Supreme Court

Case: 03-0737    
03-0737
08/13/2003
Petition for Review/Cause under Rule 53.1
THE COCA-COLA COMPANY, ET AL. 
HARMAR BOTTLING COMPANY, ET AL. 
Appellate Briefs
Date▲▼Event Type▲▼Description▲▼RemarksDocument
10/11/2020Brief from database  Refer to file-stamped date on the document for the actual file date.
10/10/2020Brief from database  Refer to file-stamped date on the document for the actual file date.
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.
04/04/2007Amicus Curiae Brief receivedReceived (instead of filed) On behalf of Leonard A. Leo Executive Vice President The Federalist Society.  Submitted by Leonard A. Leo, 1015 18th Street, N.W. Suite 425, Washington DC 20036.  Phone 202-822-8138.  Fax 202-296-8061.
03/29/2007Amicus Curiae Brief receivedReceived (instead of filed) On behalf of the Coca-Cola Bottler's Association in opposition to the motion for rehearing. Submitted by David M. Gunn.
03/07/2007Amicus Curiae Brief receivedReceived (instead of filed) Amicus Curiae Brief Professor Howard P. Marvel in opposition to rehearing.  Submitted by Howard P. Marvel, Professor of Economics & Law Department of Economics the Ohio State University, 1945 N. High Street, Columbus OH 43210-1172.  Phone 614-292-1020.
03/05/2007Amicus Curiae Brief receivedReceived (instead of filed) On behalf of Economics Professor Klein in opposition.  Submitted by Benjamin Klein PhD.  University of California, Los Angeles, c/o 2049 Century Park East, Suite 2300.  Los Angeles CA 90067.  Phone 310-556-0709.  No Fax
03/02/2007Response to Motion for RehearingPetitioner On behalf of The Coca-Cola Co., et al. (12)
03/02/2007Amicus Curiae Letter ReceivedReceived (instead of filed) The State of Alabama, by and through its AG's office, submits Letter brief in response to the Letters brief submitted by the Attorneys General of Oklahoma and Arkansas.  Submitted by Troy King, Attorney General, Alabama State House, 11 South Union St., Montgomery, AL 36130.  Phone 334-242-7300.
02/26/2007Amicus Curiae Letter ReceivedReceived (instead of filed) On behalf of State of Arkansas.  Submitted by Dustin McDaniel.  Attorney General, State of Arkansas, 323 Center Street, Suite 200, Little Rock, AR, 72201.  Phone 501-682-2007.  Fax 501-682-7395.
02/14/2007Amicus Curiae Brief receivedReceived (instead of filed) Brief of Amc Curiae in support of respondents filed on behalf of Texas Law Professors.  Submitted by Lonny S. Hoffman, University of Houston, 100 Law Center, Houston, Texas 77204-6060.  Phone 713-743-2100.
01/25/2007Amicus Curiae Brief receivedReceived (instead of filed) On behalf of The Texas, Oklahoma, Louisiana and Arkansas Independent Bottlers Association.  Submitted by Peter M. Kelly, Moore & Kelly, P.C., 1005 Heights Blvd., Houston TX 77008.  Phone 713/529-0048.  Fax 713/529-2498
01/22/2007Amicus Curiae Letter ReceivedReceived (instead of filed) On behalf of Office of Attorney General State of Oklahoma; Submitted by W.A. Drew Edmondson, Attorney General, 313 N.E. 21st Street, Oklahoma City OK 73105.  405-521-3921.  fax 405-521-6246.
01/08/2007Amicus Curiae Letter ReceivedReceived (instead of filed) On behalf of Gerald R. Powell in support of respondents.  Submitted by Gerald R. Powell, 2525 Old Oaks Drive, Waco TX 76710.  No Phone, No Fax
12/13/2006Amicus Curiae Letter ReceivedReceived (instead of filed) On behalf of William R. Casto in support of respondents.  Submitted by William R. Casto, Texas Tech University School of Law, 1802 Hartford Ave., Lubbock TX 79409.  Phone 806-742-3990.  Fax 806-742-0901.
12/01/2006Motion for RehearingRespondent's Motion for Rehearing of Cause filed Motion for rehearing filed on behalf of Harmar Bottling Company, et al.
05/18/2005Additional citations received.Petitioner Copy of a decision from the US COA for the 5th Circuit, El Aguila Food Products V. Gruma.  Filed on behalf of Coca-Cola Co., et al.
