in Re Gregory Scott Mizer

OPINION

BOB McCOY, Justice.

I. Introduction

Relator Gregory Scott Mizer seeks a writ of mandamus that directs Respondent, the Honorable Joe Bridges of Denton County Criminal Court No. 4, to withdraw its order dismissing his appeal, enter a scheduling order providing time for the parties to submit briefs, hear oral arguments, and rule on the merits of his appeal. We conditionally grant the requested relief in part.

II. Factual and Procedural Background

The City of Roanoke cited Mizer fourteen times for violating a city ordinance by parking cars on an unapproved surface in a lot next to his auto…