Supreme Court

Case: 23-0423    
23-0423
06/07/2023
Petition for Review originally filed as 53.7(f)
PBEX II, LLC; PBEX OPERATIONS, LLC; PBEX OPERATING, LTD.; WORD B. WILSON INVESTMENTS, LP; PRIMERO ENERGY, LLC; CHEL-TRAND HOLDINGS, LLC; WPW PERMIAN LLC; AND CBS PERMIAN, LLC; AND TORCH OIL & GAS COMPANY 
DORCHESTER MINERALS, L.P. AND DORCHESTER MINERALS OPERATING, L.P. 
Appellate Briefs
Date▲▼Event Type▲▼Description▲▼RemarksDocument
05/27/2025Amicus Curiae Letter ReceivedReceived (instead of filed) Amicus Curiae Letter Received on behalf of Fresh Deck Petroleum, LLC, submitted by M. Kathleen Davidson of McCleskey, Harriger, Brazill & Graf, L.L.P. of Lubbock, Texas.
05/27/2025Reply to Response to Motion for Rehearing filedPetitioner Reply in Support of Motion for Rehearing filed on behalf of PBEX II, LLC, et al.
05/07/2025Reply to Response to Motion for Rehearing filedPetitioner Reply in Support of Motion for Rehearing filed on behalf of Torch Oil & Gas Company.
04/22/2025Response to Motion for RehearingRespondent Response to Motion for Rehearing filed on behalf of Dorchester Minerals, L.P., et al.
03/04/2025Amicus Curiae Brief receivedReceived (instead of filed) Amicus Curiae Brief received on behalf of Richard R. Montgomery of Midland, Texas.
02/03/2025Motion for Rehearing for pet #2 Rehearing filed in Petition for Review Motion for Rehearing filed on behalf of PBEX II, LLC, et al.
02/03/2025Motion for RehearingRehearing filed in Petition for Review Motion for Rehearing filed on behalf of Torch Oil & Gas Company.
01/27/2025Amicus Curiae Letter ReceivedReceived (instead of filed) Amicus Curiae Letter received on behalf of Dawson Springman, PLLC, submitted by Michael Dawson of Midland, Texas, et al.
01/08/2025Amicus Curiae Brief receivedReceived (instead of filed) Amicus Brief received on behalf of Rudolph A. Woerndle of Midland, Texas.
10/14/2024Brief on the MeritsPetitioner Reply Brief filed on behalf of Torch Oil & Gas Company.
10/14/2024Reply BriefPetitioner Reply Brief on the Merits filed on behalf of PBEX II, LLC, et al.
09/11/2024Amicus Curiae Brief receivedReceived (instead of filed) Amicus Curiae received on behalf of John H.H. Bennett of Osborn & Bennett LLP of Austin, Texas.
07/29/2024Brief on the MeritsRespondent Respondent's Brief on the Merits filed on behalf of Dorchester Minerals, L.P., et al.
06/07/2024Brief on the MeritsPetitioner Petitioners' Brief on the Merits filed on behalf of PBEX II, LLC, et al.
06/07/2024Brief on the MeritsPetitioner Petitioner's Brief on the Merits filed on behalf of Torch Oil & Gas Company.
03/20/2024Response to Amicus Curiae Brief filedRespondent Response to Amicus Curiae Letter filed on behalf of Dorchester Minerals, L.P.
03/04/2024Amicus Curiae Letter ReceivedReceived (instead of filed) Amicus Curiae Letter received on behalf of Discovery Operating Inc. submitted by Rick G. Strange of Hamm Law Group, PLLC from Midland, Texas.
02/28/2024Reply to Response to Petition filed Petitioner Reply in support of Petition for Review filed on behalf of PBEX II, LLC, et al.
02/28/2024Reply to Response to Petition filed Petitioner Reply in support of Petition for Review filed on behalf of Torch Oil & Gas Company.
01/12/2024Response to PetitionRespondent Response to PBEX's Petition for Review filed on behalf of Dorchester Minerals, LP, et al.
01/12/2024Response to PetitionRespondent Response to Petition for Review filed on behalf of Dorchester Minerals, LP, et al.
08/11/2023Petition for Review #2Petitioner Petition for Review filed on behalf of PBEX II, LLC, et al.
08/11/2023Petition for ReviewPetitioner Petition for Review filed on behalf of Torch Oil & Gas Company.
