in Re Russell Jay Reger

Opinion

BRIAN QUINN, Chief Justice.

Russell Jay Reger (Reger), an indigent inmate, appeals from an order dismissing his “Petition [under Texas Rule of Civil Procedure 202] to Take Deposition to Investigate Potential Claim.” 1 The trial court dismissed the petition because Reger allegedly failed to comply with Rule 202.2(f)(1) and (2) of the Rules of Civil Procedure and with § 14.004 of the Civil Practice and Remedies Code. Reger contends in four issues that the trial court abused its discretion 1) by dismissing as moot his motion to request the Attorney General’s office to show its authority to…