July 2010 Cases Decided by the First Court of Appeals
(Tex. App.- Houston [1st Dist.] 2010)
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July 2010 Appellate Decisions with Links to Opinions in Civil Cases:  

Opinion Release Dates: July 1, 2, 7, 8, 12, 14, 15, 16, 20, 21, 22, 23, 26, 28, 29 30,
2010   

Released Opinions

July 30, 2010  

Civil Causes Decided:   

Ammiel v. Atchison  (Tex.App.- Houston [1st Dist.] July 30, 2010)(Curiam)
DISMISS APPEAL: Per Curiam   
Before Chief Justice Radack, Justices Bland and Sharp  
01-08-00638-CV Andre Ammiel v. Sherry L. Atchison
Appeal from 310th District Court of Harris County  

Criminal Causes Decided:   

Litrey Demond Turner v. The State of Texas  (Tex.App.- Houston [1st Dist.] July 30, 2010)(Massengale)
REVERSE TC JUDGMENT AND REMAND CASE TO TC FOR FURTHER PROCEEDINGS: Opinion by Justice
Massengale   
Before Justices Jennings, Alcala and Massengale  
01-08-00657-CR Litrey Demond Turner v. The State of Texas
Appeal from 56th District Court of Galveston County  

In re Warren Lee Gardiner  (Tex.App.- Houston [1st Dist.] July 30, 2010)(Curiam)
DENY PETITION FOR WRIT OF MANDAMUS: Per Curiam   
Before Justices Keyes, Hanks and Higley  
01-10-00358-CR In re Warren Lee Gardiner
Appeal from 248th District Court of Harris County  

July 29, 2010  

Civil Causes Decided:   

Valencia v. Department of Family and Protective Services  (Tex.App.- Houston [1st Dist.] July 29, 2010)(Bland)
AFFIRM TC JUDGMENT: Opinion by Justice Bland   
Before Chief Justice Radack, Justices Jennings, Keyes, Alcala, Hanks, Higley, Bland, Sharp and Massengale  
01-08-00345-CV Joe Lewis Valencia v. Department of Family and Protective Services
Appeal from 313th District Court of Harris County  

Valencia v. Department of Family and Protective Services  (Tex.App.- Houston [1st Dist.] July 29,
2010)(Massengale)
OPINION CONCURRING WITH THIS COURT'S JUDGMENT: Concurring Opinion by Justice Massengale   
Before Chief Justice Radack, Justices Jennings, Keyes, Alcala, Hanks, Higley, Bland, Sharp and Massengale  
01-08-00345-CV Joe Lewis Valencia v. Department of Family and Protective Services
Appeal from 313th District Court of Harris County  

Valencia v. Department of Family and Protective Services  (Tex.App.- Houston [1st Dist.] July 29,
2010)(Jennings)
OPINION DISSENTING TO THIS COURT'S JUDGMENT: Dissenting Opinion by Justice Jennings   
Before Chief Justice Radack, Justices Jennings, Keyes, Alcala, Hanks, Higley, Bland, Sharp and Massengale  
01-08-00345-CV Joe Lewis Valencia v. Department of Family and Protective Services
Appeal from 313th District Court of Harris County  

Valencia v. Department of Family and Protective Services  (Tex.App.- Houston [1st Dist.] July 29, 201)(Keyes)
OPINION CONCURRING IN PART WITH, AND DISSENTING IN PART TO, THIS COURT'S JUDGMENT:
Concurring and Dissenting Opinion by Justice Keyes  
Before Chief Justice Radack, Justices Jennings, Keyes, Alcala, Hanks, Higley, Bland, Sharp and Massengale  
01-08-00345-CV Joe Lewis Valencia v. Department of Family and Protective Services
Appeal from 313th District Court of Harris County  

Turull v. Fergusson (Tex.App.- Houston [1st Dist.] July 29, 2010)(Higley)
REVERSE TC JUDGMENT AND RENDER JUDGMENT: Opinion by Justice Higley   
Before Justices Keyes, Hanks and Higley  
01-09-00067-CV Pablo and Ruth D. Turull v. William E. Fergusson, Individually and D/B/A Timberoof
Company and Timberoof Roof Company. Inc., and Timberoof Roofing Company , Inc., Timberoof Roofing Co.,
Inc. and TRC Services, Inc., Individually and dba the Roofing Co. Holdings
Appeal from 129th District Court of Harris County  

Reaves v. Lindsay  (Tex.App.- Houston [1st Dist.] July 29, 2010)(Higley)
REVERSE TC JUDGMENT AND REMAND CASE TO TC FOR FURTHER PROCEEDINGS: Opinion by Justice
Higley   
Before Justices Keyes, Hanks and Higley  
01-09-00179-CV William Reaves and Linda Reaves v. Sheldon Lindsay and Wife, Elaine Lindsay
Appeal from 155th District Court of Austin County  

Draper v. American Rice, Inc.  (Tex.App.- Houston [1st Dist.] July 29, 2010)(Keyes)
AFFIRM TC JUDGMENT: Opinion by Justice Keyes   
Before Justices Keyes, Hanks and Higley  
01-09-00239-CV Tony Draper v. American Rice, Inc.
Appeal from 412th Judicial District Court of Brazoria County  

Allstar National Insurance Agency v. Johnson  (Tex.App.- Houston [1st Dist.] July 29, 2010)(Bland)
AFFIRM TC JUDGMENT: Opinion by Justice Bland   
Before Chief Justice Radack, Justices Bland and Sharp  
01-09-00322-CV Allstar National Insurance Agency v. Johnicala Johnson, Individually and as Skypot Computer
USA, Inc.
Appeal from Co Civil Ct at Law No 4 of Harris County  

Matthews v. Kern  (Tex.App.- Houston [1st Dist.] July 29, 2010)(Curiam)
DISMISS APPEAL: Per Curiam   
Before Justices Keyes, Alcala and Higley  
01-09-00552-CV Mike Matthews v. Micki Kern
Appeal from 300th District Court of Brazoria County  

Ashford Partners, Ltd. v. ECO Resources, Inc.  (Tex.App.- Houston [1st Dist.] July 29, 2010)(Bland)
AFFIRM TC JUDGMENT: Opinion by Justice Bland   
Before Chief Justice Radack, Justices Bland and Sharp  
01-09-00809-CV Ashford Partners, Ltd. v. ECO Resources, Inc.
Appeal from 400th District Court of Ft. Bend County  

Westbo v. Metzger  (Tex.App.- Houston [1st Dist.] July 29, 2010)(Jennings)
REVERSE TC JUDGMENT AND REMAND CASE TO TC FOR FURTHER PROCEEDINGS: Opinion by Justice
Jennings   
Before Justices Jennings, Alcala and Massengale  
01-09-00952-CV Patricia Westbo v. Mark A. Metzger, Jr.
Appeal from 247th District Court of Harris County  

