Supreme Court

Case: 08-0727    
08-0727
09/08/2008
Second Petition for Review/Cause under Rule 53.1
TEXAS INDUSTRIAL ENERGY CONSUMERS 
CENTERPOINT ENERGY HOUSTON ELECTRIC, LLC; PUBLIC UTILITY COMMISSION OF TEXAS 
Appellate Briefs
Date▲▼Event Type▲▼Description▲▼RemarksDocument
11/09/2010Motion for RehearingPetitioner's motion for rehearing of cause filed Motion for rehearing (2) filed on behalf of Texas Industrial Energy Consumers.
12/04/2009Response to Brief filedEvent related to first petition filed in case. (Pet 1) TX Industrial Energy Consumers' REPLY to (Resp) CenterPoint Energy Houston Electric, LLC's Post-Submission Brief. (12)
12/04/2009Response to Brief filedRespondent (Resp) CenterPoint Energy Houston Electric, LLC's REPLY to (Pet 1) TX Industrial Energy Consumers' Post-Submission Brief. (12)
11/23/2009Post submission brief filedRespondent Resp, PUC of Texas' Response to (Pet 1), Texas Industrial Energy Consumers' Post-Hearing Brief. (12)
11/06/2009Post submission brief filedEvent related to first petition filed in case. Pet 1's post-hearing brief on behalf of TX Industrial Energy Consumers. (12)
11/06/2009Post submission brief filedRespondent Centerpoint Energy Houston Electric, LLC's post-submission brief (orig & 11)
10/14/2009Post submission brief filedRespondent Post-submission letter brief submitted by Public Utility Comm. in response to questions by Justice Hecht in oral argument (orig & 11)
10/06/2009Exhibits in case/cause filedEvent related to first petition filed in case. Pet 1's Demonstrative Exhibits for OA.  On behalf of TX Industrial Energy Consumers. (13)
10/06/2009Exhibits in case/cause filedRespondent RSP's exhibits for oral argument (12) filed on behalf of Centerpoint Energy Houston Electric.
05/12/2009Reply BriefEvent related to subsequent petition filed in case. Pet #2's reply brief on the merits. On behalf of Gulf Coast Coalition of Cities. (12)
05/12/2009Reply BriefEvent related to first petition filed in case. PET #1's reply brief on the merits (12) filed on behalf of Texas Industrial Energy Consumers.
04/27/2009Brief on the MeritsRespondent Respondent, CenterPoint Energy Houston Electric, LLC's, brief on the merits (orig & 11)
04/27/2009Brief on the MeritsRespondent Respondent, PUC's, brief on the merits with attached Ebrief (orig & 12)
03/30/2009Brief on the MeritsEvent related to first petition filed in case. PET #1's brief on the merits (12) filed on behalf of Tex. Industrial Energy Consumers'.
03/30/2009Brief on the MeritsEvent related to subsequent petition filed in case. Petitioner #2, Gulf Coast Coalition of Cities' brief on the merits (orig & 11)
12/23/2008Reply to ResponseEvent related to first petition filed in case. PET #1's Reply to PFR (12) filed on behalf of TX Industrial Energy Consumers.
12/23/2008Reply to ResponseEvent related to subsequent petition filed in case. PET #2's Reply to PUCT (12) filed on behalf of Gulf Coast Coalition of Cities.
12/08/2008Response to PetitionRespondent The Public Utility Commission of Texas' response to TX Industrial Energy Consumers and Gulf Coast Coalition of Cities' petitions for review. (12)
10/23/2008Reply to ResponseEvent related to subsequent petition filed in case. Reply to Response to PFR (12) filed on behalf of Gulf Coast Coalition of Cities.
10/23/2008Reply to ResponseEvent related to first petition filed in case. Pet #1's reply to CenterPoint Energy Houston Electric LLC's response to pet/rev #1.  On behalf of Texas Industrial Energy Consumers. (12)
10/08/2008Response to PetitionRespondent Response to PFR (12) filed on behalf of Centerpoint Energy Houston Electric.
10/08/2008Response to PetitionRespondent Response to Gulf Coast Coalition of Cities' pet/rev #2.   On behalf of CenterPoint Energy Houston Electric, LLC. (12)
09/08/2008Appendix FiledEvent related to subsequent petition filed in case. Appendix attached to pet/rev #2.
09/08/2008Petition for Review #2Petitioner On behalf of Gulf Coast Coalition of Cities.
09/08/2008Appendix FiledEvent related to first petition filed in case. Appendix (12) filed on behalf of Texas Industrial Energy Consumers.
09/08/2008Petition for ReviewPetitioner PFR (12) filed on behalf of Texas Industrial Energy Consumers.
Case Events
Date▲▼Event Type▲▼Disposition▲▼RemarksDocument
12/23/2008Reply to Response  PET #1's Reply to PFR (12) filed on behalf of TX Industrial Energy Consumers.
12/23/2008Reply to Response  PET #2's Reply to PUCT (12) filed on behalf of Gulf Coast Coalition of Cities.
