In re Antonio G. Cantu

Summary

The Thirteenth Court of Appeals of Texas considered Antonio G. Cantu’s pro se petitions for writ of mandamus challenging the trial court’s failure to disqualify the Texas Attorney General and an Assistant Attorney General as counsel. The court held that Cantu did not meet his burden to obtain mandamus relief and denied both petitions.

Holdings

1. Mandamus relief is available only when the trial court clearly abused its discretion and the relator lacks an adequate remedy by appeal.
2. Cantu was not entitled to mandamus relief because he failed to meet his burden to establish the requirements for the extraordinary remedy.

Questions Presented

1. Whether the trial court clearly abused its discretion by failing to disqualify the Texas Attorney General and an Assistant Attorney General as counsel.
2. Whether Cantu lacked an adequate remedy by appeal so as to qualify for mandamus relief.

Disposition

writ_denied