Supreme Court

Case: 16-0773    
16-0773
09/28/2016
Petition for Review/Cause under Rule 53.1
WALLACE L. HALL, JR., IN HIS OFFICIAL CAPACITY AS A REGENT FOR THE UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS SYSTEM 
WILLIAM H. MCRAVEN, IN HIS OFFICIAL CAPACITY AS CHANCELLOR FOR THE UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS SYSTEM 
Appellate Briefs
Date▲▼Event Type▲▼Description▲▼RemarksDocument
01/13/2017Post submission brief filedPetitioner Post-Submission Letter Brief filed on behalf of Wallace L. Hall, Jr.
01/12/2017Post submission brief filedRespondent Post-Submission Brief filed on behalf of William H. McRaven.
01/10/2017Exhibits in case/cause filedRespondent Respondent’s Oral Argument Exhibits filed on behalf of William H. McRaven.
01/10/2017Exhibits in case/cause filedPetitioner Oral Argument Exhibits filed on behalf of Wallace L. Hall, Jr.
12/16/2016Reply BriefPetitioner Reply Brief on the Merits filed on behalf of Wallace L. Hall, Jr., et al.
12/12/2016Amicus Curiae Brief receivedReceived (instead of filed) Amicus Curiae Brief of the Association of Governing Boards of Universities and Colleges in support of respondent. Submitted by Bruce D. Oakley of Hogan Lovells US LLP of Houston, Texas.
12/12/2016Brief on the MeritsRespondent Respondent's Brief on the Merits filed on behalf of William H. McRaven.
11/29/2016Brief on the MeritsPetitioner Petitioner's Brief on the Merits filed on behalf of Wallace L. Hall, Jr.
11/17/2016Amicus Curiae Brief receivedReceived (instead of filed) Amicus Brief of Franklin Center for Government & Public Integrity in support of Petitioner. Submitted by Joseph R. Larsen of Sedgwick LLP of Houston, Texas.
11/16/2016Amicus Curiae Brief receivedReceived (instead of filed) Amicus Brief of Attorney General of Texas, Ken Paxton. Submitted by Asst. Attorney General, Ms. Kimberly L. Fuchs of Austin, Texas.
11/16/2016Amicus Curiae Brief receivedReceived (instead of filed) Amicus Brief of Students for Fair Admissions, Inc. in support of Petitioner. Submitted by Paul Terrill of Terrill & Waldrop of Austin Texas; and William S. Consovoy & J. Michael Connolly of Consovoy McCarthy Park PLLC of Arlington, Virginia.
11/15/2016Amicus Curiae Brief receivedReceived (instead of filed) Amicus Brief of University of Texas Regents Alex M. Cranberg and Brenda Pejovich, and former Chairmen of the University of Texas Board of Regents Charles Miller and Wm. Eugene Powell in support of petitioner. Submitted by Jeremy C. Martin of Malouf & Nockels LLP of Dallas, Texas.
11/14/2016Reply to ResponsePetitioner Reply to Petition filed on behalf of Wallace L. Hall, Jr., et al.
11/10/2016Amicus Curiae Brief receivedReceived (instead of filed) Amicus Brief of Texas Public Policy Foundation in support of Petitioner. Submitted by Robert Henneke.
11/09/2016Response to PetitionRespondent Response to Petition for Review filed on behalf of William H. McRaven.
09/28/2016Petition for ReviewPetitioner Petition for Review filed on behalf of Wallace L. Hall, Jr.
Case Events
Date▲▼Event Type▲▼Disposition▲▼RemarksDocument
03/09/2017Mandate issued  Mandate & Cost Bill Issued
01/27/2017Court approved judgment sent to attorneys of recordIssued
01/27/2017Concurring Opinion issued.Issued Justice Brown delivered a concurring opinion, joined by Justice Green.
01/27/2017Concurring Opinion issued.Issued Justice Lehrmann delivered a concurring opinion.
01/27/2017Concurring Opinion issued.Issued Justice Guzman delivered a concurring opinion.
01/27/2017Concurring Opinion issued.Issued Justice Willett delivered a concurring opinion.
01/27/2017Opinion issuedCourt of appeals' judgment affirmed The Court affirms the court of appeals' judgment. Justice Devine delivered the opinion of the Court.
01/13/2017Post submission brief filed  Post-Submission Letter Brief filed on behalf of Wallace L. Hall, Jr.
01/12/2017Post submission brief filed  Post-Submission Brief filed on behalf of William H. McRaven.
01/11/2017Submission Schedule  Submission Schedule for January 11, 2017.
01/11/2017Oral argument   Argued on behalf of petitioner by Joseph R. Knight; Argued on behalf of respondent by Wallace B. Jefferson
01/10/2017Exhibits in case/cause filed  Respondent’s Oral Argument Exhibits filed on behalf of William H. McRaven.
