IN THE SUPREME COURT OF TEXAS

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In Re Citigroup Global Markets, Inc., Et Al.

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ORDER

1. The joint emergency motion to stay or abate mandamus proceedings pursuant to settlement, filed on May 15, 2008, is granted, and this case is ABATED to allow the parties to proceed with settlement negotiations. 2. This case is removed from the Court's active docket subject to reinstatement upon proper motion. All motions and other documents pending or filed are abated subject to being reurged in the event the petition is reinstated. The parties shall immediately notify this Court about any changes in status in the settlement proceedings.

Done at the City of Austin, this 15th day of May, 2008.

[pic] Blake A. Hawthorne, Clerk Supreme Court of Texas

By Claudia Jenks, Chief Deputy Clerk