May 27, 2005

Mr. Jack Lawrence 5570 Winfree Beaumont, TX 77705

Honorable Earl B. Stover III 88th Judicial District P.O. Box 607 Kountze, TX 77625-0607 Ms. Martha Bevil Wright P.O. Box E Silsbee, TX 77656

RE: Case Number: 03-1154 Court of Appeals Number: 09-03-00394-CV Trial Court Number: 42289

Style: RUSSELL POWELL v. HONORABLE JUDGE EARL STOVER, III

Dear Counsel:

Pursuant to Texas Rule of Appellate Procedure 52.8(c), without hearing oral argument, the Court conditionally grants the petition for writ of mandamus and issued the enclosed opinion in the above-referenced cause. The Rule 53.4, T.R.A.P. Motion is dismissed as moot.

Sincerely, [pic]

Andrew Weber, Clerk

by Claudia Jenks, Chief Deputy Clerk Enclosures |cc:|Ms. Carol Anne | | |Flores | | |Ms. Vicki Johnson |