











IN THE COURT OF CRIMINAL APPEALS
OF TEXAS



NO. WR-66,982-08




THOMAS RAY SIDES, Relator

v.

DALLAS COUNTY DISTRICT CLERK, Respondent




ON APPLICATION FOR A WRIT OF MANDAMUS
CAUSE NOS. F-0448562-KP & F-0448560-IP 
IN THE 203RD JUDICIAL DISTRICT COURT 
FROM DALLAS COUNTY




           Per curiam.

O R D E R


            Relator has filed a motion for leave to file a writ of mandamus pursuant to the original
jurisdiction of this Court. In it, he contends that he filed applications for a writ of habeas corpus in
the 203rd Judicial District Court of Dallas County, that more than 35 days have elapsed, and that the
applications have not yet been forwarded to this Court.  
             In these circumstances, additional facts are needed. The respondent, the District Clerk of 
Dallas County, is ordered to file a response, which may be made by: submitting the record on such
habeas corpus applications; submitting copies of timely filed orders that designate issues to be
investigated, see McCree v. Hampton, 824 S.W.2d 578 (Tex. Crim. App. 1992); stating that the
claims asserted in the applications filed by Relator are not cognizable under Tex. Code Crim. Proc.
art.11.07, § 3; or stating that Relator has not filed any applications for a writ of habeas corpus in
Dallas County. This application for leave to file a writ of mandamus shall be held in abeyance until
the respondent has submitted the appropriate response. Such response shall be submitted within 30
days of the date of this order.


Filed: December 16, 2009
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