Ex Parte Pena

OPINION

BISSETT, Justice.

This is an original proceeding for a writ of habeas corpus, brought by Leandro Pena, relator. He was confined in the Nueces County jail for failure to make child support payments in accordance with a previous order of the 148th District Court of Nueces County, Texas. On filing the application for a writ of habeas corpus in this Court, we ordered the relator released on bail pending a hearing in this Court. Such hearing was held on June 9, 1982.

On February 27, 1976, a decree of legitimation was rendered by the 148th District Court, wherein the relator was declared to be…