01/10/2017Exhibits in case/cause filed  Oral Argument Exhibits filed on behalf of Wallace L. Hall, Jr.
01/04/2017Oral Argument Submission Form from Attorney received  Oral Argument Submission Form filed on behalf of Wallace L. Hall. Oral Argument will be presented by Joseph R. Knight of Ewell, Brown, Blanke & Knight LLP of Austin, Texas.
01/03/2017Oral Argument Submission Form from Attorney received  Oral Argument will be presented by Wallace B. Jefferson on behalf of William H. McRaven.
12/30/2016Phone call from Clerk's Office  Call made to parties regarding petition for review set for submission on January 11, 2017.  Left voicemails.
12/30/2016Case set for oral argumentCase set for oral argument This case has been set for oral argument at 9:00 a.m., January 11, 2017.  Time allotted to argue: 20/20 minutes
12/30/2016Petition for Review disposedFiling granted
12/30/2016Petition for Review granted 
12/27/2016Pro hac vice motion disposedFiling granted Motion in Support of Motion for Admission Pro Hac Vice of Amy Folsom Kett is granted.
12/27/2016Pro hac vice motion disposedFiling granted Motion in Support of Motion for Admission Pro Hac Vice of Martin Michaelson is granted.
12/27/2016Pro hac vice motion disposedFiling granted Motion for Admission Pro Hac Vice of Martin Michaelson is granted.
12/27/2016Pro hac vice motion disposedFiling granted Motion for Admission Pro Hac Vice of Amy Folsom Kett is granted.
12/27/2016Pro hac vice motion filed  Motion in Support of Motion for Admission Pro Hac Vice of Martin Michaelson filed on behalf of Association of Governing Boards of Universities and Colleges.
12/27/2016Pro hac vice motion filed  Motion for Admission Pro Hac Vice of Amy Folsom Kett filed on behalf of Association of Governing Boards of Universities and Colleges.
12/27/2016Pro hac vice motion filed  Motion in Support of Motion for Admission Pro Hac Vice of Amy Folsom Kett filed on behalf of Association of Governing Boards of Universities and Colleges.
12/27/2016Pro hac vice motion filed  Motion for Admission Pro Hac Vice of Martin Michaelson filed on behalf of Association of Governing Boards of Universities and Colleges.
12/16/2016Reply Brief  Reply Brief on the Merits filed on behalf of Wallace L. Hall, Jr., et al.
12/12/2016Amicus Curiae Brief received  Amicus Curiae Brief of the Association of Governing Boards of Universities and Colleges in support of respondent. Submitted by Bruce D. Oakley of Hogan Lovells US LLP of Houston, Texas.
12/12/2016Electronic communication sent to Party  Emailed Mr. Oakley regarding pro hac vice motions.
12/12/2016Brief on the Merits  Respondent's Brief on the Merits filed on behalf of William H. McRaven.
11/29/2016Brief on the Merits  Petitioner's Brief on the Merits filed on behalf of Wallace L. Hall, Jr.
11/28/2016Case Record Filed   Electronic Appellate Record received.
11/28/2016Record Requested in Case  Record requested from the 3rd COA
11/23/2016Electronic communication sent to Party  Messaged Mr. Terrill. Requested that the amicus brief be resubmitted.
11/23/2016Pro hac vice motion disposedFiling granted Motion in Support of Motion for Admission Pro Hac Vice of John Michael Connolly is granted.
11/23/2016Pro hac vice motion disposedFiling granted Motion for Admission Pro Hac Vice of John Michael Connolly is granted.
11/23/2016Pro hac vice motion disposedFiling granted Motion for Admission Pro Hac Vice of William Consovoy is granted.
11/23/2016Pro hac vice motion disposedFiling granted Motion in Support of Motion for Admission Pro Hac Vice of William Consovoy is granted.
11/23/2016Certification (various) in case received  Certificate of Conference for Motions for Pro Hac Vice filed on behalf of Students for Fair Admissions, Inc.
11/22/2016Brief on the Merits Ordered  Expedited briefing requested:  Petitioner's brief due no later than 3:00 p.m. on December 2, 2016; Response brief due December 12, 2016; Reply brief due December 19, 2016.  Justice Guzman notes her objection to the expedited briefing schedule and would have allowed the parties' more time to submit their intial briefs.  
11/22/2016Electronic communication sent to Party  Messaged Mr. Terrill. Requested a certificate of conference for motions for pro hac vice.
11/18/2016Electronic communication sent to Party  Messaged Mr. Terrill. Requested certificate conference for four motions for admission pro hac vice.
11/18/2016Pro hac vice motion filed  Motion in Support of Motion for Admission Pro Hac Vice of John Michael Connolly.
