Supreme Court

Case: 17-0365    
17-0365
05/10/2017
Second Petition for Review/Cause under Rule 53.1
CHAMBERS-LIBERTY COUNTIES NAVIGATION DISTRICT, ET AL. 
THE STATE OF TEXAS 
Appellate Briefs
Date▲▼Event Type▲▼Description▲▼RemarksDocument
02/07/2019Post submission brief filedPetitioner Post-Submission Letter Brief in Response to Post-Submission Amicus Brief of Coastal Conservation Association, filed on behalf of Chamers-Liberty Counties Navigation District, et al.
01/29/2019Amicus Curiae Letter ReceivedReceived (instead of filed) Amicus Letter received on behalf of Texas Chapter of the Coastal Conservation Association.
01/22/2019Exhibits in case/cause filedRespondent Oral Argument Bench Book filed on behalf of the State of Texas.
11/28/2018Amicus Curiae Brief receivedReceived (instead of filed) Amicus Curiae Brief of Texas Coastal Conservation Association submitted by P. M. Schenkkan, Ben F. Vaughan III, and Natasha Martin of Graves, Dougherty, Hearon & Moody, PC of Austin, TX.
06/28/2018Reply BriefPetitioner Reply Brief on the Merits filed on behalf of Sustainable Texas Oyster Resource Management, LLC.
05/11/2018Brief on the MeritsRespondent State of Texas Response Brief on the Merits to STORM Brief.
04/27/2018Reply BriefEvent related to first petition filed in case. Reply Brief on the Merits filed on behalf of Chambers-Liberty Counties Navigation District, et al.
04/12/2018Brief on the MeritsRespondent Response Brief on the Merits to Chambers-Liberty Counties Navigation Dist.'s Brief filed on behalf of the State of Texas.
02/21/2018Brief on the MeritsEvent related to first petition filed in case. Petitioner's Brief on the Merits filed on behalf of Chambers-Liberty Counties Navigation District, et al.
02/21/2018Brief on the MeritsEvent related to subsequent petition filed in case. Brief on the Merits filed on behalf of Sustainable Texas Oyster Resource Management, L.L.C.
09/14/2017Reply to ResponseEvent related to subsequent petition filed in case. Reply in Support of Petition for Review filed on behalf of Sustainable Texas Oyster Resource Management, L.L.C.
09/14/2017Reply to ResponseEvent related to first petition filed in case. Reply in Support of Petition for Review filed on behalf of  Chambers-Liberty Counties Navigation District, et al.
08/30/2017Response to PetitionRespondent Response to Sustainable Texas Oyster Resource Management, LLC's Petition for Review filed on behalf of State of Texas.
08/30/2017Response to PetitionRespondent Response to Chambers-Liberty Counties Navigation District, et al.'s Petition for Review filed on behalf of State of Texas.
05/22/2017Petition for Review #2Petitioner Petition for Review filed on behalf of Sustainable Texas Oyster Resource Management, L.L.C.
05/10/2017Petition for ReviewPetitioner Petition for Review filed on behalf of Chambers-Liberty Counties Navigation District, et al.
Case Events
Date▲▼Event Type▲▼Disposition▲▼RemarksDocument
12/22/2017Record Requested in Case  Record requested from the 3rd COA
12/22/2017Brief on the Merits Ordered  Brief on the mertis requested: Petitioner's brief due no later than 1/22/18; Response brief due 2/12/18; and Reply brief due 2/27/18.
12/14/2018Case set for oral argumentCase set for oral argument Consolidated for Oral Argument with case no. 17-0404. This case has been set for oral argument at 9:00 a.m., January 23, 2019.  Time allotted to argue:  20/20 minutes
12/07/2018Submission resetThe date and time for oral argument are yet to be determined. The date and time for oral argument are yet to be determined.
12/05/2018Oral Argument Cancelled  Causes to be reset at a date to be determined.
11/28/2018Amicus Curiae Brief received  Amicus Curiae Brief of Texas Coastal Conservation Association submitted by P. M. Schenkkan, Ben F. Vaughan III, and Natasha Martin of Graves, Dougherty, Hearon & Moody, PC of Austin, TX.
11/07/2018Oral Argument Submission Form from Attorney received  Oral Argument Submission Form filed on behalf of petitioner, Sustainable Texas Oyster Resource Management, L.L.C. Oral Argument will be presented by Craig T. Enoch of Enoch Kever PLLC of Austin.
11/05/2018Oral Argument Submission Form from Attorney received  Oral Argument Submission Form submitted on behalf of petitioners, Chambers Liberty Counties Navigation Dist., et al. Oral Argument will be presented by James F. Parker, III of Lloyd Gosselink Rochelle & Townsend PC of Austin Texas.
