The State of Texas, ex Rel., John F. Healey, Jr. v. Honorable Walter S. McMeans, Judge…

Summary

The Court conditionally granted the relator’s writ of mandamus, holding that Texas law provides no qualified newsman’s privilege and that the trial judge’s order granting the motions to quash was contrary to well‑settled law; the judge must vacate the orders or the writ will be issued. Justice Meyers dissented, arguing that the majority improperly expands mandamus beyond its traditional ministerial‑duty scope.