Supreme Court

Case: 22-0620    
22-0620
07/28/2022
Petition for Review/Cause under Rule 53.1
TEXAS DISPOSAL SYSTEMS LANDFILL, INC. 
TRAVIS CENTRAL APPRAISAL DISTRICT, BY AND THROUGH MARYA CRIGLER, ACTING IN HER OFFICIAL CAPACITY AS CHIEF APPRAISER OF TRAVIS CENTRAL APPRAISAL DISTRICT 
Appellate Briefs
Date▲▼Event Type▲▼Description▲▼RemarksDocument
02/21/2024Exhibits in case/cause filedRespondent Respondent's Oral Argument Exhibits filed on behalf of the Travis Central Appraisal District, et al.
02/20/2024Exhibits in case/cause filedPetitioner Petitioner's Oral Argument Exhibits filed on behalf of Texas Disposal Systems Landfill, Inc.
02/16/2024Amicus Curiae Letter ReceivedReceived (instead of filed) Amicus Curiae Letter received on behalf of Harris Central Appraisal District submitted by James D. Robinson of Olson and Olson, LLP of Houston, Texas.
02/15/2024Amicus Curiae Brief receivedReceived (instead of filed) Amicus Curiae Brief received on behalf of Denton Central Appraisal District, et al., submitted by Eric C. Farrar and Christopher S. Jackson of Perdue Brandon Fielder Collins & Mott, LLP from Garland, Texas.
02/13/2024Amicus Curiae Brief receivedReceived (instead of filed) Amended Amicus Curiae Brief received on behalf of Gillespie Central Appraisal District, et al., submitted by Kirk Swinney of Low Swinney Evans & James, PLLC of Cedar Park, Texas.
02/12/2024Amicus Curiae Brief receivedReceived (instead of filed) Amicus Curiae Brief received on behalf of Bexar Appraisal District submitted by Elizabeth Conry Davidson of San Antonio, Texas.
02/09/2024Amicus Curiae Brief receivedReceived (instead of filed) Amicus Curiae Brief received on behalf of Gillespie County Central Appraisal District, et al., submitted by Kirk Swinney of Low Swinney Evans & James, PLLC, of Cedar Park, Texas.
12/21/2023Reply BriefPetitioner Petitioner's Reply Brief on the Merits filed on behalf of Texas Disposal Systems Landfill, Inc.
12/05/2023Amicus Curiae Letter ReceivedReceived (instead of filed) Amicus Letter received on behalf of Janet Jennings-Doyle of Conroe, Texas.
11/06/2023Brief on the MeritsRespondent Response Brief on the Merits filed on behalf of Travis Central Appraisal District, et al.
10/04/2023Amicus Curiae Letter ReceivedReceived (instead of filed) Amicus Letter received from Texas Association of Manufacturers; Submitted by Steven Wroe Jackson of Austin, Texas.
09/26/2023Amicus Curiae Letter ReceivedReceived (instead of filed) Amicus Curiae Letter received on behalf of Christopher Investment Company submitted by Daniel Myrick of Armbrust & Brown, PLLC of Austin, Texas.
09/15/2023Brief on the MeritsPetitioner Petitioner's Brief on the Merits filed on behalf of Texas Disposal Systems Landfill, Inc.
09/15/2023Amicus Curiae Letter ReceivedReceived (instead of filed) Amicus Curiae Letter received on behalf of Omni Hotels & Resorts submitted by Paul A. Jorge of General Counsel to TRT Holdings, Inc. of Dallas, Texas.
09/11/2023Amicus Curiae Letter ReceivedReceived (instead of filed) Amicus Curiae Letter received on behalf of the Texas Association of Property Tax Professionals submitted by Joseph M. Harrison IV of Floresville, Texas.
03/30/2023Reply to ResponsePetitioner Reply in Support of Petition for Review filed on behalf of Texas Disposal Systems Landfill, Inc.
01/23/2023Response to PetitionRespondent Response to Petition for Review filed on behalf of Travis Central Appraisal District, et al.
11/08/2022Amicus Curiae Brief receivedReceived (instead of filed) Amicus Curiae Brief received on behalf of Texas Realtors and Walgreen Co., submitted by Daniel R. Smith, et al., of Popp Hutcheson, PLLC, in Austin, Texas.
10/25/2022Amicus Curiae Brief receivedReceived (instead of filed) Amicus Curiae Brief received from Texas State Representative Hugh D. Shine.
