Supreme Court

Case: 20-0175    
20-0175
03/09/2020
Petition for Review/Cause under Rule 53.1
IN THE INTEREST OF J.J.R.S. AND L.J.R.S., CHILDREN 
 
Appellate Briefs
Date▲▼Event Type▲▼Description▲▼RemarksDocument
06/07/2021Motion for RehearingPetitioner's motion for rehearing of cause filed Motion for Rehearing filed on behalf of R.S.
11/04/2020Post submission brief filedPetitioner Post-Submission Brief filed on behalf of R.S.
09/21/2020Supplemental Brief filedPetitioner Response to Supplemental Brief filed on behalf of R.S.
09/18/2020Supplemental Brief filedRespondent Supplemental Brief filed on behalf of Texas Department of Family and Protective Services.
07/13/2020Reply BriefPetitioner Reply Brief on the Merits filed on behalf of R.S.
07/06/2020Brief on the MeritsRespondent Response Brief on the Merits filed on behalf of the Texas Department of Family and Protective Services.
07/01/2020Brief on the MeritsPetitioner Petitioner's Brief on the Merits filed on behalf of R.S.
04/30/2020Reply to Response to Petition filed Petitioner Reply in Support of Petition for Review filed on behalf of R.S.
04/29/2020Response to PetitionRespondent Response to Petition for Review filed on behalf of Texas Department of Family and Protective Services.
03/09/2020Petition for Review (Parental Termination)Petitioner Petition for Review filed on behalf of R.S.
Case Events
Date▲▼Event Type▲▼Disposition▲▼RemarksDocument
12/07/2021Notice received  Notice from the Supreme Court of the United States.
11/04/2020Post submission brief filed  Post-Submission Brief filed on behalf of R.S.
10/28/2020Oral argument   Argued on behalf of petitioners Gurney F. Pearsall III; Argued on behalf of respondent by Rebecca Gorham
10/16/2020Submission Schedule 
10/07/2020Letter Filed  Letter regarding oral argument filed on behalf of R.S.
10/07/2020Oral Argument Submission Form from Attorney received  Oral Argument will be presented by Mr. Gurney F. Pearsall III of San Antonio, Texas, filed on behalf of R.S.
09/28/2020Phone call from Clerk's Office  Called counsel for petitioner regarding Motion to Strike.
09/21/2020Miscellaneous Motion  Motion for Sanctions incorporated within Motion to Strike filed on behalf of R.S.
09/21/2020Motion to Strike filed  Motion to Strike and Motion for Sanctions filed on behalf of R.S.
09/21/2020Supplemental Brief filed  Response to Supplemental Brief filed on behalf of R.S.
09/18/2020Letter sent to parties from Supreme Court - See Remarks  Letter to parties stating: "The Supreme Court of Texas set the above-referenced cause for oral submission for Wednesday, October 28, 2020. 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."
(9/18/2020 5:30:55 PM) Zoom Oral Arguments Guide for Lawyers.pdf
09/18/2020Supplemental Brief filed  Supplemental Brief filed on behalf of Texas Department of Family and Protective Services.
09/11/2020Motion to re-set submission date disposedDenied Petitioner's Unopposed Motion to Reschedule Oral Argument denied.  This cause remains set for oral argument at 9:00 a.m., October 28, 2020.  
09/09/2020Call received  From Bexar County D.A.'s office in re submitting a supplemental brief.
09/07/2021Case Stored  e-stored
09/03/2021Mandate issued  Mandate & Cost Bill Issued
09/03/2021Motion for Rehearing - DisposedDenied
09/01/2020Oral Argument Submission Form from Attorney received  Oral Argument Submission Form submitted on behalf of Respondents, Texas Department of Family and Protective Services. Oral Argument will be presented by Rebecca Gorham of Bexar County Criminal District Attorney's Office of San Antonio, Texas.
08/31/2020Motion to re-set submission date filed.  Motion to Reschedule Oral Argument filed on behalf of J.J.R.S., et al.
08/28/2020Case set for oral argumentCase set for oral argument This case has been set for oral argument at 9:00 a.m., October 28, 2020. Time allotted to argue: 20/20 minutes
08/28/2020Petition for Review disposedFiling granted
08/28/2020Petition for Review granted 
07/13/2020Reply Brief  Reply Brief on the Merits filed on behalf of R.S.
07/06/2020Brief on the Merits  Response Brief on the Merits filed on behalf of the Texas Department of Family and Protective Services.
07/02/2020Motion for Extension of Time disposed.Filing granted Motion for Extension of Time to file Petitioner's Brief on the Merits granted. Petitioner's Brief considered timely filed July 1, 2020. FURTHER REQUESTS FOR EXTENSIONS OF TIME FOR THIS FILING WILL BE DISFAVORED. Response Brief due July 13, 2020. Reply Brief due July 21, 2020.
07/01/2020Brief on the Merits  Petitioner's Brief on the Merits filed on behalf of R.S.
07/01/2020Motion 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 R.S.
06/12/2020Brief on the Merits Ordered  Expedited Brief on the Merits requested:  Petitioner's brief due no later than June 29, 2020; Response brief due July 9, 2020; Reply brief due July 17, 2020.
06/07/2021Case forwarded to Court 
06/07/2021Motion for Rehearing  Motion for Rehearing filed on behalf of R.S.
06/04/2021Court approved judgment sent to attorneys of recordIssued
06/04/2021Opinion issuedCourt of appeals' judgment affirmed The Court affirms the court of appeals' judgment. Justice Devine delivered the opinion of the Court.  
06/04/2021Miscellaneous motion disposed. See Remarks.Denied Motion for Sanctions denied
06/04/2021Motion to strike disposedDenied Motion to Strike denied
04/30/2020Reply to Response to Petition filed   Reply in Support of Petition for Review filed on behalf of R.S.
04/29/2020Response to Petition  Response to Petition for Review filed on behalf of Texas Department of Family and Protective Services.
04/17/2020Supreme Court of Texas Requested Response  Requested response to petition for review due no later than May 4, 2020.
03/17/2020Case forwarded to Court 
03/10/2020Case Record Filed   Records received from the 4th court of appeals.
03/10/2020Phone call from Clerk's Office  Requested records from the 4th court of appeals.
03/10/2020Response Waiver filed  Response Waiver filed on behalf of Texas Department of Family and Protective Services.
03/09/2020Petition for Review (Parental Termination)  Petition for Review filed on behalf of R.S.
03/09/2020Clerk's Record 
03/09/2020Court reporter/recorder's record 
03/09/2020Supplement to Clerk's/Reporter's Record 
02/28/2022Notice received  Notice from the Supreme Court of the United States.
Calendars
Set Date▲▼Calendar Type▲▼Reason Set▲▼Remarks▲▼
09/07/2021Case StoredCase stored.e-stored
Parties
Party▲▼Party Type▲▼Representative▲▼
J.J.R.Other interested party Ms. Maureen Llanas  
S., J. J.R.Other interested party Mr. Robert Michael Gaona
Mr. Shawn D. Sheffield
Texas Department of Family and Protective ServicesRespondentRebecca L. Gorham
Ms. Caitlin Irwin
Mr. Joe D. Gonzales
S., R. PetitionerMs. Alana Pearsall
Mr. Gurney F. Pearsall III
Court of Appeals Information:
Affirmed  
607 SW3d 400, 02-12-20 
4th Court of Appeals 
Honorable Patricia O'Connell Alvarez 
Trial Court Information
37th District Court 
Bexar 
Honorable Michael E. Mery 
2018PA01865