Supreme Court

Case: 19-0959    
19-0959
10/25/2019
Second Petition for Review/Cause under Rule 53.1
IN THE INTEREST OF G.X.H., JR. AND B.X.H., CHILDREN 
 
Appellate Briefs
Date▲▼Event Type▲▼Description▲▼RemarksDocument
06/17/2021Motion for RehearingRespondent's Motion for Rehearing of Cause filed LATE | Motion for Rehearing filed on behalf of G.X.H., Sr.
06/16/2021Motion for RehearingRespondent's Motion for Rehearing of Cause filed Motion for Rehearing filed on behalf of R.L.C.
10/05/2020Brief on the MeritsRespondent Respondent's Brief on the Merits filed on behalf of G.X.H., Sr.
09/08/2020Brief on the MeritsRespondent Respondent's Brief on the Merits filed on behalf of R.L.C.
09/08/2020Brief on the MeritsRespondent Respondent's Brief on the Merits filed on behalf of R.L.C.
09/08/2020Brief on the MeritsRespondent Respondent's Brief on the Merits filed on behalf of G.X.H., Sr.
07/27/2020Brief on the MeritsPetitioner Petitioner's Brief on the Merits filed on behalf of G.X.H., et al.
06/30/2020Brief on the MeritsPetitioner Petitioner's Brief on the Merits filed on behalf of Texas Department of Family and Protective Services.
04/02/2020Response to PetitionRespondent Response to Petitions for Review filed on behalf of R.L.C.
03/30/2020Response to PetitionRespondent Response to Petitions for Review filed on behalf of G.X.H., Sr.
01/03/2020Petition for Review (Parental Termination) #2Event related to subsequent petition filed in case. Petition for Review filed on behalf of G.X.H., Jr. and B.X.H.
10/25/2019Petition for Review (Parental Termination)Petitioner Petition for Review filed on behalf of The Texas Department of Family and Protective Services.
Case Events
Date▲▼Event Type▲▼Disposition▲▼RemarksDocument
12/31/2019Second Motion for Extension of Time to File Petition for Review filed  Second Opposed Motion for Extension of Time to file Petition for Review filed on behalf of G.X.H., Jr. and B.X.H.
12/12/2019Motion for Extension of Time to File Petition for Review disposedFiling granted Motion for Extension of Time to file Petition for Review is granted. Petition for Review is due December 16, 2019.
12/12/2019Response to Motion filed  Response to Motion for Extension of Time to file Petition for Review filed on behalf of R.L.C.
12/11/2019Response Waiver filed  Response Waiver filed on behalf of R.L.C.
12/11/2019Electronic communication sent to Party  Email sent to counsel for Respondent to see if a response will be filed to the Motion for Extension of Time to file Petition for Review.
12/10/2019Motion for Extension of Time to File Petition for Review #2 filed  Opposed Motion for Extension of Time to file Petition for Review filed on behalf of G.X.H., Jr. and B.X.H.
12/05/2019Response Waiver filed  Response Waiver filed on behalf of G.X.H., Sr.
12/04/2020Oral Argument Submission Form from Attorney received  Oral Argument will be presented by Mr. James Cooper filed on behalf of G.X.H., Jr. and B.X.H.
12/04/2020Oral Argument Submission Form from Attorney received  Oral Argument Submission Form submitted on behalf of Texas Department of Family and Protective Services. Oral Argument will be presented by Sandra Hachem of the Harris County Attorney's Office.
12/04/2020Oral Argument Submission Form from Attorney received  Oral Argument will be presented by William B. Connolly with Connolly & Shireman, LLP of Houston, Texas, filed on behalf of G.X.H., Sr.
12/04/2020Oral Argument Submission Form from Attorney received  Oral Argument Submission Form submitted on behalf of Respondent, R.L.C. Oral Argument will be presented by Pamela Williams of Stafford, Texas.