Case Events
Date▲▼Event Type▲▼Disposition▲▼RemarksDocument
12/23/2024Motion for Extension of Time to File Motion for Rehearing disposedFiling granted Motion for Extension of Time to file Motion for Rehearing is granted. Motion for Rehearing is due February 3, 2025. FURTHER REQUESTS FOR EXTENSIONS OF TIME FOR THIS FILING WILL NOT BE CONSIDERED.
12/23/2024Motion for Extension of Time to File Motion for Rehearing disposedFiling granted Motion for Extension of Time to file Motion for Rehearing is granted. Motion for Rehearing is due February 3, 2025. FURTHER REQUESTS FOR EXTENSIONS OF TIME FOR THIS FILING WILL NOT BE CONSIDERED.
12/23/2024Motion for Extension of Time to File Motion for Rehearing  Second Motion for Extension of Time to file Motion for Rehearing filed on behalf of PBEX II, LLC, et al.
12/23/2024Response to Motion filed  Response to Opposed Second Motion for Extension of Time to file Motion for Rehearing filed on behalf of Dorchester Minerals, L.P., et al.
12/23/2024Motion for Extension of Time to File Motion for Rehearing  Opposed Second Motion for Extension of Time to file Motion for Rehearing filed on behalf of Torch Oil and Gas Company.
12/07/2023Motion for Extension of Time to File Response disposedFiling granted Second Motion for Extension of Time to file Response to Petition for Review is granted. Response is due January 12, 2024. FURTHER REQUESTS FOR EXTENSIONS OF TIME FOR THIS FILING WILL NOT BE CONSIDERED.
12/07/2023Motion for Extension of Time to File Response  Unopposed Second Motion for Extension of Time to file Response to Petition for Review filed on behalf of Dorchester Minerals, L.P., et al.
12/06/2023Notice of Appearance  Notice of Appearance filed on behalf of Dorchester Minerals, L.P., et al.
11/27/2024Motion for Extension of Time to File Motion for Rehearing disposedFiling granted Motion for Extension of Time to file Motion for Rehearing is granted. Motion for Rehearing is due January 2, 2025. Further requests for extensions of time for this filing will be disfavored.
11/27/2024Motion for Extension of Time to File Motion for Rehearing  Motion for Extension of Time to file Motion for Rehearing filed on behalf of PBEX II, LLC, et al.
11/26/2024Motion for Extension of Time to File Motion for Rehearing disposedFiling granted Motion for Extension of Time to file Motion for Rehearing is granted. Motion for Rehearing is due January 2, 2025. Further requests for extensions of time for this filing will be disfavored.
11/26/2024Motion for Extension of Time to File Motion for Rehearing  Motion for Extension of Time to file Motion for Rehearing filed on behalf of Torch Oil & Gas Company.
11/15/2024Petition for Review disposedDenied with Justice not sitting. (Justice Devine not participating)
11/15/2024Petition for Review disposedDenied with Justice not sitting. (Justice Devine not participating)
10/18/2023Motion for Extension of Time to File Response disposedFiling granted Unopposed Motion for Extension of Time to file Response to Petition for Review is granted. Response is due December 13, 2023. Further requests for extensions of time for this filing will be disfavored.
10/18/2023Motion for Extension of Time to File Response  Unopposed Motion for Extension of Time to file Response to Petition for Review filed on behalf of Dorchester Minerals, L.P., et al.
10/14/2024Reply Brief  Reply Brief on the Merits filed on behalf of PBEX II, LLC, et al.
10/14/2024Brief on the Merits  Reply Brief filed on behalf of Torch Oil & Gas Company.
10/13/2023Supreme Court of Texas Requested Response  Requested responses to both petitions for review due no later than November 13, 2023.
10/11/2024Notice of Appearance  Notice of Appearance of Counsel filed on behalf of PBEX II, LLC, et al.
09/12/2023Case forwarded to Court 
09/12/2023Case forwarded to Court 
09/11/2024Amicus Curiae Brief received  Amicus Curiae received on behalf of John H.H. Bennett of Osborn & Bennett LLP of Austin, Texas.
09/06/2024Notice from Counsel of a change in address  Notice of Change of Change of Address for Counsel filed on behalf of Dorchester Minerals, L.P., et al.
09/04/2024Motion for Extension of Time disposed.Filing granted Second Motion for Extension of Time to file Petitioners' Reply Briefs on the Merits is granted. Reply Briefs are due October 14, 2024. FURTHER REQUESTS FOR EXTENSIONS OF TIME FOR THIS FILING WILL NOT BE CONSIDERED.  
09/04/2024Motion for Extension of Time to File Brief filed  Unopposed Joint Second Motion for Extension of Time to file Reply Briefs on the Merits filed on behalf of Torch Oil & Gas Company, et al.
