Supreme Court

Case: 03-0364    
03-0364
04/21/2003
Petition for Review/Cause under Rule 53.1
SEAGULL ENERGY E&P, INC. 
RAILROAD COMMISSION OF TEXAS 
Appellate Briefs
Date▲▼Event Type▲▼Description▲▼RemarksDocument
10/09/2020Brief from database  Refer to file-stamped date on the document for the actual file date.
10/08/2020Brief from database  Refer to file-stamped date on the document for the actual file date.
10/07/2020Brief from database  Refer to file-stamped date on the document for the actual file date.
09/09/2005Amicus Curiae Letter ReceivedReceived (instead of filed) Amicus brief submitted on behalf of Texas Oil and Gas Association in support of the Railroad Commission of Texas by atty., Jamie Nielson, 7000 North Mo Pac Expressway, Austin, Texas   78731-3027, ph #512-514-6400 fx #512-514-6401
09/02/2005Amicus Curiae Letter Received  Amicus Curiae Letter filed by Benjamin Sebree is struck.  Benjamin Sebree suspended w/ SBOT as of 9/1/97
09/01/2005Amicus Curiae Letter ReceivedReceived (instead of filed) On behalf of Texas Oil and Gas Association in support of respondent.  Filed by Benjamin Sebree. 304 W. 13th Street, Austin, TX 78701.  Phone 512/478-6631.  Fax 512/472-3859.
08/03/2005Amicus Curiae Letter ReceivedReceived (instead of filed) Amicus brief submitted on behalf of Texas Independent Producers and Royalty Owners Association by att.,Rex H. White, 812 West 11th Street, Austin, Tx., ph # 512-472-7041, fx #512-472-8801
12/08/2004Post submission brief filedRespondent Post submission letter filed on behalf of The Railroad Commission of Texas in answer to a question posed by Judge Owen.  
10/20/2004Exhibits in case/cause filedPetitioner Seagull Energy E&P, Inc.'s bench book for oral argument.  Hand delivered day of argument.
06/21/2004Amicus Curiae Letter ReceivedReceived (instead of filed) on behalf of Dick Watt, by Dick Watt, Watt Beckworth Thompson & Henneman, LLP, 1010 Lamar, Ste. 1600, Houston, TX  77002, 713-650-8100
05/24/2004Amicus Curiae Letter ReceivedReceived (instead of filed) on behalf of Texas Ind. Producers and Royalty Owners Assc., by Rex H. White, Jr., 812 West 11th Street, Ste. 203, Austin, TX  78701-2022, 512-472-7041
05/13/2004Response to PetitionRespondent response on behalf of Railroad Commisison to amicus letter by J. Bruce Bennett and Jeffery L. Hart submitted to the Court on May 10, 2004
05/10/2004Amicus Curiae Letter ReceivedReceived (instead of filed) on behalf of J. Bruce Bennett and Jeffery L. Hart, Cardwell, Hart & Bennett, LLP, 807 Brazos Street, Ste. 1001, Austin, TX  78701, 512-322-0011
04/01/2004Amicus Curiae Letter ReceivedReceived (instead of filed) letter on behalf of Esenjay Petroleum Corp., by Dale Alexander, Esenjay Petroleum Corp., 500 N. Water St., Ste. 1100 S., Corpus Christi, TX  78471, 512-883-7464
03/31/2004Amicus Curiae Letter ReceivedReceived (instead of filed) On behalf of TIPRO
03/29/2004Amicus Curiae Letter ReceivedReceived (instead of filed) on behalf of J. Bruce Bennett and Jeffery L. Hart, by J. Bruce Bennett and Jeffery L. Hart
03/02/2004Motion for RehearingRehearing filed in Petition for Review On behalf of Seagull Energy E&P, Inc.
12/10/2003Reply BriefPetitioner Reply brief on the merits filed on behalf of Seagull Energy E & P Inc.
