Supreme Court

Case: 23-0149    
23-0149
02/23/2023
Petition for Review/Cause under Rule 53.1
THE GEO GROUP, INC. AND GEO CORRECTIONS AND DETENTION, LLC 
GLENN HEGAR, COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS OF THE STATE OF TEXAS, AND KEN PAXTON, ATTORNEY GENERAL OF THE STATE OF TEXAS 
Appellate Briefs
Date▲▼Event Type▲▼Description▲▼RemarksDocument
10/28/2024Exhibits in case/cause filedPetitioner Petitioner's Oral Argument Exhibit filed on behalf of the Geo Group, Inc., et al.
08/27/2024Amicus Curiae Letter ReceivedReceived (instead of filed) Amicus Curiae Letter Brief received on behalf of Texas Taxpayers and Research Association, submitted by Jennifer Rabb and Helen Brantley of Austin, Texas.
05/06/2024Reply BriefPetitioner Reply Brief on the Merits filed on behalf of The Geo Group, Inc., et al.
03/21/2024Brief on the MeritsRespondent Respondents' Brief on the Merits filed on behalf of Glenn Hegar, et al.
01/29/2024Brief on the MeritsPetitioner Petitioner's Brief on the Merits filed on behalf of The GEO Group Inc., et al.
09/18/2023Reply to ResponsePetitioner Reply to Response to Petition for Review filed on behalf of The GEO Group Inc, et al.
08/04/2023Response to PetitionRespondent Response to Petition for Review filed on behalf of Glenn Hegar, et al.
04/10/2023Petition for ReviewPetitioner Petition for Review filed on behalf of The GEO Group, Inc., et al.
Case Events
Date▲▼Event Type▲▼Disposition▲▼RemarksDocument
10/30/2024Oral argument   Argued on behalf of Petitioners by Danielle Ahlrich; Argued on behalf of Respondents  by Rance Craft
10/30/2023Motion for Extension of Time disposed.Filing granted Second Motion for Extension of Time to file Petitioner's Brief on the Merits is granted. No further extensions of time will be considered. Petitioner's Brief is due no later than January 29, 2024; Respondent's brief is due February 20, 2024; and Reply brief is due March 6, 2024.
10/28/2024Exhibits in case/cause filed  Petitioner's Oral Argument Exhibit filed on behalf of the Geo Group, Inc., et al.
10/27/2023Motion 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 The GEO Group Inc., et al.
10/27/2023Designation of Lead Counsel   Notice of Designation of New Lead Counsel filed on behalf of Glenn Hegar, et al.
10/11/2024Oral Argument Submission Form from Attorney received  Oral Argument Submission Form received on behalf of Glenn Hegar, et al. Oral Argument will be presented by Rance Craft of Office of the Attorney General of Austin, Texas.
10/08/2024Oral Argument Submission Form from Attorney received  Oral Argument Submission form filed on behalf of The Geo Group, Inc., et al. Oral argument will be presented by Danielle Ahlrich of Ryan Law Firm, PLLC, of Austin, Texas.
10/05/2023Motion for Extension of Time disposed.Filing granted Unopposed Motion for Extension of Time to file Petitioner's Brief on the Merits is granted. Petitioner's Brief on the Merits is due November 29, 2023. Respondent's Brief on the Merits is due December 19, 2023. Petitioner's Reply Brief on the Merits is due January 3, 2023. Further requests for extensions of time for this filing will be disfavored.
10/05/2023Motion 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 The GEO Group, Inc., et al.
10/02/2024Notice of Appearance  Notice of Appearance of Counsel filed on behalf of Glenn Hegar, et al.
09/29/2023Brief on the Merits Ordered  Brief on the merits requested:  Petitioner's brief due no later than October 30, 2023; Response brief due November 20, 2023; Reply brief due December 5, 2023.
09/18/2023Reply to Response  Reply to Response to Petition for Review filed on behalf of The GEO Group Inc, et al.
08/30/2024Case set for oral argumentCase set for oral argument This case has been set for oral argument at 9:00 a.m., October 30, 2024.  Time allotted to argue: 20/20 minutes
08/30/2024Petition for Review disposedFiling granted
08/30/2024Petition for Review granted 
08/27/2024Amicus Curiae Letter Received  Amicus Curiae Letter Brief received on behalf of Texas Taxpayers and Research Association, submitted by Jennifer Rabb and Helen Brantley of Austin, Texas.
08/08/2023MET to file reply disposed ofFiling granted Motion for Extension of Time to file Reply in Support of Petition for Review is granted. Reply is due September 18, 2023. FURTHER REQUESTS FOR EXTENSIONS OF TIME FOR THIS FILING WILL BE DISFAVORED.
08/07/2023Motion to Extend Time to File Reply filed  Unopposed Motion for Extension of Time to file Reply in Support of Petition for Review filed on behalf of the GEO Group, Inc., et al.
