This is a Petition for Writ of Mandamus filed by Matt Johnson, the Presiding Judge of the 54^th District Court of McLennan County. Relator seeks relief from an order of the Tenth Court of Appeals ordering him to vacate two orders which direct the Texas Department of Criminal Justice - Institutional Division to withdraw funds from the Real Party in Interest's inmate trust account for payment of costs taxed to the Real Party in the judgments of conviction in two cases.

We find Respondent Tenth Court of Appeals and Real Party in Interest, Stevin Frank Goad, should be afforded an opportunity to respond to the allegations. A written response shall be filed directly with this Court within thirty days of the date of this order. No extensions shall be granted. Pending further orders by this Court, proceedings in the case below are stayed.

IT IS SO ORDERED THIS THE 6^TH DAY OF FEBRUARY, 2008.

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