11/12/2004Exhibits in case/cause filedPetitioner CCE Exhibit 409 showed during oral argument on Monday, November 8.
11/04/2004Response to Amicus Curiae Brief filedRespondent RESPONSE TO AMICUS BRIEFS FILED ON BEHALF OF HARMAR BOTTLING COMPANY ET AL.
11/04/2004Post submission brief filedRespondent Post submission brief filed on behalf of Harmar Bottling Co et al.
07/09/2004Amicus Curiae Brief receivedReceived (instead of filed) on behalf of The State of Alabama, by John J. Park, Jr., Office of the Attorney General, 11 South Union Street, Montgomery, AL 36130-0152, 334-242-7997
06/22/2004Amicus Curiae Brief receivedReceived (instead of filed) on behalf of The Coca-Cola Bottlers' Assc., by David M. Gunn, et al., Beck Redden & Secrest, 1221 McKinney St., Ste. 4500, Houston, TX  77010-2010  713-951-3700
06/18/2004Reply BriefPetitioner Petitioners' reply brief
05/27/2004Brief on the MeritsRespondent Response brief on the merits of Harmar Bottling Company, et al.
03/31/2004Brief on the MeritsPetitioner Brief on the merits filed on behalf of Coca-Cola Enterprises Inc. et al.
12/31/2003Additional citations received.Petitioner copy of recent federal court judgment and memorandum opinion on behalf of petitioners
12/12/2003Reply to ResponsePetitioner Reply to response to petition for review filed on behalf of Coca-Cola Company/Coca Cola Enterprises Inc.    
12/03/2003Response to PetitionRespondent Response to petition for review filed on behalf of  Harmar Bottling Company et al.  
11/10/2003Amicus Curiae Brief receivedReceived (instead of filed) On behalf of The Coca-Cola Bottlers' Association, by David Gunn, Beck, Redden & Secrest, LLP, One Houston Center, 1221 McKinney Street, Ste. 4500, Houston, TX  77010-2010, 713-951-3700
10/03/2003Appendix FiledPetitioner appendix attached to petition for review
10/03/2003Petition for ReviewPetitioner On behalf of The Coca-Cola Company, et al.
10/02/2003Amicus Curiae Brief receivedReceived (instead of filed) for Grocery Manufacturers of America and The National Ass'n of Manufacturers, by R. Glen Rigby, 2 Houston Center, 909 Fannin, 22nd Floor, Houston, TX  77010, 713-425-7355
Case Events
Date▲▼Event Type▲▼Disposition▲▼RemarksDocument
12/31/2003Additional citations received.  copy of recent federal court judgment and memorandum opinion on behalf of petitioners
12/18/2003Letter Received  on behalf of Office of the Attorney General, State of Alabama, by Bill Pryor, Attorney General, 11 South Union St., Montgomery, AL  36130, 334-242-7300
12/15/2003Notice from Counsel of a change in address  change of address of atty. Jerry L. Beane and Kay Lynn Brumbaugh, co-counsel for Coca Cola Enterprises, Inc.
12/13/2006Amicus Curiae Letter Received  On behalf of William R. Casto in support of respondents.  Submitted by William R. Casto, Texas Tech University School of Law, 1802 Hartford Ave., Lubbock TX 79409.  Phone 806-742-3990.  Fax 806-742-0901.
12/12/2003Reply to Response  Reply to response to petition for review filed on behalf of Coca-Cola Company/Coca Cola Enterprises Inc.    
12/09/2003Case forwarded to Court 
12/03/2003Response to Petition  Response to petition for review filed on behalf of  Harmar Bottling Company et al.  
12/03/2003Call received  call received sec of att.,  Mr. Warren Harris,  regarding mailbox rule pertaining to req response.  I advised her the response was due in this office on the designated date.  This comment was inadvertenly ommitted from the letter.  
12/01/2006Case forwarded to Court 
12/01/2006Motion for Rehearing  Motion for rehearing filed on behalf of Harmar Bottling Company, et al.
11/22/2006Motion for Extension of Time to File Motion for Rehearing disposedFiling granted UNOPPOSED 2ND M/E/T TO FILE MO/RE GRANTED.  MO/RE DUE N/L/T 5:00 P.M. ON 12/1/06.  FURTHER REQUESTS FOR EXTENSIONS OF TIME WILL BE DISFAVORED.
