Supreme Court

Case: 20-0005    
20-0005
01/02/2020
Petition for Review/Cause under Rule 53.1
DIOCESE OF LUBBOCK 
JESUS GUERRERO 
Appellate Briefs
Date▲▼Event Type▲▼Description▲▼RemarksDocument
04/08/2021Additional citations received.Petitioner Notice of Additional Authority filed on behalf of the Diocese of Lubbock.
08/24/2020Amicus Curiae Brief receivedReceived (instead of filed) Amicus Brief of the State of Texas submitted by Natalie Thompson of the Office of the Attorney General of Austin, Texas.
08/10/2020Reply BriefPetitioner Petitioner's Reply Brief on the Merits filed on behalf of Diocese of Lubbock
07/27/2020Brief on the MeritsRespondent Respondent's Brief on the Merits filed on behalf of Jesus Guerrero.
07/06/2020Brief on the MeritsPetitioner Petitioner's Brief on the Merits filed on behalf of Diocese of Lubbock.
04/21/2020Amicus Curiae Brief receivedReceived (instead of filed) Amicus Brief received on behalf of The Baptist General Convention of Texas.  Submitted by Michael B. Bennett with EVERSHEDS SUTHERLAND (US) LLP of Houston, Texas.
04/07/2020Reply to ResponsePetitioner Reply in support of Petition for Review filed on behalf of the Diocese of Lubbock.
03/23/2020Response to PetitionRespondent Response to Petition for Review filed on behalf of Jesus Guerrero.
03/20/2020Amicus Curiae Brief receivedReceived (instead of filed) Amicus Curiae Brief of Professors Douglas Laycock and Michael S. Ariens submitted by Frederick Yarger of Gibson, Dunn & Crutcher LLP of Denver, Colorado.
03/19/2020Amicus Curiae Brief receivedReceived (instead of filed) Amicus Curiae Brief of Members of the Texas Legislature submitted by Scott A. Brister of Hunton Andrews Kurth LLP., of Austin, Texas.
03/06/2020Amicus Curiae Brief receivedReceived (instead of filed) Amicus Curiae Brief of the Jewish Coalition for Religious Liberty submitted by Allan Paulsen and Ryan Gardner of Haynes & Boone, LLP in Dallas.
02/27/2020Amicus Curiae Brief receivedReceived (instead of filed) Amicus Curiae Brief of Texas Catholic Conference of Bishops received from Steven C. Levatino of Levatino| Pace PLLC in Austin, Texas.
02/20/2020Petition for ReviewPetitioner Petition for Review filed on behalf of the Diocese of Lubbock.
Case Events
Date▲▼Event Type▲▼Disposition▲▼RemarksDocument
12/30/2020Submission Schedule 
12/18/2020Notice from Counsel of a change in address  Change of Address of counsel filed on behalf of the Diocese of Lubbock.
12/11/2020Oral Argument Submission Form from Attorney received  Oral Argument Submission Form of the State of Texas received. Argument will be presented by Beth Klusmann of the Office of the Attorney General in Austin, Texas.
12/11/2020Notice of Appearance  Notice of Appearance of Counsel filed on behalf of the State of Texas.
12/11/2020Call received  Call received from counsel for the State of Texas regarding argument.
12/09/2020Oral Argument Submission Form from Attorney received  Oral Argument will be presented by Ryan Price filed on behalf of Jesus Guerrero.
12/09/2020Oral Argument Submission Form from Attorney received  Oral Argument will be presented by Mr. Nick Olguin of Lubbock, Texas, filed on behalf of Jesus Guerrero.
12/09/2020Phone call from Clerk's Office  To petitioners to request that they efile a letter with the change of address, phone number for Mr. Haun and designating Mr. Haun as attorney to argue the case.
12/09/2020Letter sent to parties from Supreme Court - See Remarks  Letter sent to parties stating: "The Supreme Court of Texas set the above-referenced cause for oral submission for Wednesday, January 6, 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.  If parties have not submitted an oral argument submission form at this time, please get it in no later than 9 a.m., December 11, 2020."
(12/9/2020 3:05:28 PM) Zoom Oral Arguments Guide for Lawyers.pdf
12/09/2020Oral Argument Submission Form from Attorney received  Oral Argument Submission Form of the State of Texas received. Argument will be presented by Natalie Thompson of the Office of the Attorney General in Austin, Texas.
