Supreme Court

Case: 20-0393    
20-0393
05/13/2020
Petition for Review/Cause under Rule 53.1
JAMES FREDRICK MILES 
TEXAS CENTRAL RAILROAD & INFRASTRUCTURE, INC. AND INTEGRATED TEXAS LOGISTICS, INC. 
Appellate Briefs
Date▲▼Event Type▲▼Description▲▼RemarksDocument
06/16/2022Supplement to Amicus CuriaeReceived (instead of filed) Supplemental Amicus Letter received on behalf of Calvin House submitted by Daniel J. Sheehan, of Dallas, Texas.
05/23/2022Amicus Curiae Letter ReceivedReceived (instead of filed) Amicus Letter received from Robert H. Leilich.
05/16/2022Amicus Curiae Letter ReceivedReceived (instead of filed) Amicus Curiae Letter Brief received from Certain Members of Congress representing Texas, submitted by Kevin Brady, et al.
04/14/2022Supplement to Amicus CuriaeReceived (instead of filed) Supplemental Amicus Curiae Letter received on behalf of Ben Leman, et al.
03/30/2022Supplement to Amicus CuriaeReceived (instead of filed) Supplemental Amicus Curiae Letter recieved on behalf of Grimes County, et al., submitted by Elton Mathis of Waller County, Texas.
02/17/2022Amicus Curiae Letter ReceivedReceived (instead of filed) Amicus Curiae Letter received on behalf of the Texas Pipeline Association submitted by Thomas A. Zabel of Zabel and Freeman of Houston, Texas.
01/20/2022Post submission brief filedRespondent Post Submission Letter filed on behalf of Texas Central Railroad & Infrastructure, Inc., et al.
01/13/2022Amicus Curiae Letter ReceivedReceived (instead of filed) Amicus Curiae Letter received on behalf of the South Texans' Property Rights Association, submitted by Zachary S. Brady, et al., of Brady & Hamilton, LLP, Lubbock, Texas.
01/11/2022Amicus Curiae Letter ReceivedReceived (instead of filed) Amicus Curiae Letter received on behalf of Colin Allred, et al.
01/10/2022Amicus Curiae Brief receivedReceived (instead of filed) Amicus Curiae Brief filed on behalf of Harris County Commissioners Rodney Ellis and Adrian Garcia, submitted by Christian D. Menefee, et al. of Harris County Attorney's Office.
01/10/2022Amicus Curiae Brief receivedReceived (instead of filed) Amicus Curiae Brief received on behalf of Dallas Regional Chamber, et al., submitted by Scott A. Keller, et al., of Lehotsky Keller LLP, Austin, Texas.
01/10/2022Amicus Curiae Brief receivedReceived (instead of filed) Amicus Curiae Brief received on behalf of Greater Houston Partnership, et al., submitted by William Boyce of Alexander Dubose & Jefferson LLP, Austin, Texas.
01/06/2022Amicus Curiae Letter ReceivedReceived (instead of filed) Amicus Curiae Letter received on behalf of the American Council of Engineering Companies of Texas, submitted by Peyton McKnight of Austin, Texas.
01/03/2022Exhibits in case/cause filedRespondent Oral Argument Exhibits filed on behalf of Texas Railroad & Infrastructure, Inc. and Integrated Texas Logistics, Inc.
01/03/2022Response to Amicus Curiae Brief filedRespondent Response to Amicus Brief filed on behalf of Texas Railroad & Infrastructure, Inc. and Integrated Texas Logistics, Inc.
12/17/2021Amicus Curiae Brief receivedReceived (instead of filed) Amicus Curiae Brief received on behalf of the State of Texas, submitted by Judd E. Stone II, of the Office of the Attorney General of Texas, Austin, Texas.
12/13/2021Amicus Curiae Letter ReceivedReceived (instead of filed) Amicus Letter received on behalf of Texas Aggregates and Concrete Association. Submitted by Christopher Pepper of Austin, Texas.
12/10/2021Amicus Curiae Letter ReceivedReceived (instead of filed) Amicus Curiae Letter received on behalf of Greater Houston Partnership, submitted by Sarah Lacy of Austin, Texas
12/03/2021Amicus Curiae Letter ReceivedReceived (instead of filed) Amicus Curiae Letter received on behalf of the Regional Black Contractors Association, submitted by Charles A. Caldwell, II, of Dallas, Texas.
12/02/2021Amicus Curiae Letter ReceivedReceived (instead of filed) Amicus Curiae Letter received on behalf of the Texas Association of Business, submitted by David G. Cabrales, of Foley Gardere LLP of Dallas, Texas.
11/18/2021Amicus Curiae Letter ReceivedReceived (instead of filed) Amicus Curiae Letter Received from City of Fort Worth submitted by Mayor Mattie Parker.
