Supreme Court

Case: 06-0074    
06-0074
01/30/2006
Petition for Review/Cause under Rule 53.1
PASTOR RICK BARR AND PHILEMON HOMES, INC. 
CITY OF SINTON 
Appellate Briefs
Date▲▼Event Type▲▼Description▲▼RemarksDocument
10/14/2020Brief from database  Refer to file-stamped date on the document for the actual file date.
10/13/2020Brief from database  Refer to file-stamped date on the document for the actual file date.
10/12/2020Brief from database  Refer to file-stamped date on the document for the actual file date.
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.
07/05/2007Response to Amicus Curiae Brief filedRespondent City of Sinton's response to Amicus Brief of Douglas Laycock. (incorporated w/ motion to disregard and to return amicus or alternatively motion for leave to file response to amicus).
06/18/2007Amicus Curiae Brief receivedReceived (instead of filed) Amicus Curiae filed on behalf of Mr. Douglas Laycock, (12) submited by Mr. Douglas Laycock, University of MIchigan Law School, 625 S. State St., Ann Arbor, MI 48103, Tel (734)647.9713, Fax (734)763.9375
04/11/2007Post submission brief filedPetitioner Response to Respondents' post-submission brief, on behalf of Pastor Rick Barr, et al. (12).
03/30/2007Post submission brief filedRespondent On behalf of City of Sinton.  (12)
03/22/2007Amicus Curiae Brief receivedReceived (instead of filed) On behalf of the Anti-defamation League. Submitted by Loren Jacobson, Waters & Kraus LLP, 3219 McKinney Ave., Dallas, TX, 75204, Tel. (214) 357-6244, Fax. (214) 871-2263
12/04/2006Amicus Curiae Brief receivedReceived (instead of filed) On behalf of The American Center for Law and Justice, The American Civil Liberties Union Foundation of Texas, Senator David Sibley, and Representative Scott Hochberg (supporting petitioners).  Submitted by Jay Alan Sekulow, 1000 Regent University Drive, Virgina Beach VA 23464.  Phone 757-226-2489.  Fax 757-226-2836.
11/20/2006Amicus Curiae Brief receivedReceived (instead of filed) On behalf of Prison Fellowship in support of pet/rev.  Submitted by Allyson N. Ho, Baker Botts LLP, 2001 Ross Ave., Dallas TX 75201.  Phone 214-953-6500.  Fax 214-953-6503
11/03/2006Reply BriefPetitioner Reply brief of petitioners (Pastor Rick Barr and Philemon Homes Inc.)  
10/18/2006Brief on the MeritsRespondent Respondent's brief on the merits.  On behalf of The City of Sinton.
09/08/2006Brief on the MeritsPetitioner Petitioners' brief on the merits.  (Pastor Rick Barr and Philemon Homes, Inc.)  
07/14/2006Reply to ResponseRespondent Respondent's reply to response to motion to disqualify or, alternatively, recuse Justice Don R. Willett.
05/08/2006Reply to ResponsePetitioner Petitioner's reply to response to pet/rev.  On behalf of Pastor Rick Barr, et al.
04/20/2006Response to PetitionRespondent Response to pet/rev.  On behalf of The City of Sinton.
03/06/2006Appendix FiledPetitioner appendix attached.
03/06/2006Petition for ReviewPetitioner On behalf of Pastor Rick Barr and Philemon Homes, Inc.
Case Events
Date▲▼Event Type▲▼Disposition▲▼RemarksDocument
12/29/2006Electronic copies of brief posted to website  #06007407  Amicus Curiae Brief of Prison Fellowship 11/20/06
12/19/2006Phone call from Clerk's Office  BH CALLED JAMES HO, KELLY SHACKLEFORD, AND CARLOS VILLAREAL AT THE REQUEST OF THE COURT TO ASK WHETHER THE PARTIES WOULD BE WILLING TO MOVE THE ORAL ARGUMENT TO THE SESSION TO BE HELD AT AUSTIN COLLEGE, SHERMAN, TEXAS ON APRIL 12, 2006.