12/03/2020Call received  Call received from counsel for amicus the State of Texas.
11/20/2020Motion to Argue disposedFiling granted Motion of Amicus Curiae The State of Texas to Participate in Oral Argument granted.  Time allotted to argue:  15/20/5 minutes  (Justice Huddle not participating) Consolidated for oral argument with 20-0127
11/06/2020Electronic communication sent to Party  Email sent to counsel for respondent inquiring if they will file a response to the Motion for Amicus Curiae to participate in Oral Argument.
11/06/2020Motion to Argue filed  Partially Opposed Motion for Amicus Curiae to Participate in Oral Argument filed on behalf of the State of Texas.
11/04/2021Notice received  Notice that petition for a writ of certiorari has been denied was received from the Supreme Court of the United States.
10/13/2020Oral Argument Submission Form from Attorney received  Oral Argument Submission form submitted on behalf of the Diocese of Lubbock. Argument will be presented by William J. Haun of the Becket Fund for Religious Liberty in Washington, D.C.
10/02/2020Case set for oral argumentCase set for oral argument Consolidated for Oral Argument with 20-0127.  This case has been set for oral argument at 9:00 a.m., January 6, 2021.  Time allotted to argue: 20/20 minutes
10/02/2020Petition for Review disposedFiling granted
10/02/2020Petition for Review granted 
09/17/2021Notice received  Notice of petition for writ of certiorari received from the Supreme Court of the United States.
09/14/2020Motion to withdraw disposed ofFiling granted Frederick R. Yarger's Motion to Withdraw granted.
09/14/2020Motion to Withdraw Filed  Frederick R. Yarger's Motion to Withdraw filed on behalf of Professors Douglas Laycock and Michael S. Ariens.
08/24/2020Amicus Curiae Brief received  Amicus Brief of the State of Texas submitted by Natalie Thompson of the Office of the Attorney General of Austin, Texas.
08/24/2020Call received  Call received regarding submission of Amicus Brief.
08/10/2020Reply Brief  Petitioner's Reply Brief on the Merits filed on behalf of Diocese of Lubbock
07/27/2020Brief on the Merits  Respondent's Brief on the Merits filed on behalf of Jesus Guerrero.
07/16/2021Mandate issued  Mandate & Cost Bill Issued
07/06/2020Brief on the Merits  Petitioner's Brief on the Merits filed on behalf of Diocese of Lubbock.
07/06/2020Call received  Call received from counsel for petitioner regarding briefing formatting.
06/19/2020Motion to Consolidate disposedFiling granted Motion to Consolidate Brief is granted
06/15/2020Motion to Consolidate filed  Motion to Consolidate Briefing filed on behalf of Diocese of Lubbock.
06/11/2021Court approved judgment sent to attorneys of recordIssued
06/11/2021Opinion issuedca judgment vacated/cause dismissed The Court vacates the court of appeals’ judgment and the trial court’s order and dismisses the cause for want of jurisdiction. Per Curiam Opinion
(6/11/2021 2:45:22 PM) 200005.pdf, 20-0005.jmt.pdf
06/05/2020Brief on the Merits Ordered  Brief on the Merits requested:  Petitioner's brief due no later than July 6, 2020; Response brief due July 27, 2020; Reply brief due August 11, 2020.
04/22/2020Call received  Call received from counsel for The Baptist General Convention of Texas.
04/21/2020Amicus Curiae Brief received  Amicus Brief received on behalf of The Baptist General Convention of Texas.  Submitted by Michael B. Bennett with EVERSHEDS SUTHERLAND (US) LLP of Houston, Texas.
04/20/2020Call received  Call received from Counsel for Petitioner.
04/08/2021Additional citations received.  Notice of Additional Authority filed on behalf of the Diocese of Lubbock.
04/07/2020Reply to Response  Reply in support of Petition for Review filed on behalf of the Diocese of Lubbock.
03/24/2020Call received  Call Received from Counsel for Petitioner.
03/24/2020Case forwarded to Court 
03/23/2020Response to Petition  Response to Petition for Review filed on behalf of Jesus Guerrero.