SignAd, Ltd. v. City of Mont Belvieu and Mont Belvieu Board of Adjustment  (Tex.App.- Houston [1st Dist.] July
29, 2010)(Curiam)
SET ASIDE TC JUDGMENT AND REMAND CASE TO TC FOR RENDITION OF JUDGMENT IN ACCORDANCE
WITH PARTIES' AGREEMENT: Per Curiam   
Before Justices Jennings, Alcala and Massengale  
01-09-01095-CV SignAd, Ltd. v. City of Mont Belvieu and Mont Belvieu Board of Adjustment
Appeal from 344th District Court of Chambers County  

Entezari v. Rezanejad  (Tex.App.- Houston [1st Dist.] July 29, 2010)(Curiam)
DISMISS APPEAL: Per Curiam   
Before Justices Keyes, Hanks and Higley  
01-09-01145-CV Mohammad Entezari v. Navid Rezanejad
Appeal from Co Civil Ct at Law No 3 of Harris County  

Metzger v.  Jackson, District Clerk of Harris County Texas  (Tex.App.- Houston [1st Dist.] July 29,
2010)(Jennings)
AFFIRM TC JUDGMENT: Opinion by Justice Jennings   
Before Justices Jennings, Alcala and Massengale  
01-10-00144-CV Mark A. Metzger v. Loren Jackson, District Clerk of Harris County Texas
Appeal from 270th District Court of Harris County  

Garcia v. Shell Oil Company and Gustavo Pennilla d/b/a Quality Turbo Services  (Tex.App.- Houston [1st Dist.]
July 29, 2010)(Curiam)
DISMISS APPEAL: Per Curiam   
Before Justices Keyes, Hanks and Higley  
01-10-00148-CV Sherrylenne Garcia v. Shell Oil Company and Gustavo Pennilla d/b/a Quality Turbo Services
Appeal from 125th District Court of Harris County  

Harris County, Texas v. Mussa  (Tex.App.- Houston [1st Dist.] July 29, 2010)(Curiam)
DISMISS APPEAL: Per Curiam   
Before Justices Keyes, Hanks and Higley  
01-10-00157-CV Harris County, Texas v. Jesus Kassis Mussa
Appeal from Co Civil Ct at Law No 2 of Harris County  

Miller v. Covington Builders, Ltd.  (Tex.App.- Houston [1st Dist.] July 29, 2010)(Curiam)
DISMISS APPEAL: Per Curiam  
Before Chief Justice Radack, Justices Bland and Sharp  
01-10-00241-CV David Miller, Amy Hadden, RiverOaks Capital Management, Inc., River Oaks Group, and
River Oaks East v. Covington Builders, Ltd.
Appeal from 125th District Court of Harris County  

Jackson v. Harwell  (Tex.App.- Houston [1st Dist.] July 29, 2010)(Curiam)
DISMISS APPEAL: Per Curiam   
Before Chief Justice Radack, Justices Bland and Sharp  
01-10-00331-CV Jeffrey Jon Jackson v. Shae Allison Harwell
Appeal from 245th District Court of Harris County  

In re Kristofer Kastner  (Tex.App.- Houston [1st Dist.] July 29, 2010)(Curiam)
DENY PETITION FOR WRIT OF MANDAMUS: Per Curiam   
Before Justices Keyes, Hanks and Higley  
01-10-00511-CV In re Kristofer Kastner
Appeal from 189th District Court of Harris County  

Criminal Causes Decided:   

Reginald Belinoski v. The State of Texas  (Tex.App.- Houston [1st Dist.] July 29, 2010)(Curiam)
AFFIRM TC JUDGMENT: Per Curiam   
Before Judge Wilson, Justices Alcala and Massengale  
01-08-00516-CR Reginald Belinoski v. The State of Texas
Appeal from 263rd District Court of Harris County  

Roy Lee Gusman v. The State of Texas  (Tex.App.- Houston [1st Dist.] July 29, 2010)(Radack)
AFFIRM TC JUDGMENT: Opinion by Chief Justice Radack   
Before Chief Justice Radack, Justices Bland and Massengale  
01-08-00621-CR Roy Lee Gusman v. The State of Texas
Appeal from 176th District Court of Harris County  

Latonya Monique Riggins v. The State of Texas  (Tex.App.- Houston [1st Dist.] July 29, 2010)(Higley)
AFFIRM TC JUDGMENT: Opinion by Justice Higley   
Before Justices Keyes, Hanks and Higley  
01-08-00693-CR Latonya Monique Riggins v. The State of Texas
Appeal from 174th District Court of Harris County  

Luis Enrique Garcia v. The State of Texas  (Tex.App.- Houston [1st Dist.] July 29, 2010)(Curiam)
DISMISS APPEAL: Per Curiam  
Before   
01-08-00726-CR Luis Enrique Garcia v. The State of Texas
Appeal from 228th District Court of Harris County  

Hyon Sup Shin v. The State of Texas  (Tex.App.- Houston [1st Dist.] July 29, 2010)(Massengale)
AFFIRM TC JUDGMENT: Opinion by Justice Massengale   
Before Justices Keyes, Sharp and Massengale  
01-08-00767-CR Hyon Sup Shin v. The State of Texas
Appeal from 180th District Court of Harris County  

Sherman Kermit Philips v. The State of Texas  (Tex.App.- Houston [1st Dist.] July 29, 2010)(Curiam)
DISMISS APPEAL: Per Curiam   
Before Justices Keyes, Hanks and Higley  
01-09-00047-CR Sherman Kermit Philips v. The State of Texas
Appeal from 262nd District Court of Harris County  

John Paul Plattenburg v. The State of Texas  (Tex.App.- Houston [1st Dist.] July 29, 2010)(Hanks)
AFFIRM TC JUDGMENT IN PART, REVERSE TC JUDGMENT IN PART, AND REMAND CASE TO TC FOR
FURTHER PROCEEDINGS: Opinion by Justice Hanks   
Before Justices Jennings, Hanks and Bland  
01-09-00078-CR John Paul Plattenburg v. The State of Texas
Appeal from 263rd District Court of Harris County  

Gerald Eugene Williams v. The State of Texas  (Tex.App.- Houston [1st Dist.] July 29, 2010)(Massengale)
AFFIRM TC JUDGMENT: Opinion by Justice Massengale   
Before Justices Jennings, Alcala and Massengale  
01-09-00257-CR Gerald Eugene Williams v. The State of Texas
Appeal from 263rd District Court of Harris County  

