In Re Camoray Wathen-Escobar v. the State of Texas
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Opinion
Fourth Court of Appeals San Antonio, Texas
MEMORANDUM OPINION
No. 04-26-00245-CV
IN RE Camoray WATHEN-ESCOBAR
Original Proceeding 1
PER CURIAM
Sitting: Rebeca C. Martinez, Chief Justice Irene Rios, Justice Adrian A. Spears II, Justice
Delivered and Filed: April 8, 2026
PETITION FOR WRIT OF MANDAMUS DENIED; PETITION FOR HABEAS CORPUS DENIED; EMERGENCY MOTION FOR TEMPORARY RELIEF DENIED AS MOOT
On March 25, 2026, relator filed a petition for writ of mandamus, petition for habeas
corpus, and an emergency motion for temporary relief. Mandamus is an extraordinary remedy,
available only when the relator can show (1) the trial court clearly abused its discretion or violated
a duty imposed by law; and (2) there is no adequate remedy by way of appeal. Walker v. Packer,
827 S.W.2d 833, 839-40 (Tex. 1992) (orig. proceeding). Intermediate courts of appeal have limited
jurisdiction to issue writs of habeas corpus. This original jurisdiction does not encompass habeas
corpus cases arising under the Family Code pertaining to the return of a minor child. See TEX.
1 This proceeding arises out of Cause No. 2024-PA-01069, styled In the Interest D.W. and A.W., Children, pending in the 150th Judicial District Court, Bexar County, Texas, the Honorable Raul Perales presiding. 04-26-00245-CV
FAM. CODE § 157.371 (requiring a petition for writ of habeas corpus to be filed “in either the court
of continuing, exclusive jurisdiction or in a court with jurisdiction to issue a writ of habeas corpus
in the county in which the child is found”).
After considering the petition and the record, this court concludes relator has not shown
that she is entitled to the relief sought. Accordingly, the petition for writ of mandamus is DENIED.
See TEX. R. APP. P. 52.8(a). Her petition for writ of habeas corpus is DENIED. See TEX. GOV'T
CODE ANN. § 22.221(d). Relator’s motion for temporary relief is DENIED AS MOOT.
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