Application (25A983) for stay of execution of sentence of death presented to Justice Alito and by him referred to the Court is denied. The petition for a writ of certiorari is denied.

Petition DENIED.

Application (25A983) referred to the Court.

Reply of petitioner Cedric Ricks filed.

Brief of respondent Texas in opposition filed.

Petition for a writ of certiorari and motion for leave to proceed in forma pauperis filed.

Amicus brief of Fair and Just Prosecution submitted.

Application (25A983) for a stay of execution of sentence of death, submitted to Justice Alito.

Cedric Ricks, Petitioner, represented by Jeremy Don Schepers

Texas, Respondent, represented by Jefferson David Clendenin

Fair and Just Prosecution, Amicus Curiae, represented by John Robert Mills