Supreme Court

Case: 22-1145    
22-1145
12/19/2022
Petition for Review/Cause under Rule 53.1
DIANNE HENSLEY 
STATE COMMISSION ON JUDICIAL CONDUCT ET AL. 
Appellate Briefs
Date▲▼Event Type▲▼Description▲▼RemarksDocument
10/25/2023Amicus Curiae Brief receivedReceived (instead of filed) Amicus Curiae Brief received on behalf of the Christian Legal Society, et al., submitted by Douglas Laycock of Austin, Texas.
10/20/2023Exhibits in case/cause filedRespondent Oral Argument Exhibits filed on behalf of the State Commission on Judicial Conduct, et al.
10/18/2023Amicus Curiae Brief receivedReceived (instead of filed) Amicus Curiae Brief received on behalf of the Thomas More Society and Texas Values submitted by Martin Whittaker of The Thomas More Society of Chicago, Illinois, et al.
10/18/2023Amicus Curiae Brief receivedReceived (instead of filed) Amicus Curiae Brief received on behalf of Public Advocate of the United States, et al., submitted by Joseph Paul Secola of Secola Law Offices, Canton, Texas.
10/17/2023Amicus Curiae Brief receivedReceived (instead of filed) Amicus Curiae Brief received on behalf of Pacific Justice Institute and National Legal Foundation submitted by Emily K. Cook of Pacific Justice Institute of Liberty, Texas, et al.
05/22/2023Reply BriefPetitioner Petitioner's Reply Brief on the Merits filed on behalf of Dianne Hensley.
05/01/2023Brief on the MeritsRespondent Respondent's Brief on the Merits filed on behalf of State Commission on Judicial Conduct, et al.
04/10/2023Brief on the MeritsPetitioner Petitioner's Brief on the Merits filed on behalf of Dianne Hensley.
02/01/2023Reply to ResponsePetitioner Reply in support of Petition for Review filed on behalf of Dianne Hensley.
01/17/2023Response to PetitionRespondent Response to Petition for Review filed on behalf of State Commission on Judicial Conduct, et al.
12/19/2022Petition for ReviewPetitioner Petition for Review filed on behalf of Dianne Hensley.
Case Events
Date▲▼Event Type▲▼Disposition▲▼RemarksDocument
12/19/2022Petition for Review  Petition for Review filed on behalf of Dianne Hensley.
11/01/2023Call received  Call received regarding pending Amicus Brief.
10/30/2023Pro hac vice motion disposedFiling granted Motion of Resident Attorney in Support of Steven T. McFarland’s Admission Pro Hac Vice is granted.
10/30/2023Pro hac vice motion disposedFiling granted Motion for Admission Pro Hac Vice for Steven T. McFarland is granted.
10/30/2023Pro hac vice motion disposedFiling granted Motion of Resident Attorney in Support of Laura Nammo’s Admission Pro Hac Vice is granted.
10/30/2023Pro hac vice motion disposedFiling granted Motion for Admission Pro Hac Vice for Laura Nammo is granted.
10/30/2023Pro hac vice motion disposedFiling granted Motion of Resident Attorney in Support of Thomas C. Berg’s Admission Pro Hac Vice is granted.
10/30/2023Pro hac vice motion disposedFiling granted Motion for Admission Pro Hac Vice for Thomas C. Berg is granted.
10/27/2023Pro hac vice motion filed  Motion of Resident Attorney Douglas Laycock in Support of Steven T. McFarland's Admission Pro Hac Vice filed on behalf of Christian Legal Society.
10/27/2023Pro hac vice motion filed  Motion of Resident Attorney Douglas Laycock in Support of Laura Nammo's Admission Pro Hac Vice filed on behalf of Christian Legal Society.
10/27/2023Pro hac vice motion filed  Motion of Resident Attorney Douglas Laycock in Support of Thomas C. Berg's Admission Pro Hac Vice filed on behalf of Christian Legal Society.
10/27/2023Pro hac vice motion filed  Motion for Admission Pro Hac Vice for Steven T. McFarland filed on behalf of Christian Legal Society.
10/27/2023Pro hac vice motion filed  Motion for Admission Pro Hac Vice for Laura Nammo filed on behalf of Christian Legal Society.
