Ex parte Gonzales

DODSON, Justice.

In this original habeas corpus proceeding under Texas Revised Civil Statutes Annotated article 1824a (Vernon Supp.1980), relator Jimmy Gonzales seeks release from the custody of the Sheriff of Terry County, Texas. Mr. Gonzales was incarcerated pursuant to a Writ of Commitment dated 26 June 1980 for failure to obey court orders relating to child support. On granting leave to file the application we ordered the relator released on personal recognizance bond pending resolution of this case. We now order Mr. Gonzales discharged from custody because the commitment order is void.

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