Supreme Court

Case: 06-0933    
06-0933
10/25/2006
Petition for Review/Cause under Rule 53.1
SOUTHWESTERN BELL TELEPHONE, L.P., D/B/A SBC TEXAS 
HARRIS COUNTY TOLL ROAD AUTHORITY AND HARRIS COUNTY 
Appellate Briefs
Date▲▼Event Type▲▼Description▲▼RemarksDocument
01/14/2008Exhibits in case/cause filedPetitioner Filed on behalf of Southwestern Bell Telephone, L.P., et al. (12)
01/10/2008Amicus Curiae Brief receivedReceived (instead of filed) Amc filed on behalf of State of Texas.  Submitted by Daniel L. Geyser; OFFICE OF THE ATTORNEY GENERAL; P.O. Box 12548 (MC 059), Austin, Texas 78711.  Ph. 512-936-1897, Fx. 512-474-2697.
09/27/2007Reply BriefPetitioner Pet's reply brief on the merits.  On behalf of Southwestern Bell Telephone, L.P. (12)
09/12/2007Brief on the MeritsRespondent Respondent's Brief on the Merits, (12)
08/27/2007Amicus Curiae Brief receivedAmicus Curiae Amicus Cuiae Brief filed on behalf of GTE Southwest Inc. d/ba Verizon Southwest in Support of Petitioner, (13).  Submitted by Mr. David J. Schenck, TB#17736870,  Jones DAy, 2727 N. Harwood St., Dallas, TX 75201, Tel. (214)220-3939, Fax: (214)969-5100.
07/23/2007Brief on the MeritsPetitioner Pet's brief on the merits.  On behalf of Southwestern Bell Telephone, L.P., et al. (12)
03/14/2007Reply to ResponsePetitioner On behalf of Southwestern Bell Telephone, L.P., d/b/a SBC Texas.  (12)
02/27/2007Response to PetitionRespondent On behalf of Harris Cty Toll Road Authority, et al.
12/22/2006Amicus Curiae Brief receivedReceived (instead of filed) GTE Southwest Incorporated d/b/a Verizon Southwest's amicus br. in support of petitioner.  Submitted by David J. Schenck,  Jones Day, 2727 N. Harwood St., Dallas, Texas 75201-1515. Ph. 214-220-3939.  Fax 214-969-5100
11/29/2006Appendix FiledPetitioner appendix attached
11/29/2006Petition for ReviewPetitioner On behalf of Southwestern Bell Telephone, L.P. d/b/a SBC Texas.
Case Events
Date▲▼Event Type▲▼Disposition▲▼RemarksDocument
12/27/2006Response Waiver filed  On behalf of Harris Co. Toll Road Authority and Harris Co. (3)
12/23/2020Document received (See Remarks)  Scanned document added from database.
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12/22/2006Amicus Curiae Brief received  GTE Southwest Incorporated d/b/a Verizon Southwest's amicus br. in support of petitioner.  Submitted by David J. Schenck,  Jones Day, 2727 N. Harwood St., Dallas, Texas 75201-1515. Ph. 214-220-3939.  Fax 214-969-5100
12/21/2020Document received (See Remarks)  Scanned document added from database.
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12/17/2007Notice requesting filing fee  Sent letter requesting $10.00 fee to David Schenck for the motion to argue.  
12/17/2007Motion to Argue filed  Motion of Amicus Curiae GTE Southwest Inc. d/b/a Verizon Southwest for Leave to Appear at oral argument (12)
12/12/2007Notice of Appearance  Notice of appearance for Atty., April Rodewald.(12)  Updated in CM.
12/06/2007Oral Argument Submission Form from Attorney received  on behalf of Harris County Toll Road Authority & Harris County - by Bruce S. Powers of Harris County Attorney's Office in Houston, Texas
11/29/2006Appendix Filed  appendix attached
11/29/2006Petition for Review  On behalf of Southwestern Bell Telephone, L.P. d/b/a SBC Texas.
