in Re R. Lowell Thompson

TEXAS COURT OF APPEALS, THIRD DISTRICT, AT AUSTIN

NO. 03-10-00689-CV

In re R. Lowell Thompson

ORIGINAL PROCEEDING FROM TRAVIS COUNTY

D I S S E N T I N G O P I N I O N

In this case, the Relatives of Cameron Todd Willingham have sought to invoke a court of inquiry regarding Willingham's conviction in Navarro County and his ultimate execution. In furtherance of that goal, the Relatives filed with Judge Baird a petition to convene a court of inquiry in Travis County. After the petition was filed, Judge Baird scheduled a hearing and sent letters to various individuals, including some government…