Mark Allen Drake v. State of Texas - Mandamus
Summary
The Texas Court of Appeals denied Mark Allen Drake's petition for a writ of mandamus. The court issued a memorandum opinion on March 19, 2026, denying the petition filed on February 26, 2026. The case involves a mandamus proceeding.
What changed
The Texas Court of Appeals, Tenth Appellate District, denied a petition for a writ of mandamus filed by Mark Allen Drake. The court's decision, issued on March 19, 2026, formally denied the writ that was originally filed on February 26, 2026. This action pertains to a judicial proceeding and does not impose new regulatory obligations on external entities.
As this is a judicial decision denying a writ of mandamus, there are no immediate compliance actions required for regulated entities. The disposition is final for this specific petition. Legal professionals involved in similar proceedings should note the court's denial and the procedural outcome.
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In Re Mark Allen Drake v. the State of Texas
Texas Court of Appeals, 10th District (Waco)
- Citations: None known
- Docket Number: 10-26-00073-CR
- Nature of Suit: Mandamus
Disposition: Motion or Writ Denied
Disposition
Motion or Writ Denied
Lead Opinion
Court of Appeals
Tenth Appellate District of Texas
10-26-00073-CR
In re Mark Allen Drake
Original Proceeding
JUSTICE SMITH delivered the opinion of the Court.
MEMORANDUM OPINION
The petition for writ of mandamus filed by Relator, Mark Allen Drake,
on February 26, 2026, is DENIED.
STEVE SMITH
Justice
OPINION DELIVERED and FILED: March 19, 2026
Before Chief Justice Johnson,
Justice Smith, and
Justice Harris
Petition denied
Do Not Publish
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