10/24/2022Amicus Curiae Letter ReceivedReceived (instead of filed) Amicus Curiae Letter received on behalf of Texas Apartment Association, submitted by Sandy Garcia Hoy of Austin, Texas.
10/20/2022Amicus Curiae Letter ReceivedReceived (instead of filed) Amicus Curiae Letter received on behalf of Texas Building Owners and Managers Association, submitted by Sarah Lacy of Locke Lord LLP, of Austin, Texas.
10/14/2022Amicus Curiae Brief receivedReceived (instead of filed) Amicus Curiae Brief received on behalf of Valero Refining - Texas, LP, submitted by David M. Hugin, of Ryan Law Firm, PLLC, Austin, Texas.
10/11/2022Amicus Curiae Letter ReceivedReceived (instead of filed) Amicus Letter received on behalf of Senator Paul Bettoncourt. Submitted by Sonya Aston from Senator Bettoncourt's Office.
10/10/2022Amicus Curiae Brief receivedReceived (instead of filed) Amicus Curiae Brief received on behalf of Texas Public Policy Foundation, submitted by Robert Henneke, et al., of Austin, Texas.
10/07/2022Petition for ReviewPetitioner Petition for Review filed on behalf of Texas Disposal Systems Landfill, Inc.
10/07/2022Amicus Curiae Letter ReceivedReceived (instead of filed) Amicus Curiae Letter received on behalf of Texas Taxpayers and Research Association, submitted by George S. Christian of Austin, Texas.
Case Events
Date▲▼Event Type▲▼Disposition▲▼RemarksDocument
12/21/2023Reply Brief  Petitioner's Reply Brief on the Merits filed on behalf of Texas Disposal Systems Landfill, Inc.
12/09/2022Phone call from Clerk's Office  Call made to counsel for Amicus Curiae regarding struck document.
12/09/2022Supreme Court of Texas Requested Response  Response Requested to Petition for Review due no later than January 9, 2023.
12/05/2023Amicus Curiae Letter Received  Amicus Letter received on behalf of Janet Jennings-Doyle of Conroe, Texas.
11/17/2022Electronic communication sent to Party  Email sent to counsel for Hugh D. Shine regarding struck Amicus Letter.
11/14/2023Motion for Extension of Time disposed.Filing granted Motion for Extension of Time to file Reply Brief on the Merits is granted. Reply Brief is due December 21, 2023. FURTHER REQUESTS FOR EXTENSIONS OF TIME FOR THIS FILING WILL BE DISFAVORED.
11/14/2023Motion for Extension of Time to File Brief filed  Unopposed Motion for Extension of Time to file Reply Brief on the Merits filed on behalf of Texas Disposal Systems Landfill, Inc.
11/08/2022Amicus Curiae Brief received  Amicus Curiae Brief received on behalf of Texas Realtors and Walgreen Co., submitted by Daniel R. Smith, et al., of Popp Hutcheson, PLLC, in Austin, Texas.
11/08/2022Case forwarded to Court 
11/08/2022Phone call from Clerk's Office  Call made to counsel for Hugh D. Shine regarding struck Amicus Letter.
11/06/2023Brief on the Merits  Response Brief on the Merits filed on behalf of Travis Central Appraisal District, et al.
10/25/2022Amicus Curiae Brief received  Amicus Curiae Brief received from Texas State Representative Hugh D. Shine.
10/24/2022Amicus Curiae Letter Received  Amicus Curiae Letter received on behalf of Texas Apartment Association, submitted by Sandy Garcia Hoy of Austin, Texas.
10/20/2022Amicus Curiae Letter Received  Amicus Curiae Letter received on behalf of Texas Building Owners and Managers Association, submitted by Sarah Lacy of Locke Lord LLP, of Austin, Texas.
10/14/2022Amicus Curiae Brief received  Amicus Curiae Brief received on behalf of Valero Refining - Texas, LP, submitted by David M. Hugin, of Ryan Law Firm, PLLC, Austin, Texas.
10/11/2022Response Waiver filed  Response Waiver filed on behalf of Travis Central Appraisal District, et al.
10/11/2022Amicus Curiae Letter Received  Amicus Letter received on behalf of Senator Paul Bettoncourt. Submitted by Sonya Aston from Senator Bettoncourt's Office.