11/21/2006Motion for Extension of Time to File Motion for Rehearing  Unopposed second motion for extension of time to file motion for rehearing (Harmar Bottling Company, et al.)
11/21/2006Electronic copies of brief posted to website  #03073706  Respondents' Response to Amicus Curiae Briefs 11/4/04
11/12/2004Exhibits in case/cause filed  CCE Exhibit 409 showed during oral argument on Monday, November 8.
11/10/2003Amicus Curiae Brief received  On behalf of The Coca-Cola Bottlers' Association, by David Gunn, Beck, Redden & Secrest, LLP, One Houston Center, 1221 McKinney Street, Ste. 4500, Houston, TX  77010-2010, 713-951-3700
11/09/2004Oral argument   Argued on behalf of petitioners by Jerry L. Beane and Jonathan M. Jacobson;  argued on behalf of respondents by Warren W. Harris.
11/07/2006Motion for Extension of Time to File Motion for Rehearing disposedFiling granted Unopposed m/e/t to file mo/re granted.  Mo/re due n/l/t 5:00 p.m. on 11/21/06.
11/06/2006Address Change   Change of address for Jonathan Jacobson.  (updated CM)  (1)
11/04/2004Response to Amicus Curiae Brief filed  RESPONSE TO AMICUS BRIEFS FILED ON BEHALF OF HARMAR BOTTLING COMPANY ET AL.
11/04/2004Post submission brief filed  Post submission brief filed on behalf of Harmar Bottling Co et al.
11/02/2006Motion for Extension of Time to File Motion for Rehearing  Unopposed m/e/t to file motion for rehearing.   On behalf of Harmar Bottling Co., et al.
10/24/2003Motion for Extension of Time to File Response disposedFiling granted Resp Harmar Bottling Co., et al's m/e/t to file response to petition for review was granted.  Response is due 12/3/03.  Further requests for extensions of time will be disfavored.
10/24/2003Motion for Extension of Time to File Response  Resp Harmar Bottling Co., et al's unopposed m/e/t to file a response to petition for review.
10/20/2006Court approved judgment sent to attorneys of recordIssued
10/20/2006Dissenting opinion issued.Issued
10/20/2006Opinion issuedCourt of Appeals' judgment reversed & judgment rendered
10/19/2004Electronic copies of brief posted to website  Ebrief for respondents' brief on the merits,  Ebrief # 03073705.
10/11/2020Brief from database  Refer to file-stamped date on the document for the actual file date.
10/10/2020Brief from database  Refer to file-stamped date on the document for the actual file date.
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.
10/06/2004Miscellaneous motion disposed. See Remarks.Filing granted Unopposed motion for admission of Jonathan Jacobson pro hac vice granted.
10/06/2004Miscellaneous motion disposed. See Remarks.Filing granted David McAtee's motion in support of Jonathan Jacobson's unopposed motion for admission pro hac vice granted.
10/04/2004Miscellaneous Motion  Motion in support of Jonathan Jacobson's unopposed motion for admission pro hac vice filed by att., David R. McAtee.
10/04/2004Miscellaneous Motion  Unopposed motion for admission of Jonathan Jacobson to appear pro hac vice.
10/03/2003Appendix Filed  appendix attached to petition for review
10/03/2003Petition for Review  On behalf of The Coca-Cola Company, et al.
10/02/2003Amicus Curiae Brief received  for Grocery Manufacturers of America and The National Ass'n of Manufacturers, by R. Glen Rigby, 2 Houston Center, 909 Fannin, 22nd Floor, Houston, TX  77010, 713-425-7355
10/01/2004Electronic copies of brief posted to website  MERITS BRIEF OF AMICUS CURIAE, THE COCA-COLA BOTTLERS' ASSOCIATION;  EBRIEF # 03073704
09/15/2004Electronic copies of brief posted to website  Ebrief for amicus brief of the State of Alabama, EBRIEF# 03073703
09/15/2004Electronic copies of brief posted to website  Ebrief for Petitioners' Reply Brief, EBRIEF# 03073702
09/15/2004Electronic copies of brief posted to website  Ebrief for Petitioner's brief on the merits, EBRIEF# 03073701
09/10/2004Submission resetCase set for oral argument This case has been reset to be argued on 11-09-04, previously set for 10-21-04
09/03/2004Case set for oral argumentCase set for oral argument Oral argument is set for 10-21-04
09/03/2004Petition for Review granted 
09/03/2004Petition for Review disposedFiling granted
08/14/2003Motion for Extension of Time to File Petition for Review disposedFiling granted Petitioner's m/e/t to file pet. for review is granted. Petition is due Oct. 2, 2003.