Gerald Eugene Williams v. The State of Texas  (Tex.App.- Houston [1st Dist.] July 29, 2010)(Massengale)
AFFIRM TC JUDGMENT: Opinion by Justice Massengale   
Before Justices Jennings, Alcala and Massengale  
01-09-00258-CR Gerald Eugene Williams v. The State of Texas
Appeal from 263rd District Court of Harris County  

Brandon Carey Richardson v. The State of Texas  (Tex.App.- Houston [1st Dist.] July 29, 2010)(Curiam)
DISMISS APPEAL: Per Curiam   
Before Justices Keyes, Hanks and Higley  
01-09-00436-CR Brandon Carey Richardson v. The State of Texas
Appeal from 351st District Court of Harris County  

Gregory Wade Murphy v. The State of Texas  (Tex.App.- Houston [1st Dist.] July 29, 2010)(Curiam)
DISMISS APPEAL: Per Curiam   
Before Justices Jennings, Alcala and Massengale  
01-09-01126-CR Gregory Wade Murphy v. The State of Texas
Appeal from 212th District Court of Galveston County  

Trenton Raymon Trotti v. The State of Texas  (Tex.App.- Houston [1st Dist.] July 29, 2010)(Curiam)
DISMISS APPEAL: Per Curiam   
Before Justices Jennings, Alcala and Massengale  
01-10-00053-CR Trenton Raymon Trotti v. The State of Texas
Appeal from 337th District Court of Harris County  

David Andrew Simpson v. The State of Texas  (Tex.App.- Houston [1st Dist.] July 29, 2010)(Curiam)
DISMISS APPEAL: Per Curiam   
Before Justices Jennings, Alcala and Massengale  
01-10-00244-CR David Andrew Simpson v. The State of Texas
Appeal from 338th District Court of Harris County  

In re Robert Jackson  (Tex.App.- Houston [1st Dist.] July 29, 2010)(Curiam)
DENY PETITION FOR WRIT OF MANDAMUS: Per Curiam   
Before Justices Keyes, Hanks and Higley  
01-10-00590-CR In re Robert Jackson
Appeal from 405th District Court of Galveston County  

July 28, 2010  

Civil Causes Decided:   

Criminal Causes Decided:   

In re Rodney D. Gowans, Sr.  (Tex.App.- Houston [1st Dist.] July 28, 2010)(Curiam)
DENY PETITION FOR WRIT OF MANDAMUS: Per Curiam   
Before Justices Keyes, Hanks and Higley  
01-09-00497-CR In re Rodney D. Gowans, Sr.
Appeal from 12th District Court of Grimes County  

In re Tacuma Shareef  (Tex.App.- Houston [1st Dist.] July 28, 2010)(Curiam)
DENY PETITION FOR WRIT OF MANDAMUS: Per Curiam   
Before Justices Keyes, Hanks and Higley  
01-10-00162-CR In re Tacuma Shareef
Appeal from 174th District Court of Harris County  

Duane L. Barkley  (Tex.App.- Houston [1st Dist.] July 28, 2010)(Curiam)
DENY PETITION FOR WRIT OF MANDAMUS: Per Curiam   
Before Justices Alcala, Bland and Massengale  
01-10-00595-CR Duane L. Barkley
Appeal from 339th District Court of Harris County  

July 26, 2010  

Civil Causes Decided:   

Herrin v. Department of Family and Protective Services  (Tex.App.- Houston [1st Dist.] July 26, 2010)(Curiam)
WITHDRAW THIS COURT'S OPINION: Per Curiam   
Before Chief Justice Radack, Justices Bland and Sharp  
01-09-00960-CV Dawn Herrin and Oscar T. Herrin v. Department of Family and Protective Services
Appeal from 315th District Court of Harris County  

Criminal Causes Decided:   

July 23, 2010  

Civil Causes Decided:   

In re KMT Building Company and Douglas Joslyn, Individually  (Tex.App.- Houston [1st Dist.] July 23,
2010)(Curiam)
DENY PETITION FOR WRIT OF MANDAMUS: Per Curiam   
Before Justices Jennings, Keyes and Massengale  
01-10-00594-CV In re KMT Building Company and Douglas Joslyn, Individually
Appeal from 157th District Court of Harris County  

Criminal Causes Decided:   

July 22, 2010  

Civil Causes Decided:   

Todd Esse, Brent Esse 5E Oil and Gas Corporation v. Empire Energy, III, LTD., Kenneth Havis, Trustee in
Liquidation for Westgate Energy Partners, Inc., and BP America Production Company  (Tex.App.- Houston [1st
Dist.] July 22, 2010)(Keyes)
AFFIRM TC JUDGMENT: Opinion by Justice Keyes   
Before Judge Wilson, Justices Keyes and Higley  
01-08-00854-CV Todd Esse, Brent Esse 5E Oil and Gas Corporation v. Empire Energy, III, LTD., Kenneth
Havis, Trustee in Liquidation for Westgate Energy Partners, Inc., and BP America Production Company
Appeal from 234th District Court of Harris County  

Richards v. Transocean, Inc.  (Tex.App.- Houston [1st Dist.] July 22, 2010)(PROCEEDINGS:)
REVERSE TC JUDGMENT AND REMAND CASE TO TC FOR FURTHER PROCEEDINGS:  
Before   
01-08-00923-CV Mark Richards, William Hetherington, Sean McAuley, Michael Narin, Boris Stojanovic, and Ian
Ward v. Transocean, Inc.
Appeal from 10th District Court of Galveston County  

Cristobal v. Allen  (Tex.App.- Houston [1st Dist.] July 22, 2010)(Bland)
AFFIRM TC JUDGMENT: Opinion by Justice Bland   
Before Chief Justice Radack, Justices Bland and Sharp  
01-09-00126-CV Anna Liza N. Cristobal v. Frederick Scott Allen
Appeal from Co Civil Ct at Law No 3 of Harris County  

Bilinsco Inc. and Linda Boyd v. Harris County Appraisal Review Board and Harris County Appraisal District  
(Tex.App.- Houston [1st Dist.] July 22, 2010)(Bland)
AFFIRM TC JUDGMENT: Opinion by Justice Bland   
Before Chief Justice Radack, Justices Bland and Sharp  
01-09-00877-CV Bilinsco Inc. and Linda Boyd v. Harris County Appraisal Review Board and Harris County
Appraisal District
Appeal from 113th District Court of Harris County  