03/20/2020Amicus Curiae Brief received  Amicus Curiae Brief of Professors Douglas Laycock and Michael S. Ariens submitted by Frederick Yarger of Gibson, Dunn & Crutcher LLP of Denver, Colorado.
03/20/2020Pro hac vice motion disposedFiling granted Motion for Admission Pro Hac Vice of Ryan Price granted.
03/20/2020Pro hac vice motion disposedFiling granted Motion in support pf Admission Pro Hac vice of Ryan Price granted.
03/19/2020Pro hac vice motion filed  Motion for Admission Pro Hac Vice for Ryan E. Price filed on behalf of Jesus Guerrero.
03/19/2020Amicus Curiae Brief received  Amicus Curiae Brief of Members of the Texas Legislature submitted by Scott A. Brister of Hunton Andrews Kurth LLP., of Austin, Texas.
03/19/2020Phone call from Clerk's Office  Call made to counsel for Respondent regarding Pro Hac Vice motions.
03/18/2020Electronic communication received from Party  Email received from counsel for respondent stating they will not file a response to the Motions for Admission Pro Hac Vice.
03/18/2020Pro hac vice motion disposedFiling granted Motion in support of Admission Pro Hac Vice of Timothy M. Zimmerman granted.
03/18/2020Pro hac vice motion disposedFiling granted Motion for Admission Pro Hac Vice of Timothy M. Zimmerman granted.
03/18/2020Pro hac vice motion disposedFiling granted Motion for Admission Pro Hac Vice of Anthony J. Moreno granted.
03/18/2020Pro hac vice motion disposedFiling granted Motion in Support of Admission Pro Hac Vice of Anthony J. Moreno granted.
03/18/2020Pro hac vice motion disposedFiling granted Motion for Admission pro hac vice of Frederick R. Yager granted.
03/18/2020Pro hac vice motion disposedFiling granted Motion in support of Admission pro hac vice of Frederick R. Yager granted.
03/18/2020Electronic communication sent to Party  Email sent to counsel for respondent to determine if they will file responses to the opposed Motions for Admission Pro Hac Vice.
03/18/2020Pro hac vice motion filed  Motion in support of Admission pro hac vice of Anthony J. Moreno filed on behalf of Douglas Laycock, et al.
03/18/2020Pro hac vice motion filed  Motion for Admission pro hac vice of Anthony J. Moreno filed on behalf of Douglas Laycock, et al.
03/18/2020Pro hac vice motion filed  Motion in support of Admission pro hac vice of Timothy M. Zimmerman filed on behalf of Douglas Laycock, et al.
03/18/2020Pro hac vice motion filed  Motion for Admission pro hac vice of Timothy M. Zimmerman filed on behalf of Douglas Laycock, et al.
03/18/2020Pro hac vice motion filed  Motion in support of Admission pro hac vice of Frederick R. Yarger filed on behalf of Douglas Laycock, et al.
03/18/2020Pro hac vice motion filed  Motion for Admission pro hac vice of Frederick R. Yarger filed on behalf of Douglas Laycock, et al.
03/16/2020Pro hac vice motion filed  Motion of Resident Attorney Nick L. Olguin in support of Ryan E. Price's Admission Pro Hac Vice filed on behalf of Jesus Guerrero.
03/06/2020Amicus Curiae Brief received  Amicus Curiae Brief of the Jewish Coalition for Religious Liberty submitted by Allan Paulsen and Ryan Gardner of Haynes & Boone, LLP in Dallas.
03/03/2020Call received  Call received from counsel for Respondent regarding pro hac vice admission.
02/27/2020Amicus Curiae Brief received  Amicus Curiae Brief of Texas Catholic Conference of Bishops received from Steven C. Levatino of Levatino| Pace PLLC in Austin, Texas.
02/21/2020Pro hac vice motion disposedFiling granted Motion for Admission Pro Hac Vice of William J. Haun granted.
02/21/2020Pro hac vice motion disposedFiling granted Motion in support of Admission Pro Hac Vice of William J. Haun granted.
02/21/2020Pro hac vice motion disposedFiling granted Motion in support of Admission Pro Hac Vice of Eric S. Baxter granted.
02/21/2020Pro hac vice motion disposedFiling granted Motion for Admission Pro Hac Vice of Eric S. Baxter granted.
02/21/2020Pro hac vice motion filed  Motion for Admission Pro Hac Vice of Eric S. Baxter filed on behalf of the Diocese of Lubbock.