10/15/2021Petition Reinstated 
10/06/2021Amicus Curiae Letter ReceivedReceived (instead of filed) Amicus Letter received on behalf of Royce West.
10/05/2021Amicus Curiae Letter ReceivedReceived (instead of filed) Amicus Curiae Letter received on behalf of Christian D. Menefee, Rodney Ellis, and Adrian Garcia.
10/01/2021Amicus Curiae Letter ReceivedReceived (instead of filed) Amicus Curiae Letter received on behalf of Metropolitan Transit Authority of Harris County, Texas submitted by Cydonii V. Fairfax.
09/30/2021Amicus Curiae Letter ReceivedReceived (instead of filed) Amicus Curiae Letter received on behalf of the City of Dallas submitted by Eric Johnson.
09/29/2021Amicus Curiae Letter ReceivedReceived (instead of filed) Amicus Curiae Letter received on behalf of Dallas County submitted by Clay Jenkins.
09/29/2021Amicus Curiae Letter ReceivedReceived (instead of filed) STRUCK | Amicus Letter received on behalf of Texas Rail Advocates submitted by Peter J. LeCody.
09/22/2021Amicus Curiae Letter ReceivedReceived (instead of filed) Amicus Letter received on behalf of the City of Houston.
09/20/2021Amicus Curiae Letter ReceivedReceived (instead of filed) Amicus Letter received on behalf of North Texas Commission submitted by Jennifer Shelley Rodriguez.
09/20/2021Response to Motion for RehearingRespondent Response to Motion for Rehearing filed on behalf of Texas Central Railroad & Infrastructure, Inc., et al.
09/16/2021Amicus Curiae Brief receivedReceived (instead of filed) Amicus Curiae Brief received on behalf of Randal O'Toole of Washington, D.C.
08/17/2021Amicus Curiae Brief receivedReceived (instead of filed) Amicus Curiae Brief received on behalf of Jake Ellzey.
08/12/2021Amicus Curiae Letter ReceivedReceived (instead of filed) Amicus Letter received on behalf of Sid Miller.
08/10/2021Amicus Curiae Letter ReceivedReceived (instead of filed) Amicus Curiae Letter received on behalf of Texas and Southwestern Cattle Raisers Association submitted by James D. Bradbury of James D. Bradbury, PLLC, of Austin, Texas.
08/06/2021Amicus Curiae Letter ReceivedReceived (instead of filed) Amicus Curiae Brief received on behalf of James White.
08/04/2021Amicus Curiae Letter ReceivedReceived (instead of filed) Amicus Curiae Letter received on behalf of Ben Leman, et al.
08/03/2021Amicus Curiae Letter ReceivedReceived (instead of filed) Amicus Curiae Letter received on behalf of Texas Farm Bureau submitted by Andy McSwain of Beard Kultgen Brophy Bostwick & Dickson, PLLC of Waco, Texas.
08/03/2021Amicus Curiae Letter ReceivedReceived (instead of filed) Amicus Curiae Letter received on behalf of the Thomas Family submitted by Lance Thomas of Albany, Texas.
08/03/2021Amicus Curiae Letter ReceivedReceived (instead of filed) Amicus Curiae Letter received on behalf of Calvin House, et al. submitted by Daniel J. Sheehan of Daniel Sheehan & Associates of Dallas, Texas.
08/03/2021Amicus Curiae Letter ReceivedReceived (instead of filed) Amicus Curiae Letter received on behalf of William H. Getzendaner, Jr. submitted by Ronald E. Bunch of Waxahachie, Texas.
08/02/2021Amicus Curiae Letter ReceivedReceived (instead of filed) Amicus Curiae Letter received on behalf of James Darren Eagle submitted by Derek D. Rollins of Shackelford, Bowen, McKinley & Norton, LLP of Dallas, Texas.
08/02/2021Amicus Curiae Letter ReceivedReceived (instead of filed) Amicus Curiae Letter received on behalf of KSA Industries Inc. submitted by David B. Hurst of Houston, Texas.
07/29/2021Motion for RehearingRehearing filed in Petition for Review Motion for Rehearing filed on behalf of James Fredrick Miles.
03/19/2021Amicus Curiae Brief received  Amicus Curiae Brief received on behalf of Texas Farm Bureau submitted by Andy McSwain of Beard Kultgen Brophy Bostwick & Dickson, PLLC of Waco, Texas.
02/22/2021Amicus Curiae Brief receivedReceived (instead of filed) Amicus Curiae Brief of Waller County, et al. submitted by Elton Mathis of Hempstead, Texas.