08/16/2024Motion to withdraw disposed ofFiling granted Motion to Withdraw as Counsel is granted.
08/16/2024Motion to Withdraw Filed  Unopposed Motion to Withdraw as Counsel filed on behalf of Dorchester Minerals, L.P., et al.
08/11/2023Petition for Review #2  Petition for Review filed on behalf of PBEX II, LLC, et al.
08/11/2023Petition for Review  Petition for Review filed on behalf of Torch Oil & Gas Company.
08/08/2024Motion 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 September 12, 2024. FURTHER REQUESTS FOR EXTENSIONS OF TIME FOR THIS FILING WILL BE DISFAVORED.
08/08/2024Motion 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 PBEX II, LLC, et al.
08/02/2024Motion 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 September 12, 2024. FURTHER REQUESTS FOR EXTENSIONS OF TIME FOR THIS FILING WILL BE DISFAVORED.
08/01/2024Motion 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 Torch Oil & Gas Company.
07/29/2024Brief on the Merits  Respondent's Brief on the Merits filed on behalf of Dorchester Minerals, L.P., et al.
07/22/2024Notice of Appearance  Notice of Appearance filed on behalf of Dorchester Minerals, L.P., et al.
07/22/2024Call received  Call received from counsel for Respondent regarding notices.
07/19/2024Motion to Exceed Word Limit disposedFiling granted Motion to Exceed Word Limit is granted.
07/16/2024Motion to Exceed Word Limit  Unopposed Motion to Exceed Word Limit filed on behalf of Dorchester Minerals, L.P., et al.
07/11/2024Motion to withdraw disposed ofFiling granted Motion to Withdraw and Designation of Lead Counsel is granted.
07/11/2024Motion to Withdraw Filed  Motion to Withdraw and Designation of Lead Counsel filed on behalf of Dorchester Minerals, L.P., et al.
07/11/2023Second 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 in part. Petition for Review is due August 11, 2023. FURTHER REQUESTS FOR EXTENSIONS OF TIME FOR THIS FILING WILL BE DISFAVORED.
07/11/2023Second 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 Torch Oil & Gas Company.
07/10/2023Second 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 in part. Petition for Review is due August 11, 2023. FURTHER REQUESTS FOR EXTENSIONS OF TIME FOR THIS FILING WILL BE DISFAVORED.
07/10/2023Second 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 PBEX II, LLC, et al.
06/13/2025Notice sent to Court of Appeals 
06/13/2025Notice sent to Court of Appeals 
06/13/2025Motion for Rehearing - DisposedDenied with Justice not sitting. (Justice Devine not participating)
06/13/2025Motion for Rehearing - DisposedDenied with Justice not sitting. (Justice Devine not participating)
06/13/2024Motion for Extension of Time disposed.Filing granted Motion for Extension of Time to file Respondents' Brief on the Merits granted. Further requests for extensions of time will be disfavored. Respondents' brief is due no later than July 29, 2024; and Reply brief is due August 13, 2024.
06/12/2024Motion for Extension of Time to File Brief filed  Unopposed Motion for Extension of Time to file Respondents' Brief on the Merits filed on behalf of Dorxhester Minerals, L.P., et al.
06/09/2023Motion for Extension of Time to File Petition for Review disposedFiling granted Motion for Extension of Time to file Petition for Review is granted. Petition for Review is due July 12, 2023.
06/08/2023Motion for Extension of Time to File Petition for Review #2 filed  Unopposed Motion for Extension of Time to file Petition for Review filed on behalf of PBEX II, LLC, et al.
06/08/2023Motion for Extension of Time to File Petition for Review disposedFiling granted Unopposed Motion for Extension of Time to file Petition for Review is granted. Petition for Review is due July 12, 2023.
06/07/2024Brief on the Merits  Petitioner's Brief on the Merits filed on behalf of Torch Oil & Gas Company.
06/07/2024Brief on the Merits  Petitioners' Brief on the Merits filed on behalf of PBEX II, LLC, et al.
06/07/2023Motion 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 Torch Oil & Gas Company.
06/07/2023Clerk's Record 
06/07/2023Supplement to Clerk's/Reporter's Record 
06/07/2023Court reporter/recorder's record 
05/27/2025Amicus Curiae Letter Received  Amicus Curiae Letter Received on behalf of Fresh Deck Petroleum, LLC, submitted by M. Kathleen Davidson of McCleskey, Harriger, Brazill & Graf, L.L.P. of Lubbock, Texas.
