Ex parte Eager

CHRISTIAN, Judge.

This is an original application for a writ of habeas corpus by the relator seeking to be released from custody under a judgment for contempt.

It appears from the record that the commitment was issued on a mere verbal order of the judge. A district judge has no authority to commit a person for contempt on a mere verbal *98order. It is necessary that the proceedings be reduced to writing and made a matter of record in the court. Ex parte Ray, 276 S. W., 709; Ex parte McGraw, 277 S. W., 699. See also 9 , Texas Jur., 632.

It is ordered that the relator be discharged,

Relator discharged.