June 2, 2006

Mr. Mike A. Hatchell Locke Liddell & Sapp, LLP 100 Congress Ave., Suite 300 Austin, TX 78701-4042

Ms. Audrey Mullert Vicknair Law Office of Audrey Mullert Vicknair 802 N. Carancahua, Suite 1350 Corpus Christi, TX 78470

RE: Case Number: 05-0134 Court of Appeals Number: 13-02-00094-CV Trial Court Number: 01-2-56,086D

Style: SOUTHWESTERN BELL TELEPHONE COMPANY v. COASTAL MART, INC. AND COASTAL MARKETS, LTD., D/B/A MAVERICK MARKETS

Dear Counsel:

Today the Supreme Court of Texas (Chief Justice Jefferson not sitting) granted the joint motion to abate pending final settlement, and abated the petition for review filed in the above-referenced case. This case is removed from the Court's active docket until July 3, 2005, by which time the parties must file either a status report or a motion to dismiss. The parties shall immediately notify this Court about any changes in status in the settlement process. This Court's order is enclosed. Sincerely, [pic]

Andrew Weber, Clerk

by Gena Pelham, Deputy Clerk

Enclosure

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