Supreme Court

Case: 20-0855    
20-0855
10/26/2020
Petition for Review/Cause under Rule 53.1
JOSH SCHROEDER, IN HIS OFFICIAL CAPACITY AS CHAIR OF THE CITY OF GEORGETOWN PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION, ALONG WITH THE FOLLOWING MEMBERS OF THE PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION ALSO IN THEIR OFFICIAL CAPACITIES: TIM BARGAINER, JOHN MARLER, ERCEL BRASHEAR, KAYLA MCCORD, GARY NEWMAN, AND BEN STEWART 
ESCALERA RANCH OWNERS' ASSOCIATION, INC. 
Appellate Briefs
Date▲▼Event Type▲▼Description▲▼RemarksDocument
10/21/2021Reply BriefPetitioner Reply Brief on the Merits filed on behalf of Josh Schroeder, et al.
09/30/2021Brief on the MeritsRespondent Respondent's Brief filed on behalf of Escalera Ranch Owners' Association, Inc.
08/11/2021Brief on the MeritsPetitioner Petitioner's Brief on the Merits filed on behalf of Josh Schroeder, et al.
03/23/2021Reply to Response to Petition filed Petitioner Reply in Support of Petition for Review filed on behalf of Josh Schroeder, et al.
03/08/2021Response to PetitionRespondent Response to Petition for Review filed on behalf of Escalera Ranch Owners' Association, Inc.
12/02/2020Petition for ReviewPetitioner Petition for Review filed on behalf of Josh Schroeder, et al.
Case Events
Date▲▼Event Type▲▼Disposition▲▼RemarksDocument
07/08/2022Mandate issued  Mandate & Cost Bill Issued
06/03/2022Court approved judgment sent to attorneys of recordIssued
06/03/2022Opinion issuedCourt of Appeals' judgment reversed and dismissed The Court reverses the court of appeals' judgment and dismisses the case for lack of jurisdiction. Chief Justice Hecht delivered the opinion of the Court.
(6/3/2022 3:42:52 PM) 200855.pdf, 20-0855.jmt.pdf
02/23/2022Oral argument   Argued on behalf of Petitioners by Ashley D. Dierker; Argued on behalf of Respondent by Michael T. Howell
02/16/2022Submission Schedule 
02/14/2022Letter sent to parties from Supreme Court - See Remarks  Additional information sent to parties regarding upcoming in-person oral arguments.  
02/07/2022Oral Argument Submission Form from Attorney received  Oral Argument Submission Form filed on behalf of Josh Schroeder, et al. Oral Argument will be presented by Ashley D. Dierker of Taylor, Olson, Adkins, Sralla & Elam, LLP, of Forth Worth, Texas.
02/04/2022Oral Argument Submission Form from Attorney received  Oral Argument Submission Form received on behalf of Escalera Ranch Owners' Association, Inc. Oral Argument will be presented by Michael T. Howell of West Short & Howell, PLLC, Georgetown, Texas.
01/28/2022Case set for oral argumentCase set for oral argument This case has been set for oral argument at 9:00 a.m., February 23, 2022. Time allotted to argue: 20/20 minutes
01/28/2022Petition for Review disposedFiling granted
01/28/2022Petition for Review granted 
10/21/2021Reply Brief  Reply Brief on the Merits filed on behalf of Josh Schroeder, et al.
10/14/2021Motion for Extension of Time disposed.Filing granted Motion for Extension of Time to file Reply Brief on the Merits is granted. FURTHER REQUESTS FOR EXTENSIONS OF TIME FOR THIS FILING WILL BE DISFAVORED. Reply Brief is due October 22, 2021.
10/14/2021Motion for Extension of Time to File Brief filed  Unopposed Motion for Extension of Time to file Petitioner's Reply Brief on the Merits filed on behalf of Josh Schroeder, et al.
09/30/2021Brief on the Merits  Respondent's Brief filed on behalf of Escalera Ranch Owners' Association, Inc.
08/27/2021Motion 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 is due September 30, 2021. FURTHER REQUESTS FOR EXTENSIONS OF TIME FOR THIS FILING WILL BE DISFAVORED. Reply Brief on the Merits is due October 15, 2021.
