in Re Ken Paxton, in His Official Capacity as Attorney General of Texas

Fourth Court of Appeals San Antonio, Texas November 15, 2021 No. 04-21-00507-CV

IN RE KEN PAXTON, in his official capacity as Attorney General of Texas

From the 45th Judicial District Court, Bexar County, Texas Trial Court No. 2021CI00942 Honorable Mary Lou Alvarez, Judge Presiding ORDER Original Proceeding1

Sitting: Patricia O. Alvarez, Justice

Luz Elena D. Chapa, Justice Beth Watkins, Justice

On November 12, 2021, Relator filed a petition for writ of mandamus and an emergency motion. The motion asks this court to stay the trial court’s November 10, 2021 order denying the Attorney General’s motion to quash his deposition and for protection pending final disposition of its petition for writ of mandamus.

This court believes a serious question concerning the mandamus relief sought requires further consideration. See TEX. R. APP. P. 52.8(b). Respondent and Real Party in Interest may file a response to the petition in this court no later than December 3, 2021. Any response must comply with Rule 52.4.

Relator’s emergency motion to stay is GRANTED. The trial court’s order for the parties to “meet and confer regarding the date, time, and location of the deposition of Ken Paxton” is STAYED pending final disposition of Relator’s petition for writ of mandamus or further order of this court.

It is so ORDERED on this 15th day of November, 2021.

PER CURIAM

ATTESTED TO: ______________________________

MICHAEL A. CRUZ, Clerk of Court