12/08/2008Response to Petition  The Public Utility Commission of Texas' response to TX Industrial Energy Consumers and Gulf Coast Coalition of Cities' petitions for review. (12)
12/04/2009Response to Brief filed  (Pet 1) TX Industrial Energy Consumers' REPLY to (Resp) CenterPoint Energy Houston Electric, LLC's Post-Submission Brief. (12)
12/04/2009Response to Brief filed  (Resp) CenterPoint Energy Houston Electric, LLC's REPLY to (Pet 1) TX Industrial Energy Consumers' Post-Submission Brief. (12)
12/03/2010Mandate issued  Mandate & Cost Bill Issued
12/03/2010Motion for Rehearing - DisposedDenied
11/23/2009Document filed (see remarks)  A compact disk attached to each hard-bound copies of PUC of Texas' response brief to petitioner 1's post-hearing brief.
11/23/2009Post submission brief filed  Resp, PUC of Texas' Response to (Pet 1), Texas Industrial Energy Consumers' Post-Hearing Brief. (12)
11/09/2010Case forwarded to Court 
11/09/2010Motion for Rehearing  Motion for rehearing (2) filed on behalf of Texas Industrial Energy Consumers.
11/07/2008Supreme Court of Texas Requested Response  Requested response from PUC due n/l/t 3:00 p.m. on 12/8/08; mlbx rule d/n/a
11/06/2009Post submission brief filed  Pet 1's post-hearing brief on behalf of TX Industrial Energy Consumers. (12)
11/06/2009Post submission brief filed  Centerpoint Energy Houston Electric, LLC's post-submission brief (orig & 11)
10/23/2008Reply to Response  Reply to Response to PFR (12) filed on behalf of Gulf Coast Coalition of Cities.
10/23/2008Reply to Response  Pet #1's reply to CenterPoint Energy Houston Electric LLC's response to pet/rev #1.  On behalf of Texas Industrial Energy Consumers. (12)
10/22/2010Court approved judgment sent to attorneys of recordIssued
10/22/2010Opinion issuedIssued
10/22/2010Opinion issuedCourt of Appeals' judgment affirmed
10/14/2009Post submission brief filed  Post-submission letter brief submitted by Public Utility Comm. in response to questions by Justice Hecht in oral argument (orig & 11)
10/14/2008Case forwarded to Court 
10/14/2008Case forwarded to Court 
10/08/2008Response to Petition  Response to PFR (12) filed on behalf of Centerpoint Energy Houston Electric.
10/08/2008Response to Petition  Response to Gulf Coast Coalition of Cities' pet/rev #2.   On behalf of CenterPoint Energy Houston Electric, LLC. (12)
10/06/2009Oral argument   argued on behalf of pet by Lino Mendiola and Jonathan Day; and resp CenterPoint by Ron Moss ; argued on behalf of resp PUC by Brian A. Prestwood
10/06/2009Oral argument   argued on behalf of pet by Lino Mendiola and Jonathan Day; and resp CenterPoint by Ron Moss ; argued on behalf of resp PUC by Brian A. Prestwood
10/06/2009Exhibits in case/cause filed  Pet 1's Demonstrative Exhibits for OA.  On behalf of TX Industrial Energy Consumers. (13)
10/06/2009Exhibits in case/cause filed  RSP's exhibits for oral argument (12) filed on behalf of Centerpoint Energy Houston Electric.
09/30/2008Designation of Lead Counsel   Mr. Brian Prestwood is now lead counsel for Public Utility Commission.  Updated CMS.
09/30/2008Response Waiver filed  Response waiver filed on behalf of PUC. (12)
09/08/2008Appendix Filed  Appendix attached to pet/rev #2.
09/08/2008Petition for Review #2  On behalf of Gulf Coast Coalition of Cities.
09/08/2008Appendix Filed  Appendix (12) filed on behalf of Texas Industrial Energy Consumers.
09/08/2008Petition for Review  PFR (12) filed on behalf of Texas Industrial Energy Consumers.
09/03/2009Oral Argument Submission Form from Attorney received  OA submission form submitted on behalf of pet atty Lino Mediola and Jonathan Day for Andrews Kurth LLP of Austin
08/19/2009Oral Argument Submission Form from Attorney received  OA submission form submitted by Ron Moss of Graves Dougherty Hearon & Moody of Austin
08/09/2010Designation of Lead Counsel   Notice of a change in designation of lead counsel.  Mr. Brian Prestwood is no longer lead counsel for the Public Utility Commision.  Ms. Elizabeth Sterling is now lead counsel.  (orig & 1)
08/03/2009Oral Argument Submission Form from Attorney received  OA submission form submitted by rsp atty Brian A. Prestwood of Texas of Texas Attorney General's Office of Austin
07/10/2009Case set for oral argumentCase set for oral argument set for oa on 10/6/09 at 9 a.m.; time allotted to argue: 20/20 minutes
07/10/2009Case set for oral argumentCase set for oral argument Set for OA on 10/6/09 at 9:00 a.m.; time allotted:  20/20 minutes
06/19/2009Petition for Review granted 
06/19/2009Petition for Review disposedFiling granted Date and time are yet to be determined
06/19/2009Petition for Review granted 
06/19/2009Petition for Review disposedFiling granted Date and time are yet to be determined
05/15/2009Electronic copies of brief posted to website  #08072709  Gulf - Reply Brief  Filed: 05/12/09
05/12/2009Reply Brief  Pet #2's reply brief on the merits. On behalf of Gulf Coast Coalition of Cities. (12)
05/12/2009Reply Brief  PET #1's reply brief on the merits (12) filed on behalf of Texas Industrial Energy Consumers.
