Supreme Court

Case: 18-0660    
18-0660
07/19/2018
Petition for Writ of Mandamus
IN RE OCCIDENTAL CHEMICAL CORPORATION, OXY INGLESIDE ENERGY CENTER, LLC, OXY INGLESIDE LPG TERMINAL LLC, AND OXY INGLESIDE OIL TERMINAL LLC 
 
Appellate Briefs
Date▲▼Event Type▲▼Description▲▼RemarksDocument
11/07/2018Response to Motion for RehearingRelator Response to Motion for Rehearing filed on behalf of Occidental Chemical Corporation, et al.
10/29/2018Motion for RehearingRespondent's Motion for Rehearing of Cause filed Motion for Rehearing filed on behalf of Respondent Ramiro Canales, Chief Appraiser, Nueces County, Texas, Respondent Kevin Kieschnick, Tax Assessor-Collector, and Real Party in Interest Nueces County, Texas.
09/27/2018Post submission brief filedRespondent Post Submission Letter filed on behalf of respondents, Ramiro Canales, et al. and real party, Nueces County.
09/24/2018Post submission brief filedRelator Post Submission Brief filed on behalf of Occidental Chemical Corporation, et al.
09/07/2018Reply BriefRelator Reply Brief on the Merits Regarding Commissioner of the Texas General Land Office filed on behalf of Occidental Chemical Corp., et al.
09/07/2018Reply BriefRelator Reply Brief on the Merits Regarding San Patricio County, Nueces County, and their respective taxing units filed on behalf of Occidental Chemical Corp., et al.
09/07/2018Exhibits in case/cause filedRelator Oral Argument Exhibits filed on behalf of Occidental Chemical Corporation, et al.
09/07/2018Exhibits in case/cause filedReal Parties in Interest Exhibits for Oral Argument filed on behalf of Nueces Parties.
09/05/2018Amicus Curiae Brief receivedReceived (instead of filed) Amicus Curiae Brief of Corpus Christi Liquefaction, LLC. Submitted by Thomas Phillips, Benjamin Geslison and Renn Neilson of Baker Botts L.L.P.
09/04/2018Brief on the MeritsReal Parties in Interest San Patricio County Parties' Brief in Response to Merits Briefs Filed by Nueces County Parties and General Land Office.
09/04/2018Brief on the MeritsReal Parties in Interest Nueces Parties’ Response to Briefs of San Patricio and GLO.
09/02/2018Amicus Curiae Brief receivedReceived (instead of filed) Amicus Curiae Brief of Texas Civil Justice League submitted by George S. Christian of Austin, Texas.
08/27/2018Brief on the MeritsReal Parties in Interest Real Party in Interest's Brief on the Merits filed on behalf of San Patricio County, Texas.
08/27/2018Brief on the MeritsRespondent Response Brief on the Merits filed on behalf of respondents, Ramiro Canales, et al. and real party, Nueces County.
08/27/2018Brief on the MeritsRespondent Response Brief on the Merits filed on behalf of respondent, George P. Bush.
08/13/2018Brief on the MeritsRelator Relator's Brief on the Merits regarding San Patricio County, et al. filed on behalf of Occidental Chemical Corporation, et al.
08/13/2018Brief on the MeritsRelator Relator's Brief on the Merits regarding Texas General Land Office filed on behalf of Occidental Chemical Corporation, et al.
08/01/2018Response to Petition for Writ of Mandamus FiledReal Parties in Interest Response to Petition for Writ of Mandamus filed on behalf of Kevin Kieschnick, Tax Assessor-Collector, and Real Party in Interest Nueces County, Texas.
08/01/2018Response to Petition for Writ of Mandamus FiledRespondent Response to Mandamus Petition filed on behalf of George P. Bush, Commissioner of the General Land Office.
08/01/2018Response to Petition for Writ of Mandamus FiledReal Parties in Interest Response to Amended Original Petition filed on behalf of San Patricio County and Dalia Sanchez.
07/23/2018Amended Petition for Writ of Mandamus filedRelator Amended Petition for Writ of Mandamus filed on behalf of Occidental Chemical Corporation, et al.
07/19/2018Petition for Writ of Mandamus filedRelator Petition for Writ of Mandamus filed on behalf of Occidental Chemical Corporation, et al.