11/25/2003Brief on the MeritsRespondent On behalf of Railroad Commission of Texas
10/24/2003Brief on the MeritsPetitioner Brief on the merits filed on behalf of Seagull Energy E & P Inc.
07/11/2003Reply to ResponsePetitioner Seagull Energy E&P's reply to Railroad Commission of Texas' response to Seagull's pet. for review
06/26/2003Response to PetitionRespondent On behalf Railroad Commission of Texas
04/21/2003Appendix FiledPetitioner Appendix attached to petition for review filed on behalf of Seagull Energy E & P, Inc.
04/21/2003Petition for ReviewPetitioner Petition for review filed on behalf of Seagull Energy E & P, Inc.,
Case Events
Date▲▼Event Type▲▼Disposition▲▼RemarksDocument
12/10/2003Reply Brief  Reply brief on the merits filed on behalf of Seagull Energy E & P Inc.
12/08/2004Post submission brief filed  Post submission letter filed on behalf of The Railroad Commission of Texas in answer to a question posed by Judge Owen.  
11/25/2003Brief on the Merits  On behalf of Railroad Commission of Texas
11/07/2003Motion for Extension of Time disposed.Filing granted Railroad Commission of Texas' unopposed m/e/t to file response brief was granted until Nov. 25, 2003.  Reply brief is due Dec. 10, 2003.  Further req. for ext. of time will be disfavored.  Briefs due n/l/t 5:00 pm, mlbx rule d/n/a.
11/06/2003Motion for Extension of Time to File Brief filed  Railroad Commission of Texas' unopposed m/e/t to file response brief on the merits
10/24/2003Brief on the Merits  Brief on the merits filed on behalf of Seagull Energy E & P Inc.
10/20/2004Oral argument   Argued on behalf of petitioner by Michael E. McElroy;  argued on behalf of respondent by Priscilla M. Hubenak.
10/20/2004Exhibits in case/cause filed  Seagull Energy E&P, Inc.'s bench book for oral argument.  Hand delivered day of argument.
10/09/2020Brief from database  Refer to file-stamped date on the document for the actual file date.
10/08/2020Brief from database  Refer to file-stamped date on the document for the actual file date.
10/07/2020Brief from database  Refer to file-stamped date on the document for the actual file date.
09/26/2003Motion for Extension of Time disposed.Filing granted Pet/s m/e/t to file brief granted until 10-24-03. Resp brief due 11-13-03. Reply brief due 12-01-03.  Further req. for ext. of time disfavored.  Due n/l/t 5:00 pm, mlbx rule d/n/a.
09/23/2003Call received  REGARDING M/E/T TO FILE BRIEF ON THE MERITS.  CALL RETURNED TO VIVIAN HERNANDEZ; M/E/T GRANTED UNTIL 10/24/03.
09/23/2003Motion for Extension of Time to File Brief filed  M/E/T to file brief on the merits filed on behalf of Seagull Energy E & P Inc.
09/09/2005Amicus Curiae Letter Received  Amicus brief submitted on behalf of Texas Oil and Gas Association in support of the Railroad Commission of Texas by atty., Jamie Nielson, 7000 North Mo Pac Expressway, Austin, Texas   78731-3027, ph #512-514-6400 fx #512-514-6401
09/05/2003Record Received (See Remarks)  Inventory in remarks
09/02/2005Amicus Curiae Letter ReceivedFiled document is struck by the Court Amicus Curiae Letter filed by Benjamin Sebree is struck.  Benjamin Sebree suspended w/ SBOT as of 9/1/97
09/02/2003Record Requested in Case  Emailed Courtland Crocker @ 3rd CA
09/01/2005Amicus Curiae Letter Received  On behalf of Texas Oil and Gas Association in support of respondent.  Filed by Benjamin Sebree. 304 W. 13th Street, Austin, TX 78701.  Phone 512/478-6631.  Fax 512/472-3859.