10/27/2023Pro hac vice motion filed  Motion for Admission Pro Hac Vice for Thomas C. Berg filed on behalf of Christian Legal Society.
10/26/2023Phone call from Clerk's Office  Call made to cousnel for Christian Legal Society regarding motions pro hac vice.
10/26/2023Call received  Call received regarding Motion Pro Hac Vice.
10/25/2023Oral argument   Argued on Petitioner by Jonathan F. Mitchell; Argued on behalf of Respondents by Douglas S. Lang
10/25/2023Electronic communication sent to Party  Email sent to counsel for amicus Christian Legal Society regarding required motions for admission pro hac vice.
10/25/2023Phone call from Clerk's Office  Call made to counsel for amicus Christian Legal Society regarding required motions for admission pro hac vice.
10/25/2023Amicus Curiae Brief received  Amicus Curiae Brief received on behalf of the Christian Legal Society, et al., submitted by Douglas Laycock of Austin, Texas.
10/23/2023Pro hac vice motion disposedFiling granted Motion in support of Motion for Admission Pro Hac Vice for Frederick W. Claybrook, Jr. granted.
10/23/2023Pro hac vice motion disposedFiling granted Motion for Admission Pro Hac Vice for Frederick W. Claybrook, Jr. granted.
10/23/2023Pro hac vice motion disposedFiling granted Motion in support of Motion for Admission Pro Hac Vice for James A. Davids granted.
10/23/2023Pro hac vice motion disposedFiling granted Motion for Admission Pro Hac Vice for James A. Davids granted.
10/23/2023Pro hac vice motion disposedFiling granted Motion in support of Motion for Admission Pro Hac Vice for Steven W. Fitschen granted.
10/23/2023Pro hac vice motion disposedFiling granted Motion for Admission Pro Hac Vice for Steven W. Fitschen granted.
10/23/2023Pro hac vice motion filed  Motion for Admission Pro Hac Vice for Frederick W. Claybrook, Jr. filed on behalf of Pacific Justice Institute and National League Foundation.  
10/23/2023Pro hac vice motion filed  Motion in support of James A. Davids' Motion for Admission Pro Hac Vice filed on behalf of Pacific Justice Institute and National League Foundation.
10/23/2023Pro hac vice motion filed  Motion for Admission Pro Hac Vice for James A. Davids filed on behalf of Pacific Justice Institute and National League Foundation.  
10/23/2023Pro hac vice motion filed  Motion in support of Steven Fitschen’s Motion for Admission Pro Hac Vice filed on behalf of Pacific Justice Institute and National League Foundation.
10/23/2023Pro hac vice motion filed  Motion in support of Frederick W. Claybrook, Jr.'s Motion for Admission Pro Hac Vice filed on behalf of Pacific Justice Institute and National League Foundation.
10/23/2023Call received  Call received from Counsel regarding Pro Hac Vice motions.
10/23/2023Pro hac vice motion filed  Motion for Admission Pro Hac Vice for Steven W. Fitschen filed on behalf of Pacific Justice Institute and National League Foundation.  
10/20/2023Pro hac vice motion disposedFiling granted Motion of Resident Attorney in Support of Erick Kaardal’s Admission Pro Hac Vice is granted.
10/20/2023Pro hac vice motion filed  Motion of Resident Attorney Martin Whittaker in Support of Erick Kaardal's Admission Pro Hac Vice filed on behalf of the Thomas More Society.
10/20/2023Pro hac vice motion disposedFiling granted Motion of Resident Attorney in Support of Joan Mannix’s Admission Pro Hac Vice is granted.
10/20/2023Pro hac vice motion filed  Motion of Resident Attorney Martin Whittaker in Support of Joan Mannix's Admission Pro Hac Vice filed on behalf of the Thomas More Society.
10/20/2023Pro hac vice motion disposedFiling granted Motion for Admission Pro Hac Vice for Erick Kaardal is granted.
10/20/2023Pro hac vice motion disposedFiling granted Motion for Admission Pro Hac Vice for Joan Mannix is granted.