02/11/2021Surreply filedRespondent Sur-Reply Brief to Petitioner’s Brief in Reply and SNCF America, Inc.'s Amicus Brief filed on behalf of Texas Central Railroad & Infrastructure, Inc., et al.
02/11/2021Amicus Curiae Brief receivedReceived (instead of filed) Amended Amicus Curiae Brief of Delta Troy Interests, Ltd. submitted by Scott Brister of Hunton Andrews Kurth, LLP in Austin, Texas.
01/25/2021Reply BriefPetitioner Reply Brief on the Merits filed on behalf of James Fredrick Miles.
01/25/2021Amicus Curiae Brief receivedReceived (instead of filed) Amicus Curiae Brief of SNCF America, Inc. submitted by Christopher M. Odell of Arnold & Porter Kaye Scholer LLP of Houston, Texas.
12/28/2020Brief on the MeritsRespondent Respondent's Brief on the Merits filed on behalf of Texas Central Railroad & Infrastructure, Inc., et al.
12/10/2020Brief on the MeritsPetitioner Petitioner's Brief on the Merits filed on behalf of James Fredrick Miles.
10/02/2020Amicus Curiae Brief receivedReceived (instead of filed) Amicus Curiae Brief of Delta Troy Interests, Ltd. submitted by Scott A. Brister of Hunton Andrews Kurth LLP of Austin, Texas.
09/21/2020Reply to Response to Petition filed Petitioner Reply in Support of Petition for Review filed on behalf of James Fredrick Miles.
09/21/2020Amicus Curiae Brief receivedReceived (instead of filed) Amicus Curiae Brief received on behalf of Texas and Southwestern Cattle Raisers Association submitted by James D. Bradbury of Austin, Texas.
09/16/2020Amicus Curiae Brief receivedReceived (instead of filed) Amicus Curiae Brief of SNCF America, Inc. submitted by Christopher M. Odell of Arnold & Porter Kaye Scholer LLP of Houston, Texas.
08/28/2020Response to PetitionRespondent Response to Petition for Review filed on behalf of Texas Central Railroad & Infrastructure, Inc., et al.
08/18/2020Amicus Curiae Letter ReceivedReceived (instead of filed) Amicus Curiae Letter received on behalf of Texas Farm Bureau submitted by Andy McSwain of Beard Kultgen Brophy Bostwick & Dickson, PLLC of Waco, Texas.
07/31/2020Petition for ReviewPetitioner Petition for Review filed on behalf of James Fredrick Miles.
Case Events
Date▲▼Event Type▲▼Disposition▲▼RemarksDocument
12/28/2021Call received  Call from Attorney General's Office regarding filing an oral argument submission form.
12/28/2020Brief on the Merits  Respondent's Brief on the Merits filed on behalf of Texas Central Railroad & Infrastructure, Inc., et al.
12/27/2021Oral Argument Submission Form from Attorney received  Respondents' Oral Argument Submission Form filed on behalf of Texas Central Railroad & Infrastructure, Inc. and Integrated Texas Logistics, Inc.
12/27/2021Oral Argument Submission Form from Attorney received  Petitioner's Oral Argument Submission Form filed on behalf of James Fredrick Miles
12/22/2021Motion to Argue filed  Unopposed Motion to Participate in and Extend Oral Argument received on behalf of State of Texas.
12/17/2021Amicus Curiae Brief received  Amicus Curiae Brief received on behalf of the State of Texas, submitted by Judd E. Stone II, of the Office of the Attorney General of Texas, Austin, Texas.
12/13/2021Amicus Curiae Letter Received  Amicus Letter received on behalf of Texas Aggregates and Concrete Association. Submitted by Christopher Pepper of Austin, Texas.
12/10/2021Amicus Curiae Letter Received  Amicus Curiae Letter received on behalf of Greater Houston Partnership, submitted by Sarah Lacy of Austin, Texas
12/10/2020Brief on the Merits  Petitioner's Brief on the Merits filed on behalf of James Fredrick Miles.
12/03/2021Amicus Curiae Letter Received  Amicus Curiae Letter received on behalf of the Regional Black Contractors Association, submitted by Charles A. Caldwell, II, of Dallas, Texas.
12/02/2021Amicus Curiae Letter Received  Amicus Curiae Letter received on behalf of the Texas Association of Business, submitted by David G. Cabrales, of Foley Gardere LLP of Dallas, Texas.
11/18/2021Amicus Curiae Letter Received  Amicus Curiae Letter Received from City of Fort Worth submitted by Mayor Mattie Parker.
11/12/2020Motion for Extension of Time disposed.Filing granted Motion for Extension of Time to file Petitioner's Brief on the Merits is granted. Petitioner's Brief on the Merits is due December 10, 2020. FURTHER REQUESTS FOR EXTENSIONS OF TIME FOR THIS FILING WILL BE DISFAVORED. Respondent's Brief on the Merits is due December 30, 2020. Reply Brief is due January 14, 2021.