12/15/2006Motion to Recuse disposedDenied respondent's motion to disqualify or, alternatively, recuse Justice Don R. Willett denied
12/15/2006Case set for oral argumentCase set for oral argument Set for OA on 3/22/07 @ 9 a.m.; Time allotted - 20/20 minutes
12/15/2006Petition for Review granted 
12/15/2006Petition for Review disposedFiling granted
12/08/2006Pro hac vice motion disposedFiling granted Motion in support of Erik Michael Zimmerman to appear pro hac vice granted
12/08/2006Pro hac vice motion disposedFiling granted Motion in support of Jay Alan Sekulow to appear pro hac vice granted
12/08/2006Pro hac vice motion disposedFiling granted Jay Alan Sekulow motion requesting permission to participate pro hac vice.  On behalf of The American Center for Law and Justice, et al. granted
12/08/2006Pro hac vice motion disposedFiling granted Erik Michael Zimmerman's motion requesting permission to participate pro hac vice.  On behalf of The American Center for Law and Justice, et al. granted
12/06/2006Electronic copies of brief posted to website  #06007406  Amicus Curiae Brief of A.C.L.J., et al. 12/4/06
12/04/2006Pro hac vice motion filed  Motion in support of Erik Michael Zimmerman to appear pro hac vice.
12/04/2006Pro hac vice motion filed  Motion in support of Jay Alan Sekulow to appear pro hac vice.
12/04/2006Pro hac vice motion filed  Jay Alan Sekulow motion requesting permission to participate pro hac vice.  On behalf of The American Center for Law and Justice, et al.
12/04/2006Pro hac vice motion filed  Erik Michael Zimmerman's motion requesting permission to participate pro hac vice.  On behalf of The American Center for Law and Justice, et al.
12/04/2006Amicus Curiae Brief received  On behalf of The American Center for Law and Justice, The American Civil Liberties Union Foundation of Texas, Senator David Sibley, and Representative Scott Hochberg (supporting petitioners).  Submitted by Jay Alan Sekulow, 1000 Regent University Drive, Virgina Beach VA 23464.  Phone 757-226-2489.  Fax 757-226-2836.
11/20/2006Amicus Curiae Brief received  On behalf of Prison Fellowship in support of pet/rev.  Submitted by Allyson N. Ho, Baker Botts LLP, 2001 Ross Ave., Dallas TX 75201.  Phone 214-953-6500.  Fax 214-953-6503
11/14/2006Electronic copies of brief posted to website  #06007405  Petitioners' Reply Brief on the Merits 11/3/06
11/06/2006Electronic copies of brief posted to website  #06007404  Respondent's Brief on the Merits 10/18/06
11/03/2006Reply Brief  Reply brief of petitioners (Pastor Rick Barr and Philemon Homes Inc.)  
10/26/2006Response to Motion filed  Petitioners' response to the City of Sinton's motion to take judicial notice.  On behalf of Pastor Rick Barr, et al.
10/18/2006Document received (See Remarks)  Texas Senate original tapes (20 total) accompanying respondent City of Sinton's motion to take judicial notice.  (tapes are located in 1 manilla envelope)
10/18/2006Document received (See Remarks)  Texas House of Representatives original tapes (8 total) accompanying respondent City of Sinton's motion to take judicial notice.  (tapes are located in 1 manilla envelope)
10/18/2006Miscellaneous Motion  Respondent, The City of Sinton's motion to take judicial notice.
10/18/2006Brief on the Merits  Respondent's brief on the merits.  On behalf of The City of Sinton.
10/14/2020Brief from database  Refer to file-stamped date on the document for the actual file date.
10/13/2020Brief from database  Refer to file-stamped date on the document for the actual file date.
10/12/2020Brief from database  Refer to file-stamped date on the document for the actual file date.
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.
10/09/2009Mandate issued  Mandate & Cost Bill Issued
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.