11/01/2018Oral Argument Submission Form from Attorney received  Oral Argument Submission Form filed on behalf of respondent, the State of Texas. Oral Argument will be presented by Linda B. Secord of the Texas Attorney General's Office.
09/14/2017Reply to Response  Reply in Support of Petition for Review filed on behalf of  Chambers-Liberty Counties Navigation District, et al.
09/14/2017Reply to Response  Reply in Support of Petition for Review filed on behalf of Sustainable Texas Oyster Resource Management, L.L.C.
08/31/2018Case set for oral argumentCase set for oral argument Consolidated for Oral Argument with case no. 17-0404. This case has been set for oral argument at 9:00 a.m., December 5, 2018. Time allotted to argue:  20/20 minutes
08/31/2018Case set for oral argumentCase set for oral argument Consolidated for Oral Argument with case no. 17-0404. This case has been set for oral argument at 9:00 a.m., December 5, 2018.  Time allotted to argue:  20/20 minutes
08/31/2018Petition for Review disposedFiling granted
08/31/2018Petition for Review granted 
08/31/2018Petition for Review disposedFiling granted
08/31/2018Petition for Review granted 
08/30/2017Response to Petition  Response to Sustainable Texas Oyster Resource Management, LLC's Petition for Review filed on behalf of State of Texas.
08/30/2017Response to Petition  Response to Chambers-Liberty Counties Navigation District, et al.'s Petition for Review filed on behalf of State of Texas.
07/27/2017Motion for Extension of Time to File Response disposedFiling granted Unopposed Motion for Extension of Time to file Response to Petition for Review granted. FURTHER REQUESTS FOR EXTENSIONS OF TIME FOR THIS FILING WILL BE DISFAVORED. Response due August 30, 2017.
07/27/2017Motion for Extension of Time to File Response  Unopposed Motion for Extension of Time to file a response filed on behalf of The State of Texas.
06/30/2017Supreme Court of Texas Requested Response  Requested responses to petitions for review due no later than July 31, 2017.
06/28/2018Reply Brief  Reply Brief on the Merits filed on behalf of Sustainable Texas Oyster Resource Management, LLC.
06/20/2019Mandate issued  Mandate & Cost Bill Issued
06/06/2017Letter Filed  Letter filed on behalf of Sustainable Texas Oyster Resource Management, L.L.C.
06/02/2017Opinion from the Court of Appeals filed.  Corrected Opinion and Judgment issued by the Third Court of Appeals received electronically from the Court Clerk.
05/30/2017Case forwarded to Court 
05/30/2017Case forwarded to Court 
05/24/2017Response Waiver filed  Response waiver filed on behalf of the State of Texas in response to the petition for review of Sustainable Texas Oyster Resource Management, L.L.C.
05/22/2017Petition for Review #2  Petition for Review filed on behalf of Sustainable Texas Oyster Resource Management, L.L.C.
05/17/2018Motion for Extension of Time disposed.Filing granted Unopposed Motion for Extension of Time to file Reply Brief on the Merits is granted. FURTHER REQUESTS FOR EXTENSIONS OF TIME FOR THIS FILING WILL BE DISFAVORED. Reply brief is due June 28, 2018.
05/16/2018Motion 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 Sustainable Texas Oyster Resource Management, LLC.
05/16/2017Response Waiver filed  Response Waiver filed on behalf of State of Texas.
05/11/2018Brief on the Merits  State of Texas Response Brief on the Merits to STORM Brief.
05/10/2019Court approved judgment sent to attorneys of recordIssued
05/10/2019Opinion issuedIssued
05/10/2019Opinion issuedCourt affirms in part and reverses in part CA judgment and remands to trial court The Court affirms in part and reverses in part the court of appeals' judgment and remands the case to the trial court.  Justice Blacklock delivered the opinion of the Court.
(5/10/2019 4:04:33 PM) 170365.pdf, 17-0365.jmt.pdf
05/10/2017Petition for Review  Petition for Review filed on behalf of Chambers-Liberty Counties Navigation District, et al.
04/27/2018Reply Brief  Reply Brief on the Merits filed on behalf of Chambers-Liberty Counties Navigation District, et al.
04/13/2018Motion for Extension of Time disposed.Filing granted Second Motion for Extension of Time to file Response Brief on the Merits to STORM's Brief granted. NO FURTHER REQUESTS FOR EXTENSION OF TIME FOR THIS FILING WILL BE CONSIDERED. Response Brief is due on May 11, 2018. Reply Brief is due on May 29, 2018.
04/12/2018Motion for Extension of Time to File Brief filed  Second Unopposed Motion for Extension of Time to file Response Brief on the Merits to STORM's initial Brief on the Merits filed on behalf of the State of Texas.
04/12/2018Brief on the Merits  Response Brief on the Merits to Chambers-Liberty Counties Navigation Dist.'s Brief filed on behalf of the State of Texas.