05/27/2025Reply to Response to Motion for Rehearing filed  Reply in Support of Motion for Rehearing filed on behalf of PBEX II, LLC, et al.
05/07/2025Reply to Response to Motion for Rehearing filed  Reply in Support of Motion for Rehearing filed on behalf of Torch Oil & Gas Company.
05/07/2024Motion 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 on the Merits is due June 7, 2024. Further requests for extensions of time for this filing will not be considered. Respondent's Brief on the Merits is due June 27, 2024. Petitioner's Reply Brief on the Merits is due July 12, 2024.
05/07/2024Motion 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 PBEX II, LLC, et al.
04/29/2025MET to file reply disposed ofFiling granted in part Motion for Extension of Time to file Reply in Support of Motion for Rehearing is GRANTED IN PART. Reply in Support of Motion for Rehearing is due no later than May 27, 2025. Further requests for extensions of time for this filing will be disfavored.
04/29/2025Motion to Extend Time to File Reply filed  Unopposed Motion for Extension of Time to file Reply in Support of Motion for Rehearing filed on behalf of PBEX II, LLC, et al.
04/25/2024Motion 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 on the Merits is due June 7, 2024. Further requests for extensions of time for this filing will not be considered. Respondent's Brief on the Merits is due June 27, 2024. Petitioner's Reply Brief on the Merits is due July 12, 2024.
04/25/2024Motion 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 Torch Oil & Gas Company.
04/22/2025Response to Motion for Rehearing  Response to Motion for Rehearing filed on behalf of Dorchester Minerals, L.P., et al.
04/02/2024Motion 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 is due May 8, 2024. Further requests for extensions of time for this filing will be disfavored. Response Brief is due May 28, 2024. Reply Brief is due June 12, 2024.
04/02/2024Motion 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 is due May 8, 2024. Further requests for extensions of time for this filing will be disfavored. Response Brief is due May 28, 2024. Reply Brief is due June 12, 2024.
04/02/2024Motion 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 PBEX II, LLC, et al.
04/02/2024Motion 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 Torch Oil & Gas Company.
03/20/2024Response to Amicus Curiae Brief filed  Response to Amicus Curiae Letter filed on behalf of Dorchester Minerals, L.P.
03/11/2025Motion for Extension of Time to File Response disposedFiling granted Motion for Extension of Time to file Response to Motion for Rehearing is granted. Response to Motion for Rehearing is due April 23, 2025. FURTHER REQUESTS FOR EXTENSIONS OF TIME FOR THIS FILING WILL BE DISFAVORED.
03/10/2025Motion for Extension of Time to File Response  Unopposed Motion for Extension of Time to file Response to Motion for Rehearing filed on behalf of Dorchester Minerals, LP, et al.
03/08/2024Brief on the Merits Ordered  Brief on the merits requested: Petitioner's brief due no later than April 8, 2024; Response brief due April 29, 2024; Reply brief due May 14, 2024.
03/07/2025Supreme Court of Texas Requested Response  Requested responses to both motions for rehearing due no later than March 24, 2025.
03/04/2025Amicus Curiae Brief received  Amicus Curiae Brief received on behalf of Richard R. Montgomery of Midland, Texas.
03/04/2024Amicus Curiae Letter Received  Amicus Curiae Letter received on behalf of Discovery Operating Inc. submitted by Rick G. Strange of Hamm Law Group, PLLC from Midland, Texas.
02/28/2024Reply to Response to Petition filed   Reply in support of Petition for Review filed on behalf of PBEX II, LLC, et al.
02/28/2024Reply to Response to Petition filed   Reply in support of Petition for Review filed on behalf of Torch Oil & Gas Company.
02/07/2024Notice from Counsel of a change in address  Notice of Change of Address filed on behalf of Dorchester Minerals, L.P., et al.
02/04/2025Case forwarded to Court 
02/04/2025Case forwarded to Court 
02/03/2025Motion for Rehearing for pet #2   Motion for Rehearing filed on behalf of PBEX II, LLC, et al.
02/03/2025Motion for Rehearing  Motion for Rehearing filed on behalf of Torch Oil & Gas Company.
01/29/2025Notice of Appearance  Notice of Appearance filed on behalf of Torch Oil & Gas Company.
01/28/2025Notice of Appearance  Notice of Appearance of Additional Counsel filed on behalf of Dorchester Minerals, L.P., et al.
01/27/2025Amicus Curiae Letter Received  Amicus Curiae Letter received on behalf of Dawson Springman, PLLC, submitted by Michael Dawson of Midland, Texas, et al.
