Application (18A311) denied by the Court.

Petition DENIED.

Application (18A311) referred to the Court.

Reply of petitioner Daniel C. Acker filed.

Brief of respondent Texas in opposition filed.

Application (18A311) for a stay of execution of sentence of death, submitted to Justice Alito.

Petition for writ of habeas corpus and motion for leave to proceed in forma pauperis filed.

Daniel Acker, Petitioner, represented by Allen Richard Ellis

Offie of the Attorney General - State of Texas, Respondent, represented by Ellen Stewart-Klein