Fourth Court of Appeals San Antonio, Texas December 16, 2021 No. 04-21-00558-CV In re Rogelio Lopez, Jr. Original Mandamus Proceeding ORDER Sitting: Luz Elena D. Chapa, Justice Beth Watkins, Justice Liza A. Rodriguez, Justice Rogelio Lopez, Jr. filed a petition for a writ of mandamus and an emergency motion for temporary relief on December 16, 2021.

We order respondent, Monica Alcantara to file a response by 10:00 a.m., December 17, 2021. The court will also entertain timely responses from Albert Whitby and Michele Carey Garcia.

We grant the motion for a temporary stay and order Monica Alcantara not to certify the ballot for the race for Bexar County Justice of the Peace, Precinct 4, Place 1 to the Secretary of State until further order of this court.

It is so ORDERED on December 16, 2021.

PER CURIAM

ATTESTED TO: _____________________________ Michael A. Cruz, Clerk of Court