In Re Butler

OPINION

Opinion by Justice FITZGERALD.

In this original proceeding, William Butler, Rodney Beaty, Warren Fletcher, Tommy Fletcher and Warren D. Fletcher, L.L.C., relators, contend the trial judge abused his discretion by denying their motion to disqualify opposing counsel. We conclude relators’ petition and record are not authenticated as required by the Texas Rules of Appellate Procedure and accordingly deny relators’ request for relief.

Rule 52.3(j)

Rule 52.3(j), which became effective September 1, 2008, provides:

Certification. The person filing the petition must certify that he or she has…