In Re Ishmael Jackson v. the State of Texas - Mandamus
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The Texas Court of Appeals, 3rd District, denied Ishmael Jackson's petition for writ of mandamus. The court found that the record provided was insufficient to establish the right to relief, citing deficiencies in meeting the requirements of the Texas Rules of Appellate Procedure.
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The Texas Court of Appeals, 3rd District, has denied a petition for writ of mandamus filed by Ishmael Jackson in case number 03-26-00018-CV. The court's decision, issued on February 27, 2026, was based on the relator's failure to provide a sufficient record to support his claim that the trial court entered enforcement orders without authority. Specifically, the court cited non-compliance with Texas Rules of Appellate Procedure 52.3 and 52.7 regarding the required documentation for mandamus relief.
This ruling means that Ishmael Jackson's request for relief has been denied due to procedural deficiencies. For legal professionals involved in appellate proceedings, this serves as a reminder of the strict requirements for record submission when seeking extraordinary writs like mandamus. Failure to comply with these rules can result in the denial of relief, regardless of the merits of the underlying claim. No specific compliance deadline or penalty is mentioned, as this is a court ruling on a specific case's procedural filing.
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In Re Ishmael Jackson v. the State of Texas
Texas Court of Appeals, 3rd District (Austin)
- Citations: None known
- Docket Number: 03-26-00018-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. 03-26-00018-CV
In re Ishmael Jackson
ORIGINAL PROCEEDING FROM TRAVIS COUNTY
MEMORANDUM OPINION
In this original proceeding, relator Ishmael Jackson seeks relief from enforcement
orders the trial court allegedly entered without authority. A party seeking mandamus relief has
the burden of providing this Court with a sufficient record to establish his right to such relief.
See Walker v. Packer, 827 S.W.2d 833, 837 (Tex. 1992); see Tex. R. App. P. 52.3(k)(1)(A)
(requiring appendix to petition for writ of mandamus to include certified or sworn copy of order
complained of and other documents showing matter complained of); 52.7(a)(2) (requiring relator
to file with petition “a properly authenticated transcript of any relevant testimony from any
underlying proceeding, including any exhibits offered in evidence, or a statement that no
testimony was adduced in connection with the matter complained of”).
The appendix and record do not meet the requirements of Rules 52.3 and 52.7;
therefore, this Court lacks a record sufficient to assess the right to mandamus relief. We
accordingly deny relief. See Tex. R. App. P. 52.8(a).
Maggie Ellis, Justice
Before Justices Triana, Kelly, and Ellis
Filed: February 27, 2026
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