Ex Parte Cecil Burley v. the State of Texas

Fourth Court of Appeals
San Antonio, Texas
September 17, 2025

No. 04-25-00559-CR

EX PARTE Cecil BURLEY

Original Proceeding 1

ORDER

Sitting: Irene Rios, Justice
Lori I. Valenzuela, Justice
Lori Massey Brissette, Justice

Relator filed a petition for writ of habeas corpus in which he asks this court to release him
from confinement on bond. Relator is represented by trial counsel below; therefore, he is not
entitled to hybrid representation. See Patrick v. State, 906 S.W.2d 481, 498 (Tex. Crim. App.
1995). The absence of a right to hybrid representation means relator’s pro se habeas petition will
be treated as presenting nothing for this court’s review. See id.; see also Gray v. Shipley, 877
S.W.2d 806, 806 (Tex. App.—Houston [1st Dist.] 1994, orig. proceeding). Accordingly, relator’s
petition for writ of habeas corpus is DENIED. See TEX. R. APP. P. 52.8(a).

It is so ORDERED on September 17, 2025.

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Lori I. Valenzuela, Justice

IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand and affixed the seal of the said
court on this 17th day of September, 2025.

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Caitlin A. McCamish, Clerk of Court

1
This proceeding arises out of Cause No. DC2022CR4667, styled State of Texas v. Cecil Burley, pending in the 144th
Judicial District Court, Bexar County, Texas, the Honorable Michael E. Mery presiding.