08/26/2005Letter Filed  Respondent The Railroad Commission of Texas' response to the letter briefs filed by Seagull Energy E&P, Inc.
08/25/2003Brief on the Merits Ordered  Pet/s brief on the merits due 09-24-03. Resp/s br is due 10-14-03. Pet/s reply br due 10-29-03. Br's due n/l/t 5:00, mlbx rule d/n/a.
08/09/2007Case Stored  G02/8-E-4
08/09/2005Letter Received  Letter from the Railroad Commission of Texas letting the Court know that they will be filing a response to the letter from Seagull Energy on 7/29 and the amicus brief filed by TX Independent Producers and Royalty Owners Assoc. on 8/3.  They should be filing these responses n/l/t 8/26/05.
08/03/2005Amicus Curiae Letter Received  Amicus brief submitted on behalf of Texas Independent Producers and Royalty Owners Association by att.,Rex H. White, 812 West 11th Street, Austin, Tx., ph # 512-472-7041, fx #512-472-8801
07/29/2005Letter Filed  Letter filed by Seagull Energy E&P Inc. in response to the letter filed by the Attorney General on behalf of the Railroad Commission.
07/22/2004Electronic copies of brief posted to website  Ebrief of amicus curiae, Esenjay Petroleum Corp., EBRIEF# 03036407
07/22/2004Electronic copies of brief posted to website  Ebrief for amicus curiae, TIPRO, EBRIEF# 03036406
07/22/2004Electronic copies of brief posted to website  Ebrief for amicus curiae, Dick Watt, EBRIEF# 03036405
07/22/2004Electronic copies of brief posted to website  Ebrief for amicus brief of Jeffery L. Hart, EBRIEF# 03036404
07/22/2004Electronic copies of brief posted to website  Ebrief of Railroad Commission of Texas' response brief on the merits, EBRIEF# 03036403
07/22/2004Electronic copies of brief posted to website  Ebrief for petitioner's reply brief, EBRIEF# 03036402
07/22/2004Electronic copies of brief posted to website  Ebrief for petitioner's brief on the merits, EBRIEF# 03036401
07/16/2007Mandate issued  Mandate and cost bill issued.
07/11/2003Reply to Response  Seagull Energy E&P's reply to Railroad Commission of Texas' response to Seagull's pet. for review
07/07/2005Letter Filed  Notice of intent to file response to the letter brief  submitted by the Railroad Commission filed on behalf of Seagull Energy E & P Inc.
07/02/2004Case set for oral argumentCase set for oral argument Set to argue 10-20-04
07/02/2004Petition for Review granted 
07/02/2004Petition for Review disposedFiling granted
07/02/2004Previous Order of the Court withdrawn  order denying the petition for review 02-13-04 is withdrawn
07/02/2004Motion for Rehearing - DisposedFiling granted
06/26/2003Response to Petition  On behalf Railroad Commission of Texas
06/24/2005Letter Filed  Letter from the Railroad Commission of TX advising the Court that the 79th Regular Session for the TX Legislature passed House Bill 2440 amending TX National Resources Code 86.081(b) (attached is a copy of the bill).
06/23/2005Call received  Call rec'd from att., Priscila Hubenak, lead counsel  for the Railroad Commission of Texas regarding their intent to file a letter to advise the court of new legislation signed by the Governor that may impact this case.  
