September 22, 2006

Mr. C. Bryan Case Jr. Assistant District Attorney 509 West 11th Street Austin, TX 78701

Mr. Robert Galvin 1610 West Avenue Austin, TX 78701

Honorable Darlene Byrne 126th District Court PO Box 1748 Austin, TX 78767-1748 Mr. John Joseph Hindera 4425 S. Mopac South Building 3, Suite 505 Austin, TX 78735

Ms. Christina M. Utkov P.O. Box 5634 Austin, TX 78763

RE: Case Number: 04-1043 Court of Appeals Number: 03-04-00464-CV, 03-04-00466-CV Trial Court Number: FM3-00564

Style: IN RE TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF FAMILY AND PROTECTIVE SERVICES

Dear Counsel:

Today the Supreme Court of Texas delivered the enclosed per curiam opinion in the above-referenced cause. Pursuant to Texas Rule of Appellate Procedure 52.8(c), without hearing oral argument, the Court conditionally grants the petition for writ of mandamus. The stay order issued November 19, 2004 is lifted.

Sincerely, [pic]

Blake A. Hawthorne, Clerk

by Claudia Jenks, Chief Deputy Clerk Enclosures |cc:|Ms. Diane O'Neal | | |Ms. Amalia | | |Rodriguez-Mendoza |