In re Ridge — Mandamus Relief Denied

Case
In Re Harry W. Ridge III v. the State of Texas
Court
Texas Second Court of Appeals
Judge
Wade Birdwell (Greg Abbott, 2017); Dana Womack (Greg Abbott, 2019)
Date Decided
July 14, 2026
Docket No.
02-26-00455-CV
Topics
Mandamus; Original Proceedings; Appellate Procedure
Source
Read the full opinion

Background

Harry W. Ridge III filed a petition for a writ of mandamus in the Texas Second Court of Appeals. The petition arose from Trial Court No. 26-2547-367 in the 367th District Court of Denton County, Texas.

The memorandum opinion does not describe the underlying dispute, the challenged trial-court action, or the arguments Ridge raised in support of mandamus relief.

The Court’s Holding

The court denied Ridge’s petition for a writ of mandamus. It stated that it had considered the petition and concluded that relief should be denied.

The per curiam memorandum opinion provides no further reasoning and does not identify a particular procedural or substantive ground for the denial.

Key Takeaways

  • The court denied the requested mandamus relief.
  • The decision was issued through a per curiam memorandum opinion.
  • The opinion does not explain the underlying dispute or the basis for denying relief.

Why It Matters

The ruling leaves the challenged trial-court action undisturbed, although the opinion does not identify that action. Because the court supplied no substantive analysis, the decision offers limited guidance beyond the disposition of Ridge’s petition.

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