02/21/2020Pro hac vice motion filed  Motion in support of Admission Pro Hac Vice of Eric S. Baxter filed on behalf of the Diocese of Lubbock.
02/21/2020Pro hac vice motion filed  Motion for Admission Pro Hac Vice filed of William J. Haun filed on behalf of the Diocese of Lubbock.
02/21/2020Pro hac vice motion filed  Motion in support of Admission Pro Hac Vice of William J. Haun filed on behalf of the Diocese of Lubbock.
02/20/2020Petition for Review  Petition for Review filed on behalf of the Diocese of Lubbock.
01/23/2020Call received  Call received from counsel for petitioner regarding related mandamus proceedings in the court of appeals.
01/13/2020Motion for Extension of Time to File Petition for Review disposedFiling granted Motion for Extension of Time to file Petition for Review granted. Petition for Review due February 20, 2020.
01/13/2020Call received  Call from counsel for petitioner regarding status of pending motion for extension of time.
01/10/2020Call received  From petitioner's attorney inquiring about the status of the motion.
01/10/2020Call received  Call from counsel for petitioner regarding status of pending motion for extension of time.
01/07/2020Response to Motion for Extension of Time to File Petition for Review  Response and Objection to Motion for Extension of Time to file Petition for Review filed on behalf of Jesus Guerrero.
01/06/2021Oral argument   Consolidated with 20-0127 - Argued on behalf of Petitioner/Relator by William Jonathan Haun; Argued on behalf of Respondent/Real Party in Interest by Nick
Olguin and  Ryan Price; Argued on behalf of Amicus Curiae, State of Texas, by Beth
Klusmann
01/06/2020Electronic communication received from Party  Email received from counsel for respondent stating they will file a response to the Motion for Extension of Time by tomorrow, January 7, 2020.
01/06/2020Call received  Call received from counsel for petitioner updating contact information.
01/03/2020Electronic communication sent to Party  Email sent to counsel for respondent to determine if they will file a response to the Motion for Extension of Time.
01/02/2020Motion for Extension of Time to File Petition for Review filed  Opposed Motion for Extension of Time to file Petition for Review filed on behalf of the Diocese of Lubbock.
01/02/2020Clerk's Record 
01/02/2020Court reporter/recorder's record 
Calendars
Set Date▲▼Calendar Type▲▼Reason Set▲▼Remarks▲▼
07/16/2021Case StoredCase stored.e-stored
Parties
Party▲▼Party Type▲▼Representative▲▼
State of TexasAmicus CuriaeMs. Natalie Thompson
Mr. Kyle D. Hawkins
Mr. Ryan L. Bangert
Mr. Jeffrey C. Mateer
Ms. Beth E. Klusmann
Mr. Brent Webster
Mr. W. Kenneth Paxton
Texas Catholic Conference of BishopsAmicus CuriaeMr. Steven C. Levatino
The Baptist General Convention of TexasAmicus CuriaeMr. Michael B. Bennett
Jewish Coalition for Religious LibertyAmicus CuriaeMr. Ryan N. Gardner
Mr. Allen Ryan Paulsen  
Ariens, Michael S.Amicus CuriaeMr. Timothy M. Zimmerman
Mr. Anthony J. Moreno
Mr. Bryan Clegg
Laycock, DouglasAmicus CuriaeMr. Anthony J. Moreno
Mr. Timothy M. Zimmerman
Mr. Bryan Clegg
Guerrero, JesusRespondentMr. Ryan E. Price
Mr. Nick Luis Olguin
Members of the Texas LegislatureAmicus CuriaeChief Justice Scott Brister
Justice Kathryn E. Boatman
Mr. Cameron L. Davis
Diocese of LubbockPetitionerMr. Victor H. Wanjura
Mr. Alex L. Yarbrough
Mr. William J. Haun
Ms. Kerri L Stampes
Mr. Thomas C. Riney
Mr. Eric Christopher Rassbach
Eric S. Baxter
Court of Appeals Information:
Reverse & Remand 
591 SW3d 244, 12-06-19 
7th Court of Appeals 
Honorable Brian P. Quinn 
Trial Court Information
237th District Court 
Lubbock 
Honorable Leslie F. Hatch 
2019-534,677