Supreme Court

Case: 08-0497    
08-0497
06/23/2008
Second Petition for Review/Cause under Rule 53.1
RAILROAD COMMISSION OF TEXAS AND PIONEER EXPLORATION, LTD. 
TEXAS CITIZENS FOR A SAFE FUTURE AND CLEAN WATER AND JAMES G. POPP 
Appellate Briefs
Date▲▼Event Type▲▼Description▲▼RemarksDocument
04/18/2011Motion for RehearingRespondent's Motion for Rehearing of Cause filed E-FILED  Respondent Texas Citizens for a Safe Future and Clean Water and James G. Popp's Motion for Rehearing. (HARD COPIES REC'D)
06/09/2010Amicus Curiae Brief receivedReceived (instead of filed) Amicus Brief of TEX. ASSOC'N OF REALTORS in support of Texas Citizens for a Safe Future and Clean Water, and James G. Popp (12) submitted by Gabriel E. Lopez, Texas Assoc'n of Realtors, 1115 San Jacinto Blvd., Ste. 200, (512)480-8200.
08/14/2009Reply BriefEvent related to subsequent petition filed in case. Pet#2, reply brief on the merits filed on behalf of Pioneer Exploration, Ltd. (orig & 11)
08/14/2009Reply BriefEvent related to first petition filed in case. PET #1's reply brief on the merits (12) filed on behalf of Railroad Commission of Texas.
07/09/2009Brief on the MeritsRespondent RSP's brief on the merits (12) filed on behalf of Texas Citizens for Safe Future and Clean Water and James G. Popp.
05/20/2009Brief on the MeritsEvent related to first petition filed in case. Pet#1 - Railroad Comm. of Texas, brief on the merits (orig & 11)
05/15/2009Brief on the MeritsEvent related to subsequent petition filed in case. Pet 2's brief on the merits. On behalf of Pioneer Exploration, Ltd. (12)
12/19/2008Reply to ResponseEvent related to first petition filed in case. PET #1's Reply to RSP's Response (12) filed on behalf of Railroad Commission of Texas.
12/04/2008Response to PetitionRespondent Response to the petitions for review filed on behalf of Texas Citizens for a Safe Future and Clean Water and James G. Popp (orig & 11)
10/29/2008Amicus Curiae Brief receivedReceived (instead of filed) Amicus brief in support of petitioners on behalf of TX Water Conservation Assoc., TX Mining & Reclamation Assoc., TX Assoc. of Business, Assoc. of Electric Companies of TX. Submitted by Edmond R. McCarthy, Jr.; JACKSON SJOBERG MACCARTHY & WILSON, LLP., 711 West 7th Street, Austin, Texas 78704. Ph. 512-225-5606, Fx. 512-225-5565.
10/22/2008Amicus Curiae Brief receivedReceived (instead of filed) Amicus Brief (12) filed on behalf of Texas Pipeline Assoc.  Submitted by Patrick Pearsall, Clark, Thomas & Winters, 300 W. Sixth St., 15th Fl., P.O. Box 1148, Austin TX 78767, Tel. (512)472-8800.
09/05/2008Amicus Curiae Brief receivedReceived (instead of filed) Amicus brief on behalf of Pinnergy, Ltd. in support of pet/rev.  Submitted by Mark A. Mayfield; CLARK THOMAS & WINTERS, PC., 300 W. 6th Street, 15th Floor, Austin, Texas 78701. Ph. 512/472-8800, Fx. 512/474-1129.
08/29/2008Amicus Curiae Brief receivedReceived (instead of filed) Amicus Brief (12) on behalf of Texas Oil & Gas Assoc. in support of petitioners.  Submitted by Karen Watkins; McGinnis, Lochridge & Kilgore, 600 Congress Ave., Ste 2100, Austin TX 78701.  Phone 512-495-6000.  Fax 512-495-6093.