11/13/2020Case set for oral argumentCase set for oral argument This case has been set for oral argument at 9:00 a.m., February 3, 2021. Time allotted to argue: 20/20 minutes
11/13/2020Petition for Review disposedFiling granted
11/13/2020Petition for Review granted 
11/13/2020Motion to dismiss disposedDenied Respondent R.L.C.'s Motion to Dismiss denied
11/13/2020Motion to dismiss disposedDenied Respondent G.X.H., Sr.'s Motion to Dismiss denied
11/13/2020Case set for oral argumentCase set for oral argument This case has been set for oral argument at 9:00 a.m., February 3, 2021. Time allotted to argue: 20/20 minutes
11/13/2020Petition for Review disposedFiling granted
11/13/2020Petition for Review granted 
11/05/2019Case forwarded to Court 
10/25/2019Petition for Review (Parental Termination)  Petition for Review filed on behalf of The Texas Department of Family and Protective Services.
10/25/2019Supplement to Clerk's/Reporter's Record 
10/25/2019Court reporter/recorder's record 
10/25/2019Clerk's Record 
10/25/2019Court reporter/recorder's record 
10/25/2019Supplement to Clerk's/Reporter's Record 
10/25/2019Supplement to Clerk's/Reporter's Record 
10/25/2019Supplement to Clerk's/Reporter's Record 
10/25/2019Court reporter/recorder's record 
10/25/2019Supplement to Clerk's/Reporter's Record 
10/05/2020Brief on the Merits  Respondent's Brief on the Merits filed on behalf of G.X.H., Sr.
09/09/2020Letter Filed  Letter regarding Second Request to supplement Record  filed on behalf of G.X.H., Sr.
09/09/2020Motion for Extension of Time disposed.Filing granted Second Motion for Extension of Time to file Respondent's Brief on the Merits to Ad Litem's Brief on the Merits granted. No further extensions of time will be considered.  Respondent's brief is due no later than October 9, 2020; and Reply brief is due October 19, 2020.
09/09/2020Motion for Extension of Time disposed.Filing granted Second Motion for Extension of Time to file Respondent's Brief on the Merits is granted. R.L.C.'s Respondent's Brief on the Merits is considered timely filed on September 8, 2020. FURTHER REQUESTS FOR EXTENSIONS OF TIME FOR THIS FILING WILL NOT BE CONSIDERED. Reply Brief is due September 16, 2020.
09/08/2020Brief on the Merits  Respondent's Brief on the Merits filed on behalf of R.L.C.
09/08/2020Brief on the Merits  Respondent's Brief on the Merits filed on behalf of R.L.C.
09/08/2020Brief on the Merits  Respondent's Brief on the Merits filed on behalf of G.X.H., Sr.
09/08/2020Motion for Extension of Time to File Brief filed  Second Motion for Extension of Time to file Respondent's Brief on the Merits to Ad Litem's Brief on the Merits filed on behalf of G.X.H., Sr.
09/08/2020Motion for Extension of Time to File Brief filed  Second Unopposed Motion for Extension of Time to file Respondent's Brief on the Merits filed on behalf of R.L.C.
09/07/2021Case Stored  e-stored
09/03/2021Mandate issued  Mandate & Cost Bill Issued
09/03/2021Motion for Rehearing - DisposedDenied
09/03/2021Motion for Rehearing - DisposedDenied
08/06/2020Motion for Extension of Time disposed.Filing granted Unopposed Motion for Extension of Time to file Response Brief on the Merits granted. Response Brief due September 7, 2020. FURTHER REQUESTS FOR EXTENSIONS OF TIME FOR THIS FILING WILL BE DISFAVORED. Reply Brief due September 15, 2020.
08/06/2020Motion for Extension of Time to File Brief filed  Unopposed Motion for Extension of time to file Response Brief on the Merits field on behalf of R.L.C.
08/06/2020Call received  Call Received from Counsel for Respondent.
08/05/2020Motion for Extension of Time disposed.Filing granted Unopposed Motion for Extension of Time to file Response Brief on the Merits granted. Response Brief due September 7, 2020. FURTHER REQUESTS FOR EXTENSIONS OF TIME FOR THIS FILING WILL BE DISFAVORED. Reply Brief due September 15, 2020.
08/05/2020Motion for Extension of Time to File Brief filed  Unopposed Motion for Extension of time to file Response Brief on the Merits field on behalf of G.X.H.
