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Opinion issued March 2, 2006

 

In The
Court of Appeals
For The
First District of Texas
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NO. 01-06-00139-CR
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IN RE CLIFFORD GARDNER, Relator

Original Proceeding on Petition for Writ of Mandamus

 
MEMORANDUM  OPINION
               Relator, Clifford Gardner, filed in this Court a pro se petition for writ of
mandamus asking that we order respondent
 to reduce bond in cause number
05CR2412 and rule on his pro se motion for “a bond  reduction” which, relator
asserts, he filed in that cause.  We deny the petition.
               A writ of mandamus will issue to correct a clear abuse of discretion or the
violation of a duty imposed by law when there is no adequate remedy at law. 
Canadian Helicopters Ltd. v. Wittig, 876 S.W.2d 304, 305 (Tex. 1994) (orig.
proceeding).  If the respondent trial court has a legal duty to perform a
nondiscretionary act, the relator must make a demand for performance that the
respondent refuses.  Barnes v. State, 832 S.W.2d 424, 426 (Tex. App.—Houston [1st
Dist.] 1992, orig. proceeding). The relator must also provide this Court with a
sufficient record to establish his right to mandamus relief.  Walker v. Packer, 827
S.W.2d 833, 837 (Tex. 1992) (orig. proceeding).
               Relator has not provided us with a record that shows that he filed any
motions, requested relief from respondent, or served the respondent.  See Tex. R. App.
P. 52.3(j).  Accordingly, we deny the petition for writ of mandamus.
               IT IS FURTHER ORDERED that the Clerk of this Court mail a copy of
this order to Wayne Mallia, Judge, 405th Judicial District Court, Galveston County, 
722 Moody Avenue, Galveston, Texas, 77550.
               IT IS FURTHER ORDERED that the Clerk of this Court mail a copy of
this order to Kurt Sistrunk, Galveston County Criminal District Attorney, Galveston
County Courthouse,  722 Moody Avenue, Suite 300, Galveston, Texas, 77550.
 
                                                   PER CURIAM
Panel consists of Chief Justice Radack, and Justices Jennings and Alcala.
Do not publish.  Tex. R. App. P. 47.2(b).