Ex Parte Weatherly

REYNOLDS, Chief Justice.

In this original habeas corpus proceeding, relator William Ira Weatherly seeks his release from an alleged illegal confinement in jail by virtue of a written order of commitment for the offense of contempt of court. We provided for relator’s release on proper bond pending our determination of the validity of the judgment ordering him confined. Relator contends the judgment is void because it confines him in jail for non-payment of debt in violation of Article I, Section 18, of the Constitution of the State of Texas. We agree the judgment is void, and order relator…