01/22/2024MET 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 February 28, 2024. FURTHER REQUESTS FOR EXTENSIONS OF TIME FOR THIS FILING WILL BE DISFAVORED.
01/22/2024Motion 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 PBEX II, LLC, et al.
01/22/2024MET to file reply disposed ofFiling granted Unopposed Motion for Extension of Time to file Reply in Support of Petition for Review is granted. Reply is due February 28, 2024. FURTHER REQUESTS FOR EXTENSIONS OF TIME FOR THIS FILING WILL BE DISFAVORED.
01/22/2024Motion 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 Torch Oil & Gas Company.
01/12/2024Response to Petition  Response to PBEX's Petition for Review filed on behalf of Dorchester Minerals, LP, et al.
01/12/2024Response to Petition  Response to Petition for Review filed on behalf of Dorchester Minerals, LP, et al.
01/08/2025Amicus Curiae Brief received  Amicus Brief received on behalf of Rudolph A. Woerndle of Midland, Texas.
Calendars
Set Date▲▼Calendar Type▲▼Reason Set▲▼Remarks▲▼
06/13/2025Case StoredCase stored. 
Parties
Party▲▼Party Type▲▼Representative▲▼
WPW Permian LLCPetitionerMr. Jacob M. Davidson
Mr. Clayton Brown
Mr. Michael T. Morgan
Mr. Ryan Clinton  
Mr. Shannon H. Ratliff
Bennett, John H.H.Amicus CuriaeMr. John Henderson Bennett  
Dorchester Minerals Operating, L.P.RespondentMs. Melissa Davis Andrews
Ms. Rachelle Hoffman Glazer
Mr. Craig A. Haynes
Mr. Robert C. Vartabedian
Jared C. Lampson
Mr. Connor R. Bourland
Mr. Randall L. Rouse
Word B. Wilson Investments, LPPetitionerMr. Michael T. Morgan
Mr. Ryan Clinton  
Mr. Shannon H. Ratliff
Mr. Jacob M. Davidson
Mr. Clayton Brown
Fresh Deck Petroleum, LLCAmicus CuriaeMs. M. Kathleen Davidson
Chel-Trand Holdings, LLCPetitionerMr. Jacob M. Davidson
Mr. Clayton Brown
Mr. Shannon H. Ratliff
Mr. Michael T. Morgan
Mr. Ryan Clinton  
PBEX Operations, LLCPetitionerMr. Shannon H. Ratliff
Mr. Michael T. Morgan
Mr. Clayton Brown
Mr. Ryan Clinton  
Mr. Jacob M. Davidson
Dorchester Minerals, L.P.RespondentMr. Randall L. Rouse
Mr. Craig A. Haynes
Ms. Rachelle Hoffman Glazer
Mr. Robert C. Vartabedian
Jared C. Lampson
Dawson Springman, PLLCAmicus CuriaeBryan Street
India Fender
Stephen Turkett
Michael Dawson  
Gregory Springman
Torch Oil & Gas CompanyPetitionerMr. Wallace B. Jefferson  
Mr. Barry F. Cannaday
John Lowe
Ms. Rachel A. Ekery  
Ms. Danica Lynn Milios
Montgomery, Richard R.Amicus CuriaeRichard Montgomery
Primero Energy, LLCPetitionerMr. Ryan Clinton  
Mr. Shannon H. Ratliff
Mr. Clayton Brown
Mr. Jacob M. Davidson
Mr. Michael T. Morgan
PBEX II, LLCPetitionerMr. Ryan Clinton  
Ms. Harriet O'Neill
Mr. Clayton Brown
Mr. Shannon H. Ratliff
Mr. Michael T. Morgan
Mr. Jacob M. Davidson
CBS Permian, LLCPetitionerMr. Ryan Clinton  
Mr. Michael T. Morgan
Mr. Jacob M. Davidson
Mr. Shannon H. Ratliff
Mr. Clayton Brown
Woerndle, Rudolph A.Amicus CuriaeRudolph Woerndle
PBEX Operating, Ltd.PetitionerMr. Ryan Clinton  
Mr. Shannon H. Ratliff
Mr. Jacob M. Davidson
Mr. Michael T. Morgan
Mr. Clayton Brown
Discovery Opweating, Inc.Amicus CuriaeMr. Rick Strange
Court of Appeals Information:
Affirmed  
670 SW3d 374, 04-28-23 
7th Court of Appeals 
Honorable Alex L Yarbrough 
Trial Court Information
142nd District Court 
Midland 
Honorable David Glenn Rogers 
CV53556