Citation by Publication

Citation by Publication CITATION BY PUBLICATION THE STATE OF TEXAS TO: ESTEBAN DEASES, Defendant, whose residence and whereabouts are unknown: You have been sued. You may employ an attorney. You are commanded to file a written answer to the pleading on file in this cause at or before 10:00 o'clock a.m. on the first Monday after the expiration of forty-two (42) days from the date of issuance of this citation, the same being MONDAY, FEBRUARY 23, 2026, at or before 10:00 a.m. The pleading on file is Plaintiff's First Amended Complaint, filed on October 15, 2025, in Civil Action No. 1:25-cv-00162, styled Esperanza Robles v. Willacy County and Esteban Deases, pending in the United States District Court for the Southern District of Texas, Brownsville Division. Nature of Suit: This is a civil action seeking monetary damages for personal injuries and violations of constitutional rights arising from events that occurred in Willacy County, Texas. If you do not file an answer as required, a default judgment may be taken against you. Issued under authority of the United States District Court for the Southern District of Texas, Brownsville Division. January 12, 19, 26, February 2 2026 LACO0438062