In re Rangel

In this original proceeding,1 Relator Jerry Rangel seeks mandamus relief in the form of compelling the Respondent trial judge to rule on Rangel's motion for post-conviction DNA testing under Code of Criminal Procedure Chapter 64.2 We requested a response to Relator's petition, which the State has now filed. Having reviewed Relator's petition and the State's response, we deny Relator's petition.

"A court with mandamus authority 'will grant mandamus relief if relator can demonstrate that the act sought to be compelled is purely 'ministerial' and that relator has no other adequate legal remedy.'…