Houston Independent School District v. Morris  (Tex.App.- Houston [1st Dist.] July 22, 2010)(Alcala)
REVERSE TC JUDGMENT AND RENDER JUDGMENT: Opinion by Justice Alcala   
Before Justices Jennings, Alcala and Massengale  
01-10-00043-CV Houston Independent School District, City of Houston, Harris County, Harris County
Education Department, Port of Houston of Harris County Authority, Harris County Flood Control District, Harris
County Hospital District, and Houston Community College Syste v. Ned B. Morris III and Perry Homes, LLC
Appeal from 151st District Court of Harris County  

Wimberly v. Wimberly  (Tex.App.- Houston [1st Dist.] July 22, 2010)(Curiam)
DISMISS APPEAL: Per Curiam   
Before Chief Justice Radack, Justices Bland and Sharp  
01-10-00444-CV Richard Brooks Wimberly v. Terry Jayne Commack Wimberly
Appeal from 311th District Court of Harris County  

Criminal Causes Decided:   

Kassi Satrece Donahoe v. The State of Texas  (Tex.App.- Houston [1st Dist.] July 22, 2010)(Higley)
AFFIRM TC JUDGMENT: Opinion by Justice Higley   
Before Justices Keyes, Hanks and Higley  
01-07-00862-CR Kassi Satrece Donahoe v. The State of Texas
Appeal from 278th District Court of Grimes County  

Blemy Pierre v. The State of Texas  (Tex.App.- Houston [1st Dist.] July 22, 2010)(Curiam)
AFFIRM TC JUDGMENT: Per Curiam   
Before Chief Justice Radack, Justices Bland and Sharp  
01-09-00073-CR Blemy Pierre v. The State of Texas
Appeal from 185th District Court of Harris County  

Kenneth Ray Green v. The State of Texas  (Tex.App.- Houston [1st Dist.] July 22, 2010)(Radack)
AFFIRM TC JUDGMENT: Opinion by Chief Justice Radack   
Before Chief Justice Radack, Justices Bland and Sharp  
01-09-00253-CR Kenneth Ray Green v. The State of Texas
Appeal from 209th District Court of Harris County  

Najia Omar Mohamad v. The State of Texas  (Tex.App.- Houston [1st Dist.] July 22, 2010)(Alcala)
AFFIRM TC JUDGMENT: Opinion by Justice Alcala   
Before Judge Wilson, Justices Jennings and Alcala  
01-09-00383-CR Najia Omar Mohamad v. The State of Texas
Appeal from 174th District Court of Harris County  

James Ollie Meadows v. The State of Texas  (Tex.App.- Houston [1st Dist.] July 22, 2010)(Massengale)
AFFIRM TC JUDGMENT: Opinion by Justice Massengale   
Before Judge Wilson, Justices Alcala and Massengale  
01-09-00443-CR James Ollie Meadows v. The State of Texas
Appeal from 184th District Court of Harris County  

James Ollie Meadows v. The State of Texas  (Tex.App.- Houston [1st Dist.] July 22, 2010)(Massengale)
AFFIRM TC JUDGMENT: Opinion by Justice Massengale   
Before Judge Wilson, Justices Alcala and Massengale  
01-09-00444-CR James Ollie Meadows v. The State of Texas
Appeal from 184th District Court of Harris County  

Robert Alan Harleston, Jr. v. The State of Texas  (Tex.App.- Houston [1st Dist.] July 22, 2010)(Bland)
AFFIRM TC JUDGMENT: Opinion by Justice Bland   
Before Chief Justice Radack, Justices Bland and Sharp  
01-09-00481-CR Robert Alan Harleston, Jr. v. The State of Texas
Appeal from 176th District Court of Harris County  

Michael Wayne Allen v. The State of Texas  (Tex.App.- Houston [1st Dist.] July 22, 2010)(Curiam)
AFFIRM TC JUDGMENT: Per Curiam   
Before Chief Justice Radack, Justices Bland and Sharp  
01-09-00667-CR Michael Wayne Allen v. The State of Texas
Appeal from 178th District Court of Harris County  

Rodolfo Flores v. The State of Texas  (Tex.App.- Houston [1st Dist.] July 22, 2010)(Curiam)
AFFIRM TC JUDGMENT: Per Curiam   
Before Chief Justice Radack, Justices Bland and Sharp  
01-09-00849-CR Rodolfo Flores v. The State of Texas
Appeal from 174th District Court of Harris County  

Gerald Dwayne Woods v. The State of Texas  (Tex.App.- Houston [1st Dist.] July 22, 2010)(Higley)
AFFIRM TC JUDGMENT: Opinion by Justice Higley   
Before Justices Keyes, Hanks and Higley  
01-09-00892-CR Gerald Dwayne Woods v. The State of Texas
Appeal from 182nd District Court of Harris County  

July 21, 2010  

Civil Causes Decided:   

In re The McGraw-Hill Cos., Inc.,  (Tex.App.- Houston [1st Dist.] July 21, 2010)(Curiam)
DENY PETITION FOR WRIT OF MANDAMUS: Per Curiam   
Before Justices Jennings, Alcala and Sharp  
01-10-00338-CV In re The McGraw-Hill Cos., Inc.,
Appeal from 190th District Court of Harris County  

Criminal Causes Decided:   

In re Wayne Wright  (Tex.App.- Houston [1st Dist.] July 21, 2010)(Curiam)
DENY PETITION FOR WRIT OF MANDAMUS: Per Curiam   
Before Justices Jennings, Alcala and Massengale  
01-10-00588-CR In re Wayne Wright
Appeal from 212th District Court of Galveston County  

July 20, 2010

Civil Causes Decided:   

In re GT Venture Management, AG and Sacha H. Spindler  (Tex.App.- Houston [1st Dist.] July 20,
2010)(Curiam)
DENY PETITION FOR WRIT OF MANDAMUS: Per Curiam   
Before Justices Jennings, Alcala and Massengale  
01-10-00373-CV In re GT Venture Management, AG and Sacha H. Spindler
Appeal from 113th District Court of Harris County  

Criminal Causes Decided:   

In re Dennis Gaskin  (Tex.App.- Houston [1st Dist.] July 20, 2010)(Curiam)
DENY PETITION FOR WRIT OF MANDAMUS: Per Curiam   
Before Justices Keyes, Hanks and Higley  
01-10-00401-CR In re Dennis Gaskin
Appeal from 176th District Court of Harris County  

July 16, 2010  

Civil Causes Decided:   

Criminal Causes Decided:   

Zhang Chengfen v. The State of Texas  (Tex.App.- Houston [1st Dist.] July 16, 2010)(Curiam)
DISMISS APPEAL: Per Curiam   
Before Chief Justice Radack, Justices Bland and Sharp  
01-09-00483-CR Zhang Chengfen v. The State of Texas
Appeal from Co Crim Ct at Law No 14 of Harris County  

