Supreme Court

Case: 07-0931    
07-0931
11/14/2007
Petition for Review/Cause under Rule 53.1
CITY OF DALLAS 
GREG ABBOTT, ATTORNEY GENERAL OF TEXAS 
Appellate Briefs
Date▲▼Event Type▲▼Description▲▼RemarksDocument
09/14/2009Additional citations received.Respondent Letter from Atty. General Abbot advising the Court of a recent development in this Court's case number 09-0530 that is relevant to an issue in this case. (orig & 11)
11/18/2008Amicus Curiae Letter ReceivedReceived (instead of filed) Amicus letter (12) received on behalf of Senator John Cornyn.  Submitted by Christopher D. Kratovil, K&L Gates LLP, 1717 Main St., Ste. 2800, Dallas, TX, 75201.
10/31/2008Letter brief Petitioner Letter brief in response to resp's letter filed on 10-08-08 and to the US Senator John Cornyn's amicus brief rec'd on 10/09/08.  On behalf of City of Dallas. (12)
10/23/2008Post submission brief filedRespondent RSP's post-submission brief (12) filed on behalf of the Attorney General of Texas.
10/09/2008Amicus Curiae Brief receivedReceived (instead of filed) Filed on behalf of U.S. Senator John Cornyn, submitted by Mr. Christopher D. Kratovil, K&L Gates LLP, 1717 Main Street, Suite 2800, Dallas, TX.  75201  (214) 939-5500, fax (214) 939-5849.
05/27/2008Reply BriefPetitioner Pet's reply brief on the merits.  On behalf of City of Dallas. (12)
05/09/2008Brief on the MeritsRespondent RSP's BOM (12) filed on behalf of Greg Abbott.
04/22/2008Brief on the MeritsPetitioner PET's BOM (12) filed on behalf of City of Dallas.
02/13/2008Amicus Curiae Brief receivedReceived (instead of filed) Amicus brief on behalf of Freedom of Information Foundation of Texas, Texas Association of Broadcasters, and Texas Daily Newspaper Associations in support of respondent.  Submitted by Paul C. Watler; JACKSON WALKER, LLP, 901 Main Street, Ste. 6000.  Ph. 214/953-6000, Fx. 214/953-5822.
02/06/2008Response to PetitionRespondent Response to pet/rev.  On behalf of Greg Abbott, Attorney General of Texas. (11)
12/17/2007Amicus Curiae Brief receivedReceived (instead of filed) Amicus on behalf of Texas Association of Counties.  Submitted by Quincy Quinlan; TX Assoc. of Counties, 1210 San Antonio, Ste. 500, Austin, Texas 78701.  Ph. 512/478-8753, Fx. 512/478-3573.  
12/14/2007Amicus Curiae Brief receivedReceived (instead of filed) Amc filed on behalf of Texas Assoc. of School Boards Legal Assistance Fund, TX Municipal League and TX City Attorneys Associations.  Submitted by Mr. Clay T. Grover; FELDMAN & ROGERS, LLP, 5718 Westheimer, Ste. 1200, Houston, Texas 77057.  Ph. 713/960-6000, Fx. 713/960-6025.
11/14/2007Appendix FiledPetitioner Attached to PFR.
11/14/2007Petition for ReviewPetitioner Filed on behalf City of Dallas, (12) appendix attached
Case Events
Date▲▼Event Type▲▼Disposition▲▼RemarksDocument
12/17/2007Amicus Curiae Brief received  Amicus on behalf of Texas Association of Counties.  Submitted by Quincy Quinlan; TX Assoc. of Counties, 1210 San Antonio, Ste. 500, Austin, Texas 78701.  Ph. 512/478-8753, Fx. 512/478-3573.  
12/14/2007Amicus Curiae Brief received  Amc filed on behalf of Texas Assoc. of School Boards Legal Assistance Fund, TX Municipal League and TX City Attorneys Associations.  Submitted by Mr. Clay T. Grover; FELDMAN & ROGERS, LLP, 5718 Westheimer, Ste. 1200, Houston, Texas 77057.  Ph. 713/960-6000, Fx. 713/960-6025.
12/11/2007Case forwarded to Court 
12/05/2007Response Waiver filed  Response waiver filed on behalf of Greg Abbott, Attorney General of Texas. (12)
11/18/2008Amicus Curiae Letter Received  Amicus letter (12) received on behalf of Senator John Cornyn.  Submitted by Christopher D. Kratovil, K&L Gates LLP, 1717 Main St., Ste. 2800, Dallas, TX, 75201.
11/15/2007Phone call from Clerk's Office  Left message w/ Ms. Loudermilk.  Advised that per rule 53.2a, all trial counsel and appellate counsel are noted.
11/15/2007Letter Filed  Letter informing the Court that Jason Ray no longer works for the Office of the Attorney General, and requesting that his name be removed from the roster of the case. (2)
11/14/2007Appendix Filed  Attached to PFR.
11/14/2007Petition for Review  Filed on behalf City of Dallas, (12) appendix attached
10/31/2008Letter brief   Letter brief in response to resp's letter filed on 10-08-08 and to the US Senator John Cornyn's amicus brief rec'd on 10/09/08.  On behalf of City of Dallas. (12)
10/27/2008Electronic copies of brief posted to website  #07093111  Respondent's Post-Submission Letter Brief  Filed: 10/23/08
10/23/2008Post submission brief filed  RSP's post-submission brief (12) filed on behalf of the Attorney General of Texas.
10/16/2008Oral argument   argued on behalf of petitioner by James B. Pinson; argued on behalf of respondent by James C. Ho
10/09/2008Amicus Curiae Brief received  Filed on behalf of U.S. Senator John Cornyn, submitted by Mr. Christopher D. Kratovil, K&L Gates LLP, 1717 Main Street, Suite 2800, Dallas, TX.  75201  (214) 939-5500, fax (214) 939-5849.