11/11/2020Motion 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 James Fredrick Miles.
11/03/2020Case Record Filed   Record received from the 13th Court of Appeals.
11/03/2020Case Record Filed   Record received from the 13th Court of Appeals.
11/03/2020Case Record Filed   Record received from the 13th Court of Appeals.
11/03/2020Case Record Filed   Record received from the 13th Court of Appeals.
11/03/2020Case Record Filed   Record received from the 13th Court of Appeals.
11/03/2020Case Record Filed   Record received from the 13th Court of Appeals.
11/03/2020Case Record Filed   Record received from the 13th Court of Appeals.
11/03/2020Phone call from Clerk's Office  Call made to the 13th Court of Appeals Clerk's Office regarding the record.
10/20/2021Letter Received  Letter received from the Solicitor General on behalf of the State of Texas.
10/19/2020Record Requested in Case  Record requested from the 13th COA
10/16/2020Brief on the Merits Ordered  Brief on the merits requested:  Petitioner's brief due no later than November 16, 2020; Response brief due December 7, 2020; Reply brief due December 22, 2020.
10/15/2021Solicitor general invited to file brief  The Solicitor General is invited to file a brief in the above-referenced case expressing the views of the State.  The brief should comply with Tex. R. App. P. 55.3 and be filed on or before November 15, 2021.  The Solicitor General should notify the Court on or before October 22, 2021, if a brief will not be filed or if additional time to respond will be necessary.
10/15/2021Case set for oral argumentCase set for oral argument This case has been set for oral argument at 9:00 a.m., January 11, 2022.  Time allotted to argue: 20/20 minutes (Justice Bland not participating)
10/15/2021Petition for Review disposedFiling granted
10/15/2021Petition for Review granted 
10/15/2021Petition Reinstated 
10/15/2021Previous Order of the Court withdrawn  Denial order issued June 18, 2021 is withdrawn.  Petition for Review reinstated.
10/15/2021Motion for Rehearing - DisposedFiling granted
10/08/2021Electronic communication received from Party  Email received from Amicus Party regarding struck document
10/08/2021Electronic communication sent to Party  Email sent to Amicus Party regarding struck document.
10/08/2021Phone call from Clerk's Office  Call made to Amicus Party regarding struck document.
10/06/2021Amicus Curiae Letter Received  Amicus Letter received on behalf of Royce West.
10/05/2021Amicus Curiae Letter Received  Amicus Curiae Letter received on behalf of Christian D. Menefee, Rodney Ellis, and Adrian Garcia.
10/02/2020Amicus Curiae Brief received  Amicus Curiae Brief of Delta Troy Interests, Ltd. submitted by Scott A. Brister of Hunton Andrews Kurth LLP of Austin, Texas.
10/01/2021Amicus Curiae Letter Received  Amicus Curiae Letter received on behalf of Metropolitan Transit Authority of Harris County, Texas submitted by Cydonii V. Fairfax.
09/30/2021Amicus Curiae Letter Received  Amicus Curiae Letter received on behalf of the City of Dallas submitted by Eric Johnson.
09/29/2021Amicus Curiae Letter Received  Amicus Curiae Letter received on behalf of Dallas County submitted by Clay Jenkins.
09/29/2021Phone call from Clerk's Office  Call made to Amicus Party regarding struck document.
09/29/2021Electronic communication sent to Party  Email sent to Amicus Party regarding struck document.
09/29/2021Amicus Curiae Letter Received  STRUCK | Amicus Letter received on behalf of Texas Rail Advocates submitted by Peter J. LeCody.
09/22/2021Notice of Appearance  Notice of Appearance of Collyn A. Peddie filed on behalf of The City of Houston.
09/22/2021Call received  Call received on behalf of the City of Houston regarding their amicus letter.
09/22/2021Amicus Curiae Letter Received  Amicus Letter received on behalf of the City of Houston.
09/21/2020Letter Filed  Letter field on behalf of  Texas Central Railroad & Infrastructure, Inc., et al.
09/21/2020Reply to Response to Petition filed   Reply in Support of Petition for Review filed on behalf of James Fredrick Miles.
09/21/2020Amicus Curiae Brief received  Amicus Curiae Brief received on behalf of Texas and Southwestern Cattle Raisers Association submitted by James D. Bradbury of Austin, Texas.
09/20/2021Amicus Curiae Letter Received  Amicus Letter received on behalf of North Texas Commission submitted by Jennifer Shelley Rodriguez.
09/20/2021Response to Motion for Rehearing  Response to Motion for Rehearing filed on behalf of Texas Central Railroad & Infrastructure, Inc., et al.