July 15, 2010  

Civil Causes Decided:   

Simien v. Unifund CCR Partners  (Tex.App.- Houston [1st Dist.] July 15, 2010)(Alcala)
AFFIRM TC JUDGMENT: Opinion by Justice Alcala   
Before Justices Keyes, Alcala and Hanks  
01-08-00593-CV Michelle D. Simien v. Unifund CCR Partners
Appeal from Co Civil Ct at Law No 4 of Harris County  

Slyke v. Teel Holding, LLC  (Tex.App.- Houston [1st Dist.] July 15, 2010)(Jennings)
REVERSE TC JUDGMENT AND RENDER JUDGMENT: Opinion by Justice Jennings   
Before Justices Jennings, Hanks and Bland  
01-08-00600-CV Kenneth Van Slyke and Patricia Van Slyke v. Teel Holding, LLC
Appeal from 80th District Court of Harris County  

Samuel v. Wal-Mart Stores, Inc.  (Tex.App.- Houston [1st Dist.] July 15, 2010)(Radack)
AFFIRM TC JUDGMENT: Opinion by Chief Justice Radack   
Before Chief Justice Radack, Justices Bland and Sharp  
01-08-00702-CV Trula Montgomery Samuel v. Wal-Mart Stores, Inc.
Appeal from 129th District Court of Harris County  

Petroleum Analyzer Company, L.P. v. Olstowski  (Tex.App.- Houston [1st Dist.] July 15, 2010)(Alcala)
AFFIRM TC JUDGMENT: Opinion by Justice Alcala   
Before Chief Justice Radack, Justices Alcala and Higley  
01-09-00076-CV Petroleum Analyzer Company, L.P. v. Franek Olstowski, Individually and DBA Atomic
Analytical Consulting Services and Atom Instrument Corporation
Appeal from 269th District Court of Harris County  

Celestine v. Department of Family and Protective Services  (Tex.App.- Houston [1st Dist.] July 15,
2010)(Keyes)
AFFIRM TC JUDGMENT: Opinion by Justice Keyes   
Before Justices Keyes, Hanks and Higley  
01-09-00693-CV Priscilla Celestine v. Department of Family and Protective Services
Appeal from 313th District Court of Harris County  

CHCA Clear Lake, L.P.v. Simmons (Tex.App.- Houston [1st Dist.] July 15, 2010)(Curiam)
DISMISS APPEAL: Per Curiam   
Before Chief Justice Radack, Justices Bland and Sharp  
01-09-00704-CV CHCA Clear Lake, L.P., CHCA Clear Lake, L.P. d/b/a Clear Lake Regional Medical Center,
Inc. and Clear Lake Regional Medical Center v. James A. Simmons , Jr. as Representative and Independent
Executor of the Estate of James A. Simmons Sr., as wrongful death beneficiary of James A. Simmons Sr,.
Representative of all other wrongful death beneficiaries of James A. Simmons, Sr., and as heir
Appeal from 234th District Court of Harris County  

In the interest of R.M.B  (Tex.App.- Houston [1st Dist.] July 15, 2010)(Alcala)
REVERSE TC JUDGMENT AND REMAND CASE TO TC FOR FURTHER PROCEEDINGS: Opinion by Justice
Alcala   
Before Justices Jennings, Alcala and Massengale  
01-09-00710-CV In the interest of R.M.B
Appeal from 253rd District Court of Chambers County  

Criminal Causes Decided:   

Timothy James Anglin v. The State of Texas  (Tex.App.- Houston [1st Dist.] July 15, 2010)(Curiam)
AFFIRM TC JUDGMENT: Per Curiam   
Before Judge Wilson, Justices Alcala and Massengale  
01-09-00044-CR Timothy James Anglin v. The State of Texas
Appeal from 240th District Court of Fort Bend County  

Randy Thomas McGhee v. The State of Texas  (Tex.App.- Houston [1st Dist.] July 15, 2010)(Radack)
AFFIRM TC JUDGMENT: Opinion by Chief Justice Radack   
Before Chief Justice Radack, Justices Bland and Sharp  
01-09-00147-CR Randy Thomas McGhee v. The State of Texas
Appeal from 300th District Court of Brazoria County  

Arthur James Thomas, Jr. v. The State of Texas  (Tex.App.- Houston [1st Dist.] July 15, 2010)(Curiam)
AFFIRM TC JUDGMENT: Per Curiam   
Before Judge Wilson, Justices Alcala and Massengale  
01-09-00268-CR Arthur James Thomas, Jr. v. The State of Texas
Appeal from 208th District Court of Harris County  

Christopher Eric Cordaway v. The State of Texas  (Tex.App.- Houston [1st Dist.] July 15, 2010)(Curiam)
DISMISS APPEAL: Per Curiam   
Before Justices Jennings, Alcala and Massengale  
01-09-01046-CR Christopher Eric Cordaway v. The State of Texas
Appeal from 179th District Court of Harris County  

Ramiro Buentello v. The State of Texas  (Tex.App.- Houston [1st Dist.] July 15, 2010)(Radack)
AFFIRM TC JUDGMENT: Opinion by Chief Justice Radack   
Before Chief Justice Radack, Justices Bland and Sharp  
01-10-00206-CR Ramiro Buentello v. The State of Texas
Appeal from 174th District Court of Harris County  

July 14, 2010  

Civil Causes Decided:   

In re Teresa Stephens  (Tex.App.- Houston [1st Dist.] July 14, 2010)(Curiam)
DENY PETITION FOR WRIT OF MANDAMUS: Per Curiam   
Before Justices Keyes, Alcala and Hanks  
01-09-00699-CV In re Teresa Stephens
Appeal from 280th District Court of Harris County  

Criminal Causes Decided:   

July 12, 2010  

Civil Causes Decided:   

In re Howard K. Stern  (Tex.App.- Houston [1st Dist.] July 12, 2010)(MANDAMUS:)
GRANT PETITION FOR WRIT OF MANDAMUS:  
Before   
01-09-00438-CV In re Howard K. Stern
Appeal from 280th District Court of Harris County  

Criminal Causes Decided:   

July 8, 2010  

Civil Causes Decided:   

John Gannon Inc. v. Wiggins  (Tex.App.- Houston [1st Dist.] July 8, 2010)(Jennings)
REVERSE TC JUDGMENT AND RENDER JUDGMENT: Opinion by Justice Jennings   
Before Justices Jennings, Hanks and Bland  
01-08-00994-CV John Gannon Inc. v. Matthew D. Wiggins
Appeal from 212th District Court of Galveston County  

