Supreme Court

Case: 21-0358    
21-0358
04/23/2021
Petition for Review/Cause under Rule 53.1
JAMES ROBERT JONES AND ALLEN WATSON 
SYLVESTER TURNER, IN HIS OFFICIAL CAPACITY AS MAYOR OF THE CITY OF HOUSTON, ET AL. 
Appellate Briefs
Date▲▼Event Type▲▼Description▲▼RemarksDocument
03/02/2022Post submission brief filedPetitioner Post Submission Letter filed on behalf of James Robert Jones, et al.
11/09/2021Brief on the MeritsPetitioner Reply Brief on the Merits filed on behalf of James Robert Jones, et al.
10/25/2021Brief on the MeritsRespondent Respondents' Brief on the Merits filed on behalf of Sylvester Turner, et al.
10/04/2021Brief on the MeritsPetitioner Petitioners' Brief on the Merits filed on behalf of James Robert Jones, et al.
07/06/2021Reply to ResponsePetitioner Reply in support of Petition for Review filed on behalf of James Robert Jones, et al.
06/28/2021Response to PetitionRespondent Response to Petition for Review filed on behalf of Sylvester Turner, et al.
04/23/2021Petition for ReviewPetitioner Petition for Review filed on behalf of James Robert Jones, et al.
Case Events
Date▲▼Event Type▲▼Disposition▲▼RemarksDocument
07/08/2022Mandate issued  Mandate & Cost Bill Issued
06/21/2022Call received  Call received from counsel for Petitioner regarding case.
06/03/2022Court approved judgment sent to attorneys of recordIssued
06/03/2022Opinion issuedCourt of Appeals' judgment reversed; cause remanded to trial court The Court reverses the court of appeals' judgment and remands the case to the trial court. Justice Lehrmann delivered the opinion of the Court.
(6/3/2022 3:56:02 PM) 210358.pdf, 21-0358.jmt.pdf
03/02/2022Post submission brief filed  Post Submission Letter filed on behalf of James Robert Jones, et al.
02/24/2022Letter Filed  Letter filed on behalf of Sylvester Turner, et al.
02/22/2022Oral argument   Argued on behalf of Petitioners by Ryan D.V. Greene; Argued on behalf of Respondents by Collyn A. Peddie
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.  
02/03/2022Oral Argument Submission Form from Attorney received  Oral Argument Submission Form submitted on behalf of Sylvester Turner, et al. Oral Argument will be presented by Collyn A. Peddie of the City of Houston Legal Department, Houston, Texas.
02/02/2022Oral Argument Submission Form from Attorney received  Oral Argument Submission Form submitted on behalf of James Robert Jones and Allen Watson. Oral Argument will be presented by Ryan D.V. Greene of Terrill & Waldrop, of Austin, Texas.
12/10/2021Case set for oral argumentCase set for oral argument This case has been set for oral argument at 9:00 a.m., February 22, 2022. Time allotted to argue: 20/20 minutes
12/10/2021Petition for Review disposedFiling granted
12/10/2021Petition for Review granted 
11/09/2021Brief on the Merits  Reply Brief on the Merits filed on behalf of James Robert Jones, et al.
10/25/2021Brief on the Merits  Respondents' Brief on the Merits filed on behalf of Sylvester Turner, et al.
10/04/2021Brief on the Merits  Petitioners' Brief on the Merits filed on behalf of James Robert Jones, et al.
09/03/2021Brief on the Merits Ordered  Brief on the merits requested:  Petitioner's brief due no later than October 4, 2021; Response brief due October 25, 2021; Reply brief due November 9, 2021.
07/06/2021Reply to Response  Reply in support of Petition for Review filed on behalf of James Robert Jones, et al.
06/28/2021Response to Petition  Response to Petition for Review filed on behalf of Sylvester Turner, et al.
05/28/2021Supreme Court of Texas Requested Response  Requested response to petition for review due no later than June 28, 2021.
04/27/2021Case forwarded to Court 
04/26/2021Response Waiver filed  Response Waiver filed on behalf of Sylvester Turner, et al.
04/23/2021Petition for Review  Petition for Review filed on behalf of James Robert Jones, et al.
04/23/2021Clerk's Record 
04/23/2021Court reporter/recorder's record 
Calendars
Set Date▲▼Calendar Type▲▼Reason Set▲▼Remarks▲▼
07/08/2022Case StoredCase stored.e-stored
Parties
Party▲▼Party Type▲▼Representative▲▼
Davis, JerryRespondentMs. Suzanne R. Chauvin
Mr. Arturo G. Michel
Ms. Collyn A. Peddie
Martin, DaveRespondentMs. Collyn A. Peddie
Mr. Arturo G. Michel
Ms. Suzanne R. Chauvin
Robinson, DavidRespondentMs. Suzanne R. Chauvin
Ms. Collyn A. Peddie
Mr. Arturo G. Michel
Christie, JackRespondentMs. Collyn A. Peddie
Gallegos, RobertRespondentMs. Collyn A. Peddie
Ms. Suzanne R. Chauvin
Mr. Arturo G. Michel
Castex-Tatum, MarthaRespondentMs. Suzanne R. Chauvin
Mr. Arturo G. Michel
Ms. Collyn A. Peddie
Watson, AllenPetitionerMr. Ryan D. Greene
Mr. G. Alan Waldrop
Boykins, DwightRespondentMs. Collyn A. Peddie
Laster, MikeRespondentMs. Collyn A. Peddie
Sylvester Turner, in his official capacity as Mayor of the City of HoustonRespondentMs. Suzanne R. Chauvin
Ms. Collyn A. Peddie
Mr. Arturo G. Michel
Kubosh, MichaelRespondentMs. Collyn A. Peddie
Mr. Arturo G. Michel
Ms. Suzanne R. Chauvin
Edwards, AmandaRespondentMs. Collyn A. Peddie
James Robert JonesPetitionerMr. Ryan D. Greene
Mr. G. Alan Waldrop
Le, SteveRespondentMr. Arturo G. Michel
Ms. Collyn A. Peddie
Ms. Suzanne R. Chauvin
Cisneros, KarlaRespondentMs. Collyn A. Peddie
Mr. Arturo G. Michel
Ms. Suzanne R. Chauvin
Knox, MikeRespondentMr. Arturo G. Michel
Ms. Suzanne R. Chauvin
Ms. Collyn A. Peddie
Cohen, Ellen R.RespondentMs. Suzanne R. Chauvin
Ms. Collyn A. Peddie
Mr. Arturo G. Michel
Stardig, BrendaRespondentMr. Arturo G. Michel
Ms. Suzanne R. Chauvin
Ms. Collyn A. Peddie
Travis, GregRespondentMs. Suzanne R. Chauvin
Mr. Arturo G. Michel
Ms. Collyn A. Peddie
Court of Appeals Information:
Reverse & Render 
617 SW3d 894, 12-03-20 
14th Court of Appeals 
Honorable Tracy K. Christopher 
Trial Court Information
281st District Court 
Harris 
Honorable Christine Weems 
2019-76931