Case Events
Date▲▼Event Type▲▼Disposition▲▼RemarksDocument
12/14/2018Certified cys of cost bill sent to attys of record  Cost Bill Issued
12/14/2018Motion for Rehearing - DisposedDenied with Justice not sitting. (Justice Guzman not sitting)
11/07/2018Response to Motion for Rehearing  Response to Motion for Rehearing filed on behalf of Occidental Chemical Corporation, et al.
10/29/2018Case forwarded to Court 
10/29/2018Motion for Rehearing  Motion for Rehearing filed on behalf of Respondent Ramiro Canales, Chief Appraiser, Nueces County, Texas, Respondent Kevin Kieschnick, Tax Assessor-Collector, and Real Party in Interest Nueces County, Texas.
10/12/2018Dissenting opinion issued.Issued Justice Boyd delivered a dissenting opinion, in which Justice Blacklock joined.
10/12/2018Concurring Opinion issued.Issued Justice Brown delivered a concurring opinion in which Justice Boyd and Justice Blacklock joined in part.  
10/12/2018Opinion issuedWrit of Mandamus conditionally granted The Court conditionally grants the petition for writs of mandamus and injunction. Chief Justice Hecht delivered the opinion of the Court in which Justice Green, Justice Johnson, Justice Lehrmann, Justice Devine, and Justice Brown joined. (Justice Guzman not sitting)
(10/12/2018 3:07:49 PM) 180660d.pdf, 180660c.pdf, 180660.pdf
10/09/2018Letter Filed  Letter regarding Nicole Leonard filed on behalf of Occidental Chemical Corporation, et al.
09/27/2018Post submission brief filed  Post Submission Letter filed on behalf of respondents, Ramiro Canales, et al. and real party, Nueces County.
09/24/2018Post submission brief filed  Post Submission Brief filed on behalf of Occidental Chemical Corporation, et al.
09/11/2018Notice of Appearance  Notice of Appearance of Solicitor General, Kyle Hawkins, replacing Scott Keller.
09/10/2018Oral argument   Argued on behalf of relators by Dale Wainwright; Argued on behalf of San Patricio County Parties by John J. Hightower; Argued on behalf of Nueces County Parties by Audrey Mullert Vicknair; Argued on behalf of Commissioner George P. Bush, Texas General Land Office by Kristofer S. Monson
09/07/2018Reply Brief  Reply Brief on the Merits Regarding Commissioner of the Texas General Land Office filed on behalf of Occidental Chemical Corp., et al.
09/07/2018Reply Brief  Reply Brief on the Merits Regarding San Patricio County, Nueces County, and their respective taxing units filed on behalf of Occidental Chemical Corp., et al.
09/07/2018Exhibits in case/cause filed  Oral Argument Exhibits filed on behalf of Occidental Chemical Corporation, et al.
09/07/2018Exhibits in case/cause filed  Exhibits for Oral Argument filed on behalf of Nueces Parties.
09/07/2018Submission Schedule  Submission Schedule for September 10. 2018.
09/05/2018Amicus Curiae Brief received  Amicus Curiae Brief of Corpus Christi Liquefaction, LLC. Submitted by Thomas Phillips, Benjamin Geslison and Renn Neilson of Baker Botts L.L.P.
09/04/2018Brief on the Merits  Nueces Parties’ Response to Briefs of San Patricio and GLO.
09/04/2018Brief on the Merits  San Patricio County Parties' Brief in Response to Merits Briefs Filed by Nueces County Parties and General Land Office.
09/02/2018Amicus Curiae Brief received  Amicus Curiae Brief of Texas Civil Justice League submitted by George S. Christian of Austin, Texas.
08/31/2018Document filed (see remarks)  Proposed Agreed Allocation of Time for Oral Argument filed on behalf of Occidental Chemical Corporation, et al.
08/30/2018Oral Argument Submission Form from Attorney received  Oral Argument will be presented by Kristofer S. Monson of the Office of the Attorney General, filed on behalf of George P. Bush.
08/30/2018Oral Argument Submission Form from Attorney received  Oral Argument will be presented by John J. Hightower with Olson & Olson, LLP, of Houston, Texas, filed on behalf of San Patricio County, Texas, et al.