10/10/2022Amicus Curiae Brief received  Amicus Curiae Brief received on behalf of Texas Public Policy Foundation, submitted by Robert Henneke, et al., of Austin, Texas.
10/07/2022Petition for Review  Petition for Review filed on behalf of Texas Disposal Systems Landfill, Inc.
10/07/2022Amicus Curiae Letter Received  Amicus Curiae Letter received on behalf of Texas Taxpayers and Research Association, submitted by George S. Christian of Austin, Texas.
10/04/2023Amicus Curiae Letter Received  Amicus Letter received from Texas Association of Manufacturers; Submitted by Steven Wroe Jackson of Austin, Texas.
10/03/2023Call received  Call received from petitioner.
10/02/2023Motion for Extension of Time disposed.Filing granted Motion for Extension of Time to file Response Brief on the Merits is granted. Response Brief is due November 6, 2023. FURTHER REQUESTS FOR EXTENSIONS OF TIME FOR THIS FILING WILL BE DISFAVORED. Reply Brief is due November 21, 2023.
10/02/2023Motion for Extension of Time to File Brief filed  Unopposed Motion for Extension of Time to file Response Brief on the Merits filed on behalf of Travis Central Appraisal District, et al.
09/26/2023Amicus Curiae Letter Received  Amicus Curiae Letter received on behalf of Christopher Investment Company submitted by Daniel Myrick of Armbrust & Brown, PLLC of Austin, Texas.
09/18/2023Call received  Call received from counsel for Petitioner regarding notices.
09/15/2023Brief on the Merits  Petitioner's Brief on the Merits filed on behalf of Texas Disposal Systems Landfill, Inc.
09/15/2023Amicus Curiae Letter Received  Amicus Curiae Letter received on behalf of Omni Hotels & Resorts submitted by Paul A. Jorge of General Counsel to TRT Holdings, Inc. of Dallas, Texas.
09/11/2023Amicus Curiae Letter Received  Amicus Curiae Letter received on behalf of the Texas Association of Property Tax Professionals submitted by Joseph M. Harrison IV of Floresville, Texas.
09/05/2024Mandate issued  Mandate & Cost Bill Issued
08/29/2022Response to Motion for Extension of Time to File Petition for Review  Response to Second Motion for Extension of Time to file Petition for Review field on behalf of Travis Central Appraisal District, et al.
08/29/2022Second Motion for Extension of Time to File Petition for Review disposedFiling granted Second Motion for Extension of Time to file Petition for Review is granted. Petition for Review is due October 7, 2022. FURTHER REQUESTS FOR EXTENSIONS OF TIME FOR THIS FILING WILL BE DISFAVORED.
08/29/2022Second 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 Texas Disposal Systems Landfill, Inc.
08/04/2023Motion for Extension of Time disposed.Filing granted Second Motion for Extension of Time to file Petitioner's Brief on the Merits is granted. Petitioner's Brief is due September 15, 2023. FURTHER REQUESTS FOR EXTENSIONS OF TIME FOR THIS FILING WILL NOT BE CONSIDERED. Response Brief is due October 5, 2023. Reply Brief is due October 20, 2023.
08/04/2023Motion for Extension of Time to File Brief filed  Unopposed Second Motion for Extension of Time to file Petitioner's Brief on the Merits filed on behalf of Texas Disposal Systems Landfill, Inc.
07/28/2022Motion 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 September 7, 2022.
07/28/2022Motion for Extension of Time to File Petition for Review filed  Motion for Extension of Time to file Petition for Review filed on behalf of Texas Disposal Systems Landfill, Inc.
07/28/2022Court reporter/recorder's record 
07/28/2022Supplement to Clerk's/Reporter's Record 
07/28/2022Clerk's Record 
07/11/2023Call received  Call received from counsel for Petitioner regarding notices.
07/10/2023Motion 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 16, 2023. FURTHER REQUESTS FOR EXTENSIONS OF TIME FOR THIS FILING WILL BE DISFAVORED. Response brief is due September 5, 2023. Reply brief is due September 20, 2023.
07/10/2023Motion 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 Texas Disposal Systems Landfill, Inc.
06/28/2024Motion 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 August 7, 2024.
06/27/2024Motion for Extension of Time to File Motion for Rehearing  Motion for Extension of Time to file Motion for Rehearing filed on behalf of Texas Disposal Systems Landfill, Inc.