10/04/2006Motion for Extension of Time disposed.Filing granted Rsp's unopposed m/e/t to file brief on the merits granted.  Rsp br due n/l/t 3:00 p.m. on 10/30/06; Reply br due 11/14/06; mlbx rule d/n/a.  Further requests for extensions of time will be disfavored.
09/25/2006Motion for Extension of Time to File Brief filed  Respondent, The City of Sinton's unopposed first m/e/t to file respondent's brief on the merits.
09/08/2006Brief on the Merits  Petitioners' brief on the merits.  (Pastor Rick Barr and Philemon Homes, Inc.)  
09/07/2006Notice of Appearance  Notice of appearance of James Ho on behalf of petitioners. (12)  Mr. Ho will be lead counsel and Mr. Royall and Mr. Whitburn will still be counsel and still need notice.
08/24/2006Motion for Extension of Time disposed.Filing granted Pet's m/e/t to file brief on the merits granted.  Pet br due n/l/t 3:00 p.m. on 9/8/06; Rsp br due 9/28/06; Reply br due 10/13/06; mlbx rule d/n/a.  Further requests for extensions of time will be disfavored.
08/21/2006Notice of Appearance  Petitioner's notice of appearance of M. Sean Royall and Mark Whitburn.  Updated CM.
08/21/2006Motion for Extension of Time to File Brief filed  Pet's 2nd m/e/t to file pets' brief on the merits.  On behalf of Pastor Rick Barr and Philemon Homes, Inc.
08/01/2006Motion for Extension of Time disposed.Filing granted Pet's m/e/t to file brief on the merits granted.  Pet's br due n/l/t 3:00 p.m. on 8/30/06; Rsp br due 9/19/06; Reply br due 10/4/06; mlbx rule d/n/a.  Further requests for extensions of time will be disfavored.
07/31/2007Electronic copies of brief posted to website  #06007413  Response to Motion to Disregard Filed 07/10/07
07/26/2006Motion for Extension of Time to File Brief filed  Pets' unopposed m/e/t to file petitioners' brief on the merits.  On behalf of Pastor Rick Barr and Philemon Homes, Inc.
07/24/2007Electronic copies of brief posted to website  #06007412  Respondent's Response to Amicus Brief 7/5/07
07/24/2007Electronic copies of brief posted to website  #06007411  Respondent's Motion to Disregard and to Return Amicus Brief 7/5/07
07/16/2007Phone call from Clerk's Office  Call made to atty Carlos Villarreal regarding misc motions that were denied and granted on 7/13/07.  Atty was also bothered that case mail was not clear about how misc motions were disposed.  
07/16/2007Call received  Attorney Carlos Villareal left a voicemail message with BH requesting return call.  Phone number is 361-882-6611.
07/14/2006Reply to Response  Respondent's reply to response to motion to disqualify or, alternatively, recuse Justice Don R. Willett.
07/13/2007Miscellaneous motion disposed. See Remarks.Filing granted City of Sinton's motion for leave to file response to amicus brief(incorporated w/ response to amicus) granted
07/13/2007Miscellaneous motion disposed. See Remarks.Denied City of Sinton's motion to disregard and to return amicus brief of Douglas Laycock or, alternatively, motion for leave to file response to amicus brief denied
07/11/2007Response to Motion filed  Response to City of Sinton's motion to disregard and return the amicus brief of Professor Douglas Laycock.  On behalf of Pet., Pastor Rick Barr.  (12)
07/11/2006Response to Motion filed  Petitioners' response to respondent's motion to disqualify or, alternatively, Recuse Justice Don R. Willett.
07/10/2007Call received  Attorney Ho left voicemail with BH stating that Pastor Rick Barr would file a letter response to the City of Sinton's response to amicus brief filed by Professor Laycock.
07/10/2007Response to Motion filed  "Verified Response to Respondent's Motion to Disregard and to Return Amicus Brief to Douglas Laycock", filed on behalf of Douglas Laycock.  (12)
07/07/2006Call received  Call rec'd from Hiram Sasser to inform the court that he intends to file a response to the motion to recuse.  Response should arrive no later than Tuesday.  