05/01/2009Electronic copies of brief posted to website  #08072708  CenterPoint - Respondent's Brief on the Merits  Filed: 04/27/09
05/01/2009Electronic copies of brief posted to website  #08072707  PUC - Respondent's Brief on the Merits  Filed: 04/27/09
04/27/2009Brief on the Merits  Respondent, CenterPoint Energy Houston Electric, LLC's, brief on the merits (orig & 11)
04/27/2009Brief on the Merits  Respondent, PUC's, brief on the merits with attached Ebrief (orig & 12)
04/20/2009Motion for Extension of Time disposed.Filing granted CenterPoint's m/e/t to file resp bom is granted.   Resp br is due n/l/t 3pm, April 27, 2009.  Reply br is due n/l/t 3pm, May 12, 2009.  FURTHER REQS WILL BE DISFAVORED.  MAILBOX RULE DNA.
04/17/2009Motion for Extension of Time to File Brief filed  RSP's motion for extension of time to file brief (3) filed on behalf of CenterPoint Energy Houston Electric.
04/15/2009Electronic copies of brief posted to website  #08072706  Gulf - Reply to PUC Response to Petitions  Filed: 12/23/08
04/15/2009Electronic copies of brief posted to website  #08072705  Gulf - Reply to Centerpoint Response to Petition  Filed: 10/23/08
04/15/2009Electronic copies of brief posted to website  #08072704  CenterPoint - Response to TIEC Petition  Filed: 10/08/08
04/15/2009Electronic copies of brief posted to website  #08072703  CenterPoint - Response to GCCC Petition  Filed: 10/08/08
04/15/2009Electronic copies of brief posted to website  #08072702  Gulf - Petition for Review  Filed: 09/08/08
03/30/2009Brief on the Merits  PET #1's brief on the merits (12) filed on behalf of Tex. Industrial Energy Consumers'.
03/30/2009Electronic copies of brief posted to website  #08072701  Gulf - Petitioners' Brief on the Merits  Filed: 03/30/09
03/30/2009Brief on the Merits  Petitioner #2, Gulf Coast Coalition of Cities' brief on the merits (orig & 11)
03/03/2009Case Record Filed   INVENTORY IN MAIN REMARKS SECTION
03/02/2009Record Requested in Case 
02/27/2009Brief on the Merits Ordered  Brief on the merits requested:  Pet br due n/l/t 3:00 p.m. on 3/30/09; Rsp br due 4/20/09; Reply br due 5/5/09; mlbx rule d/n/a
02/25/2009Letter Filed  TX Industrial Energy Consumer's letter in response to CenterPoint's letter filed on 02-11-09. (12)
02/11/2009Letter Filed  RSP's letter relating case 08-0727 to 08-0421 (12) filed on behalf of CenterPoint Energy Houston Electric, LLC.
01/27/2011Case Stored  G02 Row 18 G -2 (4 vols + 1 box) & G-3 (1 box)
Calendars
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01/27/2011Case StoredCase stored.G02 Row 18 G -2 (4 vols + 1 box) & G-3 (1 box)
Parties
Party▲▼Party Type▲▼Representative▲▼
Public Utility Commission of TexasRespondentMr. C. Andrew Weber
Ms. Suzanne Antley
Mr. Brian Alan Prestwood
Mr. David Preister
Ms. Barbara Bryant Deane
Mr. Gregory Abbott
Mr. David S. Morales
Ms. Elizabeth R. B. Sterling
State of TexasOther interested party Mr. Bryan L. Baker
Ms. Amalija 'Amy' J. Hodgins
Occidental Power Marketing, L.P.Other interested party Mr. James M. Bushee
Mr. Richard P. Noland
Centerpoint Energy Houston Electric, LLCRespondentMr. Ron H. Moss
Mr. Robert J. Hearon Jr.
Mr. Harris S. Leven
Mr. Scott E. Rozzell
Texas Industrial Energy ConsumersPetitioner 1Mr. Lino Mendiola
Ms. Caren Elizabeth Pinzur
Mr. Michael Boldt
Ms. Meghan Griffiths
Mr. Jonathan Day
Gulf Coast Coalition of CitiesPetitioner 2Mr. Thomas Lane Brocato
Court of Appeals Information:
Reversed & Rendered 
263 SW3d 448, 07-25-08 
3rd Court of Appeals 
Honorable Robert Harrison Pemberton 
Trial Court Information
98th District Court 
Travis 
Honorable W. Jeanne Meurer 
GN503381