08/30/2018Oral Argument Submission Form from Attorney received  Oral Argument Submission Form submitted on behalf of Occidental Chemical Corporation, et al. Oral Argument will be presented by Dale Wainwright of Greenberg Traurig, LLP of Austin, Texas.
08/29/2018Oral Argument Submission Form from Attorney received  Oral Argument will be presented by Audrey Mullert Vicknair from Corpus Christi, Texas, filed on behalf of Nueces County, Texas, et al.
08/27/2018Brief on the Merits  Response Brief on the Merits filed on behalf of respondent, George P. Bush.
08/27/2018Case Record Filed   Record for Response Brief on the Merits filed on behalf of respondents, Ramiro Canales, et al. and real party, Nueces County.
08/27/2018Brief on the Merits  Response Brief on the Merits filed on behalf of respondents, Ramiro Canales, et al. and real party, Nueces County.
08/27/2018Brief on the Merits  Real Party in Interest's Brief on the Merits filed on behalf of San Patricio County, Texas.
08/13/2018Brief on the Merits  Relator's Brief on the Merits regarding San Patricio County, et al. filed on behalf of Occidental Chemical Corporation, et al.
08/13/2018Supplement to Clerk's/Reporter's Record  Supplemental Mandamus Record filed on behalf of Occidental Chemical Corporation, et al.
08/13/2018Brief on the Merits  Relator's Brief on the Merits regarding Texas General Land Office filed on behalf of Occidental Chemical Corporation, et al.
08/03/2018Case set for oral argument  This cause has been set for oral argument at 9:00 a.m., September 10, 2018.
08/03/2018Mandamus Set to Argue 
08/03/2018Petition for Writ of Mandamus disposedCase set for oral argument
08/02/2018Brief on the Merits Ordered  Brief on the merits requested:  Relators' briefs (Oxy) is due no later than August 13, 2018; Real Party in Interests' briefs (County and State) are due August 27, 2018; Real Party in Interests' briefs (County and State) reply to each other are due September 4, 2018; and Relators' reply brief (Oxy) is due September 7, 2018.
08/01/2018Letter Filed  Proposed Agreed Briefing Schedule filed on behalf of Occidental Chemical Corporation, et al.
08/01/2018Response to Petition for Writ of Mandamus Filed  Response to Petition for Writ of Mandamus filed on behalf of Kevin Kieschnick, Tax Assessor-Collector, and Real Party in Interest Nueces County, Texas.
08/01/2018Response to Petition for Writ of Mandamus Filed  Response to Mandamus Petition filed on behalf of George P. Bush, Commissioner of the General Land Office.
08/01/2018Response to Petition for Writ of Mandamus Filed  Response to Amended Original Petition filed on behalf of San Patricio County and Dalia Sanchez.
07/31/2018Notice of Appearance  Notice of Appearance and Designation of Lead Counsel filed on behalf of Robert P. Cenci.
07/27/2018Designation of Lead Counsel   Notice of Appearance and Designation of Lead Counsel filed on behalf of Nueces County and Kevin Kieschnick. Douglas Chaves will serve as lead counsel.
07/25/2018Call received  Call received from counsel for San Patricio County, Texas and Dalia Sanchez regarding responses.
07/25/2018Motion for Extension of Time disposed.Filing granted in part Joint and Unopposed Motion for Extension of Time to File Requested Response to Petition for Writ of Mandamus granted in part.  Responses are due no later than 5:00 p.m., August 1, 2018.
07/24/2018Designation of Lead Counsel   Notice of Appearance and Designation of Lead Counsel filed on behalf of General Land Office.  Mr. Kristofer S. Monson will serve as lead counsel.
07/24/2018Motion for Extension of Time to File Response  Joint and Unopposed Motion for Extension of Time to File Response to Petition for Writ of Mandamus on behalf of Kevin Kieschnick, et al.
07/24/2018Notice of Appearance  Notice of Appearance of John Hightower as Lead Counsel for San Patricio County, Texas and Dalia Sanchez.
07/23/2018Phone call from Clerk's Office  Calls made to both attorneys on behalf of the real parties in interest regarding expedited request for response to petition for writ of mandamus.
