Harrison v. Vance

OPINION

RICHTER, Justice.

The trial court dismissed appellant’s suit for mandamus to compel the District Attorney to disclose information regarding grand jury proceedings in appellant’s underlying convictions for murder and aggravated robbery. In two points of error, appellant contends the trial court abused its discretion in dismissing his mandamus action as frivolous. We overrule appellant’s points of error and affirm the trial court’s order.

Factual and Procedural Background

Appellant is currently serving a life sentence in the Hughes Unit at Gatesville, Texas. Appellant alleges he sought…