09/16/2021Amicus Curiae Brief received  Amicus Curiae Brief received on behalf of Randal O'Toole of Washington, D.C.
09/16/2020Amicus Curiae Brief received  Amicus Curiae Brief of SNCF America, Inc. submitted by Christopher M. Odell of Arnold & Porter Kaye Scholer LLP of Houston, Texas.
09/09/2020MET to file reply disposed ofFiling granted Motion for Extension of Time to file Reply in support of Petition for Review granted. Reply due September 21, 2020. FURTHER REQUESTS FOR EXTENSIONS OF TIME FOR THIS FILING WILL BE DISFAVORED.
09/08/2020Motion to Extend Time to File Reply filed  Motion for Extension of Time to file Reply in support of Petition for Review filed on behalf of James Fredrick Miles.
09/03/2021Supreme Court of Texas Requested Response  Requested response to motion for rehearing due no later than September 20, 2021.
09/01/2020Case forwarded to Court 
08/28/2020Response to Petition  Response to Petition for Review filed on behalf of Texas Central Railroad & Infrastructure, Inc., et al.
08/18/2020Call received  Call received from counsel for Amicus the Texas Farm Bureau regarding returned filing.
08/18/2020Amicus Curiae Letter Received  Amicus Curiae Letter received on behalf of Texas Farm Bureau submitted by Andy McSwain of Beard Kultgen Brophy Bostwick & Dickson, PLLC of Waco, Texas.
08/17/2021Amicus Curiae Brief received  Amicus Curiae Brief received on behalf of Jake Ellzey.
08/12/2021Amicus Curiae Letter Received  Amicus Letter received on behalf of Sid Miller.
08/10/2021Amicus Curiae Letter Received  Amicus Curiae Letter received on behalf of Texas and Southwestern Cattle Raisers Association submitted by James D. Bradbury of James D. Bradbury, PLLC, of Austin, Texas.
08/06/2021Amicus Curiae Letter Received  Amicus Curiae Brief received on behalf of James White.
08/04/2021Phone call from Clerk's Office  Call made to counsel for the Thomas Family to update contact information.
08/04/2021Amicus Curiae Letter Received  Amicus Curiae Letter received on behalf of Ben Leman, et al.
08/03/2022Mandate issued  Mandate & Cost Bill Issued
08/03/2021Amicus Curiae Letter Received  Amicus Curiae Letter received on behalf of the Thomas Family submitted by Lance Thomas of Albany, Texas.
08/03/2021Amicus Curiae Letter Received  Amicus Curiae Letter received on behalf of Texas Farm Bureau submitted by Andy McSwain of Beard Kultgen Brophy Bostwick & Dickson, PLLC of Waco, Texas.
08/03/2021Amicus Curiae Letter Received  Amicus Curiae Letter received on behalf of Calvin House, et al. submitted by Daniel J. Sheehan of Daniel Sheehan & Associates of Dallas, Texas.
08/03/2021Amicus Curiae Letter Received  Amicus Curiae Letter received on behalf of William H. Getzendaner, Jr. submitted by Ronald E. Bunch of Waxahachie, Texas.
08/03/2021Case forwarded to Court 
08/02/2021Amicus Curiae Letter Received  Amicus Curiae Letter received on behalf of KSA Industries Inc. submitted by David B. Hurst of Houston, Texas.
08/02/2021Amicus Curiae Letter Received  Amicus Curiae Letter received on behalf of James Darren Eagle submitted by Derek D. Rollins of Shackelford, Bowen, McKinley & Norton, LLP of Dallas, Texas.
07/31/2020Petition for Review  Petition for Review filed on behalf of James Fredrick Miles.
07/29/2021Motion for Rehearing  Motion for Rehearing filed on behalf of James Fredrick Miles.
07/16/2020Second Motion for Extension of Time to File Petition for Review disposedFiling granted 2nd Motion for Extension of Time to file Petition for Review is granted. Petition for Review is due on July 31, 2020. FURTHER REQUESTS FOR EXTENSIONS OF TIME FOR THIS FILING WILL BE DISFAVORED.
07/16/2020Second Motion for Extension of Time to File Petition for Review filed  2nd unopposed Motion for Extension of Time to file Petition for Review filed on behalf of James Fredrick Miles.
06/25/2021Motion 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 July 30, 2021.
06/24/2022Miscellaneous motion disposed. See Remarks.Filing dismissed as moot Motion to Disregard Post Submission Letter dismissed as moot
06/24/2022Dissenting opinion issued.Issued Justice Huddle filed a dissenting opinion, in which Justice Devine and Justice Blacklock joined.
