Supreme Court

Case: 14-0964    
14-0964
11/20/2014
Petition for Review/Cause under Tex. R. App. P. 59.1
LYDIA LIRA AND ALFONSO LIRA 
GREATER HOUSTON GERMAN SHEPHERD DOG RESCUE, INC. 
Appellate Briefs
Date▲▼Event Type▲▼Description▲▼RemarksDocument
11/13/2015Amicus Curiae Letter ReceivedReceived (instead of filed) Amicus Curiae Letter filed on behalf of Responsible Pet Owners Alliance, Inc.
11/05/2015Amicus Curiae Brief receivedReceived (instead of filed) Amicus Curiae Brief filed on behalf of Texas Humane Legislation Network.
10/29/2015Brief on the MeritsPetitioner Petitioner's Reply Brief on the Merits, filed on behalf of Lydia and Alfonso Lira.
09/24/2015Brief on the MeritsRespondent Respondent's Brief on the Merits filed on behalf of Greater Houston German Shepherd Dog Rescue, Inc.
08/05/2015Brief on the MeritsPetitioner Petitioner's Brief on the Merits filed on behalf of Lydia Lira.
05/18/2015Amicus Curiae Letter ReceivedReceived (instead of filed) Amicus Curiae Letter of Mary Beth Duerler in support of Petitioner.
05/18/2015Amicus Curiae Brief receivedReceived (instead of filed) Amicus Brief filed on behalf of German Shepherd Dog Club of America, Inc. Submitted by Jeffery J. Shaver, White & Shaver, P.C., Houston, Texas.
04/27/2015Reply to ResponsePetitioner Reply in support of Petition for Review. On behalf of Lydia Lira and Alfonso Lira.
04/13/2015Response to PetitionRespondent Response to Petition for Review filed on behalf of Greater Houston German Shepherd Dog Rescue, Inc.
04/10/2015Amicus Curiae Brief receivedAmicus Curiae Amicus Brief filed in support of Greater Houston German Shepard Rescue, Inc., on behalf of the Texas Humane Legislation Network.
03/06/2015Amicus Curiae Letter ReceivedReceived (instead of filed) Amicus Curiae Letter in support of Petitioners Liras filed on behalf of Guinnette Peebles of the Poodle Rescue of Houston.
03/03/2015Amicus Curiae Brief receivedReceived (instead of filed) Amicus Brief on behalf of Houston Kennel Club, et al. Submitted by Jeffery Shaver of White & Shaver, P.C. of Houston, Texas.
03/03/2015Amicus Curiae Letter ReceivedReceived (instead of filed) Amicus Curiae Letter received in support of Petitoners' Lydia Lira and Alfonso Lira filed on behalf of Patricia Guter.
03/03/2015Amicus Curiae Letter ReceivedReceived (instead of filed) Amicus Curiae Letter in support of Petitioners Lira filed on behalf of Judy Baca, President of E-Rescue Houston.
01/29/2015Petition for ReviewPetitioner Petition for Review filed on behalf of Lydia Lira and Alfonso Lira.
Case Events
Date▲▼Event Type▲▼Disposition▲▼RemarksDocument
12/17/2014Second Motion for Extension of Time to File Petition for Review disposedFiling granted 2nd Motion for Extension of Time to file Petition for Review is granted. Petition is due January 30, 2015. Further requests for extensions of time for this filing will be disfavored.
12/17/2014Second Motion for Extension of Time to File Petition for Review filed  Second Unopposed Motion for Extension of Time to File Petition for Review. On behalf of Lydia Lira and Alfonso Lira.
11/21/2014Phone call from Clerk's Office  Called and left a voicemail with Zandra Anderson, attorney to the petitioners, regarding the 30 extension granted and the new due date.
11/21/2014Motion for Extension of Time to File Petition for Review disposedFiling granted Motion for Extension of Time to file Petition for Review is Granted; Petition is due December 31, 2014.
11/20/2014Motion for Extension of Time to File Petition for Review filed  Unopposed Motion for Extension of Time to file Petition for Review filed on behalf of Lydia and Alfonso Lira.
11/13/2015Amicus Curiae Letter Received  Amicus Curiae Letter filed on behalf of Responsible Pet Owners Alliance, Inc.
11/05/2015Amicus Curiae Brief received  Amicus Curiae Brief filed on behalf of Texas Humane Legislation Network.
10/29/2015Brief on the Merits  Petitioner's Reply Brief on the Merits, filed on behalf of Lydia and Alfonso Lira.