08/04/2020Electronic communication sent to Party  Brief of The Department and Challenge to Constitutionality of a State Statute forwarded to The Office of the Attorney General.
08/03/2020Call received  Call received from counsel for respondent regarding Brief on the Merits of The Department.
07/27/2020Brief on the Merits  Petitioner's Brief on the Merits filed on behalf of G.X.H., et al.
07/23/2020Call received  Call received from counsel for Respondent regarding briefing deadlines.
07/09/2020Motion for Extension of Time disposed.Filing granted Motion for Extension of Time to file Petitioner's Brief on the Merits granted. Brief is due on July 27, 2020. FURTHER REQUESTS FOR EXTENSIONS OF TIME FOR THIS FILING WILL NOT BE CONSIDERED. Response Brief is due on August 6, 2020. Reply Brief is due August 14, 2020.
07/08/2020Electronic communication sent to Party  Respondent's counsel contacted in regards to Motion for Extension of Time.
07/07/2020Motion for Extension of Time to File Brief filed  Motion for Extension of Time to file Brief on the Merits filed on behalf of G.X.H., Jr. and B.X.H.
07/06/2020Call received  Call received from counsel for petitioners regarding briefing deadlines.
07/01/2020Motion for Extension of Time disposed.Filing granted Motion for Extension of Time to file Petitioner's Brief granted.  The tendered brief is considered filed as of June 30, 2020.  Respondent's brief is due July 10, 2020; and Reply brief is due July 20, 2020.
06/30/2020Motion for Extension of Time to File Brief filed  Motion for Extension of Time to file Petitioner's Brief on the Merits filed on behalf of Texas Department of Family and Protective Services.
06/30/2020Brief on the Merits  Petitioner's Brief on the Merits filed on behalf of Texas Department of Family and Protective Services.
06/18/2021Case forwarded to Court 
06/18/2021Motion for Extension of Time to File Motion for Rehearing disposedFiling granted Second Motion for Extension of Time to file Motion for Rehearing is granted. Motion for Rehearing is considered timely filed June 17, 2021. FURTHER REQUESTS FOR EXTENSIONS OF TIME FOR THIS FILING WILL NOT BE CONSIDERED.
06/18/2021Motion for Extension of Time to File Motion for Rehearing  Second Motion for Extension of Time to file Motion for Rehearing filed on behalf of G.X.H., Sr.
06/18/2021Phone call from Clerk's Office  Call made to counsel for G.X.H., Sr. regarding Motion for Rehearing.
06/17/2021Motion for Rehearing  LATE | Motion for Rehearing filed on behalf of G.X.H., Sr.
06/16/2021Case forwarded to Court 
06/16/2021Motion for Rehearing  Motion for Rehearing filed on behalf of R.L.C.
05/29/2020Brief on the Merits Ordered  Expedited Brief on the Merits requested: Petitioner's brief due June 15, 2020; Response brief due June 25, 2020; Reply brief due July 3, 2020/
05/29/2020Reply to Response to Motion  Reply to Motion to Dismiss filed on behalf of G.X.H., Sr.
05/20/2021Motion for Extension of Time to File Motion for Rehearing disposedFiling granted Motion for Extension of Time to file Motion for Rehearing granted. Further requests for extensions of time will be disfavored. Motion for Rehearing is due no later than June 16, 2021.
05/20/2021Motion for Extension of Time to File Motion for Rehearing  Motion for Extension of Time to file Motion for Rehearing filed on behalf of G.X.H., Sr.
05/17/2021Motion for Extension of Time to File Motion for Rehearing disposedFiling granted Motion for Extension of Time to file Motion for Rehearing granted. Motion for Rehearing due June 16, 2021. FURTHER REQUESTS FOR EXTENSIONS OF TIME FOR THIS FILING WILL BE DISFAVORED.
05/17/2021Call received  Call received from counsel for Respondent.
05/14/2021Amendment to Motion filed   Amended Motion for Extension of Time to file Motion for Rehearing filed on behalf of R.L.C.
05/14/2021Electronic communication sent to Party  Email sent to counsel to determine position on Motion for Extension of Time to file Motion for Rehearing.