06/24/2022Dissenting opinion issued.Issued Justice Devine filed a dissenting opinion.
06/24/2022Concurring Opinion issued.Issued Justice Young filed a concurring opinion.
06/24/2022Concurring Opinion issued.Issued Chief Justice Hecht filed a concurring opinion, in which Justice Young joined.
06/24/2022Court approved judgment sent to attorneys of recordIssued
06/24/2022Opinion issuedCourt of Appeals' judgment affirmed The Court affirms the court of appeals' judgment.  Justice Lehrmann delivered the opinion of the Court, in which Chief Justice Hecht, Justice Boyd, Justice Busby, and Justice Young joined.
(6/24/2022 4:03:13 PM) 200393d2.pdf, 200393d1.pdf, 200393c2.pdf, 200393c1.pdf, 200393.pdf, 20-0393.jmt.pdf
06/24/2021Motion for Extension of Time to File Motion for Rehearing  Motion for Extension of Time to file Motion for Rehearing filed on behalf of James Fredrick Miles.
06/21/2022Letter Filed  Response to Various Amicii filed on behalf of Texas Central Railroad and Infrastructure, Inc., et al.
06/18/2021Petition for Review disposedDenied with Justice not sitting. (Justice Bland not participating)
06/16/2022Supplement to Amicus Curiae  Supplemental Amicus Letter received on behalf of Calvin House submitted by Daniel J. Sheehan, of Dallas, Texas.
05/23/2022Amicus Curiae Letter Received  Amicus Letter received from Robert H. Leilich.
05/16/2022Amicus Curiae Letter Received  Amicus Curiae Letter Brief received from Certain Members of Congress representing Texas, submitted by Kevin Brady, et al.
05/13/2020Motion 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 is due no later than July 22, 2020.
05/13/2020Motion for Extension of Time to File Petition for Review filed  Motion for Extension of Time to file Petition for Review filed on behalf of James Fredrick Miles.
04/14/2022Supplement to Amicus Curiae  Supplemental Amicus Curiae Letter received on behalf of Ben Leman, et al.
03/30/2022Supplement to Amicus Curiae  Supplemental Amicus Curiae Letter recieved on behalf of Grimes County, et al., submitted by Elton Mathis of Waller County, Texas.
03/19/2021Amicus Curiae Brief received  Amicus Curiae Brief received on behalf of Texas Farm Bureau submitted by Andy McSwain of Beard Kultgen Brophy Bostwick & Dickson, PLLC of Waco, Texas.
02/22/2021Amicus Curiae Brief received  Amicus Curiae Brief of Waller County, et al. submitted by Elton Mathis of Hempstead, Texas.
02/17/2022Amicus Curiae Letter Received  Amicus Curiae Letter received on behalf of the Texas Pipeline Association submitted by Thomas A. Zabel of Zabel and Freeman of Houston, Texas.
02/11/2021Surreply filed  Sur-Reply Brief to Petitioner’s Brief in Reply and SNCF America, Inc.'s Amicus Brief filed on behalf of Texas Central Railroad & Infrastructure, Inc., et al.
02/11/2021Amicus Curiae Brief received  Amended Amicus Curiae Brief of Delta Troy Interests, Ltd. submitted by Scott Brister of Hunton Andrews Kurth, LLP in Austin, Texas.
02/03/2022Miscellaneous Motion  Motion to Disregard Post Submission Letter filed on behalf of James Fredrick Miles.
01/25/2021Reply Brief  Reply Brief on the Merits filed on behalf of James Fredrick Miles.
01/25/2021Amicus Curiae Brief received  Amicus Curiae Brief of SNCF America, Inc. submitted by Christopher M. Odell of Arnold & Porter Kaye Scholer LLP of Houston, Texas.
01/20/2022Post submission brief filed  Post Submission Letter filed on behalf of Texas Central Railroad & Infrastructure, Inc., et al.
01/19/2021Call received  Call received from the Court of Appeals Clerk's Office verifying the record was received.
01/13/2022Amicus Curiae Letter Received  Amicus Curiae Letter received on behalf of the South Texans' Property Rights Association, submitted by Zachary S. Brady, et al., of Brady & Hamilton, LLP, Lubbock, Texas.
01/12/2021Motion for Extension of Time disposed.Filing granted Motion for Extension of Time to file Reply Brief on the Merits granted. Reply Brief due January 25, 2021. Further requests for extensions of time for this filing will be disfavored.  
01/12/2021Call received  Call received from counsel for petitioner regarding filing.
01/11/2022Oral argument   Argued on behalf of petitioner by Jeffrey S. Levinger; Argued on behalf of respondents by Marie R. Yeates; Argued on behalf of amicus curiae, The State of Texas, by Judd E. Stone II
01/11/2022Amicus Curiae Letter Received  Amicus Curiae Letter received on behalf of Colin Allred, et al.