10/20/2023Pro hac vice motion disposedFiling granted Motion of Resident Attorney in Support of Thomas Brejcha's Admission Pro Hac Vice is granted.
10/20/2023Pro hac vice motion disposedFiling granted Motion for Admission Pro Hac Vice for Thomas Brejcha granted.
10/20/2023Pro hac vice motion filed  Resident attorney's Motion in support of Motion for Admission Pro Hac Vice for Thomas Brejcha filed on behalf of the Thomas More Society.
10/20/2023Pro hac vice motion filed  Unopposed Motion for Admission Pro Hac Vice for Erick Kaardal filed on behalf of the Thomas More Society.  
10/20/2023Pro hac vice motion filed  Unopposed Motion for Admission Pro Hac Vice for Joan Mannix filed on behalf of the Thomas More Society.  
10/20/2023Pro hac vice motion filed  Unopposed Motion for Admission Pro Hac Vice for Thomas Brejcha filed on behalf of the Thomas More Society.
10/20/2023Call received  Call received from counsel for Respondent regarding oral argument exhibit fees.
10/20/2023Exhibits in case/cause filed  Oral Argument Exhibits filed on behalf of the State Commission on Judicial Conduct, et al.
10/18/2023Amicus Curiae Brief received  Amicus Curiae Brief received on behalf of Public Advocate of the United States, et al., submitted by Joseph Paul Secola of Secola Law Offices, Canton, Texas.
10/18/2023Amicus Curiae Brief received  Amicus Curiae Brief received on behalf of the Thomas More Society and Texas Values submitted by Martin Whittaker of The Thomas More Society of Chicago, Illinois, et al.
10/18/2023Call received  Call received from Amicus Curiae regarding brief filed.
10/17/2023Amicus Curiae Brief received  Amicus Curiae Brief received on behalf of Pacific Justice Institute and National Legal Foundation submitted by Emily K. Cook of Pacific Justice Institute of Liberty, Texas, et al.
10/04/2023Clerk's Record  Supplemental Clerk's Record
08/12/2024Mandate issued  Mandate & Cost Bill Issued
07/11/2023Letter Filed  Response to Notice of Supplemental Authority filed on behalf of State Commission on Judicial Conduct, et al.
07/10/2023Oral Argument Submission Form from Attorney received  Oral Argument will be presented by Douglas S. Lang of Thompson Coburn LLP from Dallas, Texas, filed on behalf of the State Commission on Judicial Conduct, et al.
07/06/2023Letter Filed  Notice of Supplemental Authority filed on behalf of Dianne Hensley.
07/01/2023Oral Argument Submission Form from Attorney received  Oral Argument will be presented by Jonathan F. Mitchell with Mitchell Law PLLC of Austin, Texas, filed on behalf of Dianne Hensley.
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 25, 2023. Time allotted to argue: 20/20 minutes
06/28/2024Court approved judgment sent to attorneys of recordIssued
06/28/2024Dissenting opinion issued.Issued Justice Lehrmann filed a dissenting opinion.
06/28/2024Concurring Opinion issued.Issued Justice Young filed a concurring opinion.
06/28/2024Concurring Opinion issued.Issued Justice Blacklock filed a concurring opinion, in which Justice Devine joined.
06/28/2024Opinion issuedCourt of Appeals' judgment affirm and reverse in part; remand to court of appeals The Court affirms in part and reverses in part the court of appeals' judgment and remands the case to that court. Chief Justice Hecht delivered the opinion of the Court, in which Justice Boyd, Justice Devine, Justice Blacklock, Justice Busby, Justice Bland, Justice Huddle, and Justice Young joined.
06/23/2023Petition for Review disposedFiling granted The date and time for oral argument are yet to be determined.
06/23/2023Petition for Review granted 
06/05/2023Notice from attorney regarding vacation dates  Vacation Notice filed on behalf of the Texas State Commission on Judicial Conduct, et al.
05/22/2023Call received  Call received from respondent.
05/22/2023Reply Brief  Petitioner's Reply Brief on the Merits filed on behalf of Dianne Hensley.
05/15/2023Motion for Extension of Time disposed.Filing granted Motion for Extension of Time to file Reply Brief on the Merits granted. Reply Brief us due May 23, 2023. FURTHER REQUESTS FOR EXTENSIONS OF TIME FOR THIS FILING WILL BE DISFAVORED.