08/26/2021Motion for Extension of Time to File Brief filed  Unopposed Motion for Extension of Time to file Respondent's Brief on the Merits filed on behalf of Escalera Ranch Owners' Association, Inc.
08/11/2021Brief on the Merits  Petitioner's Brief on the Merits filed on behalf of Josh Schroeder, et al.
07/09/2021Motion 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 August 11, 2021. FURTHER REQUESTS FOR EXTENSIONS OF TIME FOR THIS FILING WILL BE DISFAVORED. Response Brief is due August 31, 2021. Reply Brief is due September 15, 2021.
07/09/2021Motion 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 Josh Schroeder, et al.
06/11/2021Brief on the Merits Ordered  Brief on the merits requested: Petitioner's brief due no later than July 12, 2021; Response brief due August 2, 2021; Reply brief due August 17, 2021.
03/23/2021Reply to Response to Petition filed   Reply in Support of Petition for Review filed on behalf of Josh Schroeder, et al.
03/08/2021Response to Petition  Response to Petition for Review filed on behalf of Escalera Ranch Owners' Association, Inc.
02/23/2021Motion for Extension of Time to File Response disposedFiling granted Motion for Extension of Time to file Response to Petition for Review granted. Further requests for extensions of time will be disfavored. Response is due no later than March 8, 2021.
02/22/2021Motion for Extension of Time to File Response  Motion for Extension of Time to file Response to Petition for Review filed on behalf of Escalera Ranch Owners' Association, Inc.
01/28/2021Notice from attorney regarding vacation dates  Vacation Letter filed on behalf of Escalera Ranch Owners' Association
01/22/2021Supreme Court of Texas Requested Response  Requested response to petition for review due no later than February 22, 2021.
12/22/2020Case forwarded to Court 
12/21/2020Response Waiver filed  Response Waiver filed on behalf of Escalera Ranch Owners' Association, Inc.
12/02/2020Petition for Review  Petition for Review filed on behalf of Josh Schroeder, et al.
10/27/2020Motion 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 2, 2020.
10/26/2020Motion for Extension of Time to File Petition for Review filed  Motion for Extension of Time to file Petition for Review filed on behalf of Josh Schroeder, et al.
10/26/2020Supplement to Clerk's/Reporter's Record 
10/26/2020Supplement to Clerk's/Reporter's Record 
10/26/2020Court reporter/recorder's record 
10/26/2020Clerk's Record 
Calendars
Set Date▲▼Calendar Type▲▼Reason Set▲▼Remarks▲▼
07/08/2022Case StoredCase stored.e-stored
Parties
Party▲▼Party Type▲▼Representative▲▼
Stewart, BenPetitionerMs. Ashley D. Dierker
Mr. Benjamin Gibbs
Mr. William M. McKamie
Marler, JohnPetitionerMr. William M. McKamie
Mr. Benjamin Gibbs
Ms. Ashley D. Dierker
Escalera Ranch Owners’ Association, Inc.RespondentMr. Michael T. Howell
Mr. Jeremy Sandoval
Mr. N. West Short
Josh Schroeder in his Oficial Capacity as Chair of the City of Georgetown Planning and Zoning CommissionPetitionerMr. William M. McKamie
Mr. Benjamin Gibbs
Ms. Ashley D. Dierker
McCord, KaylaPetitionerMr. Benjamin Gibbs
Mr. William M. McKamie
Ms. Ashley D. Dierker
Brashear, ErcelPetitionerMr. Benjamin Gibbs
Ms. Ashley D. Dierker
Mr. William M. McKamie
Bargainer, TimPetitionerMr. Benjamin Gibbs
Ms. Ashley D. Dierker
Mr. William M. McKamie
Newman, GaryPetitionerMr. William M. McKamie
Mr. Benjamin Gibbs
Ms. Ashley D. Dierker
Court of Appeals Information:
Reverse & Remand 
610 SW3d 521, 08-17-20 
7th Court of Appeals 
Honorable Judy C. Parker 
Trial Court Information
26th District Court 
Williamson 
Honorable Ryan Larson 
18-0945-C26