07/23/2018Supreme Court of Texas Requested Response  Requested response to Petition for Writ of Mandamus and Correlative Declaratory and Injunctive Relief due no later than 3:00 p.m., Monday, July 30, 2018.
07/23/2018Amended Petition for Writ of Mandamus filed  Amended Petition for Writ of Mandamus filed on behalf of Occidental Chemical Corporation, et al.
07/23/2018Phone call from Clerk's Office  Called attorneys for Relator regarding contact information for attorneys for Real Parties in Interest.
07/20/2018Call received  Call received from Dale Wainwright, attorney for relator regarding counsel for real parties in interest.
07/19/2018Case Record Filed   Record in Support of Petition for Writ of Mandamus filed on behalf of Occidental Chemical Corporation, et al.
07/19/2018Petition for Writ of Mandamus filed  Petition for Writ of Mandamus filed on behalf of Occidental Chemical Corporation, et al.
Calendars
Set Date▲▼Calendar Type▲▼Reason Set▲▼Remarks▲▼
12/14/2018Case StoredCase stored.e-stored
Parties
Party▲▼Party Type▲▼Representative▲▼
Corpus Christi Liquefaction, LLCAmicus CuriaeMr. Benjamin A. Geslison
Mr. Thomas Phillips
Mr. Renn G. Neilson
Texas Civil Justice LeagueAmicus CuriaeMr. George S. Christian
San Patricio County, TexasReal Party in Interest Ms. Allison S. Killian
Mr. Sands L. Stiefer
Mr. Eric C. Farrar  
Mr. John J. Hightower
Mr. Peter William Low
Ms. Tamara L. Cochran-May
Mr. D. Kirk Swinney
Oxy Ingleside Oil Terminal LLCRelatorMs. Rosemarie Kanusky
Mr. Edward Kliewer III
Mr. Justin Bernstein
Mr. Dale Wainwright  
Mr. Charles R. 'Skip' Watson Jr.
Mr. William T. Sullivan
Williams, Kemper StephenRespondentHonorable Kemper Stephen Williams
The Honorable Kemper Stephen Williams
Oxy Ingleside Energy Center, LLCRelatorMr. Justin Bernstein
Mr. Dale Wainwright  
Mr. William T. Sullivan
Mr. Edward Kliewer III
Mr. Charles R. 'Skip' Watson Jr.
Ms. Rosemarie Kanusky
Oxy Ingleside LPG Terminal LLCRelatorMr. William T. Sullivan
Mr. Charles R. 'Skip' Watson Jr.
Mr. Justin Bernstein
Mr. Edward Kliewer III
Mr. Dale Wainwright  
Ms. Rosemarie Kanusky
Bush, George P.RespondentMr. Kristofer S. Monson
Mr. Ken C. Cross
The Honorable George P. Bush
Ms. Shelly Doggett
Mr. Jeffrey C. Mateer
Mr. Kyle D. Hawkins
Atty. Gen. W. Kenneth Paxton Jr.
Cenci, Robert P.RespondentMr. Sands L. Stiefer
Mr. D. Kirk Swinney
Ms. Tamara L. Cochran-May
Robert P. Cenci
Mr. Peter William Low
Mr. John J. Hightower
Ms. Allison S. Killian
Mr. Eric C. Farrar  
Kieschnick, Kevin RespondentMr. Douglas E. Chaves
Kevin Kieschnick
Canales, Ramiro RespondentRamiro Canales
Mr. Tom C. Wheat
Ms. Audrey Vicknair
Occidental Chemical CorporationRelatorMs. Rosemarie Kanusky
Mr. William T. Sullivan
Mr. Dale Wainwright  
Mr. Justin Bernstein
Mr. Edward Kliewer III
Mr. Charles R. 'Skip' Watson Jr.
Sanchez, Dalia RespondentDalia Sanchez
Mr. John J. Hightower
Mr. Peter William Low
Ms. Tamara L. Cochran-May
Mr. Sands L. Stiefer
Mr. Eric C. Farrar  
Ms. Allison S. Killian
Mr. D. Kirk Swinney
Nueces County, TexasReal Party in Interest Mr. Douglas E. Chaves
Ms. Laura Garza Jimenez
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