Giselle Borbon formerly Rodriguez and her Attorney of Record Carlos A. Peniche v. Rodriguez  (Tex.App.-
Houston [1st Dist.] July 8, 2010)(Jennings)
AFFIRM TC JUDGMENT: Opinion by Justice Jennings   
Before Justices Jennings, Alcala and Massengale  
01-09-00450-CV Giselle Borbon formerly Rodriguez and her Attorney of Record Carlos A. Peniche v. Samuel
Rodriguez
Appeal from 247th District Court of Harris County  

Gaytan v. Terry  (Tex.App.- Houston [1st Dist.] July 8, 2010)(Jennings)
AFFIRM TC JUDGMENT: Opinion by Justice Jennings   
Before Justices Jennings, Alcala and Massengale  
01-09-00818-CV Alfredo Gaytan v. Kathy Ann Terry, Jo Michele Downing
Appeal from Probate Court No 1 of Harris County  

Kershner v. Jimmy Dyer and Brenda Dyer d/b/a BJ Enterprises  (Tex.App.- Houston [1st Dist.] July 8,
2010)(Jennings)
AFFIRM TC JUDGMENT: Opinion by Justice Jennings   
Before Justices Jennings, Alcala and Massengale  
01-09-01002-CV Melanie Kershner v. Jimmy Dyer and Brenda Dyer d/b/a BJ Enterprises
Appeal from Co Civil Ct at Law No 4 of Harris County  

Brown v. Office of the Attorney General, Crime Victim Services Division  (Tex.App.- Houston [1st Dist.] July 8,
2010)(Keyes)
AFFIRM TC JUDGMENT: Opinion by Justice Keyes   
Before Justices Keyes, Hanks and Higley  
01-10-00008-CV Nakia Brown v. Office of the Attorney General, Crime Victim Services Division
Appeal from 334th District Court of Harris County  

House v. House  (Tex.App.- Houston [1st Dist.] July 8, 2010)(Curiam)
DISMISS APPEAL: Per Curiam   
Before Justices Jennings, Alcala and Massengale  
01-10-00299-CV Stephanie Parker House v. Lester Travis House, Jr.
Appeal from 257th District Court of Harris County  

In re Marcela Halmagean  (Tex.App.- Houston [1st Dist.] July 8, 2010)(Curiam)
DENY PETITION FOR WRIT OF MANDAMUS: Per Curiam   
Before Chief Justice Radack, Justices Sharp and Massengale  
01-10-00540-CV In re Marcela Halmagean
Appeal from 311th District Court of Harris County  

Criminal Causes Decided:   

Joey Sula v. The State of Texas  (Tex.App.- Houston [1st Dist.] July 8, 2010)(Massengale)
MODIFY TC JUDGMENT AND AFFIRM TC JUDGMENT AS MODIFIED: Opinion by Justice Massengale   
Before Justices Keyes, Sharp and Massengale  
01-09-00013-CR Joey Sula v. The State of Texas
Appeal from 400th District Court of Ft. Bend County  

Joey Sula v. The State of Texas  (Tex.App.- Houston [1st Dist.] July 8, 2010)(Massengale)
MODIFY TC JUDGMENT AND AFFIRM TC JUDGMENT AS MODIFIED: Opinion by Justice Massengale   
Before Justices Keyes, Sharp and Massengale  
01-09-00014-CR Joey Sula v. The State of Texas
Appeal from 400th District Court of Ft. Bend County  

Joey Sula v. The State of Texas  (Tex.App.- Houston [1st Dist.] July 8, 2010)(Massengale)
MODIFY TC JUDGMENT AND AFFIRM TC JUDGMENT AS MODIFIED: Opinion by Justice Massengale   
Before Justices Keyes, Sharp and Massengale  
01-09-00014-CR Joey Sula v. The State of Texas
Appeal from 400th District Court of Ft. Bend County  

Dante Bernard Jackson v. The State of Texas  (Tex.App.- Houston [1st Dist.] July 8, 2010)(Bland)
AFFIRM TC JUDGMENT: Opinion by Justice Bland   
Before Justices Jennings, Hanks and Bland  
01-09-00070-CR Dante Bernard Jackson v. The State of Texas
Appeal from 184th District Court of Harris County  

James Odell Mayes, Jr. v. The State of Texas  (Tex.App.- Houston [1st Dist.] July 8, 2010)(Keyes)
AFFIRM TC JUDGMENT: Opinion by Justice Keyes   
Before Justices Keyes, Hanks and Higley  
01-09-00118-CR James Odell Mayes, Jr. v. The State of Texas
Appeal from 185th District Court of Harris County  

Gregory Smith v. The State of Texas  (Tex.App.- Houston [1st Dist.] July 8, 2010)(Keyes)
AFFIRM TC JUDGMENT: Opinion by Justice Keyes   
Before Justices Keyes, Hanks and Higley  
01-09-00194-CR Gregory Smith v. The State of Texas
Appeal from 351st District Court of Harris County  

Donald Ray Eubanks v. The State of Texas  (Tex.App.- Houston [1st Dist.] July 8, 2010)(Keyes)
AFFIRM TC JUDGMENT: Opinion by Justice Keyes   
Before Justices Keyes, Hanks and Higley  
01-09-00826-CR Donald Ray Eubanks v. The State of Texas
Appeal from 405th District Court of Galveston County  

Donald Ray Eubanks v. The State of Texas  (Tex.App.- Houston [1st Dist.] July 8, 2010)(Keyes)
AFFIRM TC JUDGMENT: Opinion by Justice Keyes   
Before Justices Keyes, Hanks and Higley  
01-09-00827-CR Donald Ray Eubanks v. The State of Texas
Appeal from 405th District Court of Galveston County  

Donald Ray Eubanks v. The State of Texas  (Tex.App.- Houston [1st Dist.] July 8, 2010)(Keyes)
AFFIRM TC JUDGMENT: Opinion by Justice Keyes   
Before Justices Keyes, Hanks and Higley  
01-09-00828-CR Donald Ray Eubanks v. The State of Texas
Appeal from 405th District Court of Galveston County  

Donald Ray Eubanks v. The State of Texas  (Tex.App.- Houston [1st Dist.] July 8, 2010)(Keyes)
AFFIRM TC JUDGMENT: Opinion by Justice Keyes   
Before Justices Keyes, Hanks and Higley  
01-09-00829-CR Donald Ray Eubanks v. The State of Texas
Appeal from 405th District Court of Galveston County  

Donald Ray Eubanks v. The State of Texas  (Tex.App.- Houston [1st Dist.] July 8, 2010)(Keyes)
AFFIRM TC JUDGMENT: Opinion by Justice Keyes   
Before Justices Keyes, Hanks and Higley  
01-09-00830-CR Donald Ray Eubanks v. The State of Texas
Appeal from 405th District Court of Galveston County  

