Rios v. Calhoon

This is an original mandamus proceeding instituted by Relator Rudy Rios (Rios) against the Honorable Jerry L. Calhoon, Judge of the 349th Judicial District Court of Houston County, Texas and The Twelfth Court of Appeals. 1 Rios seeks two writs of mandamus. One directs Judge Calhoon to order the preparation and delivery of both a partial transcript and a partial statement of facts at no cost. The other directs the Twelfth Court of Appeals to accept Rios’ out of time appellate brief. Pursuant to Rule 122 of the Texas Rules of Appellate Procedure, without hearing oral argument, a majority of…