06/21/2004Amicus Curiae Letter Received  on behalf of Dick Watt, by Dick Watt, Watt Beckworth Thompson & Henneman, LLP, 1010 Lamar, Ste. 1600, Houston, TX  77002, 713-650-8100
05/27/2003Supreme Court of Texas Requested Response  Response due: June 26, 2003
05/24/2004Amicus Curiae Letter Received  on behalf of Texas Ind. Producers and Royalty Owners Assc., by Rex H. White, Jr., 812 West 11th Street, Ste. 203, Austin, TX  78701-2022, 512-472-7041
05/13/2004Response to Petition  response on behalf of Railroad Commisison to amicus letter by J. Bruce Bennett and Jeffery L. Hart submitted to the Court on May 10, 2004
05/10/2004Amicus Curiae Letter Received  on behalf of J. Bruce Bennett and Jeffery L. Hart, Cardwell, Hart & Bennett, LLP, 807 Brazos Street, Ste. 1001, Austin, TX  78701, 512-322-0011
05/06/2004Response to Motion filed  Response to motion for rehearing filed on behalf of Railroad Commission of Texas
05/04/2007Court approved judgment sent to attorneys of recordIssued
05/04/2007Opinion issuedCourt of appeals' judgment affirmed
04/29/2003Case forwarded to Court 
04/24/2003Response Waiver filed  on behalf of Railroad Commission of Texas
04/21/2004Supreme Court of Texas Requested Response  Requested response to mo/re due n/l/t 3:00 p.m. on 5/6/04; mlbx rule d/n/a
04/21/2003Appendix Filed  Appendix attached to petition for review filed on behalf of Seagull Energy E & P, Inc.
04/21/2003Petition for Review  Petition for review filed on behalf of Seagull Energy E & P, Inc.,
04/01/2004Amicus Curiae Letter Received  letter on behalf of Esenjay Petroleum Corp., by Dale Alexander, Esenjay Petroleum Corp., 500 N. Water St., Ste. 1100 S., Corpus Christi, TX  78471, 512-883-7464
03/31/2004Amicus Curiae Letter Received  On behalf of TIPRO
03/29/2004Amicus Curiae Letter Received  on behalf of J. Bruce Bennett and Jeffery L. Hart, by J. Bruce Bennett and Jeffery L. Hart
03/23/2004Letter Filed  Letter filed to inform the court of intent to file amicus brief supporting motion for rehearing on behalf of att., J. Bruce Bennett
03/09/2004Case forwarded to Court 
03/03/2004Motion for Extension of Time to File Motion for Rehearing disposedFiling granted Seagull Energy E&P, Inc's m/e/t to file mo/re was granted until and filed on 3/2/04.
03/02/2004Motion for Rehearing  On behalf of Seagull Energy E&P, Inc.
03/02/2004Motion for Extension of Time to File Motion for Rehearing  M/E/T to mo/re filed on behalf of Seagull Energy E & P Inc.
02/13/2004Petition for Review disposedDenied
Calendars
Set Date▲▼Calendar Type▲▼Reason Set▲▼Remarks▲▼
08/09/2007Case StoredCase stored.G02/8-E-4
Parties
Party▲▼Party Type▲▼Representative▲▼
Esenjay Petroleum CorporationAmicus CuriaeMr. Dale Alexander
Bennett, J. BruceAmicus CuriaeMr. J. Bruce Bennett
Texas Independent Producers and Royalty Owners AssociationAmicus CuriaeMr. Rex H. White Jr.
Texas Oil & Gas AssociationAmicus CuriaeMr. Benjamin W. Sebree
RAILROAD COMMISSION OF TEXASRespondentMr. Jeffrey S. Boyd
Ms. Priscilla M. Hubenak
Mr. Gregory Abbott
Ms. Karen Watson Kornell
Mr. Barry Ross McBee
Mr. Edward D. Burbach
SEAGULL ENERGY E & P, INC.PetitionerMr. Gregory S. Friend
Mr. Michael E. McElroy
Mr. Mickey R. Olmstead
Hart, Jeffery L.Amicus CuriaeMr. Jeffery L. Hart
Watt, DickAmicus CuriaeMr. Dick Watt
Texas Oil and Gas Association Amicus CuriaeMr. Jamie Nielson
Court of Appeals Information:
Affirmed [duplicate 3] 
99 SW3d 232, 01-16-03 
3rd Court of Appeals 
Honorable Mack Kidd 
Trial Court Information
201st District Court 
Travis 
Honorable F. Scott McCown 
GN1-01433