K.P. by and Through Bosson v. Packer

BAKER, Justice.

This is a mandamus proceeding. The issue is whether, because Julee Bosson has brought suit as her son’s next friend, her mental health records are discoverable under rule 510(d)(5) of the Texas Rules of Civil Evidence. Relators contend that since Bosson is suing only for her son and is seeking no individual relief, the exception does not apply to Bosson’s records. They seek a writ of mandamus directing the trial judge to set aside her order allowing discovery of Bosson’s records. We hold the privilege and not the exception applies. We conditionally grant the writ.

I. THE FACTS

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