 ex parte temporary restraining order (TRO). The only relief Relator prayed for was to stay the TRO. The TRO set a hearing on the temporary injunction for August 26, 2021. At the hearing, the trial court extended the TRO and reset the temporary injunction hearing for September 2, 2021.

This court believes a serious question concerning the mandamus relief sought requires further consideration. See TEX. R. APP. P. 52.8(b).

Any party may file a response to the petition no later than 12:00 pm on Wednesday, September 1, 2021. See TEX. R. APP. P. 52.4. Any response must conform to Texas Rule of Appellate Procedure 52.4. See id.

_________________________________ Patricia O. Alvarez, Justice

IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand and affixed the seal of the said court on this 30th day of August, 2021. ___________________________________ MICHAEL A. CRUZ, Clerk of Court