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December 22, 2025 

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THE SUPREME COURT OF TEXAS
Orders Pronounced December 22, 2025
 
ORDERS ON CAUSES
25-0641
IN RE KEN PAXTON AND THE OFFICE OF THE ATTORNEY GENERAL; from Travis County; 15th Court of Appeals District (15-25-00116-CV)
 
Pursuant to Texas Rule of Appellate Procedure 52.8(c), without hearing oral argument, the Court conditionally grants the writ of mandamus.

Per Curiam Opinion

Justice Bland filed a concurring opinion, in which Justice Lehrmann and Justice Huddle joined.
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25-1107
IN RE STEVE SMITH
 
relator's emergency motion to transfer ballot access petition denied
 
Pursuant to Texas Rule of Appellate Procedure 52.8, without hearing oral argument, the Court denies the petition for writ of mandamus.

Per Curiam Opinion
 
(Chief Justice Blacklock and Justice Busby not participating)
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MISCELLANEOUS
A STAY IS ISSUED IN THE FOLLOWING PETITION FOR WRIT OF MANDAMUS:
25-1116
IN RE COLTON V. POWER; from Tarrant County; 2nd Court of Appeals District (02-25-00660-CV, ___ SW3d ___, 12-11-25)
 
emergency motion for stay granted
stay order issued
response ordered due by January 21, 2026
 
[Note: The petition for writ of mandamus remains pending before this Court.]