08/07/2008Appendix FiledPetitioner attached to PFR #2
08/07/2008Petition for Review #2Event related to subsequent petition filed in case. PFR #2 appendix attached (12) filed on behalf of Pioneer Exploration, Ltd.
08/07/2008Appendix FiledPetitioner appendix attached
08/07/2008Petition for ReviewPetitioner On behalf of Railroad Commission of Texas
Case Events
Date▲▼Event Type▲▼Disposition▲▼RemarksDocument
12/19/2008Reply to Response  PET #1's Reply to RSP's Response (12) filed on behalf of Railroad Commission of Texas.
12/04/2008Response to Petition  Response to the petitions for review filed on behalf of Texas Citizens for a Safe Future and Clean Water and James G. Popp (orig & 11)
11/04/2008Address Change   For respondents, Texas Citizens for a Safe Future and Clean Water and James G. Popp filed on behalf of Lowerre, Frederick, Perales, Allmon & Rockwell, 707 Rio Grande, Suite 200, Austin, Texas  78701 Phone (512) 469-6000 and fax (512) 469-9346. (orig & 3)
11/04/2008Supreme Court of Texas Requested Response  Requested response to petition for review due n/l/t 3:00 p.m. on 12/4/08; mlbx rule d/n/a
10/29/2008Amicus Curiae Brief received  Amicus brief in support of petitioners on behalf of TX Water Conservation Assoc., TX Mining & Reclamation Assoc., TX Assoc. of Business, Assoc. of Electric Companies of TX. Submitted by Edmond R. McCarthy, Jr.; JACKSON SJOBERG MACCARTHY & WILSON, LLP., 711 West 7th Street, Austin, Texas 78704. Ph. 512-225-5606, Fx. 512-225-5565.
10/22/2008Amicus Curiae Brief received  Amicus Brief (12) filed on behalf of Texas Pipeline Assoc.  Submitted by Patrick Pearsall, Clark, Thomas & Winters, 300 W. Sixth St., 15th Fl., P.O. Box 1148, Austin TX 78767, Tel. (512)472-8800.
09/05/2008Amicus Curiae Brief received  Amicus brief on behalf of Pinnergy, Ltd. in support of pet/rev.  Submitted by Mark A. Mayfield; CLARK THOMAS & WINTERS, PC., 300 W. 6th Street, 15th Floor, Austin, Texas 78701. Ph. 512/472-8800, Fx. 512/474-1129.
08/29/2008Amicus Curiae Brief received  Amicus Brief (12) on behalf of Texas Oil & Gas Assoc. in support of petitioners.  Submitted by Karen Watkins; McGinnis, Lochridge & Kilgore, 600 Congress Ave., Ste 2100, Austin TX 78701.  Phone 512-495-6000.  Fax 512-495-6093.
08/19/2008Case forwarded to Court 
08/19/2008Case forwarded to Court 
08/18/2008Response Waiver filed  Response waiver to PFR #1 & PFR #2 (3) filed on behalf of Texas Citizens for a Safe and Clean Future and Clean Water, & James G. Popp.
08/14/2009Reply Brief  Pet#2, reply brief on the merits filed on behalf of Pioneer Exploration, Ltd. (orig & 11)
08/14/2009Reply Brief  PET #1's reply brief on the merits (12) filed on behalf of Railroad Commission of Texas.
08/12/2008Description of document returned to Supreme Court  Postcard to Mr. David Frederick, atty. for respondents.  Called his office and spoke to Manuel and he verified that we have the correct address.  Resent postcard.
08/07/2008Appendix Filed  attached to PFR #2
08/07/2008Petition for Review #2  PFR #2 appendix attached (12) filed on behalf of Pioneer Exploration, Ltd.
08/07/2008Appendix Filed  appendix attached
08/07/2008Petition for Review  On behalf of Railroad Commission of Texas
07/28/2009Motion for Extension of Time disposed.Filing granted Poineer Exploration's m/e/t to file reply bom is granted.   Reply brief is due n/l/t 3pm, August 14, 2009.  FURTHER REQS WILL BE DISFAVORED.  MAILBOX RULE DNA.
