Supreme Court

Case: 22-0169    
22-0169
03/04/2022
Second Petition for Review/Cause under Rule 53.1
MIKE MORATH, COMMISSIONER OF EDUCATION FOR THE STATE OF TEXAS; BELLPAS, INC.; AND COPPERAS COVE INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT 
LAMPASAS INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT 
Appellate Briefs
Date▲▼Event Type▲▼Description▲▼RemarksDocument
03/04/2024Motion for RehearingRespondent's Motion for Rehearing of Cause filed Motion for Rehearing filed on behalf of Lampasas Independent School District.
10/27/2023Post submission brief filedRespondent Post-Submission Response Brief filed on behalf of Lampasas Independent School District.
10/17/2023Supplemental Letter BriefPetitioner Supplemental Letter filed on behalf of Bellpas, Inc. and Copperas Cove Independent School District.
02/21/2023Reply BriefPetitioner Reply Brief on the Merits filed on behalf of Mike Morath, et al.
02/20/2023Reply BriefPetitioner Reply Brief on the Merits filed on behalf of Bellpas, Inc., et al.
01/23/2023Brief on the MeritsRespondent Response Brief on the Merits filed on behalf of Lampasas ISD.
01/23/2023Brief on the MeritsRespondent Response Brief on the Merits filed on behalf of Lampasas ISD.
12/02/2022Brief on the MeritsPetitioner Petitioner's Brief on the Merits filed on behalf of Mike Morath.
12/01/2022Brief on the MeritsPetitioner Petitioners' Brief on the Merits filed on behalf of Bellpas, Inc. and Copperas Cove I.S.D.
07/05/2022Response to PetitionRespondent Response to Mike Morath's, Commissioner of Education for the State of Texas,  Petition for Review filed on behalf fo Lampasas I.S.D.
07/05/2022Response to PetitionRespondent Response to Bellpas, Inc. and Copperas Cove I.S.D.'s Petition for Review filed on behalf of Lampasas I.S.D.
04/04/2022Petition for Review #2Petitioner Petition for Review filed on behalf of Mike Morath, et al.
04/04/2022Petition for ReviewPetitioner Petition for Review filed on behalf of Bellpas, Inc., et al.
Case Events
Date▲▼Event Type▲▼Disposition▲▼RemarksDocument
12/06/2022Motion for Extension of Time disposed.Filing granted Motion for Extension of Time to file Respondent's Brief on the Merits granted. Further requests for extensions of time will be disfavored. Respondent's brief is due no later than January 23, 2023; and Reply brief is due February 7, 2023.
12/05/2022Motion 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 Lampasas ISD.
12/02/2022Brief on the Merits  Petitioner's Brief on the Merits filed on behalf of Mike Morath.
12/01/2022Brief on the Merits  Petitioners' Brief on the Merits filed on behalf of Bellpas, Inc. and Copperas Cove I.S.D.
10/27/2023Post submission brief filed  Post-Submission Response Brief filed on behalf of Lampasas Independent School District.
10/27/2022Call received  Call received from counsel for Petitioner regarding deadlines.
10/20/2022Motion for Extension of Time disposed.Filing granted Motion for Extension of Time to file Petitioner's Brief on the Merits granted. Petitioners' Briefs are due December 2, 2022. Respondent's Brief is due December 22, 2022. Reply Briefs are due January 6, 2022.
10/20/2022Motion 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 Mike Morath.
10/17/2023Supplemental Letter Brief  Supplemental Letter filed on behalf of Bellpas, Inc. and Copperas Cove Independent School District.
10/03/2023Oral argument   Argued on behalf of Petitioner by Beth Klusmann; Argued on behalf of Respondent by David Hansen.
10/03/2023Oral argument   Argued on behalf of Petitioner by Beth Klusmann; Argued on behalf of Respondent by David Hansen.
