Supreme Court

Case: 23-0457    
23-0457
06/19/2023
Petition for Review/Cause under Tex. R. App. P. 59.1
JUANA HERRERA, JOSE LOPEZ-TORRES, BLANCA MARTINEZ, JUAN ZAMORA, SAN JUANITA SOSA, AMERICA RIOS, RUTH GARZA, ANGEL PEREZ ALANIS, JUAN TREVINO, MARIA MARGARITA MARTINEZ, AND THE ASSOCIATION OF THE HOEHN SUBDIVISION 
ESTELLA MATA, IN HER OFFICIAL CAPACITY, ROBERT L. BELL, IN HIS OFFICIAL CAPACITY, TOMAS GARCIA, IN HIS OFFICIAL CAPACITY, MARK J. FRYER, IN HIS OFFICIAL CAPACITY, WILLIAM DAVIS, IN HIS OFFICIAL CAPACITY, COSME MARTINEZ, IN HIS OFFICIAL CAPACITY, AND HIDALGO COUNTY IRRIGATION DISTRICT NO. 1 
Appellate Briefs
Date▲▼Event Type▲▼Description▲▼RemarksDocument
07/09/2024Reply BriefPetitioner Reply Brief on the Merits filed on behalf of Juana Herrera, et al.
06/24/2024Brief on the MeritsRespondent Respondent's Brief on the Merits filed on behalf of Estella Mata, et al.
04/05/2024Brief on the MeritsPetitioner Petitioners' Brief on the Merits filed on behalf of Juana Herrera, et al.
11/21/2023Reply to Response to Petition filed Petitioner Reply in support of Petition for Review filed on behalf of Juana Herrera, et al.
11/14/2023Response to PetitionPetitioner Response to Petition for Review filed on behalf of Estella Mata, et al.
08/08/2023Petition for ReviewPetitioner Petition for Review filed on behalf of Juana Herrera, et al.
Case Events
Date▲▼Event Type▲▼Disposition▲▼RemarksDocument
12/28/2023Motion for Extension of Time disposed.Filing granted in part Motion for Extension of Time to file Petitioners' Brief on the Merits granted in part.  Further requests for extensions of time will be disfavored.  Petitioners' brief is due no later than February 15, 2024; Respondents' brief is due March 6, 2024; and Reply brief is due March 21, 2024.
12/27/2023Motion for Extension of Time to File Brief filed  Motion for Extension of Time to file Petitioners' Brief on the Merits filed on behalf of Juana Herrera, et al.
12/15/2023Brief on the Merits Ordered  Brief on the merits requested: Petitioner's brief due no later than January 16, 2024; Respondent's brief due February 5, 2024; Reply brief due February 20, 2024.
12/06/2024Court approved judgment sent to attorneys of recordIssued
12/06/2024Opinion issuedCourt of Appeals' judgment reversed; cause remanded to trial court Pursuant to Texas Rule of Appellate Procedure 59.1, after granting the petition for review and without hearing oral argument, the Court reverses in part the court of appeals' judgment and remands the case to the trial court. Per Curiam Opinion
12/06/2024Petition for Review disposedPetition granted pursuant to TRAP 59.1
12/06/2024Petition for Review granted under TRAP 59.1 
11/21/2023Reply to Response to Petition filed   Reply in support of Petition for Review filed on behalf of Juana Herrera, et al.
11/14/2023Response to Petition  Response to Petition for Review filed on behalf of Estella Mata, et al.
10/24/2023Notice of Appearance  Notice of Substitution of Lead Counsel filed on behalf of Juana Herrera, et al.
10/09/2023Motion 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 November 15, 2023. FURTHER REQUESTS FOR EXTENSIONS OF TIME FOR THIS FILING WILL BE DISFAVORED.
10/09/2023Motion for Extension of Time to File Response  Unopposed Motion for Extension of Time to file Response to Petition for Review filed on behalf of Estella Mata, et al.
09/15/2023Supreme Court of Texas Requested Response  Requested response to petition for review due no later than October 16, 2023.  
09/14/2023Notice received  Notice of Withdrawal of non-lead counsel filed by Jennifer Richards on behalf of Juana Herrera, et al.
09/12/2023Designation of Lead Counsel   Notice of Substitution of Lead Counsel and Notice of Appearance of Counsel filed on behalf of Juana Herrera, et al.
08/15/2023Case forwarded to Court 
08/10/2023Response Waiver filed  Response Waiver filed on behalf of Estella Mata, et al.
08/08/2023Petition for Review  Petition for Review filed on behalf of Juana Herrera, et al.
07/09/2024Reply Brief  Reply Brief on the Merits filed on behalf of Juana Herrera, et al.
06/24/2024Brief on the Merits  Respondent's Brief on the Merits filed on behalf of Estella Mata, et al.
06/21/2023Motion 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 August 9, 2023.