10/07/2015Motion for Extension of Time disposed.Filing granted Unopposed Motion for Extension of Time to file Petitioner's Reply Brief on the Merits, filed on behalf of Lydia and Alfonso Lira has been granted. Further requests for extensions of time for this filing will be disfavored. Petitioner's Reply Brief on the Merits is due October 29, 2015.
10/07/2015Motion for Extension of Time to File Brief filed  Unopposed Motion for Extension of Time to file Petitioner's Reply Brief on the Merits, filed on behalf of Lydia and Alfonso Lira.
09/24/2015Brief on the Merits  Respondent's Brief on the Merits filed on behalf of Greater Houston German Shepherd Dog Rescue, Inc.
08/11/2015Motion for Extension of Time disposed.Filing granted Unopposed Motion for Extension of Time to file Respondent's Brief on the Merits is Granted. Further requests for extensions of time will be disfavored. Respondent's brief is due September 24, 2015; and Reply brief is due October 9, 2015.
08/11/2015Motion for Extension of Time to File Brief filed  Unopposed Motion for Extension of Time to file Respondent's Brief on the Merits filed on behalf of Greater Houston German Shepherd Dog Rescue, Inc.
08/05/2015Brief on the Merits  Petitioner's Brief on the Merits filed on behalf of Lydia Lira.
06/29/2015Motion for Extension of Time disposed.Filing granted Unopposed First Motion for Extension of Time to file Petitioner's Brief on the Merits filed on behalf of Lydia and Alfonso Lira is Granted; Petitioner's Brief is due August 5, 2015. Response due August 25, 2015; Reply due September 9, 2015. FURTHER REQUESTS FOR EXTENSION OF TIME FOR THIS FILING WILL BE DISFAVORED.
06/29/2015Motion for Extension of Time to File Brief filed  Unopposed First Motion for Extension of Time to file Petitioner's Brief on the Merits filed on behalf of Lydia and Alfonso Lira.
06/08/2015Case Record Filed   Electronic Appellate Record received.
06/05/2015Record Requested in Case  Record requested from the 14th COA
06/05/2015Brief on the Merits Ordered  Brief on the merits requested:  Petitioner's brief on the merits due no later than July 6, 2015; Response brief due July 27, 2015; Reply brief due August 11, 2015
05/18/2015Amicus Curiae Letter Received  Amicus Curiae Letter of Mary Beth Duerler in support of Petitioner.
05/18/2015Amicus Curiae Brief received  Amicus Brief filed on behalf of German Shepherd Dog Club of America, Inc. Submitted by Jeffery J. Shaver, White & Shaver, P.C., Houston, Texas.
05/13/2016Mandate issued  Mandate & Cost Bill Issued
04/27/2015Reply to Response  Reply in support of Petition for Review. On behalf of Lydia Lira and Alfonso Lira.
04/17/2015Miscellaneous motion disposed. See Remarks.Denied Respondent's Motion to Strike Amicus Briefs denied
04/13/2015Response to Petition  Response to Petition for Review filed on behalf of Greater Houston German Shepherd Dog Rescue, Inc.
04/10/2015Amicus Curiae Brief received  Amicus Brief filed in support of Greater Houston German Shepard Rescue, Inc., on behalf of the Texas Humane Legislation Network.
04/01/2016Court approved judgment sent to attorneys of recordIssued
04/01/2016Opinion issuedCourt of Appeals' judgment reversed & judgment rendered Pursuant to Texas Rule of Appellate Procedure 59.1, after granting the petition for review and without hearing oral argument, the Court reverses the court of appeals' judgment and renders judgment.  Per Curiam Opinion
(4/1/2016 4:45:51 PM) 14-0964.jmt.pdf, 140964.pdf
04/01/2016Petition for Review disposedPetition granted pursuant to TRAP 59.1
04/01/2016Petition for Review granted under TRAP 59.1 
04/01/2015Response to Motion filed  Response to Respondent Greater Houston German Shepherd Dog Rescue, Inc.'s Motion to Strike Amicus Briefs
03/31/2015Call received  Spoke with Ms. Anderson and she stated that she will be filing a written respone in opposition to respondent's motion to strike amicus briefs, no later than April 1, 2015.
03/31/2015Phone call from Clerk's Office  Left voice mail message for Ms. Anderson asking if they intend to file a written response in opposition to the motion to strike amicus briefs.
