Ex Parte Bush

MOORE, Justice.

This is an original proceeding for a writ of habeas corpus, brought by Curtis Perry Bush, relator. He was confined by order of the 307th District Court of Gregg County, Texas, for failure to make child support payments in accordance with an order of that court. Relator filed an application for writ of habeas corpus with this court, was admitted to bail and released from confinement pending a hearing.

On December 20, 1976, a decree of legitimation was entered by the 307th District Court, wherein relator was declared to be the parent of Camille D. Russ. Delphine Russ, the mother…