Donald Ray Eubanks v. The State of Texas  (Tex.App.- Houston [1st Dist.] July 8, 2010)(Keyes)
AFFIRM TC JUDGMENT: Opinion by Justice Keyes   
Before Justices Keyes, Hanks and Higley  
01-09-00831-CR Donald Ray Eubanks v. The State of Texas
Appeal from 405th District Court of Galveston County  

Donald Ray Eubanks v. The State of Texas  (Tex.App.- Houston [1st Dist.] July 8, 2010)(Keyes)
AFFIRM TC JUDGMENT: Opinion by Justice Keyes   
Before Justices Keyes, Hanks and Higley  
01-09-00832-CR Donald Ray Eubanks v. The State of Texas
Appeal from 405th District Court of Galveston County  

Donald Ray Eubanks v. The State of Texas  (Tex.App.- Houston [1st Dist.] July 8, 2010)(Keyes)
AFFIRM TC JUDGMENT: Opinion by Justice Keyes   
Before Justices Keyes, Hanks and Higley  
01-09-00833-CR Donald Ray Eubanks v. The State of Texas
Appeal from 405th District Court of Galveston County  

July 7, 2010  

Civil Causes Decided:   

Criminal Causes Decided:   

Villarreal v. The State of Texas  (Tex.App.- Houston [1st Dist.] July 7, 2010)(Curiam)
DISMISS APPEAL: Per Curiam   
Before Justices Jennings, Alcala and Massengale  
01-05-01142-CR Bobby Villarreal v. The State of Texas
Appeal from 263rd District Court of Harris County  

In re Artis Charles Harrell  (Tex.App.- Houston [1st Dist.] July 7, 2010)(Curiam)
DENY PETITION FOR WRIT OF MANDAMUS: Per Curiam   
Before Justices Jennings, Alcala and Massengale  
01-10-00493-CV In re Artis Charles Harrell
Appeal from 189th District Court of Harris County  

July 2, 2010  

Civil Causes Decided:   

In re Multifuels, L.P.  (Tex.App.- Houston [1st Dist.] July 2, 2010)(Curiam)
OPINION DISSENTING TO THIS COURT'S JUDGMENT: Per Curiam   
Before Justices Jennings, Higley and Sharp  
01-09-00475-CV In re Multifuels, L.P.
Appeal from 11th District Court of Harris County  

In re Barbara Leanne Richardson  (Tex.App.- Houston [1st Dist.] July 2, 2010)(Curiam)
DISMISS PETITION FOR WRIT OF MANDAMUS: Per Curiam   
Before Chief Justice Radack, Justices Alcala and Massengale  
01-10-00469-CV In re Barbara Leanne Richardson
Appeal from 309th District Court of Harris County  

In re Barbara Leanne Richardson  (Tex.App.- Houston [1st Dist.] July 2, 2010)(Curiam)
DISMISS PETITION FOR WRIT OF MANDAMUS: Per Curiam   
Before Chief Justice Radack, Justices Alcala and Massengale  
01-10-00470-CV In re Barbara Leanne Richardson
Appeal from 309th District Court of Harris County  

In Re Edgar L. Hull, Jr  (Tex.App.- Houston [1st Dist.] July 2, 2010)(Curiam)
DENY PETITION FOR WRIT OF MANDAMUS: Per Curiam   
Before Chief Justice Radack, Justices Bland and Sharp  
01-10-00496-CV In Re Edgar L. Hull, Jr
Appeal from 212th District Court of Galveston County  

Criminal Causes Decided:   

In re Robert Lowery  (Tex.App.- Houston [1st Dist.] July 2, 2010)(Curiam)
DENY PETITION FOR WRIT OF MANDAMUS: Per Curiam   
Before Justices Keyes, Hanks and Higley  
01-09-01011-CR In re Robert Lowery
Appeal from 182nd District Court of Harris County  

In re Robert Lee Smith  (Tex.App.- Houston [1st Dist.] July 2, 2010)(Curiam)
DENY PETITION FOR WRIT OF MANDAMUS: Per Curiam   
Before Justices Jennings, Hanks and Bland  
01-10-00030-CR In re Robert Lee Smith
Appeal from 184th District Court of Harris County  

In re Robert Lee Smith  (Tex.App.- Houston [1st Dist.] July 2, 2010)(Curiam)
DENY PETITION FOR WRIT OF MANDAMUS: Per Curiam   
Before Justices Jennings, Hanks and Bland  
01-10-00031-CR In re Robert Lee Smith
Appeal from 184th District Court of Harris County  

July 1, 2010  

Civil Causes Decided:  
 

Gulley v. Davis  (Tex.App.- Houston [1st Dist.] July 1, 2010)(Alcala)
AFFIRM TC JUDGMENT: Opinion by Justice Alcala   
Before Chief Justice Radack, Justices Alcala and Higley  
01-08-00572-CV Joe B. Gulley, Jr. and Imelda Gulley v. Wirt Davis, II, Individually, et al
Appeal from 411th District Court of Polk County  

Mariner Health Care of Nashville, Inc. d/b/a Mariner Health of Southwest Houston v. Robins  (Tex.App.-
Houston [1st Dist.] July 1, 2010)(Massengale)
AFFIRM TC JUDGMENT: Opinion by Justice Massengale   
Before Justices Keyes, Sharp and Massengale  
01-08-00830-CV Mariner Health Care of Nashville, Inc. d/b/a Mariner Health of Southwest Houston v. Gladys
Robins, Individually and on Behalf of the Estate of Betty Battle, Deceased
Appeal from 61st District Court of Harris County  

Yazdchi v. Unauthorized Practice of Law Committee  (Tex.App.- Houston [1st Dist.] July 1, 2010)(Alcala)
AFFIRM TC JUDGMENT: Opinion by Justice Alcala   
Before Justices Jennings, Alcala and Massengale  
01-09-00065-CV Ali Yazdchi v. Unauthorized Practice of Law Committee
Appeal from 165th District Court of Harris County  

In re Art Harris  (Tex.App.- Houston [1st Dist.] July 1, 2010)(Keyes)
GRANT PETITION FOR WRIT OF MANDAMUS: Opinion by Justice Keyes   
Before Justices Keyes, Alcala and Hanks  
01-09-00771-CV In re Art Harris
Appeal from 280th District Court of Harris County  

Burlington Resources Oil & Gas Company LP v. San Juan Basin Royalty Trust  (Tex.App.- Houston [1st Dist.]
July 1, 2010)(Curiam)
DISMISS APPEAL: Per Curiam   
Before Chief Justice Radack, Justices Keyes and Sharp  
01-09-00879-CV Burlington Resources Oil & Gas Company LP v. San Juan Basin Royalty Trust
Appeal from 281st District Court of Harris County  

