Motion to proceed in forma pauperis and petition for a writ of certiorari GRANTED. Judgment VACATED and case REMANDED for further consideration in light of Carpenter v. United States, 585 U. S. ____ (2018).

DISTRIBUTED for Conference of 6/27/2018.

Reply of petitioner Gareic Jerard Hankston filed. (Distributed)

DISTRIBUTED for Conference of 1/5/2018.

Brief of respondent Texas in opposition filed.

Response Requested. (Due December 13, 2017)

DISTRIBUTED for Conference of 12/1/2017.

Waiver of right of respondent Texas to respond filed.

Motion (17M12) for leave to file a petition for a writ of certiorari with the supplemental appendix under seal Granted.

MOTION (17M12) DISTRIBUTED for Conference of September 25, 2017.

Petition for a writ of certiorari and motion for leave to proceed in forma pauperis filed. (Response due November 1, 2017)

Motion (17M12) for leave to file a petition for a writ of certiorari with the supplemental appendix under seal filed.

Gareic Jerard Hankston, Petitioner, represented by Angela Lee Cameron