07/28/2009Motion for Extension of Time disposed.Filing granted Railroad Commission's m/e/t to file reply bom is granted.   Reply brief is due n/l/t 3pm, August 14, 2009.  FURTHER REQS WILL BE DISFAVORED.  MAILBOX RULE DNA.
07/24/2009Motion for Extension of Time to File Brief filed  PET #2's unopposed motion for extension of time to file reply brief (12) filed on behalf of Pioneer Exploration, Ltd.
07/23/2009Motion for Extension of Time to File Brief filed  PET's motion for extension of time to file reply brief on the merits (3) filed on behalf of Railroad Comm'n of Texas.
07/12/2011Case Stored  G02 Row 19 E-2 (2 vols) + 1 box
07/09/2009Brief on the Merits  RSP's brief on the merits (12) filed on behalf of Texas Citizens for Safe Future and Clean Water and James G. Popp.
07/03/2008Motion for Extension of Time to File Petition for Review disposedFiling granted Pioneer Exploration, Ltd's m/e/t to file pet/rev is granted.   Pet/rev is due August 7, 2008.
07/03/2008Motion for Extension of Time to File Petition for Review #2 filed  Unopposed m/e/t to file pet/rev #2.  On behalf of Pioneer Exploration, Ltd. (12)
06/24/2008Motion for Extension of Time to File Petition for Review disposedFiling granted M/e/t to file pet/rev is granted.  Pet/rev is due August 7, 2008.
06/23/2008Motion for Extension of Time to File Petition for Review filed  On behalf of Railroad Commission of Texas.
06/09/2010Phone call from Clerk's Office  Requested electronic copy of amicus.
06/09/2010Amicus Curiae Brief received  Amicus Brief of TEX. ASSOC'N OF REALTORS in support of Texas Citizens for a Safe Future and Clean Water, and James G. Popp (12) submitted by Gabriel E. Lopez, Texas Assoc'n of Realtors, 1115 San Jacinto Blvd., Ste. 200, (512)480-8200.
06/04/2009Motion for Extension of Time disposed.Filing granted M/e/t to file resps' br is granted.  Resps' br is due n/l/t 3pm, July 9, 2009.  Reply br is due n/l/t 3pm, July 24, 2009.  Further reqs will be disfavored.  mailbox rule dna.
06/03/2009Motion for Extension of Time to File Brief filed  Unopposed m/e/t to file resp's brief on the merits.  On behalf of TX Citizens for a Safe Future and Clean Water, et al. (3)
05/27/2011Mandate issued  Mandate & Cost Bill Issued
05/27/2011Motion for Rehearing - DisposedDenied
05/20/2009Brief on the Merits  Pet#1 - Railroad Comm. of Texas, brief on the merits (orig & 11)
05/18/2009Motion for Extension of Time disposed.Filing granted Unopposed m/e/t to file pet's brief on the merits granted.  Pet br due n/l/t 3:00 p.m. on 5/20/09; Rsp br due 6/9/09; Reply br due 6/24/09; mlbx rule d/n/a.  Further requests for extensions of time will be disfavored.
05/15/2009Brief on the Merits  Pet 2's brief on the merits. On behalf of Pioneer Exploration, Ltd. (12)
05/14/2009Motion for Extension of Time to File Brief filed  Unopposed m/e/t to file pet's brief on the merits. On behalf of Pet 1, Railroad Commission of Texas. (12)
05/09/2011Notice from Counsel of a change in address  Mr. Geyser's change of address:  Gibson Dun & Crutcher LLP, 2100 McKinney Ave., Dallas, TX, 75201, Tel. 2147-698-3356 (1) filed on behalf of Railroad Comm'n of Tex.
04/18/2011Case forwarded to Court 
04/18/2011Motion for Extension of Time to File Motion for Rehearing disposedFiling granted Second unopposed Motion for Extension of Time to File Motion for Rehearing granted.  Motion for Rehearing filed 4/18/11.