01/11/2021Motion for Extension of Time to File Brief filed  Motion for Extension of Time to file Reply Brief on the Merits filed on behalf of James Fredrick Miles.
01/10/2022Amicus Curiae Brief received  Amicus Curiae Brief filed on behalf of Harris County Commissioners Rodney Ellis and Adrian Garcia, submitted by Christian D. Menefee, et al. of Harris County Attorney's Office.
01/10/2022Amicus Curiae Brief received  Amicus Curiae Brief received on behalf of Dallas Regional Chamber, et al., submitted by Scott A. Keller, et al., of Lehotsky Keller LLP, Austin, Texas.
01/10/2022Amicus Curiae Brief received  Amicus Curiae Brief received on behalf of Greater Houston Partnership, et al., submitted by William Boyce of Alexander Dubose & Jefferson LLP, Austin, Texas.
01/10/2022Electronic communication sent to Party  Call and Email sent to attorneys regarding an update on oral argument. The courtroom of the Supreme Court of Texas is closed to the public for oral arguments January 11-13, 2022. Admission is limited to counsel and those accompanying them in cases on the submission schedule, and public officials. As always, oral arguments are webcast live on our YouTube channel, and recordings are available later in the archives at the TexasBarCLE website.
01/07/2022Submission Schedule 
01/06/2022Notice from Counsel of a change in address  Notice of Change of Address filed on behalf of James Fredrick Miles.
01/06/2022Oral Argument Submission Form from Attorney received  Oral Argument Submission Form filed on behalf of Amicus Curiae Party The State of Texas. Oral Argument will be presented by Judd E. Stone II of the Office of the Attorney General of Texas.
01/06/2022Amicus Curiae Letter Received  Amicus Curiae Letter received on behalf of the American Council of Engineering Companies of Texas, submitted by Peyton McKnight of Austin, Texas.
01/03/2022Exhibits in case/cause filed  Oral Argument Exhibits filed on behalf of Texas Railroad & Infrastructure, Inc. and Integrated Texas Logistics, Inc.
01/03/2022Response to Amicus Curiae Brief filed  Response to Amicus Brief filed on behalf of Texas Railroad & Infrastructure, Inc. and Integrated Texas Logistics, Inc.
01/03/2022Motion to Argue disposedFiling granted in part Unopposed Motion of Amicus Curiae The State of Texas to Participate is granted. Request to Extend Oral Argument denied.
01/03/2022Letter sent to parties from Supreme Court - See Remarks  Letter sent to parties regarding additional oral argument information.
Calendars
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08/03/2022Case StoredCase stored.e-stored
Parties
Party▲▼Party Type▲▼Representative▲▼
KSA Industries, Inc.Amicus CuriaeMr. David B. Hurst
West, Royce B.Amicus CuriaeMr. Royce B. West
Members of Congress Representing TexasAmicus Curiae 
Kacal, KyleAmicus Curiae 
Kolkhorst, LoisAmicus Curiae 
Leilich, Robert H.Amicus CuriaeRobert H. Leilich
Texas Aggregates and Concrete AssociationAmicus CuriaeMr. Christopher Pepper
Harris, CodyAmicus Curiae 
City of HoustonAmicus CuriaeMs. Collyn A. Peddie
Mr. Sylvester Turner
Miles, James FredrickPetitionerMr. Dylan O. Drummond
Mr. Michael Patrick McShan
Mr. Blake L. Beckham
Mr. Joseph Cecere
Mr. Jeffrey S. Levinger
Texas Farm BureauAmicus CuriaeMs. Lauren Olivarez
Mr. Angus 'Andy' McSwain
Texas Rail AdvocatesAmicus CuriaeMr. Scott A. Keller
Mr. Matthew H. Frederick
Greater Houston PartnershipAmicus CuriaeSarah Lacy
Integrated Texas Logistics, Inc.RespondentMr. Robert B. Neblett III
Ms. Danica Lynn Milios
Mr. Michael Heidler
Mr. Christopher C. Franz
Mr. Adam W. Aston
Ms. Marie R. Yeates