05/12/2023Motion 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 Dianne Hensley.
05/01/2023Brief on the Merits  Respondent's Brief on the Merits filed on behalf of State Commission on Judicial Conduct, et al.
04/10/2023Brief on the Merits  Petitioner's Brief on the Merits filed on behalf of Dianne Hensley.
03/27/2023Call received  Call received to alert the Clerk's office that the Appellate Record had not been imported into the case.
03/27/2023Court reporter/recorder's record 
03/27/2023Clerk's Record 
03/10/2023Brief on the Merits Ordered  Brief on the merits requested: Petitioner's brief due no later than April 10, 2023; Response brief due May 1, 2023; Reply brief due May 16, 2023.
02/01/2023Reply to Response  Reply in support of Petition for Review filed on behalf of Dianne Hensley.
01/24/2023Case forwarded to Court 
01/18/2023Electronic communication sent to Party  Email sent to counsel for parties regarding service.
01/17/2023Response to Petition  Response to Petition for Review filed on behalf of State Commission on Judicial Conduct, et al.
Calendars
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08/12/2024Case StoredCase stored.e-stored
Parties
Party▲▼Party Type▲▼Representative▲▼
U.S. Constitutional Rights Legal Defense FundAmicus CuriaeMr. J. Mark Brewer
Mr. Joseph Paul Secola
Hensley, DiannePetitionerMr. Justin Butterfield
Mr. Jonathan F. Mitchell
Mr. Kelly J. Shackelford
Mr. Hiram S. Sasser III
Pacific Justice Institute and National Legal Foundation Amicus CuriaeSteven W. Fitschen
Ms. Emily K. Cook
Frederick W. Claybrook Junior
James A. Davids
State Commission on Judicial ConductRespondentMr. Ross Reyes
Honorable Douglas S. Lang
Mr. David R. Schleicher
Mr. John J. 'Mike' McKetta III
Mr. Roland K. Johnson
America's FutureAmicus CuriaeMr. J. Mark Brewer
Mr. Joseph Paul Secola
David Schenck, in his official capacity as Chair of the State Commission on Judicial Conduct; Janis Hold, in her official capacity as Vice-Chair of the State Commission on Judicial Conduct; RespondentMr. David R. Schleicher
Honorable Douglas S. Lang
Mr. John J. 'Mike' McKetta III
Berg, Thomas C.Amicus Curiae 
Public Advocate of the United StatesAmicus CuriaeMr. Joseph Paul Secola
Mr. J. Mark Brewer
Laycock, DouglasAmicus Curiae 
Frederick C. Tate, in his official capacity as Secretary of the State Commission on Judicial Conduct; and David C. Hall, David M. Petronella, Sujeeth B. Draksharam, Ronald E. Bunch, Valerie Ertz, M. Patrick Maguire, Clifton Roberson, Lucy M. HebronRespondentHonorable Douglas S. Lang
Mr. David R. Schleicher
Mr. John J. 'Mike' McKetta III
Christian Legal SocietyAmicus CuriaeLaura Nammo
Steven T. McFarland
Mr. Douglas Laycock
Thomas C. Berg
LONANG InstituteAmicus CuriaeMr. J. Mark Brewer
Mr. Joseph Paul Secola
Conservative Legal Defense and Education FundAmicus CuriaeMr. J. Mark Brewer
Mr. Joseph Paul Secola
Gary L. Steel, and Katy P. Ward, in their official capacities as Members of the State Commission on Judicial ConductRespondentMr. David R. Schleicher
Mr. John J. 'Mike' McKetta III
Honorable Douglas S. Lang
The Thomas More Society and Texas Values Amicus CuriaeMr. Thomas Brejcha
Mr. Martin Whittaker
Joan Mannix
Erick Kaardal
Mr. Jonathan M. Saenz
Court of Appeals Information:
Affirmed  
683 SW3d 152, 11-03-22 
3rd Court of Appeals 
Honorable Thomas John Baker 
Trial Court Information
459th District Court 
Travis 
Honorable Jan Soifer 
D-1-GN-20-003926