In Re Justin Ludlow v. the State of Texas
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Opinion
Fourth Court of Appeals San Antonio, Texas
MEMORANDUM OPINION
No. 04-26-00246-CV
IN RE Justin LUDLOW
Original Proceeding 1
PER CURIAM
Sitting: Rebeca C. Martinez, Chief Justice Irene Rios, Justice Adrian A. Spears II, Justice
Delivered and Filed: April 1, 2026
PETITION FOR WRIT OF MANDAMUS DENIED; EMERGENCY MOTION FOR TEMPORARY RELIEF DENIED AS MOOT
On March 25, 2026, relator filed a petition for writ of mandamus 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). After considering the petition and the record, this court concludes relator
has not shown that he is entitled to the relief sought. Accordingly, the petition for writ of
1 This proceeding arises out of Cause No. 2024-CI-20877, styled In the Interest of S.L., E.L., and A.L., Children, pending in the 73rd Judicial District Court, Bexar County, Texas, the Honorable Elizabeth Martinez presiding. 04-26-00246-CV
mandamus is DENIED. See TEX. R. APP. P. 52.8(a). Relator’s emergency motion for temporary
relief is DENIED AS MOOT.
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