Ex Parte Garza

DODSON, Justice.

In this original habeas corpus proceeding, relator Alberto Garza seeks release from the custody of the Sheriff of Hale County, Texas. Mr. Garza was incarcerated pursuant to an Order of Contempt and a Writ of Commitment for failure to obey court orders relating to child support. We released him on bond pending resolution of this case. We order Mr. Garza discharged from custody because the record fails to show that he had any actual or constructive notice or knowledge of the show cause hearing at which he was held in contempt.

On 18 August 1978, Mr. Garza and Berta Garza were…