08/13/2003Motion for Extension of Time to File Petition for Review filed  Motion for extension of time to file petition for review filed on behalf of CO Coca-Cola Company ET AL.
07/09/2004Amicus Curiae Brief received  on behalf of The State of Alabama, by John J. Park, Jr., Office of the Attorney General, 11 South Union Street, Montgomery, AL 36130-0152, 334-242-7997
06/22/2004Amicus Curiae Brief received  on behalf of The Coca-Cola Bottlers' Assc., by David M. Gunn, et al., Beck Redden & Secrest, 1221 McKinney St., Ste. 4500, Houston, TX  77010-2010  713-951-3700
06/18/2004Reply Brief  Petitioners' reply brief
06/07/2004Description of document returned to Supreme Court  Ltr. to Mr. Thomas M. Stanley - called his office & secy asked that ltr. be faxed, instead of mailed.
05/27/2004Brief on the Merits  Response brief on the merits of Harmar Bottling Company, et al.
05/27/2004Motion for Extension of Time disposed.Filing granted Petitioners' unopposed m/e/t to file reply brief was granted until June 18, 2004.
05/25/2004Motion for Extension of Time to File Brief filed  Petitioners' unopposed m/e/t to file reply brief (extra copies in control folder, no sase)
05/20/2004Motion for Extension of Time disposed.Filing granted Respondents' m/e/t to file brief was granted until May 27, 2004.  Reply br due June 7, 2004.  Briefs due n/l/t 3:00 pm, mlbx rule d/n/a.  Further req. for ext. of time will be disfavored.
05/20/2004Motion for Extension of Time to File Brief filed  Unopposed motion for extension of time to file brief on the merits filed on behalf of Harmar Bottling Company, et al.
05/18/2005Additional citations received.  Copy of a decision from the US COA for the 5th Circuit, El Aguila Food Products V. Gruma.  Filed on behalf of Coca-Cola Co., et al.
05/08/2007Case Stored  G02/6-D-3, 4, & 5  22 folders (Tex. Supreme Court docs in folders 21 and 22)
05/07/2007Mandate issued  Mandate and cost bill issued.
05/04/2007Motion for Rehearing - DisposedDenied
04/28/2004Address Change   Change of address submitted on behalf of att., Thomas M. Stanley, new address: 808 Travis, Suite 2005, Houston, Tx., ph: 713-229-7094, fax: 713-225-2907  
04/20/2004Motion for Extension of Time disposed.Filing granted Respondents' unopposed m/e/t to file brief was granted until May 20, 2004.  Reply brief is due June 4, 2004.  Briefs due n/l/t 3:00 pm, mlbx rule d/n/a.  Further req. for ext. of time will be disfavored.
04/20/2004Motion for Extension of Time to File Brief filed  Respondents' unopposed m/e/t to file respondents' brief on the merits
04/04/2007Amicus Curiae Brief received  On behalf of Leonard A. Leo Executive Vice President The Federalist Society.  Submitted by Leonard A. Leo, 1015 18th Street, N.W. Suite 425, Washington DC 20036.  Phone 202-822-8138.  Fax 202-296-8061.
03/31/2004Brief on the Merits  Brief on the merits filed on behalf of Coca-Cola Enterprises Inc. et al.
03/29/2007Amicus Curiae Brief received  On behalf of the Coca-Cola Bottler's Association in opposition to the motion for rehearing. Submitted by David M. Gunn.
03/09/2007Electronic copies of brief posted to website  #03073712  TEX-ABOTA - Joinider in Amicus Curiae Letter of Gerald R. Powell Rec: 2/5/07
03/07/2007Amicus Curiae Brief received  Amicus Curiae Brief Professor Howard P. Marvel in opposition to rehearing.  Submitted by Howard P. Marvel, Professor of Economics & Law Department of Economics the Ohio State University, 1945 N. High Street, Columbus OH 43210-1172.  Phone 614-292-1020.
