IN THE COURT OF CRIMINAL APPEALS

OF TEXAS

NO. WR-82,501-01

IN RE JOHN JAMES SMITH, Relator

ON APPLICATION FOR A WRIT OF MANDAMUS

CAUSE NO. 1234109-A IN THE 184TH DISTRICT COURT

FROM HARRIS COUNTY

Per curiam.

ORDER

Relator has filed a motion for leave to file an application for a writ of mandamus pursuant to the original jurisdiction of this Court. In it, he contends that he filed an application for a writ of habeas corpus in the 184th District Court of Harris County, that more than 180 days have elapsed, and that the application has not yet been forwarded to this Court.

Respondent, the Judge of the 184th District Court of Harris County, shall file a response with this Court by having the District Clerk submit the record on such habeas corpus application. In the alternative, Respondent may resolve the issues set out in the order designating issues and then have the District Clerk submit the record on such application. In either case, Respondent’s answer shall

2 be submitted within 30 days of the date of this order. This application for leave to file a writ of mandamus will be held in abeyance until Respondent has submitted her response. Filed: January 28, 2015 Do not publish