Supreme Court

Case: 20-0354    
20-0354
05/04/2020
Petition for Review/Cause under Rule 53.1
CENTERPOINT ENERGY RESOURCES CORP. 
FERNANDO RAMIREZ AND MINERVA RAMIREZ 
Appellate Briefs
Date▲▼Event Type▲▼Description▲▼RemarksDocument
09/28/2021Exhibits in case/cause filedPetitioner Exhibits filed on behalf of CenterPoint Energy Resources Corp.
09/08/2021Amicus Curiae Brief receivedReceived (instead of filed) Amicus Curiae Brief received on behalf of the State of Texas, submitted by Natalie D. Thompson of the Office of the Attorney General of Texas, Austin, Texas.
05/13/2021Reply BriefPetitioner Reply Brief on the Merits filed on behalf of CenterPoint Energy Resources Corp.
03/15/2021Brief on the MeritsRespondent Response Brief on the Merits filed on behalf of Fernando Ramirez, et al. Amended Brief filed March 15, 2021.
01/27/2021Brief on the MeritsPetitioner Petitioner's Brief on the Merits filed on behalf of Centerpoint Energy Resources Corp.
10/29/2020Reply to Response to Petition filed Petitioner Reply in Support of Petition for Review filed on behalf of CenterPoint Energy Resources Corp.
09/30/2020Response to PetitionRespondent Response to Petition for Review filed on behalf of Fernando Ramirez, et al.
08/07/2020Amicus Curiae Brief receivedReceived (instead of filed) Amicus Curiae Brief of American Gas Association filed by Michael L. Murray in Washington, DC.
06/25/2020Petition for ReviewPetitioner Petition for Review filed on behalf of Centerpoint Energy Resources Corp.
Case Events
Date▲▼Event Type▲▼Disposition▲▼RemarksDocument
12/07/2020Motion for Extension of Time disposed.Filing granted Motion for Extension of Time to file Petitioner's Brief on the Merits granted. FURTHER REQUESTS FOR EXTENSIONS OF TIME FOR THIS FILING WILL BE DISFAVORED. Petitioner's Brief is due January 13, 2021. Response Brief is due February 2, 2021. Reply Brief is due February 17, 2021.
12/04/2020Motion for Extension of Time to File Brief filed  Unopposed Motion for Extension of Time to file Petitioner's Brief on the Merits filed on behalf of Centerpoint Energy Resources Corp.
11/13/2020Brief on the Merits Ordered  Brief on the merits requested:  Petitioner's brief due no later than December 14, 2020; Response brief due January 4, 2021; Reply brief due January 19, 2021.
10/29/2020Reply to Response to Petition filed   Reply in Support of Petition for Review filed on behalf of CenterPoint Energy Resources Corp.
10/05/2020MET to file reply disposed ofFiling granted Motion for Extension of Time to file Reply in support of Petition for Review granted. Reply due October 29, 2020. FURTHER REQUESTS FOR EXTENSIONS OF TIME FOR THIS FILING WILL BE DISFAVORED.
10/05/2020Motion to Extend Time to File Reply filed  Motion for Extension of Time to file Reply to Petition for Review filed on behalf of CenterPoint Energy Resources Corp.
09/30/2020Response to Petition  Response to Petition for Review filed on behalf of Fernando Ramirez, et al.
09/29/2021Oral argument   Argued on behalf of Petitioner by Macey Reasoner Stokes; Argued on behalf of
Respondents by Nicholas A. Morrow; Argued on behalf of Amicus Curiae, The State of Texas, by Natalie D. Thompson
09/28/2021Exhibits in case/cause filed  Exhibits filed on behalf of CenterPoint Energy Resources Corp.
09/24/2021Submission Schedule 
09/23/2021Oral Argument Submission Form from Attorney received  Updated Oral Argument Submission Form submitted on behalf of CenterPoint Energy Resources Corp. Oral Argument will be presented by Macey Reasoner Stokes of Baker Botts LLP of Houston, TX.
09/23/2021Call received  Call received from petitioner regarding oral argument submission form.
09/21/2021Oral Argument Submission Form from Attorney received  Oral Argument Submission Form submitted on behalf of Amicus Curiae Party the State of Texas. Oral Argument will be presented by Natalie D. Thompson of the Office of the Attorney General of Texas.
09/17/2021Motion to Argue disposedFiling granted Motion of Amicus Curiae the State of Texas to Participate in Oral Argument granted.  (Time allotted to argue: 17/20/3 minutes)
09/14/2021Motion to Argue filed  Motion of Amicus Curiae The State of Texas to Participate in Oral Argument.
09/08/2021Amicus Curiae Brief received  Amicus Curiae Brief received on behalf of the State of Texas, submitted by Natalie D. Thompson of the Office of the Attorney General of Texas, Austin, Texas.
