In Re Donald Sandstrum v. State of Texas - Mandamus
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The Texas Court of Appeals, 3rd District (Austin) denied a petition for writ of mandamus filed by Donald Sandstrum against the State of Texas. The disposition was entered on March 31, 2026, concluding the original proceeding from Travis County without granting the requested relief.
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The Texas Court of Appeals, 3rd District denied a petition for writ of mandamus filed by Donald Sandstrum in connection with an original proceeding from Travis County. The court issued a memorandum opinion denying the petition pursuant to Texas Rule of Appellate Procedure 52.8(a). The case was decided by Chief Justice Darlene Byrne and Justices Theofanis and Ellis.
No compliance actions are required from any party as this ruling simply denies the mandamus relief sought by the petitioner. This is a routine court disposition with no precedential effect on other parties or industries. The denial means the petitioner received no extraordinary relief from the appellate court.
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In Re Donald Sandstrum v. the State of Texas
Texas Court of Appeals, 3rd District (Austin)
- Citations: None known
- Docket Number: 03-26-00167-CV
- Nature of Suit: Mandamus
Disposition: Motion or Writ Denied
Disposition
Motion or Writ Denied
Lead Opinion
TEXAS COURT OF APPEALS, THIRD DISTRICT, AT AUSTIN
NO. 03-26-00167-CV
In re Donald Sandstrum
ORIGINAL PROCEEDING FROM TRAVIS COUNTY
MEMORANDUM OPINION
The petition for writ of mandamus is denied. See Tex. R. App. P. 52.8(a).
Darlene Byrne, Chief Justice
Before Chief Justice Byrne, Justices Theofanis and Ellis
Filed: March 31, 2026
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