Texas Department of Public Safety v. Leroy Torres

ACCEPTED
15-24-00089-CV
FIFTEENTH COURT OF APPEALS
WEBB CASON AUSTIN, TEXAS
9/16/2025 5:05 PM
CHRISTOPHER A. PRINE
Charles C. Webb, Jr. CLERK
Benny M. Cason FILED IN
15th COURT OF APPEALS
Parker S. Webb AUSTIN, TEXAS
Patrick L. Beam 9/16/2025 5:05:35 PM
Matthew S. Manning CHRISTOPHER A. PRINE
Stephen J. Chapman Clerk
Craig Rogers
September 16, 2025

Christopher A. Prine, Clerk VIA E-SERVICE
Fifteenth Court of Appeals
P.O. Box 12852
Austin, Texas 78711

Re: Court of Appeals Number: 15-24-00089-CV
Trial Court Case Number: 207-CCV-61016-1

Style: Texas Department of Public Safety v. Leroy Torres

Dear Mr. Prine:

Our client’s trial occurred in September of 2023, was appealed and then transferred to the
th
15 Court of Appeals in September of 2024. Oral argument was originally scheduled for April
15th, 2025 but the Court of Appeals canceled that date on March 27th, 2025.

The Appellee, Captain Torres, was diagnosed with constrictive bronchiolitis as a result of
exposure to toxins during his deployment to Iraq. As this condition is a progressive disease, the
passage of time does not assist in either his symptoms or his prognosis. The Appellees hereby
respectfully request that oral argument be rescheduled as soon as the court deems fitting under the
circumstances. If there is some other necessity for filing a motion or other document with the court
in regards to this request, please inform us at your earliest convenience. Thank you for your
consideration.

Sincerely,

/s/ Stephen J. Chapman
Stephen J. Chapman
Counsel for Appellee

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Case Contacts

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Stephen Chapman 24001870 steve@wcctxlaw.com 9/16/2025 5:05:35 PM SENT

Jason Contreras Jason.contreras@oag.texas.gov 9/16/2025 5:05:35 PM SENT

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