Motion for leave to file a petition for rehearing filed by petitioner DENIED.

Motion DISTRIBUTED for Conference of January 6, 2017.

Motion for leave to file a petition for rehearing filed by petitioner.

Petition DENIED.

DISTRIBUTED for Conference of May 26, 2016.

Waiver of right of respondents State of Texas, Governor Gregg and Abbott, et al. to respond filed.

Petition for a writ of mandamus and/or prohibition filed. (Response due April 11, 2016)

Party name:, Petitioner, represented by Elijah W Ratcliff

State of Texas, Governor Gregg and Abbott, et al., Respondent, represented by Benjamin L. Dower