06/21/2024Court approved judgment sent to attorneys of recordIssued
06/21/2024Dissenting opinion issued.Issued Justice Boyd filed an opinion dissenting in part, in which Justice Devine joined.
06/21/2024Opinion issuedCourt of Appeals' judgment affirmed/remanded to trial court The Court affirms the court of appeals' judgment and remands the case to the trial court. Justice Bland delivered the opinion of the Court, in which Chief Justice Hecht, Justice Lehrmann, Justice Blacklock, Justice Busby, Justice Huddle, and Justice Young joined.
(6/21/2024 11:15:26 AM) 220620d.pdf, 220620.pdf, 22-0620.jmt.pdf
06/16/2023Brief on the Merits Ordered  Brief on the merits requested: Petitioner's brief due no later than July 17, 2023; Response brief due August 7, 2023; Reply brief due August 22, 2023.
03/30/2023Reply to Response  Reply in Support of Petition for Review filed on behalf of Texas Disposal Systems Landfill, Inc.
03/02/2023MET to file reply disposed ofFiling granted Motion for Extension of Time to file Reply to Petition for Review is granted. Reply in Support of Petition for Review is due March 30, 2023. FURTHER REQUESTS FOR EXTENSIONS OF TIME FOR THIS FILING WILL NOT BE CONSIDERED.
03/02/2023Electronic communication sent to Party  Email sent to counsel for respondent regarding Second Motion for Extension of Time to file Reply in support of Petition for Review.
03/01/2023Motion to Extend Time to File Reply filed  Second Motion for Extension of Time to file Reply in Support of Petition for Review filed on behalf of Texas Disposal Systems Landfill, Inc.
02/22/2024Oral argument   Argued on behalf of Petitioner by Wallace B. Jefferson; Argued on behalf of Respondents by Mark Trachtenberg
02/21/2024Exhibits in case/cause filed  Respondent's Oral Argument Exhibits filed on behalf of the Travis Central Appraisal District, et al.
02/20/2024Exhibits in case/cause filed  Petitioner's Oral Argument Exhibits filed on behalf of Texas Disposal Systems Landfill, Inc.
02/19/2024Adoption by another party of brief already filed  Joinder Letter to Amici Brief previously filed on behalf of Gillespie Central Appraisal District, et al., received on behalf of Shelby County Appraisal District.  Submitted by Mr. Kirk Swinney with Low Swinney Evan & James PLLC of Cedar Park, Texas.
02/16/2024Amicus Curiae Letter Received  Amicus Curiae Letter received on behalf of Harris Central Appraisal District submitted by James D. Robinson of Olson and Olson, LLP of Houston, Texas.
02/15/2024Amicus Curiae Brief received  Amicus Curiae Brief received on behalf of Denton Central Appraisal District, et al., submitted by Eric C. Farrar and Christopher S. Jackson of Perdue Brandon Fielder Collins & Mott, LLP from Garland, Texas.
02/13/2024Amicus Curiae Brief received  Amended Amicus Curiae Brief received on behalf of Gillespie Central Appraisal District, et al., submitted by Kirk Swinney of Low Swinney Evans & James, PLLC of Cedar Park, Texas.
02/12/2024Amicus Curiae Brief received  Amicus Curiae Brief received on behalf of Bexar Appraisal District submitted by Elizabeth Conry Davidson of San Antonio, Texas.
02/09/2024Amicus Curiae Brief received  Amicus Curiae Brief received on behalf of Gillespie County Central Appraisal District, et al., submitted by Kirk Swinney of Low Swinney Evans & James, PLLC, of Cedar Park, Texas.
02/07/2024Oral Argument Submission Form from Attorney received  Oral Argument Submission Form filed on behalf of Travis Central Appraisal District, et al. Oral Argument will be presented by Mark Trachtenberg of Haynes and Boone, LLP, of Houston, Texas.
02/07/2024Oral Argument Submission Form from Attorney received  Oral Argument Submission Form submitted on behalf of Texas Disposal Systems Landfill, Inc. Oral Argument will be presented by Wallace B. Jefferson of Alexander Dubose & Jefferson LLP of Austin, Texas.
02/02/2024Motion to re-set submission date disposedDenied Respondent's Motion to Rest Oral Argument denied
01/30/2024Miscellaneous Motion  Unopposed Motion to Reset Oral Argument filed on behalf of Travis Central Appraisal District, et al.