11/13/2007Oral Argument Submission Form from Attorney received  on behalf of Southwestern Bell Telephone, L.P., d/b/a SBC Texas - Mike A. Hatchell, Locke Lord Bissell & Liddell LLP, Austin
11/02/2007Case set for oral argumentCase set for oral argument Set for OA on 1/15/08; Time allotted to argue:  20/20 minutes
11/02/2007Petition for Review granted 
11/02/2007Petition for Review disposedFiling granted
10/26/2006Motion 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 11/29/06.
10/25/2006Motion for Extension of Time to File Petition for Review filed  SBC Texas' unopposed m/e/t to file pet/rev.
10/10/2007Electronic copies of brief posted to website  #06093307  Respondents' Brief on the Merits  Filed: 09/12/07
10/01/2007Electronic copies of brief posted to website  #06093306 Petitioner's Reply Brief  Filed:  09/27/07
10/01/2007Electronic copies of brief posted to website  #06093305  Petitioner's Brief on the Merits  Filed: 07/23/07
09/27/2007Reply Brief  Pet's reply brief on the merits.  On behalf of Southwestern Bell Telephone, L.P. (12)
09/12/2007Brief on the Merits  Respondent's Brief on the Merits, (12)
08/27/2007Amicus Curiae Brief received  Amicus Cuiae Brief filed on behalf of GTE Southwest Inc. d/ba Verizon Southwest in Support of Petitioner, (13).  Submitted by Mr. David J. Schenck, TB#17736870,  Jones DAy, 2727 N. Harwood St., Dallas, TX 75201, Tel. (214)220-3939, Fax: (214)969-5100.
08/06/2007Motion for Extension of Time disposed.Filing granted Unopposed m/e/t to file respondent's brief on the merits granted.  Rsp br due n/l/t 3:00 p.m. on 9/12/07; Reply br due 9/27/07; mlbx rule d/n/a.  Further requests for extensions of time will be disfavored.
08/01/2007Motion for Extension of Time to File Brief filed  Unopposed M/E/T to file Respd's Brief on the Merits, (12) filed on behalf of Harris County Toll Authority
07/23/2007Brief on the Merits  Pet's brief on the merits.  On behalf of Southwestern Bell Telephone, L.P., et al. (12)
07/12/2007Motion for Extension of Time disposed.Filing granted Second unopposed m/e/t to file brief on the merits granted.  Pet br due n/l/t 3:00 p.m. on 7/23/07; Rsp br due 8/13/07; Reply br due 8/28/07; mlbx rule d/n/a.  Further requests for extensions of time will be disfavored.
07/06/2007Motion for Extension of Time to File Brief filed  2nd Unoppose M/E/T to file Petitioner's Brief on the Merits, filed on behalf of Southwestern Bell Telephone Company, (12)
06/04/2009Case Stored  G02 Row 29 B-5 (2 vols)
05/24/2007Motion 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 7/6/07; Rsp br due 7/26/07; Reply br due 8/10/07; mlbx rule d/n/a
05/23/2007Electronic copies of brief posted to website  #06093304  Amicus Curiae Brief of GTE & Verizon 12/22/06
05/18/2007Electronic copies of brief posted to website  #06093303  Response to Petition 2/27/07
05/16/2007Case Record Filed   Inventory in main remarks section
05/16/2007Motion for Extension of Time to File Brief filed  Unopposed Motion to Extend Time to file Brief on the Merits, filed on behalf of Southwestern Bell Telephone, L.P., (12)
05/15/2009Mandate issued  Mandate & Cost Bill Issued
05/11/2007Electronic copies of brief posted to website  #06093302  Petitioners' Reply Brief 3/14/07
05/11/2007Electronic copies of brief posted to website  #06093301  Petition for Review 11/29/06
05/09/2007Record Requested in Case 
05/07/2007Brief on the Merits Ordered  Brief on the merits requested:  Pet br due n/l/t 3:00 p.m. on 6/6/07; Rsp br due 6/26/07; Reply br due 7/11/07; mlbx rule d/n/a
04/03/2009Court approved judgment sent to attorneys of recordIssued
04/03/2009Opinion issuedCourt of Appeals' judgment affirmed
03/14/2007Reply to Response  On behalf of Southwestern Bell Telephone, L.P., d/b/a SBC Texas.  (12)
02/27/2007Response to Petition  On behalf of Harris Cty Toll Road Authority, et al.
