March 11, 2005

Mr. Thomas S. Hornbuckle The Hornbuckle Firm 909 Fannin, Suite 3010 Houston, TX 77010

Ms. Lori D. Proctor Proctor & Nagorny, P.C. 5847 San Felipe, Suite 2000 Houston, TX 77057-3009 Mr. Alvin Laser Boston & Hughes 1360 Post Oak Blvd., Ste. 1650 Houston, TX 77056

RE: Case Number: 04-0181 Court of Appeals Number: 04-02-00536-CV Trial Court Number: 95-CI-12856

Style: JESUS M. CORTEZ ON BEHALF OF THE ESTATE OF CARMEN PUENTES, DECEASED v. HCCI-SAN ANTONIO, INC. D/B/A ALTA VISTA NURSING CENTER

Dear Counsel:

Today the Supreme Court of Texas delivered the enclosed opinion and judgment in the above-referenced cause. (Justice Green not sitting)

Sincerely, [pic]

Andrew Weber, Clerk

by Claudia Jenks, Chief Deputy Clerk Enclosures |cc:|Ms. Margaret G. | | |Montemayor | | |Mr. Dan Crutchfield | | |Ms. Misty Ann Farris |