04/18/2011Motion for Rehearing  E-FILED  Respondent Texas Citizens for a Safe Future and Clean Water and James G. Popp's Motion for Rehearing. (HARD COPIES REC'D)
04/18/2011Motion for Extension of Time to File Motion for Rehearing  E-FILED Second unopposed Motion for Extension of Time to File Motion for Rehearing filed on behalf of Texas Citizens for a Safe Future and Clean Water and James G. Popp. (HARD COPIES REC'D)
04/14/2010Oral argument   argued on behalf of petitioner, Railroad Commission of Tx, by Daniel L. Geyser; argued on behalf of petitioner, Pioneer Exploration, Ltd., by David B. Gross; argued on behalf of respondents by Marisa Perales
04/14/2010Oral argument   argued on behalf of petitioner, Railroad Commission of Tx, by Daniel L. Geyser; argued on behalf of petitioner, Pioneer Exploration, Ltd., by David B. Gross; argued on behalf of respondents by Marisa Perales
04/14/2009Motion for Extension of Time disposed.Filing granted Pioneer's second m/e/t to file pet's bom is granted.   Pet's br is due n/l/t 3pm, May 15, 2009.  Resp's br is due n/l/t 3pm, June 4, 2009.  Reply br is due n/l/t 3pm, June 19, 2009.  NO FURTHER REQS WILL BE CONSIDERED.  MAILBOX RULE D/N/A.  
04/13/2009Motion for Extension of Time to File Brief filed  PET #2's unopposed motion for extension of time to file brief (3) filed on behalf of Pioneer Exploration, Ltd.
04/13/2009Motion for Extension of Time disposed.Filing granted Railroad Commission's second m/e/t to file pet's bom is granted.   Pet's br is due n/l/t 3pm, May 15, 2009.  Resp's br is due n/l/t 3pm, June 4, 2009.  Reply br is due n/l/t 3pm, June 19, 2009.  NO FURTHER REQS WILL BE CONSIDERED.  MAILBOX RULE D/N/A.  
04/09/2009Motion for Extension of Time to File Brief filed  Second unopposed m/e/t to file pet's brief on the merits. On behalf of (pet 1) Railroad Commission of Texas. (3)
03/23/2010Oral Argument Submission Form from Attorney received  OA submission form submitted by pet#2 atty David B. Gross of Gross & Nelson of Austin
03/22/2011Motion for Extension of Time to File Motion for Rehearing disposedFiling granted First unopposed motion for extension of time to file motion for rehearing granted.  Motion for rehearing due 4/15/11.  Further requests for extensions of time will be disfavored.
03/22/2011Motion for Extension of Time to File Motion for Rehearing  First Unopposed Motion for Extension of Time to File Motion for Rehearing filed on behalf of Texas Citizens for a Safe Future and Clean Water and James G. Popp. (2)
03/22/2010Oral Argument Submission Form from Attorney received  OA submission form submitted by rsp atty Marisa Perales of Lowerre, Frederick, Perales, Allmon & Rockwell of Austin
03/18/2010Address Change   For Mr. Mark A. Mayfield, amicus attorney for Pinnergy, Ltd. (orig)
03/16/2010Oral Argument Submission Form from Attorney received  OA submission form submitted by pet atty Daniel L. Geyser of the Office of the Attorne General of Austin, TX
03/13/2009Motion for Extension of Time disposed.Filing granted Poineer Exploration, Ltd's m/e/t to file pet's bom is granted.   Pet's br is due n/l/t 3pm, April 15, 2009.  Resp's br is due n/l/t 3pm, May 5, 2009.  Reply br is due n/l/t 3pm, May 20, 2009.   FURTHER REQUESTS FOR EXTENSIONS OF TIME FOR THIS FILING WILL BE DISFAVORED.  Mailbox Rule dna.
