Ex parte Jones

OPINION

McDONALD, Chief Justice.

This is an original habeas corpus proceeding brought pursuant to Article 1824a VATS in which Relator Henry Gayle Jones, seeks release from the custody of the Sheriff of Brazos County.

Relator Henry Gayle Jones and Delma H. Jones were divorced on February 5,1976 in the 85th District Court of Brazos County. The decree required relator to pay $400. per month child support for the parties’ three minor children born April 6, 1965, July 25, 1966 and August 22, 1970.

On April 3, 1980 Delma H. Jones filed motion in the 85th District Court of Brazos County, reciting the…