February 24, 2006

Ms. Connie Hawkins Bush & Ramirez, P.C. 24 Greenway Plaza, Suite 1700 Houston, TX 77046 Mr. Marion D. Allen Robert T. Rice & Associates 100 North Velasco Angleton, TX 77515

RE: Case Number: 04-1046 Court of Appeals Number: 13-03-00232-CV Trial Court Number: 18497*RM02

Style: WAL-MART STORES, INC. v. KATHY SPATES

Dear Counsel:

Pursuant to Texas Rule of Appellate Procedure 59.1, after granting the petition for review and without hearing oral argument, the Court delivered the enclosed per curiam opinion and judgment in the above-referenced cause.

Sincerely, [pic]

Andrew Weber, Clerk

by Claudia Jenks, Chief Deputy Clerk Enclosures |cc:|Ms. Cathy | | |Wilborn | | |Mr. Jerry Deere|