Relator Carolyn Barnes’s petition for writ of mandamus is denied. Recently amended Rule of Civil Procedure 145 governs a party’s claim that the party is unable to afford costs for preparation of the appellate record. T EX . R. A PP . P. 20.1 cmt.; see T EX . R. C IV . P. 145 (effective Sept. 1, 2016).

Accordingly, Relator’s motion for emergency stay is dismissed as moot.

REX D. DAVIS Justice *2 Before Chief Justice Gray,

Justice Davis, and

Justice Scoggins

Petition denied; motion denied

Opinion delivered and filed January 11, 2017

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