03/13/2009Motion for Extension of Time disposed.Filing granted Railroad Commission of Texas' m/e/t to file pet's bom is granted.   Pet's br is due n/l/t 3pm, April 15, 2009.  Resp's br is due n/l/t 3pm, May 5, 2009.  Reply br is due n/l/t 3pm, May 20, 2009.   FURTHER REQUESTS FOR EXTENSIONS OF TIME FOR THIS FILING WILL BE DISFAVORED.  Mailbox Rule dna.
03/12/2010Case set for oral argumentCase set for oral argument OA set for 4/14/10 @ 9 a.m.; time allotted to argue:  20/20 minutes
03/12/2010Petition for Review granted 
03/12/2010Petition for Review disposedFiling granted
03/12/2010Case set for oral argumentCase set for oral argument Set for OA on 4/14/10 @ 9 a.m.; time allotted to argue: 20/20 minutes
03/12/2010Petition for Review granted 
03/12/2010Petition for Review disposedFiling granted
03/11/2011Opinion issuedIssued closes out second process
03/11/2011Court approved judgment sent to attorneys of recordIssued
03/11/2011Concurring Opinion issued.Issued
03/11/2011Opinion issuedCourt of Appeals' judgment reversed & judgment rendered
03/11/2009Motion for Extension of Time to File Brief filed  Unopposed m/e/t to file pet's brief on the merits. On behalf of (pet 2) Pioneer Exploration, Ltd. (3)
03/11/2009Motion for Extension of Time to File Brief filed  Unopposed m/e/t to file pet's brief on the merits.  On behalf of (pet 1) Railroad Commission of Texas. (3)
03/11/2009Designation of Lead Counsel   Notice of Designation of New Lead counsel for pet 1, Railroad Commission of TX. The new lead counsel is Daniel L. Geyser. (12) Updated in CSM
03/09/2009Electronic copies of brief posted to website  #08049701  Pioneer - Petition for Review  Filed: 08/07/08
02/18/2009Case Record Filed   INVENTORY IN MAIN REMARKS SECTION
02/17/2009Record Requested in Case 
02/13/2009Brief on the Merits Ordered  Brief on the merits requested:  Pet br due n/l/t 3:00 p.m. on 3/16/09; Rsp br due 4/6/09; Reply br due 4/21/09; mlbx rule d/n/a
Calendars
Set Date▲▼Calendar Type▲▼Reason Set▲▼Remarks▲▼
07/12/2011Case StoredCase stored.G02 Row 19 E-2 (2 vols) + 1 box
Parties
Party▲▼Party Type▲▼Representative▲▼
Pioneer Exploration, Ltd.Petitioner 2Mr. David B. Gross
Texas Oil & Gas Assoc.Amicus CuriaeMs. Karen L. Watkins
Mr. W. Timothy George
Texas Citizens for a Safe Future and Clean WaterRespondentMs. Marisa Perales
Mr. David O. Frederick
Railroad Commission of TexasPetitioner 1Ms. Jeffee L. Palmer
Mr. David Preister
Mr. Jeffrey L. Rose
Mr. James C. Ho
Mr. George Thomas Bohl
Mr. C. Andrew Weber
Mr. Daniel L. Geyser
Mr. David S. Morales
Honorable Kent C. Sullivan
Mr. Gregory Abbott
Ms. Barbara Bryant Deane
Pinnergy, Ltd.Amicus CuriaeMr. Mark A Mayfield
Texas Association of RealtorsAmicus CuriaeMr. Gabriel Enrique Lopez
Texas Water Conservation AssociationAmicus CuriaeMr. Edmond R. McCarthy Jr.
Texas Pipeline AssociationAmicus CuriaeMr. Patrick Joseph Pearsall
Court of Appeals Information:
Aff/Pt and Rev & Rem/Pt 
254 SW3d 492, 12-06-07 
3rd Court of Appeals 
Honorable Diane M. Henson 
Trial Court Information
126th District Court 
Travis 
Honorable Gisela Danette Triana 
D-1-GN-06-001303