December 29, 2006

Mr. Max Renea Hicks Law Office of Max Renea Hicks W. 7th Street, Suite 1250 Austin, TX 78701 Mr. James P. Allison Allison Bass & Associates, L.L.P. W. 12th St., A.O. Watson House Austin, TX 78701 RE: Case Number: 02-1176 Court of Appeals Number: 04-02-00164-CV Trial Court Number: M-99-002-CV-B Style: HALLCO TEXAS, INC. v. MCMULLEN COUNTY Dear Counsel: Today the Supreme Court of Texas delivered the enclosed opinions and judgment in the above-referenced cause. (Justice Green not sitting)

Sincerely, [pic]

Blake A. Hawthorne, Clerk

by Claudia Jenks, Chief Deputy Clerk Enclosures |cc:|Mr. William K. | | |Hodgin | | |Mr. Dan | | |Crutchfield |