Harper v. Mac Haik Ford Ltd.  (Tex.App.- Houston [1st Dist.] July 1, 2010)(Bland)
AFFIRM TC JUDGMENT: Opinion by Justice Bland   
Before Chief Justice Radack, Justices Bland and Sharp  
01-09-01144-CV Elizabeth Harper v. Mac Haik Ford Ltd.
Appeal from Co Civil Ct at Law No 4 of Harris County  

In re G M Oil Properties, Inc.; Gary Moores; and Bill Wood  (Tex.App.- Houston [1st Dist.] July 1, 2010)(Higley)
GRANT PETITION FOR WRIT OF MANDAMUS: Opinion by Justice Higley   
Before Justices Keyes, Hanks and Higley  
01-10-00001-CV In re G M Oil Properties, Inc.; Gary Moores; and Bill Wood
Appeal from 133rd District Court of Harris County  

Harris County Sheriff's Office Sergeant Johnny Gonzales and Harris County Sheriff's Office Deputy Robert
Miller, v. Kelley  (Tex.App.- Houston [1st Dist.] July 1, 2010)(Higley)
REVERSE TC JUDGMENT AND RENDER JUDGMENT: Opinion by Justice Higley   
Before Justices Keyes, Hanks and Higley  
01-10-00109-CV Harris County Sheriff's Office Sergeant Johnny Gonzales and Harris County Sheriff's Office
Deputy Robert Miller, v. Pearline Kelley, Individually and as Representative of the Estate of Daryl Dwayne
Kelley, deceased
Appeal from 334th District Court of Harris County  

Dunn v. Weingarten Realty Investors  (Tex.App.- Houston [1st Dist.] July 1, 2010)(Curiam)
DISMISS APPEAL: Per Curiam   
Before Justices Jennings, Alcala and Massengale  
01-10-00190-CV Cyndi Dunn v. Weingarten Realty Investors
Appeal from 190th District Court of Harris County  

Diversified Investments, Inc.  v. Munawar  (Tex.App.- Houston [1st Dist.] July 1, 2010)(Curiam)
DISMISS APPEAL: Per Curiam   
Before Justices Jennings, Alcala and Massengale  
01-10-00269-CV Diversified Investments, Inc. and Gerald Porter v. Munir A. Munawar
Appeal from 412th Judicial District Court of Brazoria County  

In re Rufus F. Banks  (Tex.App.- Houston [1st Dist.] July 1, 2010)(Curiam)
DENY PETITION FOR WRIT OF MANDAMUS: Per Curiam   
Before Chief Justice Radack, Justices Bland and Sharp  
01-10-00448-CV In re Rufus F. Banks
Appeal from 268th District Court of Fort Bend County  

Criminal Causes Decided:   

Donald D. Barker v. The State of Texas  (Tex.App.- Houston [1st Dist.] July 1, 2010)(Massengale)
AFFIRM TC JUDGMENT: Opinion by Justice Massengale   
Before Justices Jennings, Alcala and Massengale  
01-09-00225-CR Donald D. Barker v. The State of Texas
Appeal from 159th District Court of Angelina County  

Norman Ray Baynes v. The State of Texas  (Tex.App.- Houston [1st Dist.] July 1, 2010)(Radack)
AFFIRM TC JUDGMENT: Opinion by Chief Justice Radack   
Before Chief Justice Radack, Justices Bland and Sharp  
01-09-00303-CR Norman Ray Baynes v. The State of Texas
Appeal from 178th District Court of Harris County  

Norman Ray Baynes v. The State of Texas  (Tex.App.- Houston [1st Dist.] July 1, 2010)(Sharp)
OPINION CONCURRING WITH THIS COURT'S JUDGMENT: Concurring Opinion by Justice Sharp   
Before Chief Justice Radack, Justices Bland and Sharp  
01-09-00303-CR Norman Ray Baynes v. The State of Texas
Appeal from 178th District Court of Harris County  

Brandon Darrell Wilson v. The State of Texas  (Tex.App.- Houston [1st Dist.] July 1, 2010)(Massengale)
AFFIRM TC JUDGMENT: Opinion by Justice Massengale   
Before Justices Jennings, Alcala and Massengale  
01-09-00339-CR Brandon Darrell Wilson v. The State of Texas
Appeal from 260th District Court of Orange County  

Chelce White v. The State of Texas  (Tex.App.- Houston [1st Dist.] July 1, 2010)(Radack)
AFFIRM TC JUDGMENT: Opinion by Chief Justice Radack   
Before Chief Justice Radack, Justices Bland and Sharp  
01-09-00348-CR Chelce White v. The State of Texas
Appeal from 149th District Court of Brazoria County  

John Ricky Carter v. The State of Texas  (Tex.App.- Houston [1st Dist.] July 1, 2010)(Bland)
AFFIRM TC JUDGMENT: Opinion by Justice Bland   
Before Chief Justice Radack, Justices Bland and Sharp  
01-09-01069-CR John Ricky Carter v. The State of Texas
Appeal from 10th District Court of Galveston County  

Darius Elam v. The State of Texas  (Tex.App.- Houston [1st Dist.] July 1, 2010)(Radack)
AFFIRM TC JUDGMENT: Opinion by Chief Justice Radack   
Before Chief Justice Radack, Justices Bland and Sharp  
01-10-00097-CR Darius Elam v. The State of Texas
Appeal from 23rd District Court of Brazoria County  

In re Cecil Walter Max George  (Tex.App.- Houston [1st Dist.] July 1, 2010)(Curiam)
DENY PETITION FOR WRIT OF MANDAMUS: Per Curiam   
Before Justices Keyes, Hanks and Higley  
01-10-00324-CR In re Cecil Walter Max George
Appeal from 232nd District Court of Harris County  

In re Cecil Walter Max George  (Tex.App.- Houston [1st Dist.] July 1, 2010)(Curiam)
DENY PETITION FOR WRIT OF MANDAMUS: Per Curiam   
Before Justices Keyes, Hanks and Higley  
01-10-00326-CR In re Cecil Walter Max George
Appeal from 232nd District Court of Harris County  

In re Cecil Walter Max George  (Tex.App.- Houston [1st Dist.] July 1, 2010)(Curiam)
DENY PETITION FOR WRIT OF MANDAMUS: Per Curiam   
Before Justices Keyes, Hanks and Higley  
01-10-00327-CR In re Cecil Walter Max George
Appeal from 232nd District Court of Harris County  
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