The Office of the Attorney General (OAG) has announced its plans to file a petition for mandamus with the Supreme Court of Texas in a case involving four former employees. The OAG had previously requested the Third Court of Appeals to intervene and halt the unnecessary depositions ordered by a Travis County judge. However, the court denied relief, despite the OAG's decision to not contest liability.
The OAG's primary concern is to focus on the critical challenges facing the State of Texas, particularly the unprecedented influx of illegal immigration at the southern border. With the decision to not contest liability, the need for further discovery in this case has been eliminated. This allows the OAG to concentrate on matters that are of utmost importance to the 30 million residents of Texas.
In light of the court's denial of relief, the OAG intends to seek relief from the Texas Supreme Court. Their aim is to uphold their right to choose not to defend a meritless and burdensome case in a trial court that they perceive to be biased and unfavorable. The OAG asserts that they should be treated the same as any other litigant who chooses not to contest a lawsuit.
The OAG emphasizes that their priority is to address the issues that affect all Texans and not be entangled in the personal crusade of four former employees. The men and women of the OAG, who represent the State of Texas, are eager to shift their focus to the work that truly matters.
"As defendants routinely do, the OAG will ask the Supreme Court simply to treat the OAG the same as any other litigant who chooses not to contest a lawsuit," stated the OAG.
The OAG's decision to seek relief from the Texas Supreme Court highlights their determination to prioritize the needs of the state and its residents. By pursuing this course of action, they intend to redirect their resources and attention towards the critical challenges facing Texas.
The OAG's petition for mandamus to the Texas Supreme Court will allow them to continue serving the best interests of Texas and its citizens, while leaving behind a case that they deem to be without merit.