In Re Lukas Hale v. the State of Texas

Court of Appeals
Sixth Appellate District of Texas

JUDGMENT

In re Lukas Hale Original Mandamus Proceeding

No. 06-25-00116-CV Panel consists of Chief Justice Stevens and
Justices van Cleef and Rambin.
Memorandum Opinion delivered by Justice
Rambin.

As stated in the Court’s opinion of this date, we find that the Relator’s petition for a writ of
mandamus should be conditionally granted, and we direct the trial court to withdraw its oral order
of October 15, 2025, requiring Hale to obtain the trial court’s approval before filing a survival suit
on behalf of Z.T.W.’s estate. The writ of mandamus will issue only if the trial court fails to
comply within fourteen days.

RENDERED DECEMBER 3, 2025
BY ORDER OF THE COURT
SCOTT E. STEVENS
CHIEF JUSTICE

ATTEST:
Debra K. Autrey, Clerk