In Re Turbeville v. State of Texas - Mandamus Denied
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The Texas Court of Appeals, Third District at Austin, denied the petition for writ of mandamus filed by Brian Russell Turbeville against the State of Texas. The petition alleged mishandling of filings by the trial court in Travis County. The court reviewed the petition and record under Texas Rule of Appellate Procedure 52.8(a) and denied relief without further explanation.
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The Texas Court of Appeals, Third District, denied relator Brian Russell Turbeville's petition for writ of mandamus (Case No. 03-26-00306-CV). The petition complained of alleged mishandling of filings by the trial court in Travis County. The court, per Justice Chari L. Kelly with Justices Triana and Ellis, summarily denied the petition under Texas Rule of Appellate Procedure 52.8(a) without elaboration on the merits.\n\nThis disposition has no direct compliance implications for regulated entities. The denial represents a routine procedural outcome with no precedential value beyond the parties. Criminal defendants or legal practitioners filing mandamus actions in Texas state courts should note that conclusory petitions without adequate record support face summary denial under Rule 52.8(a). No monetary penalties, reporting requirements, or compliance deadlines arise from this decision.
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March 31, 2026 Get Citation Alerts Download PDF Add Note
In Re Brian Russell Turbeville v. the State of Texas
Texas Court of Appeals, 3rd District (Austin)
- Citations: None known
- Docket Number: 03-26-00306-CV
- Nature of Suit: Mandamus
Disposition: Motion or Writ Denied
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Motion or Writ Denied
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TEXAS COURT OF APPEALS, THIRD DISTRICT, AT AUSTIN
NO. 03-26-00306-CV
In re Brian Russell Turbeville
ORIGINAL PROCEEDING FROM TRAVIS COUNTY
MEMORANDUM OPINION
Relator Brian Russell Turbeville has filed a petition for writ of mandamus
complaining of alleged mishandling of his filings by the trial court. Having reviewed the petition
and the record provided, we deny the petition for writ of mandamus. See Tex. R. App.
P. 52.8(a).
Chari L. Kelly, Justice
Before Justices Triana, Kelly, and Ellis
Filed: March 31, 2026
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