03/05/2007Additional Copies received  Received the additional copies of corrected copy of the Amc letter that was submitted by Troy King.  (backdated to 3/2/07)
03/05/2007Amicus Curiae Brief received  On behalf of Economics Professor Klein in opposition.  Submitted by Benjamin Klein PhD.  University of California, Los Angeles, c/o 2049 Century Park East, Suite 2300.  Los Angeles CA 90067.  Phone 310-556-0709.  No Fax
03/02/2007Correction filed (See Remarks)  Corrected copy of the Amc letter that was submitted by Troy King.  Attached the corrected copy to the original Amc letter br.
03/02/2007Response to Motion for Rehearing  On behalf of The Coca-Cola Co., et al. (12)
03/02/2007Amicus Curiae Letter Received  The State of Alabama, by and through its AG's office, submits Letter brief in response to the Letters brief submitted by the Attorneys General of Oklahoma and Arkansas.  Submitted by Troy King, Attorney General, Alabama State House, 11 South Union St., Montgomery, AL 36130.  Phone 334-242-7300.
03/02/2007Electronic copies of brief posted to website  #03073711  Amicus Curiae Brief of Texas Law Professors Rec:  2/14/07
02/26/2007Amicus Curiae Letter Received  On behalf of State of Arkansas.  Submitted by Dustin McDaniel.  Attorney General, State of Arkansas, 323 Center Street, Suite 200, Little Rock, AR, 72201.  Phone 501-682-2007.  Fax 501-682-7395.
02/15/2007Supreme Court of Texas Requested Response  Requested response to motion for rehearing due n/l/t 3:00 p.m. on 3/2/07; mlbx rule d/n/a
02/14/2007Amicus Curiae Brief received  Brief of Amc Curiae in support of respondents filed on behalf of Texas Law Professors.  Submitted by Lonny S. Hoffman, University of Houston, 100 Law Center, Houston, Texas 77204-6060.  Phone 713-743-2100.
02/11/2004Sealed document filed in case  Sealed docs recieved w/CA record (1 white box Def's exhibit CCE-ID/67, 4 manila envelopes & 5 video tapes in folder #20)  
02/11/2004Motion for Extension of Time disposed.Filing granted Pet's m/e/t to file brief was granted until 03-31-04.  Resp br due: 04-20-04.  Reply br due 05-05-04.  All briefs are due n/l/t 5:00 pm., mlbx rule d/n/a.  Further req. for ext. of time will be disfavored.  
02/11/2004Record Received (See Remarks)  Inventory in remarks
02/10/2004Phone call from Clerk's Office  Call made to att., Jerry L. Beane regarding unpaid filing fee for met to file brief on the merits.  Spoke with assist., she advised that check would be sent overnight.  
02/10/2004Notice requesting filing fee  Fee request sent to att., Jerry L. Beane regarding unpaid filing fee for M/E/T to file brief on the merits.  
02/10/2004Motion for Extension of Time to File Brief filed  Unopposed first motion for extension of time to file brief on the merits filed on behalf of The Coca-Cola Company and Coca-Cola Enterprises Inc. et al.
02/05/2007Letter Filed  Letter bringing to the "Court's attention the interest in the outcome of this appeal of a member of the Texas, Oklahoma, Louisiana and Arkansas Independent Bottlers Association, ("TOLA"), a purported association which filed an Amicus Curiae Brief on motion for rehearing."   On behalf of The Coca-Cola Co., et al.
02/05/2007Electronic copies of brief posted to website  #03073710  Amicus Curiae Brief of Indep. Bottlers Assoc. 1/25/07
02/05/2007Electronic copies of brief posted to website  #03073709  Amicus Curiae Letter Brief of William R. Casto 12/13/06

02/05/2007Adoption by another party of brief already filed  Letter of Joinder in the Amicus Curiae letter brief filed by Gerald R. Powell.  Texas-Abota, Inc. joins in the letter.  Submitted by Richard A. Sayles, 1201 Elm Street, Suite 4400, Dallas TX 75270.  Phone 214-939-8701.