07/05/2007Miscellaneous Motion  City of Sinton's motion to disregard and to return amicus brief of Douglas Laycock or, alternatively, motion for leave to file response to amicus brief.  (incorporated w/ response to amicus)
07/05/2007Miscellaneous Motion  City of Sinton's motion to disregard and to return amicus brief of Douglas Laycock or, alternatively, motion for leave to file response to amicus brief.  (incorporated w/ response to amicus)
07/05/2007Response to Amicus Curiae Brief filed  City of Sinton's response to Amicus Brief of Douglas Laycock. (incorporated w/ motion to disregard and to return amicus or alternatively motion for leave to file response to amicus).
07/05/2006Motion for Extension of Time disposed.Filing granted Pets' m/e/ t to file brief on the merits is granted;  pets' br due n/l/t 3 pm, 7/31/06;  resp's brief due n/l/t 3 pm, August 21, 2006;  pets' reply due n/l/t September 5, 2006; TRAP 9.2(b) d/n/a;  further requests for extensions are disfavored.
07/01/2009Motion for Extension of Time to File Motion for Rehearing disposedFiling granted M/e/t to file resp's mo/re is granted.  Mo/re is due August 5, 2009.  FURTHER REQS WILL BE DISFAVORED.
06/28/2006Motion for Extension of Time filed  Unopposed motion for extension of time to file petitioners' brief on the merits.  (Pastor Rick Barr and Philemon Homes Inc. )  
06/28/2006Motion to Recuse filed  Respondent's motion to disqualify or, alternatively, Recuse Justice Don R. Willett.  On behalf of the City of Sinton.
06/26/2009Phone call from Clerk's Office  Requested $10.00 filing fee for motion to extend time.
06/26/2009Motion for Extension of Time to File Motion for Rehearing  RSP's unopposed motion for extension of time to file motion for rehearing (3) filed on behalf of City of Sinton.
06/22/2006Electronic copies of brief posted to website  #06007403  Petitioner's Reply Brief 5/8/06
06/22/2006Electronic copies of brief posted to website  #06007402  Response to Petition for Review (this is the best ebrief I could get out of them) 4/20/06 Note:  After several attempts and communications Mr. Villarreal's assistant Daria Hughes was unable to provide a complete copy of the response filed in electronic format.
06/22/2006Electronic copies of brief posted to website  #06007401  Petition For Review 3/6/06
06/19/2009Court approved judgment sent to attorneys of recordIssued
06/19/2009Opinion issuedCourt of Appeals' judgment reversed; cause remanded to trial court
06/19/2009Miscellaneous motion disposed. See Remarks.Filing granted motion to take judicial notice granted
06/18/2007Amicus Curiae Brief received  Amicus Curiae filed on behalf of Mr. Douglas Laycock, (12) submited by Mr. Douglas Laycock, University of MIchigan Law School, 625 S. State St., Ann Arbor, MI 48103, Tel (734)647.9713, Fax (734)763.9375
06/13/2006Case Record Filed   inventory in remarks.
06/09/2008Motion for Leave to File Post Submission disposedFiling granted Motion for leave to file post-submission brief granted.  
06/01/2006Record Requested in Case 
05/31/2006Brief on the Merits Ordered  Brief on the merits requested:  Pet br due n/l/t 3:00 p.m. on 6/30/06; Rsp br due 7/20/06; Reply br due 8/4/06; mlbx rule d/n/a
05/08/2006Reply to Response  Petitioner's reply to response to pet/rev.  On behalf of Pastor Rick Barr, et al.
04/20/2006Response to Petition  Response to pet/rev.  On behalf of The City of Sinton.
04/16/2008Certification (various) in case received  Certificate of Conference to motion to withdraw.  On behalf of Pastor Rick Barr, et al. (14)
04/16/2008Motion to withdraw disposed ofFiling granted Petitioners' motion to withdraw and substitution of counsel of record is granted.   James C. Ho has been withdrawn and Hiram S. Sasser has been substituted as lead counsel for petitioners'.