Mr. Gil P. Peralez
Mr. Monte F. James
Ms. Catherine 'Cathy' B. Smith
Ms. Jennifer Caughey  
Mr. Benjamin Moss
Dallas Regional ChamberAmicus CuriaeMr. Scott A. Keller
Mr. Matthew H. Frederick
Grimes CountyAmicus CuriaeMr. Jon Christopher Fultz
Ho, Allyson NAmicus Curiae 
Texas and Southwestern Cattle Raisers Association (TSCRA)Amicus CuriaeMs. Courtney Cox Smith
Mr. James D. Bradbury
Kiernan, Elizabeth A.Amicus Curiae 
Ellis, RodneyAmicus CuriaeMr. Rodney Ellis
Limestone CountyAmicus CuriaeMr. W. Roy Defriend
Metropolitan Transit Authority of Harris County, TexasAmicus CuriaeCydonii Fairfax
Leon CountyAmicus CuriaeMr. Keith Cook
Ashby, TrentAmicus Curiae 
James Darren EagleAmicus CuriaeDerek Dryden Rollins
SNCF America, Inc.Amicus CuriaeMr. Christopher Mohr Odell
Dallas Citizens CouncilAmicus CuriaeMr. Scott A. Keller
Mr. Matthew H. Frederick
Ellis CountyAmicus CuriaeMs. Martha Montgomery
North Texas CommissionAmicus CuriaeMr. Wallace B. Jefferson  
Mr. William J. Boyce
The Thomas FamilyAmicus CuriaeMr. Lance Thomas
Soilcitor GeneralAmicus CuriaeMr. Judd Stone II
Mr. Evan S. Greene
Mr. Kyle D. Hawkins
Mr. Bill Davis
Menefee, Christian D.Amicus CuriaeMr. Christian Menefee
Freestone CountyAmicus CuriaeMr. Michael Evans
Madison CountyAmicus CuriaeMr. Brian Lee Risinger
The House FamilyAmicus CuriaeMr. Daniel J. Sheehan Jr.
Dallas CountyAmicus CuriaeClay Jenkins
Other Members of Congress Representing TexasAmicus Curiae 
Texas Central Railroad & Infrastructure, Inc.RespondentMs. Jennifer Caughey  
Ms. Danica Lynn Milios
Mr. Monte F. James
Mr. Benjamin Moss
Mr. Robert B. Neblett III
Mr. Michael Heidler
Ms. Catherine 'Cathy' B. Smith
Mr. Christopher C. Franz
Ms. Marie R. Yeates
Mr. Adam W. Aston
Mr. Gil P. Peralez
Schwertner, CharlesAmicus Curiae 
City of Fort WorthAmicus CuriaeMattie Parker
Metcalf, WillAmicus Curiae 
White, James Amicus Curiae 
Delta Troy Interests, Ltd.Amicus CuriaeChief Justice Scott Brister
Justice Kathryn E. Boatman
Mr. J. Mark Breeding
Getzendaner, Junior, William H.Amicus CuriaeMr. Ronald E. Bunch
City of DallasAmicus CuriaeMr. Eric Johnson
Navarro CountyAmicus CuriaeMr. Terry L. Jacobson
Mr. William Thompson
Birdwell, BrianAmicus Curiae 
Oliverson, TomAmicus Curiae 
Leman, BenAmicus Curiae 
Miller, SidAmicus Curiae 
Texas Pipeline AssociationAmicus CuriaeMr. Thomas A. Zabel
Waller CountyAmicus CuriaeMr. Elton Raymond Mathis Jr.
Bud Adams Ranches, Inc.Amicus Curiae 
Toth, SteveAmicus Curiae 
Texas Association of BusinessAmicus CuriaeMr. David G. Cabrales
South Texans' Property Rights Association (STPRA)Amicus CuriaeMs. Laura A.W. Pratt
Mr. Zachary S. Brady
Regional Black Contractors AssociationAmicus CuriaeMr. Charles Adren Caldwell II
Harris County Commissioners Rodney Ellis and Adrian GarciaAmicus CuriaeSimrita Chamdal
Ms. Courtney Carlson
Mr. Jonathan G.C. Fombonne
Mr. Christian Menefee
Ms. Tiffany Bingham
House, CalvinAmicus CuriaeMr. Daniel J. Sheehan Jr.
American Council of Engineering Companies of Texas (ACEC Texas)Amicus CuriaeMr. Peyton McKnight
North Texas CommissionAmicus CuriaeMs. Jennifer Oshea Rodriguez
Greater Houston PartnershipAmicus CuriaeMr. William J. Boyce
Mr. Wallace B. Jefferson  
Garcia, AdrianAmicus CuriaeMr. Christian Menefee
Mr. Rodney Ellis
Bell, Junior, CecilAmicus Curiae 
Ellzey, Jake Amicus Curiae 
O'Toole, Randal Amicus Curiae 
Texas Farm BureauAmicus CuriaeMr. Angus Earl McSwain  
Court of Appeals Information:
Rev & Ren/Pt and Rem/Pt 
635 SW3d 684, 05-07-20 
13th Court of Appeals 
Honorable Nora L. Longoria 
Trial Court Information
87th District Court 
Leon 
Honorable Deborah Oakes Evans 
16-0137CV