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Fourth Court of Appeals San Antonio, Texas December 16, 2021 No. 04-21-00552-CV IN RE Christine HORTICK From the 225th Judicial District Court, Bexar County, Texas Original Proceeding1 ORDER On December 15, 2021, Relator filed an emergency 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 27, 2021. Any response must comply with Rule 52.4.

It is so ORDERED December 16, 2021.

PER CURIAM

ATTESTED TO:__________________________ MICHAEL A. CRUZ, CLERK OF COURT

1 This proceeding arises out of Relator’s challenge to the certification of Shannon Roberta Salmón as a candidate for the 225th Judicial District Court in Bexar County, Texas. See TEX. ELECT. CODE ANN. § 273.061(a) (“[A] court of appeals may issue a writ of mandamus to compel the performance of any duty imposed by law in connection with the holding of an election or a political party convention, regardless of whether the person responsible for performing the duty is a public officer.”).