05/14/2021Motion for Extension of Time to File Motion for Rehearing  Motion for Extension of Time to file Motion for Rehearing filed on behalf of R.L.C.
04/30/2021Court approved judgment sent to attorneys of recordIssued
04/30/2021Concurring Opinion issued.Issued Justice Guzman delivered a concurring opinion, in which Justice Busby joined.
04/30/2021Opinion issuedIssued
04/30/2021Opinion issuedCourt of Appeals' judgment reversed and remanded to Court of Appeals The Court reverses the court of appeals' judgment and remands the case to that court. Justice Huddle delivered the opinion of the Court.  
04/28/2020Notice from Counsel of a change in address  Notice of Change of Contact Information filed on behalf of counsel for G.X.H., Jr., et al.
04/27/2020Response to Motion filed  Response to Motions to Dismiss filed on behalf of G.X.H., Jr. and B.X.H.
04/14/2020Electronic communication sent to Party  Electronic communication sent to the Clerk of the 14th Court of Appeals regarding the supplemental records filed in the Court of Appeals on March 18, 2020 and April 2, 2020.
04/07/2020Phone call from Clerk's Office  Call made to counsel for Respondent regarding supplemental record.
04/07/2020Letter Filed  Letter regarding Supplemental Record filed on behalf of G.X.H., Sr.
04/02/2020Motion for Extension of Time to File Response disposedFiling granted Motion for Extension of Time to file Response to Petition for Review granted. Response filing submitted April 2, 2020 will be considered timely.
04/02/2020Amendment to Motion filed   Amended Motion for Extension of Time to file Response to Petition for Review filed on behalf of R.L.C.
04/02/2020Amendment to Motion filed   Amended Motion for Extension of Time to file Response to Petition for Review filed on behalf of R.L.C.
04/02/2020Motion for Extension of Time to File Response  Motion for Extension of Time to File Response to Petition for Review filed on behalf of R.L.C.
04/02/2020Phone call from Clerk's Office  Call made to counsel for R.L.C. regarding the Motion to Dismiss and Response.
04/02/2020Response to Petition  Response to Petitions for Review filed on behalf of R.L.C.
04/02/2020Motion to dismiss  Motion to Dismiss filed on behalf of R.L.C.
03/31/2020Motion to Exceed Word Limit disposedFiling granted Motion to Exceed the Word Limit on Response to Petition for Review granted.
03/30/2020Motion to dismiss  Motion to Dismiss filed on behalf of G.X.H., Sr.
03/30/2020Motion to Exceed Word Limit  Motion to Exceed the Word Limit on Response to Petition for Review filed on behalf of G.X.H., Sr.
03/30/2020Response to Petition  Response to Petitions for Review filed on behalf of G.X.H., Sr.
03/16/2020Motion for Extension of Time to File Response disposedFiling granted Second Unopposed Motion for Extension of Time to file Response to Petition for Review granted. Response due April 1, 2020. FURTHER REQUESTS FOR EXTENSIONS OF TIME FOR THIS FILING WILL NOT BE CONSIDERED.
03/16/2020Motion for Extension of Time to File Response  Second Motion for Extension of Time to file Response to Petition for Review filed on behalf of G.X.H., Sr.
03/13/2020Motion for Extension of Time to File Response disposedFiling granted Motion for Extension of Time to file Response to Petition for Review granted. Response due April 1, 2020. FURTHER REQUESTS FOR EXTENSIONS OF TIME FOR THIS FILING WILL NOT BE CONSIDERED.
03/13/2020Amendment to Motion filed   Second Motion for Extension of Time to file Response to Petition for Review with amended Certificate of Conference filed on behalf of R.L.C.
03/13/2020Electronic communication sent to Party  Email sent to counsel for petitioners to determine position on second Motion for Extension of Time to file Response to Petition for Review.
03/13/2020Motion for Extension of Time to File Response  Second Motion for Extension of Time to file Response to Petition for Review filed on behalf of R.L.C.
03/12/2020Call received  Call received regarding status of case.
03/02/2020Motion for Extension of Time to File Response disposedFiling granted Motion for Extension of Time to file Response to Petition for Review granted. Response due March 17, 2020. FURTHER REQUESTS FOR EXTENSIONS OF TIME FOR THIS FILING WILL BE DISFAVORED.
