In Re Andrew Thomas Leach v. the State of Texas

Fourth Court of Appeals
San Antonio, Texas
January 7, 2026

No. 04-25-00834-CV

IN RE Andrew Thomas LEACH

Original Proceeding 1

ORDER

Sitting: Rebeca C. Martinez, Chief Justice
Lori Massey Brissette, Justice
Velia J. Meza, Justice

Relator filed his petition for writ of mandamus on December 26, 2025, seeking to compel
the transfer of the underlying case from Val Verde County to Guadalupe County. Relator also filed
an emergency motion for temporary relief seeking to stay all proceedings in the underlying matter,
including a hearing on the motion to transfer venue that is scheduled for January 5, 2026. Having
considered the petition, record, and emergency motion to stay, this court has determined that
relator has not established that he is entitled to the relief sought. The petition for writ of mandamus
is DENIED. The emergency motion for temporary relief is DENIED AS MOOT.

It is so ORDERED on January 7, 2026.

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Rebeca C. Martinez, Chief Justice

IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand and affixed the seal of the said
court on this 7th day of January, 2026.

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Caitlin A. McCamish, Clerk of Court

1
This proceeding arises out of Cause No. 2024-0070-FAM, styled In the Interest of L.T.L., A.P.L., C.B.L., and J.J.L.,
Children, pending in the 63rd Judicial District Court, Val Verde County, Texas, the Honorable Walden Shelton
presiding.