03/07/2018Motion for Extension of Time disposed.Filing granted Motion for Extension of Time to file Response Brief on the Merits has been granted. FURTHER REQUESTS FOR EXTENSIONS OF TIME FOR THIS FILING WILL BE DISFAVORED. Response Brief is due on April 12, 2018. Reply Brief is due on April 27, 2018.
03/07/2018Motion for Extension of Time to File Brief filed  Unopposed Motion for Extension of Time to file Response Brief on the Merits filed on behalf of the State of Texas.
02/21/2018Brief on the Merits  Petitioner's Brief on the Merits filed on behalf of Chambers-Liberty Counties Navigation District, et al.
02/21/2018Brief on the Merits  Brief on the Merits filed on behalf of Sustainable Texas Oyster Resource Management, L.L.C.
02/07/2019Post submission brief filed  Post-Submission Letter Brief in Response to Post-Submission Amicus Brief of Coastal Conservation Association, filed on behalf of Chamers-Liberty Counties Navigation District, et al.
01/29/2019Amicus Curiae Letter Received  Amicus Letter received on behalf of Texas Chapter of the Coastal Conservation Association.
01/23/2019Oral argument   Argued on behalf of Petitioner/Other Party, Chambers-Liberty Counties Navigation District, et al., by James F. Parker, III; Argued on behalf of Petitioner/Relator, Sustainable Texas Oyster Resource Management, L.L.C., by Craig T. Enoch; Argued on behalf of Respondent/Real Party in Interest by Linda B. Secord
01/23/2019Oral argument   Argued on behalf of Petitioner/Other Party, Chambers-Liberty Counties Navigation District, et al., by James F. Parker, III; Argued on behalf of Petitioner/Relator, Sustainable Texas Oyster Resource Management, L.L.C., by Craig T. Enoch; Argued on behalf of Respondent/Real Party in Interest by Linda B. Secord
01/22/2019Exhibits in case/cause filed  Oral Argument Bench Book filed on behalf of the State of Texas.
01/05/2018Motion for Extension of Time disposed.Filing granted Motion for Extension of Time to file Petitioner's Brief on the Merits has been granted. FURTHER REQUESTS FOR EXTENSIONS OF TIME FOR THIS FILING WILL BE DISFAVORED. Petitioner's Brief is due on February 21, 2018. Respondent's Brief is due on March 13, 2018. Reply Brief is due on March 28, 2018.
01/05/2018Motion for Extension of Time to File Brief filed  Unopposed Joint Motion for Extension of Time to file Petitioners' Brief on the Merits filed on behalf of Chambers-Libery Counties Navigation District, et al.
01/03/2018Case Record Filed   Electronic Appellate Record received.
Calendars
Set Date▲▼Calendar Type▲▼Reason Set▲▼Remarks▲▼
06/20/2019Case StoredCase stored.e-stored
Parties
Party▲▼Party Type▲▼Representative▲▼
The Chambers-Liberty Counties Navigation DistrictPetitionerMr. Nathan E. Vassar
Mr. James F. Parker III
Mr. R. Lambeth Townsend  
Allen Herrington, in his Individual Capacity as District CommissionerPetitionerMr. James F. Parker III
Mr. Nathan E. Vassar
Terry Haltom, in his Individual Capacity as District CommissionerPetitionerMr. James F. Parker III
Mr. Nathan E. Vassar
Texas Coastal Conservation AssociationAmicus CuriaeMs. Natasha J. Martin
Mr. Ben F. Vaughan III
Mr. P. M. Schenkkan
Texas Department of Family and Protective ServicesRespondentMr. Brantley David Starr
Mr. Jeffrey C. Mateer
Mr. James E. Davis
Mr. Steven Lord Jr.
Atty. Gen. W. Kenneth Paxton Jr.
Mr. Craig J. Pritzlaff
Ms. Priscilla M. Hubenak
Ms. Linda B. Secord
Ken Coleman, in his Individual Capacity as District CommissionerPetitionerMr. James F. Parker III
Mr. Nathan E. Vassar
Dave Wilcox, in his Individual Capacity as District CommissionerPetitionerMr. James F. Parker III
Mr. Nathan E. Vassar
Ken Mitchell, in his Individual Capacity as District CommissionerPetitionerMr. James F. Parker III
Mr. Nathan E. Vassar
Sustainable Texas Oyster Resource Management, L.L.C.Petitioner 2Ms. Shelby L. O'Brien  
Mr. Craig T. Enoch
Mr. Richard G. Baker
Court of Appeals Information:
Aff/Pt and Dismiss/Pt 
565 SW3d 1, 07-08-16 
3rd Court of Appeals 
Honorable Melissa Young Goodwin 
Trial Court Information
200th District Court 
 
Honorable Rhonda G. Hurley 
D-1-GN-15-003093