01/29/2024Call received  Call regarding notices not received by counsel.
01/27/2023MET to file reply disposed ofFiling granted Motion for Extension of Time to file Reply in support of Petition for Review granted. FURTHER REQUESTS FOR EXTENSIONS OF TIME FOR THIS FILING WILL BE DISFAVORED. Reply due March 9, 2023.
01/27/2023Motion 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 Texas Disposal Systems Landfill, Inc.
01/26/2024Case set for oral argumentCase set for oral argument This case has been set for oral argument at 9:00 a.m., February 22, 2024.  Time allotted to argue: 20/20 minutes
01/26/2024Petition for Review disposedFiling granted
01/26/2024Petition for Review granted 
01/23/2023Response to Petition  Response to Petition for Review filed on behalf of Travis Central Appraisal District, et al.
01/06/2023Motion for Extension of Time to File Response disposedFiling granted Motion for Extension of Time to file Response to Petition for Review is granted. Requested Response is due January 24, 2023. Further requests for extensions of time for this filing will be disfavored.
01/06/2023Motion for Extension of Time to File Response  Unopposed Motion for Extension of Time to file Response to Petition for Review filed on behalf of Travis Central Appraisal District, et al.
Calendars
Set Date▲▼Calendar Type▲▼Reason Set▲▼Remarks▲▼
09/05/2024Case StoredCase stored.e-stored
Parties
Party▲▼Party Type▲▼Representative▲▼
Bexar Appraisal DistrictAmicus CuriaeMs. Elizabeth Davidson  
Denton Central Appraisal District, El Paso Central Appraisal District, and Williamson Central Appraisal DistrictAmicus CuriaeMr. Eric C. Farrar  
Mr. Christopher Scott Jackson
Shelby County Appraisal DistrictAmicus CuriaeMr. D. Kirk Swinney
Texas Apartment AssociationAmicus CuriaeSandy Hoy
Texas Building Owners and Managers AssociationAmicus CuriaeSarah Lacy
Texas Public Policy FoundationAmicus CuriaeMs. Autumn Patterson
Mr. Robert E. Henneke
Mr. Chance D. Weldon
Texas RealtorsAmicus CuriaeMr. Stephen Grant
Mr. Daniel Richard Smith
Mr. Mark Stephen Hutcheson
Texas Disposal Systems Landfill, Inc.PetitionerMs. Lorri Michel
Ms. Alexandra W. Albright
Mr. Shane Rogers
Ms. Melanie Plowman
Mr. Wallace B. Jefferson  
Jennings-Doyle, Janet Amicus CuriaeJanet Jennings-Doyle
Shine, Hugh Amicus CuriaeMs. Melanie Plowman
Hugh Shine
Omni Hotels & Resorts Amicus CuriaePaul A. Jorge
Walgreen Co.Amicus CuriaeMr. Mark Stephen Hutcheson
Mr. Stephen Grant
Mr. Daniel Richard Smith
Texas Taxpayers and Research AssociationAmicus CuriaeMr. George S. Christian
Valero Refining - Texas, LPAmicus CuriaeMr. Jeffrey Nanson
Mr. David Michael Hugin
Ms. Sara Barfield
Harris Central Appraisal District (HCAD)Amicus CuriaeMr. James D. Robinson
Gillespie Central Appraisal District, Gonzalez County Central Appraisal District, Henderson County Central Appraisal Distric, Matagorda County Central Appraisal DistrictAmicus CuriaeMr. D. Kirk Swinney
Texas Association of Property Tax Professionals Amicus CuriaeMr. Joseph M. Harrison IV
Texas Association of ManufacturersAmicus CuriaeSteven Jackson
Travis Central Appraisal District, By and Through Marya Crigler, Acting In Her Official Capacity as Chief Appraiser of Travis Central Appraisal DistrictRespondentMr. Ryan Pitts
Mr. Mark R. Trachtenberg
Ms. Mary Sanchez  
Ms. Karen Evertson
Christopher Investment CompanyAmicus CuriaeDaniel Myrick
Bettencourt, PaulAmicus CuriaeMs. Sonya Aston
Court of Appeals Information:
Reverse & Remand 
684 SW3d 470, 06-22-22 
3rd Court of Appeals 
Honorable Melissa Young Goodwin 
Trial Court Information
200th District Court 
Travis 
Honorable Catherine A. Mauzy 
D-1-GN-19-006394