Ex parte Roper

OPINION

MASSEY, Chief Justice.

This is an original habeas corpus proceeding brought in this court pursuant to the authority of Tex.Rev.Civ.Stat.Ann. art. 1824a (Supp.1978 — 79) “(Courts of Civil Appeals) May issue writs of habeas corpus”. William Fred Roper seeks release from the custody of the Sheriff of Denton County, Texas assumed pursuant to direction of order of the District Court of Denton County in a divorce case. We ordered the said relator released on bond pending the determination of the proceedings.

December 13, 1974 was date of divorce of the relator from Dolores Lavonn Roper. In the…