09/01/2021Letter sent to parties from Supreme Court - See Remarks  Additional information sent to parties regarding upcoming in-person oral arguments.  
08/23/2021Oral Argument Submission Form from Attorney received  Oral Argument Submission Form submitted on behalf of Fernando Ramirez, et al. Oral Arguments will be presented by Nicholas A. Morrow of Morrow & Sheppard, LLP from Houston, TX.
08/21/2020Motion for Extension of Time to File Response disposedFiling granted Motion for Extension of Time to file Response granted. FURTHER REQUESTS FOR EXTENSIONS OF TIME FOR THIS FILING WILL BE DISFAVORED. Response is due September 30, 2020.
08/21/2020Motion for Extension of Time to File Response  Unopposed Motion for Extension of Time to file Response to Petition for Review filed on behalf of Fernando Ramirez, et al.
08/13/2021Oral Argument Submission Form from Attorney received  Oral Argument Submission Form submitted on behalf of CenterPoint Energy Resources Corp. Oral Argument will be presented by Macey Reasoner Stokes and J. Mark Little Baker Botts LLP of Houston, TX.
08/10/2020Pro hac vice motion disposedFiling granted Motion in support of Admission Pro Hac Vice of Michael L. Murray granted.
08/10/2020Pro hac vice motion disposedFiling granted Motion for Admission Pro Hac Vice of Michael L. Murray granted.
08/07/2020Pro hac vice motion filed  Motion of Resident Attorney John K. Arnold in support of Michael L. Murray's Admission Pro Hac Vice filed on behalf of American Gas Association.
08/07/2020Pro hac vice motion filed  Motion for Admission Pro Hac Vice for Michael L. Murray filed on behalf of American Gas Association.
08/07/2020Call received  Call received from counsel for American Gas Association regarding returned filings.
08/07/2020Amicus Curiae Brief received  Amicus Curiae Brief of American Gas Association filed by Michael L. Murray in Washington, DC.
07/31/2020Supreme Court of Texas Requested Response  Requested response to petition for review due no later than August 31, 2020.
06/30/2020Case forwarded to Court 
06/29/2020Response Waiver filed  Response Waiver filed on behalf of Fernando Ramirez, et al.
06/25/2021Call received  Call received from counsel regarding oral argument.
06/25/2021Case set for oral argumentCase set for oral argument This cause has been set for oral argument at 9:00 a.m., September 29, 2021. Time allotted to argue: 20/20 minutes (Justice Huddle not participating)
06/25/2020Petition for Review  Petition for Review filed on behalf of Centerpoint Energy Resources Corp.
06/24/2021Record Received (See Remarks)  Volume 20, 21, and 24 of Reporters Record.
06/11/2021Petition for Review disposedFiling granted The date and time for oral argument are yet to be determined. (Justice Huddle not participating)
06/11/2021Petition for Review granted 
06/02/2020Second Motion for Extension of Time to File Petition for Review disposedFiling granted Unopposed Second Motion for Extension of Time to file Petition for Review granted. Petition for Review due June 25, 2020. FURTHER REQUESTS FOR EXTENSIONS OF TIME FOR THIS FILING WILL BE DISFAVORED.
05/29/2020Second Motion for Extension of Time to File Petition for Review filed  Unopposed Second Motion for Extension of Time to file Petition for Review filed on behalf of CenterPoint Energy Resources Corp.
05/13/2021Reply Brief  Reply Brief on the Merits filed on behalf of CenterPoint Energy Resources Corp.
05/04/2020Motion 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 June 10, 2020.
05/04/2020Motion for Extension of Time to File Petition for Review filed  Motion for Extension of Time to file Petition for Review filed on behalf of CenterPoint Energy Resources Corp.
05/04/2020Court reporter/recorder's record 
05/04/2020Supplement to Clerk's/Reporter's Record 
05/04/2020Court reporter/recorder's record 
05/04/2020Clerk's Record 
05/04/2020Court reporter/recorder's record 
05/04/2020Court reporter/recorder's record 
05/04/2020Supplement to Clerk's/Reporter's Record 
04/14/2021Notice from attorney regarding vacation dates  Vacation Notice of Catherine M. Stone filed on behalf of Fernando Ramirez, et al.
04/13/2021Motion for Extension of Time disposed.Filing granted Second Motion for Extension of Time to file Reply Brief on the Merits granted. Reply Brief due May 13, 2021. FURTHER REQUESTS FOR EXTENSIONS OF TIME FOR THIS FILING WILL NOT BE CONSIDERED.
04/13/2021Motion for Extension of Time to File Brief filed  Second Motion for Extension of Time to file Reply Brief on the Merits filed on behalf of CenterPoint Energy Resources Corp.