08/04/2023Response to Petition  Response to Petition for Review filed on behalf of Glenn Hegar, et al.
06/16/2023Motion for Extension of Time to File Response disposedFiling granted Motion for Extension of Time to file Response to Petition for Review is granted. Response is due August 9, 2023. Further requests for extensions of time for this filing will be disfavored.
06/16/2023Motion for Extension of Time to File Response  Unopposed Motion for Extension of Time to file Response to Petition for Review filed on behalf of Glenn Hegar, et al.
06/09/2023Supreme Court of Texas Requested Response  Requested response to petition for review due no later than July 10, 2023.
05/09/2023Case forwarded to Court 
05/08/2023Response Waiver filed  Response Waiver filed on behalf of Glenn Hegar, et al.
05/06/2024Reply Brief  Reply Brief on the Merits filed on behalf of The Geo Group, Inc., et al.
05/03/2024Designation of Lead Counsel   Designation of Lead Counsel filed on behalf of Glenn Hegar, et al.
05/03/2024Notice received  Notice of Withdrawal filed on behalf of Glenn Hegar, et al.
04/25/2025Mandate issued  Mandate & Cost Bill Issued
04/10/2023Petition for Review  Petition for Review filed on behalf of The GEO Group, Inc., et al.
03/28/2024Motion 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 May 6, 2024. FURTHER REQUESTS FOR EXTENSIONS OF TIME FOR THIS FILING WILL BE DISFAVORED.
03/27/2024Motion 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 The Geo Group, Inc., et al.
03/27/2024Designation of Lead Counsel   Designation of Lead Counsel filed on behalf of The Geo Group, Inc., et al.
03/21/2024Brief on the Merits  Respondents' Brief on the Merits filed on behalf of Glenn Hegar, et al.
03/14/2025Court approved judgment sent to attorneys of recordIssued
03/14/2025Opinion issuedCourt of appeals' judgment affirmed The Court affirms the court of appeals' judgment. Justice Busby delivered the opinion of the Court.  (Justice Lehrmann not participating)
(3/14/2025 3:15:35 PM) 230149.pdf, 23-0149.jmt.pdf
02/23/2023Motion for Extension of Time to File Petition for Review disposedFiling granted in part Unopposed Motion for Extension of Time to file Petition for Review is granted in part. Petition for Review is due April 10, 2023.
02/23/2023Motion 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 the GEO Group Inc., et al.
02/23/2023Court reporter/recorder's record 
02/23/2023Clerk's Record 
02/13/2024Motion 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 March 21, 2024. FURTHER REQUESTS FOR EXTENSIONS OF TIME FOR THIS FILING WILL BE DISFAVORED. Reply Brief is due April 5, 2024.
02/13/2024Motion 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 Glenn Hegar, et al.
01/29/2024Brief on the Merits  Petitioner's Brief on the Merits filed on behalf of The GEO Group Inc., et al.
01/22/2025Counsel withdrawn pursuant to TRAP 6.4(c)  Notice of Withdrawal of Counsel filed on behalf of Glenn Hegar, et al.
Calendars
Set Date▲▼Calendar Type▲▼Reason Set▲▼Remarks▲▼
04/25/2025Case StoredCase stored.e-stored
Parties
Party▲▼Party Type▲▼Representative▲▼
Ken Paxton, Attorney General of the State of TexasRespondentMr. Steven Craig Robinson
The Honorable Samuel Dorfman
Mr. Quinn Ryan
Mr. James Lloyd
Mr. Rance L. Craft
Mr. Brent Webster
Ms. Angela Colmenero
Atty. Gen. W. Kenneth Paxton Jr.
Mr. Eduardo Montemayor
Texas Taxpayers and Research AssociationAmicus CuriaeMs. Jennifer Rabb
Ms. Helen Brantley
GEO Corrections and Detention, LLCPetitionerMr. Richard Moore III
Ms. Danielle V. Ahlrich
Mr. Brock Whalen
Mr. Doug Sigel
Mr. Josh Veith
The Geo Group, Inc.PetitionerMr. David Michael Hugin
Mr. Josh Veith
Mr. Brock Whalen
Mr. Richard Moore III
Ms. Danielle V. Ahlrich
Don Huffines, Comptroller of Public Accounts of the State of TexasRespondentMs. Angela Colmenero
Mr. Quinn Ryan
Mr. Rance L. Craft
The Honorable Samuel Dorfman
Mr. Steven Craig Robinson
Mr. James Lloyd
Mr. Brent Webster
Mr. Eduardo Montemayor
Court of Appeals Information:
Affirmed  
661 SW3d 470, 01-23-23 
7th Court of Appeals 
Honorable Judy C. Parker 
Trial Court Information
201st District Court 
Travis 
Honorable Lora J. Livingston 
D-1-GN-19-002600