04/16/2007Electronic copies of brief posted to website  #06007410  Respondent's Post Submission Brief 3/30/07
04/15/2008Phone call from Clerk's Office  S/w Mr. Mellon requesting the certificate of conference.  He will fax a copy and mail the original certificate.
04/15/2008Motion to Withdraw Filed  Motion to withdraw and substitution of counsel of Record.  On behalf of Pastor Rick Barr, et al. (12)
04/12/2007Electronic copies of brief posted to website  #06007409  Petitioners' Reply to Post Submission Brief 4/11/07
04/11/2007Post submission brief filed  Response to Respondents' post-submission brief, on behalf of Pastor Rick Barr, et al. (12).
03/30/2007Post submission brief filed  On behalf of City of Sinton.  (12)
03/30/2007Motion for leave to file post submission brief  Motion for leave to file post-submission brief (incorporated w/Post-Subm brief). On behalf of City of Sinton. (12)
03/24/2006Supreme Court of Texas Requested Response  Requested response to petition for review due n/l/t 3:00 p.m. on 4/24/06; mlbx rule d/n/a
03/22/2007Oral argument   argued on behalf of petitioners by James C. Ho;  argued on behalf of respondent by Carlos Villarreal
03/22/2007Amicus Curiae Brief received  On behalf of the Anti-defamation League. Submitted by Loren Jacobson, Waters & Kraus LLP, 3219 McKinney Ave., Dallas, TX, 75204, Tel. (214) 357-6244, Fax. (214) 871-2263
03/21/2006Case forwarded to Court 
03/10/2006Response Waiver filed  Response waiver to petition for review filed on behalf of The City of Sinton
03/06/2006Appendix Filed  appendix attached.
03/06/2006Petition for Review  On behalf of Pastor Rick Barr and Philemon Homes, Inc.
02/05/2010Case Stored  G02 Row 16 F-3 (7 vols)
01/30/2006Motion for Extension of Time to File Petition for Review disposedFiling granted Pet's m/e/t to file petition for review granted.  Petition for review due n/l/t 5:00 p.m. on 3/6/06.
01/30/2006Motion for Extension of Time to File Petition for Review filed  On behalf of Pastor Rick Barr and Philemon Homes, Inc.  Unoppsed m/e/t to file pet/rev.
01/23/2007Phone call from Clerk's Office  BH called attorney Carlos Villareal.  Left a message with secretary stating that he was calling to inquire about what Mr. Villareal's objections were to having the case heard in Sherman, Texas in April.
01/18/2007Electronic copies of brief posted to website  #06007408  Petitioners' Brief on the Merits 9/8/06
Calendars
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02/05/2010Case StoredCase stored.G02 Row 16 F-3 (7 vols)
Parties
Party▲▼Party Type▲▼Representative▲▼
City of SintonRespondentMr. James F. McKibben Jr.
Mr. Carlos Villarreal
Mr. Brian Charles Miller
Prison FellowshipAmicus CuriaeMs. Allyson N. Ho
Barr, RickPetitionerMr. Jonathan M. Saenz
Mr. James C. Ho
Mr. Scott Howard Mellon
Mr. Michael Casey Mattox
Mr. Mark Whitburn
Mr. Bradford M. Condit
Mr. Michael Sean Royall
Mr. Hiram S. Sasser III
Mr. Kelly J. Shackelford
Anti-Defamation LeagueAmicus CuriaeMs. Loren Jacobson
Philemon Homes, Inc.PetitionerMr. Hiram S. Sasser III
The American Center for Law and JusticeAmicus CuriaeMr. Erik M. Zimmerman
Mr. Jay Alan Sekulow
Laycock, DouglasAmicus CuriaeMr. Douglas Laycock
Court of Appeals Information:
Affirmed [duplicate 1] 
295 SW3d 334, 11-23-05 
13th Court of Appeals 
Honorable Rogelio Valdez 
Trial Court Information
343rd District Court 
San Patricio 
Honorable Janna K. Whatley 
S-01-5735-CV-C