03/24/2021Motion for Extension of Time disposed.Filing granted Motion for Extension of Time to file Reply Brief on the Merits granted. Reply Brief due April 29, 2021. FURTHER REQUESTS FOR EXTENSIONS OF TIME FOR THIS FILING WILL BE DISFAVORED.
03/23/2021Motion for Extension of Time to File Brief filed  Motion for Extension of Time to file Reply Brief on the Merits filed on behalf of CenterPoint Energy Resources Corp.
03/17/2022Mandate issued  Mandate & Cost Bill Issued
03/16/2021Record Received (See Remarks)  Record received from the Fourth Court of Appeals.
03/16/2021Electronic communication sent to Party  Email sent to the Fourth Court of Appeals Clerk's Office regarding forwarding the appellate record.
03/16/2021Call received  Call received from counsel regarding the appellate record.
03/15/2021Brief on the Merits  Response Brief on the Merits filed on behalf of Fernando Ramirez, et al. Amended Brief filed March 15, 2021.
03/08/2021Motion for Extension of Time disposed.Filing granted Second Motion for Extension of Time to file Response Brief on the Merits granted. Response Brief due March 15, 2021. Reply Brief due March 30, 2021. FURTHER REQUESTS FOR EXTENSIONS OF TIME FOR THIS FILING WILL NOT BE CONSIDERED.
03/08/2021Motion for Extension of Time to File Brief filed  Second Motion for Extension of Time to file Response Brief on the Merits filed on behalf of Fernando Ramirez, et al.
02/12/2021Motion for Extension of Time disposed.Filing granted Motion for Extension of Time to file Respondent's Brief on the Merits is granted. Respondent's Brief on the Merits is due March 8, 2021. FURTHER REQUESTS FOR EXTENSIONS OF TIME FOR THIS FILING WILL BE DISFAVORED. Reply Brief is due March 23, 2021.
02/12/2021Motion for Extension of Time to File Brief filed  Motion for Extension of Time to file Respondent's Brief on the Merits filed on behalf of Fernando Ramirez, et al.
02/11/2022Court approved judgment sent to attorneys of recordIssued
02/11/2022Opinion issuedCourt of Appeals' judgment reversed & judgment rendered The Court reverses the court of appeals' judgment and renders judgment. Justice Devine delivered the opinion of the Court.  (Justice Huddle and Justice Young not participating)
(2/11/2022 3:55:14 PM) 200354.pdf, 20-0354.jmt.pdf
01/27/2021Brief on the Merits  Petitioner's Brief on the Merits filed on behalf of Centerpoint Energy Resources Corp.
01/07/2021Motion for Extension of Time disposed.Filing granted Motion for Extension of Time to file Petitioner's Brief on the Merits granted. Petitioner's Brief due January 27, 2021. Response Brief due February 16, 2021. Reply Brief due March 3, 2021. FURTHER REQUESTS FOR EXTENSIONS OF TIME FOR THIS FILING WILL NOT BE CONSIDERED.
01/07/2021Motion for Extension of Time to File Brief filed  Second Motion for Extension of Time to file Petitioner's Brief on the Merits filed on behalf of Centerpoint Energy Resources Corp.
Calendars
Set Date▲▼Calendar Type▲▼Reason Set▲▼Remarks▲▼
03/17/2022Case StoredCase stored.e-stored
Parties
Party▲▼Party Type▲▼Representative▲▼
Westwind Homes D/B/A Westwind Development, G.P.- Laredo, LLCOther interested party Mr. Ryan L. Marlatt
Mr. William Earl Touchstone  
Mr. David A. Oubre
Mr. Randy G. Donato
Mr. Sean Higgins
Ian Corey Hernandez
CenterPoint Energy Resources Corp.PetitionerMr. Randy G. Donato
Ms. Macey Reasoner Stokes
Mr. Adolfo Campero Jr.
Mr. J. Mark Little  
Mr. Ryan L. Marlatt
Ian Corey Hernandez
American Gas AssociationAmicus CuriaeMr. John Kenneth Arnold
Mr. Michael L. Murray
Armando Aguilar d/b/a Armando Aguilar & Sons ContractorOther interested party Mr. Roberto Moran, Jr.
State of TexasAmicus CuriaeMr. Judd Stone II
Mr. W. Kenneth Paxton
Mr. Brent Webster
Ms. Natalie Thompson
Mr. Bill Davis
Ramirez, MinervaRespondentMr. Nicholas Morrow
Ms. Catherine M. Stone
Mr. Robinson C. Ramsey
John Sheppard
Ramirez, FernandoRespondentMr. Robinson C. Ramsey
Ms. Catherine M. Stone
Mr. Nicholas Morrow
John Sheppard
Court of Appeals Information:
Affirmed  
628 SW3d 530, 03-25-20 
4th Court of Appeals 
Honorable Sandee Bryan Marion 
Trial Court Information
406th District Court 
Webb 
Honorable Oscar J. Hale 
2015CVT003262-D4