10/02/2023Submission Schedule 
09/15/2022Motion 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 November 2, 2022. Further requests for extensions of time for this filing will be disfavored. Respondent's Brief on the Merits is due November 22, 2022. Petitioner's Reply Brief is due December 7, 2022.
09/15/2022Motion for Extension of Time disposed.Filing granted Motion for Extension of Time to file Petitioner's Brief on the Merits granted. Petitioner's Brief on the Merits is due November 2, 2022. Further requests for extensions of time for this filing will be disfavored. Respondent's Brief on the Merits is due November 22, 2022. Reply Brief is due December 7, 2022.
09/15/2022Motion 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 Bellpas, Inc., et al.
09/14/2022Motion 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 Mike Morath, et al.
09/14/2022Notice of Appearance  Notice of Appearance of Beth Klusmann filed on behalf of Mike Morath.
09/13/2023Oral Argument Submission Form from Attorney received  Oral Argument Submission Form filed on behalf of Lampasas Independent School District. Oral Argument will be presented by David Hansen of Eichelbaum Wardell Hansen Powell & Munoz, P.C. of Austin, Texas.
09/05/2023Oral Argument Submission Form from Attorney received  Oral Argument Submission Form filed on behalf of Petitioner, Mike Morath. Oral Argument will be presented by Beth Klusmann of the Office of the Solicitor General of Texas of Austin, Texas.
09/02/2022Brief on the Merits Ordered  Brief on the merits requested: Petitioner's brief due no later than October 3, 2022; Response brief due October 24, 2022; Reply brief due November 8, 2022.
07/05/2022Response to Petition  Response to Mike Morath's, Commissioner of Education for the State of Texas,  Petition for Review filed on behalf fo Lampasas I.S.D.
07/05/2022Response to Petition  Response to Bellpas, Inc. and Copperas Cove I.S.D.'s Petition for Review filed on behalf of Lampasas I.S.D.
06/30/2023Case set for oral argumentCase set for oral argument This cause has been set for oral argument at 9:00 a.m., October 3, 2023. Time allotted to argue: 20/20 minutes
06/30/2023Case set for oral argumentCase set for oral argument This cause has been set for oral argument at 9:00 a.m., October 3, 2023. Time allotted to argue: 20/20 minutes
06/12/2023Notice from attorney regarding vacation dates  Vacation Notice filed on behalf of counsel for Bellpas, Inc. and Copperas Cove ISD.
06/03/2022Supreme Court of Texas Requested Response  Requested response to both petitions for review due no later than July 5, 2022.
06/02/2023Notice from attorney regarding vacation dates  Vacation Notice filed on behalf of counsel for Lampasas Independent School District.
06/02/2023Petition for Review disposedFiling granted The date and time for oral argument are yet to be determined.
06/02/2023Petition for Review granted 
06/02/2023Petition for Review disposedFiling granted The date and time for oral argument are yet to be determined.
06/02/2023Petition for Review granted 
05/03/2022Case forwarded to Court 
05/03/2022Case forwarded to Court 
04/28/2022Response Waiver filed  Response Waiver filed on behalf of Lampasas Independent School District.
04/19/2024Mandate issued  Mandate & Cost Bill Issued
04/19/2024Motion for Rehearing - DisposedDenied
04/17/2023Notice from attorney regarding vacation dates  Vacation Notice filed on behalf of counsel for Mike Morath, et al.
04/04/2022Petition for Review #2  Petition for Review filed on behalf of Mike Morath, et al.
04/04/2022Petition for Review  Petition for Review filed on behalf of Bellpas, Inc., et al.
03/05/2024Designation of Lead Counsel   Notice of Blake Powell's Designation as Lead Counsel filed on behalf of Belpas, Inc.
03/05/2024Case forwarded to Court 
03/04/2024Motion for Rehearing  Motion for Rehearing filed on behalf of Lampasas Independent School District.