01/29/2004Record Requested in Case  Emailed Kim Robison @ 6th CA
01/29/2004Brief on the Merits Ordered  Petitioner brief due 03-01-04, resp brief is due 03-22-04, reply brief is due 04-06-04; mlbx rule d/n/a
01/25/2007Amicus Curiae Brief received  On behalf of The Texas, Oklahoma, Louisiana and Arkansas Independent Bottlers Association.  Submitted by Peter M. Kelly, Moore & Kelly, P.C., 1005 Heights Blvd., Houston TX 77008.  Phone 713/529-0048.  Fax 713/529-2498
01/22/2007Amicus Curiae Letter Received  On behalf of Office of Attorney General State of Oklahoma; Submitted by W.A. Drew Edmondson, Attorney General, 313 N.E. 21st Street, Oklahoma City OK 73105.  405-521-3921.  fax 405-521-6246.
01/18/2007Electronic copies of brief posted to website  #03073708  Amicus Curiae Letter Brief of Gerald R. Powell 1/8/07
01/18/2007Phone call from Clerk's Office  left vm message for Gerald Powell requesting he send his amicus curiae brief via email;  his file on diskette will not open
01/18/2007Electronic copies of brief posted to website  #03073707  Respondents' Motion for Rehearing 12/1/06
01/08/2007Amicus Curiae Letter Received  On behalf of Gerald R. Powell in support of respondents.  Submitted by Gerald R. Powell, 2525 Old Oaks Drive, Waco TX 76710.  No Phone, No Fax
01/07/2004Correction filed (See Remarks)  letter from Bill Pryor with the Alabama Attorney General's office with attached certificate of service which was not included in first letter filed 12-18-03
Calendars
Set Date▲▼Calendar Type▲▼Reason Set▲▼Remarks▲▼
05/08/2007Case StoredCase stored.G02/6-D-3, 4, & 5 22 folders (Tex. Supreme Court docs in folders 21 and 22)
Parties
Party▲▼Party Type▲▼Representative▲▼
The Texas, Oklahoma, Louisiana and Arkansas Independent Bottlers AssociationAmicus CuriaeThe Honorable Peter Kelly
Grocery Manufacturers of AmericaAmicus CuriaeMr. R. Glen Rigby
Marvel, Howard P.Amicus CuriaeProfessor Howard P. Marvel
Office of Attorney GeneralAmicus CuriaeMr. W.A. Drew Edmondson
COCA-COLA COMPANYPetitionerMr. Kenneth L. Glazer
Mr. Tyler A. Baker
Honorable Robert Harrison Pemberton
Mr. David Ray McAtee
Mr. Bryan R. Henry
Mr. Jeffrey S. Levinger
Mr. Jonathan M. Jacobson
Mr. Albert C. Loebe
Mr. Orrin L. Harrison III
Mr. Joshua A. Imhoff
Leo, Leonard A.Amicus CuriaeMr. Leonard A. Leo
Casto, William R.Amicus CuriaeMr. William R. Casto
HARMAR BOTTLING COMPANY ET AL.RespondentMr. C. Cary Patterson
Mr. Thomas M. Stanley
Ms. Karen Ann Lister
Mr. Nelson J. Roach
Ms. Jacalyn Ann Hollabaugh
Mr. William A. Durham
Mr. Warren W. Harris
Mr. Jeffrey J. Angelovich
COCA-COLA ENTERPRISES INC. ETPetitionerMr. P. Michael Jung
Mr. Jerry L. Beane
Ms. Kay Lynn Brumbaugh
Powell, Gerald R.Amicus CuriaeMr. Gerald R. Powell
The State of AlabamaAmicus CuriaeThe Honorable Troy King
Mr. John J. Park Jr.
Coca-Cola Bottlers' AssociationAmicus CuriaeMr. John Sidney Adcock
Mr. David J. Beck
Robert R. Gasaway
Ms. Jennifer S. Atkins
Mr. Kenneth W. Starr
Ms. Elizabeth S. Petrela
Mr. David Gunn
Office of the Attorney GeneralAmicus CuriaeMr. Dustin McDaniel
TEX-ABOTA, Inc.Amicus CuriaeMr. Richard A. Sayles
Economics Professor KleinAmicus CuriaeKlein Ph.D.
Texas Law ProfessorsAmicus CuriaeMr. Lonny Hoffman
Court of Appeals Information:
Aff., Rev & Rem 
111 SW3d 287, 07-17-03 
6th Court of Appeals 
Honorable Josh R. Morriss 
Trial Court Information
76th District Court 
Morris 
Honorable Jimmy L. White 
17,569