11/18/2016Pro hac vice motion filed  Motion for Admission Pro Hac Vice of John Michael Connolly.
11/18/2016Pro hac vice motion filed  Motion in Support of Motion for Admission Pro Hac Vice of William Consovoy.
11/18/2016Pro hac vice motion filed  Motion for Admission Pro Hac Vice of William Consovoy.
11/18/2016Electronic communication sent to Party  Sent email to counsel for amicus curiae, Students for Fair Admissions, Inc. to request the motions pro hac vice for the out-state attorneys Mr. Consovoy and Mr. Connolly.
11/17/2016Amicus Curiae Brief received  Amicus Brief of Franklin Center for Government & Public Integrity in support of Petitioner. Submitted by Joseph R. Larsen of Sedgwick LLP of Houston, Texas.
11/16/2016Amicus Curiae Brief received  Amicus Brief of Attorney General of Texas, Ken Paxton. Submitted by Asst. Attorney General, Ms. Kimberly L. Fuchs of Austin, Texas.
11/16/2016Amicus Curiae Brief received  Amicus Brief of Students for Fair Admissions, Inc. in support of Petitioner. Submitted by Paul Terrill of Terrill & Waldrop of Austin Texas; and William S. Consovoy & J. Michael Connolly of Consovoy McCarthy Park PLLC of Arlington, Virginia.
11/15/2016Amicus Curiae Brief received  Amicus Brief of University of Texas Regents Alex M. Cranberg and Brenda Pejovich, and former Chairmen of the University of Texas Board of Regents Charles Miller and Wm. Eugene Powell in support of petitioner. Submitted by Jeremy C. Martin of Malouf & Nockels LLP of Dallas, Texas.
11/14/2016Reply to Response  Reply to Petition filed on behalf of Wallace L. Hall, Jr., et al.
11/10/2016Amicus Curiae Brief received  Amicus Brief of Texas Public Policy Foundation in support of Petitioner. Submitted by Robert Henneke.
11/09/2016Response to Petition  Response to Petition for Review filed on behalf of William H. McRaven.
10/28/2016Motion for Extension of Time to File Response disposedFiling granted Motion for extension of time is granted. Response is due November 10, 2016. Further requests for extensions of time for this filing will be disfavored.
10/27/2016Response to Motion filed  Response to Motion for Extension of Time to file Respose to Petition for Review filed on behalf of Wallace Hall.
10/27/2016Motion for Extension of Time to File Response  Opposed Motion for Extension of Time to file Response filed on behalf of William H. McRaven.
10/14/2016Supreme Court of Texas Requested Response  Requested response to petition for review due no later than October 31, 2016.
10/07/2016Miscellaneous motion disposed. See Remarks.Filing granted Motion for Expedited Consideration granted
09/29/2016Case forwarded to Court 
09/28/2016Motion to Expedite  Motion for Expedited Consideration filed on behalf of Wallace L. Hall, Jr.
09/28/2016Petition for Review  Petition for Review filed on behalf of Wallace L. Hall, Jr.
Calendars
Set Date▲▼Calendar Type▲▼Reason Set▲▼Remarks▲▼
03/09/2017Case StoredCase stored.e-stored
Parties
Party▲▼Party Type▲▼Representative▲▼
Hall, Junior, Wallace LPetitionerMr. Joseph R. Knight
Attorney General of Texas, Ken PaxtonAmicus CuriaeMs. Kimberly Fuchs
Former Chairmen of the University of Texas Board of Regents Charles Miller & Wm. Eugene PowellAmicus CuriaeMr. Jeremy Martin
Texas Public Policy FoundationAmicus CuriaeMr. Robert E. Henneke
McRaven, William H.RespondentMs. Stephanie Duff-O'Bryan
Ms. Kayla Carrick Kelly
Ms. Amy Warr
Mr. Wallace B. Jefferson  
Mr. Patton G. Lochridge
Mr. Richard D. Milvenan
Association of Governing Boards of Universities and CollegesAmicus CuriaeMr. Martin Michaelson
Heaven Chee
Honorable Bruce D. Oakley
Ms. Amy Folsom Kett
Franklin Center for Government & Public IntegrityAmicus CuriaeMr. Joseph Robert Larsen
Students for Fair Admissions, Inc.Amicus CuriaeMr. Paul M. Terrill III
Mr. John Michael Connolly
Mr. William Consovoy
University of Texas Regents Alex M.Cranberg and Brenda PejovichAmicus CuriaeMr. Jeremy Martin
Court of Appeals Information:
Affirmed  
504 SW3d 414, 09-16-16 
3rd Court of Appeals 
Honorable Cindy Olson Bourland 
Trial Court Information
200th District Court 
Travis 
Honorable Scott H. Jenkins 
D-1-GN-15-002473