03/04/2022Motion for Extension of Time to File Petition for Review disposedFiling granted Mike Morath's Motion for Extension of Time to file Petition for Review is granted. Petition for Review is due April 4, 2022.
03/04/2022Letter Filed  Letter filed on behalf of Mike Morath.
03/04/2022Motion for Extension of Time to File Petition for Review disposedFiling granted Bellpas, Inc., et al.'s Motion for Extension of Time to file Petition for Review is granted. Petition for Review is due April 4, 2022.
03/04/2022Motion for Extension of Time to File Petition for Review filed  Unopposed Motion for Extension of Time to file Petition for Review filed on behalf of Bellpas, Inc., et al.
03/04/2022Motion for Extension of Time to File Petition for Review filed  Unopposed Motion for Extension of Time to file Petition for Review filed on behalf of Mike Morath.
03/04/2022Court reporter/recorder's record 
03/04/2022Court reporter/recorder's record 
03/04/2022Clerk's Record 
02/21/2023Reply Brief  Reply Brief on the Merits filed on behalf of Mike Morath, et al.
02/20/2023Reply Brief  Reply Brief on the Merits filed on behalf of Bellpas, Inc., et al.
02/16/2024Court approved judgment sent to attorneys of recordIssued
02/16/2024Opinion issuedIssued The Court reverses the court of appeals' judgment and remands the case to that court. Justice Devine delivered the opinion of the Court.
02/16/2024Opinion issuedCourt of Appeals' judgment reversed and remanded to Court of Appeals The Court reverses the court of appeals' judgment and remands the case to that court. Justice Devine delivered the opinion of the Court.
(2/16/2024 11:16:47 AM) 220169.pdf, 22-0169.jmt.pdf
02/02/2023Motion for Extension of Time disposed.Filing granted Motion for Extension of Time to file Petitioner's Reply on the Merits is granted. Petitioner's Reply Brief on the Merits is due no later than February 21, 2023. Further requests for extensions of time for this filing will be disfavored.
02/02/2023Motion 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 Mike Morath, et al.
01/26/2023Motion to Exceed Word Limit disposedFiling granted Motion for Leave to Exceed Word Limit is granted.
01/23/2023Brief on the Merits  Response Brief on the Merits filed on behalf of Lampasas ISD.
01/23/2023Brief on the Merits  Response Brief on the Merits filed on behalf of Lampasas ISD.
01/20/2023Motion to Exceed Word Limit  Motion for Leave to Exceed Word Limit for Respondent's Brief on the Merits filed on behalf of Lampasas ISD.
Calendars
Set Date▲▼Calendar Type▲▼Reason Set▲▼Remarks▲▼
04/19/2024Case StoredCase stored.e-stored
Parties
Party▲▼Party Type▲▼Representative▲▼
Copperas Cove Independent School DistrictPetitionerMr. Trevor Boyd Hall
Mr. William Carr Bednar Jr.
Mr. Blake Glynn Powell
Bellpas, Inc.PetitionerMr. Blake Glynn Powell
Mr. William Carr Bednar Jr.
Mr. Trevor Boyd Hall
Lampasas Independent School DistrictRespondentMr. David P. Hansen
Mike Morath, the Honorable Commissioner of Education for the State of TexasPetitionerMr. Bill Davis
Ms. Elizabeth J. Brown Fore
Robyn Glassner
Atty. Gen. W. Kenneth Paxton Jr.
Mr. Brent Webster
Mr. Trevor Boyd Hall
Mr. Shawn Cowles
Ms. Beth E. Klusmann
The Honorable Samuel Dorfman
Mr. Judd Stone II
Mr. Dennis M. McKinney
Court of Appeals Information:
Vacate & Dismiss 
644 SW3d 866, 01-21-22 
3rd Court of Appeals 
Honorable Gisela Triana 
Trial Court Information
53rd District Court 
Travis 
Honorable Karin R. Crump 
D-1-GN-19-005192