03/02/2020Motion for Extension of Time to File Response  Motion for Extension of Time to file Response to Petition for Review filed on behalf of G. X. H., Sr.
02/28/2020Motion for Extension of Time to File Response disposedFiling granted Motion for Extension of Time to file Response to Petition for Review granted. Response due March 17, 2020. FURTHER REQUESTS FOR EXTENSIONS OF TIME FOR THIS FILING WILL BE DISFAVORED.
02/27/2020Electronic communication sent to Party  Email sent to counsel for petitioners to determine position on Motion for Extension of Time to file Response to Petition for Review.
02/27/2020Phone call from Clerk's Office  Call made to counsel for Respondent regarding Motion for Extension of Time to file Response.
02/27/2020Motion for Extension of Time to File Response  Motion for Extension of Time to file Response to Petitions for Review filed on behalf of R.L.C.
02/27/2020Call received  Call received from Ms. Williams stating a motion for extension of time to file response to petition for review was filed on behalf of R.L.C.
02/14/2020Supreme Court of Texas Requested Response  Requested responses to both petitions for review due no later than March 2, 2020.
02/03/2021Oral argument   Argued on behalf of Petitioner, Texas Department of Family and Protective Services, by Sandra Hachem; Argued on behalf of Petitioner, G.X.H., Jr., et al., by James Mark Cooper; Argued on behalf of Respondent, G.X.H., Sr., by William B. Connolly; Argued on behalf of Respondent, R.L.C., by Pamela B. Williams
02/03/2021Oral argument   Argued on behalf of Petitioner, Texas Department of Family and Protective Services, by Sandra Hachem; Argued on behalf of Petitioner, G.X.H., Jr., et al., by James Mark Cooper; Argued on behalf of Respondent, G.X.H., Sr., by William B. Connolly; Argued on behalf of Respondent, R.L.C., by Pamela B. Williams
01/31/2020Response Waiver filed  Response Waiver filed on behalf of R.L.C. and G.X.H., SR.
01/25/2021Submission Schedule 
01/19/2021Letter sent to parties from Supreme Court - See Remarks  The Supreme Court of Texas set the above-referenced cause for oral submission for Wednesday, February 3, 2021. Oral argument will be held via Zoom. Attached is a guide for attorneys participating in oral arguments via Zoom. The Clerk of the Court will contact you with further instructions.
(1/19/2021 6:32:03 PM) Zoom Oral Arguments Guide for Lawyers.pdf
01/08/2020Second Motion for Extension of Time to File Petition for Review disposedFiling granted Second Motion for Extension of Time to file Petition for Review is granted. Petition for Review was filed January 3, 2020. FURTHER REQUESTS FOR EXTENSIONS OF TIME FOR THIS FILING WILL BE DISFAVORED.
01/03/2020Petition for Review (Parental Termination) #2  Petition for Review filed on behalf of G.X.H., Jr. and B.X.H.
01/03/2020Response to Motion for Extension of Time to File Petition for Review  Response in Opposition to the Second Motion for Extension of Time to file Petition for Review filed on behalf of G.X.H., Sr.
Calendars
Set Date▲▼Calendar Type▲▼Reason Set▲▼Remarks▲▼
09/07/2021Case StoredCase stored.e-stored
Parties
Party▲▼Party Type▲▼Representative▲▼
H., Junior, G. X.PetitionerMr. James Cooper
Texas Department of Family and Protective ServicesPetitionerMs. Amelia Beth Strickling
Ms. Sandra D. Hachem
H., Senior, G. X.RespondentMs. Juliane P. Crow
Mr. William B. Connolly
Mr. JB Bobbitt
C., R. L.RespondentMs. Pamela B. Williams
Ms. Dana Rahman
H., B. X.PetitionerMr. James Cooper
Court of Appeals Information:
Vacate & Dismiss 
584 SW3d 543, 06-27-19 
14th Court of Appeals 
Honorable Kenneth Price Wise 
Trial Court Information
313th District Court 
Harris 
Honorable Glen H. Devlin 
2017-04498J