01/31/2007Supreme Court of Texas Requested Response  Requested response to petition for review due n/l/t 3:00 p.m. on 3/2/07; mlbx rule d/n/a
01/15/2008Oral argument   Petitioner represented by Mr. Mike A. Hatchell (Locke Lord Bissell & Liddell LLP), from Austin.
Respondents represented by Mr. Bruce S. Powers (Harris County Attorney's Office), from Houston.
01/14/2008Exhibits in case/cause filed  Filed on behalf of Southwestern Bell Telephone, L.P., et al. (12)
01/14/2008Call received  Attorney Mike Hatchell called BH to state that he does not oppose the State's motion to participate in oral argument.
01/14/2008Call received  Attorney for amicus State of Texas Dan Geyser called BH to inquire about status of motion to participate in oral argument.  BH told him he had called Southwestern Bell to determine whether the motion is opposed and was waiting for a return call or response.
01/14/2008Phone call from Clerk's Office  BH called attorneys Mike Hatchell and Davis to ask whether Southwestern Bell opposed amicus State of Texas motion to participate in oral argument.  BH also sent motion by e-mail to Mr. Hatchell and requested that Mr. Hatchell call him.
01/14/2008Motion to Argue disposedDenied Amicus Curiae The State of Texas's Motion to Participate in Oral Argument denied
01/14/2008Motion to Argue filed  Filed on behalf of Southwestern Bell Telephone, L.P., et al. (12) filed on behalf of The State of Texas.  Submitted by Daniel L. Geyser, Asst. Solicitor General.  
01/10/2008Electronic copies of brief posted to website  #06093308  Amicus Brief - State of Texas  Received: 01/10/08
01/10/2008Amicus Curiae Brief received  Amc filed on behalf of State of Texas.  Submitted by Daniel L. Geyser; OFFICE OF THE ATTORNEY GENERAL; P.O. Box 12548 (MC 059), Austin, Texas 78711.  Ph. 512-936-1897, Fx. 512-474-2697.
01/04/2008Motion to Argue disposedDenied Motion of Amicus Curiae GTE Southwest Inc. d/b/a Verizon Southwest for Leave to Appear at oral argument denied
01/03/2007Case forwarded to Court 
Calendars
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06/04/2009Case StoredCase stored.G02 Row 29 B-5 (2 vols)
Parties
Party▲▼Party Type▲▼Representative▲▼
Harris County Toll Road AuthorityRespondentMr. Bruce S. Powers
Mr. Michael A. Stafford
Southwestern Bell Telephone, L.P.PetitionerMr. James A. Baker
Mr. David Charles Welsch
Ms. Sarah B. Duncan
Ms. Elizabeth Kay Ferrell
Mr. Stanford Purser
Ms. Amy D. Maddux
Mr. Alfred G. Richter Jr.
Mr. Walter O. Theiss
Mr. Mike A. Hatchell
Mr. Richard M. Parr
Mr. Jonathan B. Smith
Mr. Robert E. Davis
Mr. James D Ellis
Ms. April Joy Rodewald
Ms. Susan A. Kidwell
Mr. Danny S. Ashby
Mr. Jon David Hensarling
Mr. Timothy A. Whitley
State of TexasAmicus CuriaeMr. Daniel L. Geyser
GTE Southwest IncorporatedAmicus CuriaeThe Honorable David J. Schenck
Court of Appeals Information:
Reversed and Rendered 
263 SW3d 48, 09-14-06 
1st Court of Appeals 
Honorable Jane N. Bland 
Trial Court Information
County Civil Court at Law No 1 
Harris 
Honorable Cactus Jack Cagle 
807,506