10/08/2008Letter Filed  RSP's letter of additional argument (12) filed on behalf of the Attorney General.
10/07/2009Letter Filed  City of Dallas' response to A.G.'s add'l cites letter of 9/14/09. (orig & 11)
09/26/2008Oral Argument Submission Form from Attorney received  OA submission form submitted by James C. Ho of Office of the Attorney General of Texas of Austin
09/14/2009Additional citations received.  Letter from Atty. General Abbot advising the Court of a recent development in this Court's case number 09-0530 that is relevant to an issue in this case. (orig & 11)
09/09/2008Oral Argument Submission Form from Attorney received  OA submission form submitted by James B. Pinson of Dallas City Attorney's Office in Dallas
09/03/2008Designation of Lead Counsel   Gregg Abbott agrees that the new lead counsel will be James C. Ho, Office of the AG, P.O. box 12548 (MC 059), Austin, TX, 78711, (512)936-1695.
08/29/2008Case set for oral argumentCase set for oral argument Set for OA on 10/16/08; Oral argument of this case will be conducted on Thursday, 10/16/08 at 9:00 a.m. at Southern Methodist University, Dallas, Texas. See Tex. Const. art. V, ยง 3(a).; time allotted to argue 20/20 minutes
07/16/2010Case Stored  G02 Row 16 B-5 (2 vols)
06/27/2008Petition for Review granted 
06/27/2008Petition for Review disposedFiling granted
06/10/2008Electronic copies of brief posted to website  #07093105  Petitioner's Reply Brief  Filed: 05/27/08
05/27/2008Reply Brief  Pet's reply brief on the merits.  On behalf of City of Dallas. (12)
05/12/2008Electronic copies of brief posted to website  #07093104  Respondent's Brief on the Merits  Filed: 05/09/08
05/09/2008Brief on the Merits  RSP's BOM (12) filed on behalf of Greg Abbott.
04/28/2008Electronic copies of brief posted to website  #07093103  Amicus Brief - Texas Association of School Boards  Received: 12/14/07
04/25/2008Electronic copies of brief posted to website  #07093102  Petitioner's Brief on the Merits  Filed: 04/25/08
04/25/2008Electronic copies of brief posted to website  #07093101  Petition for Review  Filed: 11/14/07
04/23/2008Motion for Extension of Time disposed.Filing granted M/e/t to file pet's bom is granted.  Pet's br was filed April 22, 2008.  Resp's br is due nlt 3pm, May 12, 2008.  Reply br is due nlt 3pm, May 27, 2008.  Mailbox rule d/n/a.
04/22/2008Brief on the Merits  PET's BOM (12) filed on behalf of City of Dallas.
04/22/2008Motion for Extension of Time to File Brief filed  PET's Unopposed m/e/t to file BOM (12) filed on behalf of City of Dallas.
04/18/2008Case Record Filed   inventory in main remarks.
04/02/2010Mandate issued  Mandate & Cost Bill Issued
03/25/2008Record Requested in Case 
03/21/2008Brief on the Merits Ordered  Brief on the merits requested:  Pet br due n/l/t 3:00 p.m. on 4/21/08; Rsp br due 5/12/08; Reply br due 5/27/08; mlbx rule d/n/a
02/19/2010Court approved judgment sent to attorneys of recordIssued
02/19/2010Dissenting opinion issued.Issued
02/19/2010Opinion issuedCourt of Appeals' judgment reversed & judgment rendered
02/13/2008Amicus Curiae Brief received  Amicus brief on behalf of Freedom of Information Foundation of Texas, Texas Association of Broadcasters, and Texas Daily Newspaper Associations in support of respondent.  Submitted by Paul C. Watler; JACKSON WALKER, LLP, 901 Main Street, Ste. 6000.  Ph. 214/953-6000, Fx. 214/953-5822.
02/06/2008Response to Petition  Response to pet/rev.  On behalf of Greg Abbott, Attorney General of Texas. (11)
01/08/2008Supreme Court of Texas Requested Response  Requested response to petition for review due n/l/t 3:00 p.m. on 2/7/08; mlbx rule d/n/a
01/07/2021Document received (See Remarks)  Scanned document added from database.
01/06/2021Document received (See Remarks)  Scanned document added from database.
01/05/2021Document received (See Remarks)  Scanned document added from database.
Calendars
Set Date▲▼Calendar Type▲▼Reason Set▲▼Remarks▲▼
07/16/2010Case StoredCase stored.G02 Row 16 B-5 (2 vols)
Parties
Party▲▼Party Type▲▼Representative▲▼
City of DallasPetitionerMr. James B. Pinson
The Honorable Barbara E. Rosenberg
Mr. Thomas P. Perkins Jr.
Ms. Johnanna Greiner
Freedom of Information Foundation of TexasAmicus CuriaeMr. Paul C. Watler
Cornyn, JohnAmicus CuriaeMr. Christopher D. Kratovil
Texas Association of CountiesAmicus CuriaeMr. Quincy Quinlan
Texas Association of School Boards Legal Assistant FundAmicus CuriaeMr. Clay T. Grover
Abbott, GregRespondentMr. David S. Morales
Ms. Brenda Loudermilk
Mr. Jason D. Ray
Mr. James C. Ho
Mr. C. Andrew Weber
Mr. Gregory Abbott
Honorable Kent C. Sullivan
Ms. Barbara Bryant Deane
Court of Appeals Information:
Affirmed [duplicate 1] 
279 SW3d 806, 08-13-07 
7th Court of Appeals 
Honorable Mackey K. Hancock 
Trial Court Information
261st District Court 
Travis 
Honorable Stephen Yelenosky 
GV202953