Richardson v. State

OPINION

BILL VANCE, Justice.

Introduction

Gretchen Williams Richardson appeals the trial court’s denial of her request to reduce her bail to $50,000. This appeal is brought proeedurally under Rule 31 of the Texas Rules of Appellate Procedure.

After her arrest for the murder of her husband, but before her indictment for that offense, Richardson filed an application for writ of habeas corpus, seeking a reduction of the original bail amount of $500,000. At a hearing, the trial court reduced her bail to $250,000. Richardson did not appeal that ruling.

After being indicted, Richardson filed…