03/30/2015Miscellaneous Motion  Motion to Strike Amicus Briefs filed on behalf of Greater Houston German Shepherd Dog Rescue, Inc.
03/13/2015Supreme Court of Texas Requested Response  Response Requested to Petition for Review due no later than April 13, 2015.
03/06/2015Amicus Curiae Letter Received  Amicus Curiae Letter in support of Petitioners Liras filed on behalf of Guinnette Peebles of the Poodle Rescue of Houston.
03/03/2015Amicus Curiae Brief received  Amicus Brief on behalf of Houston Kennel Club, et al. Submitted by Jeffery Shaver of White & Shaver, P.C. of Houston, Texas.
03/03/2015Amicus Curiae Letter Received  Amicus Curiae Letter received in support of Petitoners' Lydia Lira and Alfonso Lira filed on behalf of Patricia Guter.
03/03/2015Amicus Curiae Letter Received  Amicus Curiae Letter in support of Petitioners Lira filed on behalf of Judy Baca, President of E-Rescue Houston.
02/10/2015Case forwarded to Court 
02/03/2015Response Waiver filed  Response Waiver filed on behalf of Greater Houston German Shepherd Dog Rescue, Inc.
01/29/2015Petition for Review  Petition for Review filed on behalf of Lydia Lira and Alfonso Lira.
01/29/2015Notice of Appearance  Petitioners notify the Court about the Notice of Appearance and Designation of Co-Counsel  of Attorney Byron C. Keeling. On behalf of Lydia & Alfonso Lira.
Calendars
Set Date▲▼Calendar Type▲▼Reason Set▲▼Remarks▲▼
05/13/2016Case StoredCase stored.e-stored
Parties
Party▲▼Party Type▲▼Representative▲▼
Greater Houston German Shepard Dog Rescue, Inc. RespondentMr. George R. Gibson
Mr. Jason B. Antrican
Lira, LydiaPetitionerMs. Zandra Anderson
Mr. Byron Keeling
Conroe Kennel ClubAmicus CuriaeJeffery Janar Shaver
Hounds of VisionAmicus CuriaeJeffery Janar Shaver
Response Pet Owners Alliance, Inc.Amicus CuriaeSteven W. Thornton
Lonestar DobermansAmicus CuriaeJeffery Janar Shaver
Wild Rose Rescue Ranch, Inc.Amicus CuriaeJeffery Janar Shaver
Texas Dog CommissionAmicus CuriaeJeffery Janar Shaver
Greater Collin County Kennel ClubAmicus CuriaeJeffery Janar Shaver
Houston Kennel ClubAmicus CuriaeJeffery Janar Shaver
German Shepherd Dog Club of America, Inc.Amicus CuriaeJeffery Janar Shaver
Duerler, Mary Beth Amicus CuriaeMs. Mary Beth Duerler
Texas Humane Legislation NetworkAmicus CuriaeJesse Moore
Rottweiler Recovery FoundationAmicus CuriaeJeffery Janar Shaver
Peebles, Guinnette Amicus CuriaeGuinnette Peebles
E-Rescue Houston, Inc.Amicus CuriaeJeffery Janar Shaver
Hoosier Rottweiler ClubAmicus CuriaeJeffery Janar Shaver
Trinity Bay AussiesAmicus CuriaeJeffery Janar Shaver
Indiana Purebred Dog Alliance, Inc.Amicus CuriaeJeffery Janar Shaver
Lunendogs TrainingAmicus CuriaeJeffery Janar Shaver
Guter, Patricia Amicus Curiae 
Triumphant Tails, Inc.Amicus CuriaeJeffery Janar Shaver
Lira, AlfonsoPetitionerMr. Byron Keeling
Ms. Zandra Anderson
Trinity Valley Weimaraner Club of TexasAmicus CuriaeJeffery Janar Shaver
South Texas Gun DogsAmicus CuriaeJeffery Janar Shaver
Colonial Rottweiler ClubAmicus CuriaeJeffery Janar Shaver
American Rottweiler ClubAmicus CuriaeJeffery Janar Shaver
Judy Baca, President of E-Rescue HoustonAmicus Curiae 
Court of Appeals Information:
Rev & Ren/Pt and Rem/Pt 
447 SW3d 365, 08-26-14 
14th Court of Appeals 
Honorable Justin Brett Busby 
Trial Court Information
334th District Court 
Harris 
Honorable Kenneth Price Wise 
2013-03944