06/21/2023Affidavit of Inability to Pay Court Costs  Petitioners' Affidavits of Inability to Pay Court Costs filed on behalf of Juana Herrera, et al.
06/19/2023Motion 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 Juana Herrera, et al.
06/19/2023Clerk's Record 
06/19/2023Court reporter/recorder's record 
06/19/2023Court reporter/recorder's record 
06/19/2023Supplement to Clerk's/Reporter's Record 
05/29/2024Designation of Lead Counsel   Designation of Lead Counsel filed on behalf of Estella Mata, et al.
05/16/2024Motion for Extension of Time disposed.Filing granted Second Motion for Extension of Time to file Respondents' Brief on the Merits granted. No further extensions of time will be considered. Respondents' brief is due no later than June 24, 2024; and Reply brief is due July 9, 2024.
05/15/2024Motion for Extension of Time to File Brief filed  Second Motion for Extension of Time to file Respondent's Brief on the Merits filed on behalf of Estella Mata, et al.
04/10/2024Motion for Extension of Time disposed.Filing granted Unopposed Second Motion for Extension of Time to file Respondent's Brief on the Merits is granted. Respondent's Brief is due May 24, 2024. FURTHER REQUESTS FOR EXTENSIONS OF TIME FOR THIS FILING WILL NOT BE CONSIDERED; Reply Brief is due June 10, 2024.
04/10/2024Motion for Extension of Time to File Brief filed  Unopposed Second Motion for Extension of Time to file Respondent's Brief on the Merits filed on behalf of Estella Mata, et al.
04/05/2024Brief on the Merits  Petitioners' Brief on the Merits filed on behalf of Juana Herrera, et al.
03/22/2024Call received  Call from Petitioners' counsel to update email address for access to attorney portal.
03/01/2024Motion for Extension of Time disposed.Filing granted Third Motion for Extension of Time to file Petitioners' Brief on the Merits is granted. Petitioners' Brief is due April 5, 2024. FURTHER REQUESTS FOR EXTENSIONS OF TIME FOR THIS FILING WILL NOT BE CONSIDERED. Response Brief is due April 25, 2024. Reply Brief is due May 10, 2024.
02/28/2024Electronic communication sent to Party  Email sent to counsel for Respondent to determine stance on Motion.
02/28/2024Motion for Extension of Time to File Brief filed  Third Motion for Extension of Time to file Petitioners' Brief on the Merits filed on behalf of Juana Herrera, et al.
02/15/2024Motion 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 April 9, 2024. FURTHER REQUESTS FOR EXTENSIONS OF TIME FOR THIS FILING WILL BE DISFAVORED. Reply Brief is due April 24, 2024.
02/15/2024Motion 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 Estella Mata, et al.
02/01/2024Motion 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 is due March 6, 2024. FURTHER REQUESTS FOR EXTENSIONS OF TIME WILL NOT BE CONSIDERED. Response Brief is due March 26, 2024. Reply Brief is due April 10, 2024.
02/01/2024Motion 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 Juana Herrera, et al.
01/17/2025Mandate issued  Mandate & Cost Bill Issued
Calendars
Set Date▲▼Calendar Type▲▼Reason Set▲▼Remarks▲▼
01/17/2025Case StoredCase stored.e-stored
Parties
Party▲▼Party Type▲▼Representative▲▼
Hidalgo County Irrigation District No. 1 RespondentMs. Ana L. Canales
Mr. Michael Cano
Kelly Rivera Salazar
Mr. Jose Padilla
Mr. Edward J. (Nick) Nicholas
Mr. Jaime Eduardo Gonzalez
Trevino, JuanPetitionerMr. Jerome W. Wesevich
Jennifer Richards
Sascha Stremler
Ms. Amanda Jane Chisholm
Ms. Ana Laurel
Rios, AmericaPetitionerJennifer Richards
Sascha Stremler
Ms. Ana Laurel
Ms. Amanda Jane Chisholm
Mr. Jerome W. Wesevich
Cosme Martinez, in his official capacityRespondentKelly Rivera Salazar
Mr. Jose Padilla
Mr. Edward J. (Nick) Nicholas
Zamora, JuanPetitionerMs. Amanda Jane Chisholm
Jennifer Richards
Ms. Ana Laurel
Sascha Stremler
Mr. Jerome W. Wesevich
Estella Mata, in her official capacityRespondentMr. Edward J. (Nick) Nicholas
Mr. Jose Padilla
Kelly Rivera Salazar
Mark J. Fryer, in his official capacityRespondentMr. Edward J. (Nick) Nicholas
Kelly Rivera Salazar
Martinez, BlancaPetitionerMs. Amanda Jane Chisholm
Mr. Jerome W. Wesevich
Ms. Ana Laurel
Jennifer Richards
Sascha Stremler
William Davis, in his official capacityRespondentMr. Edward J. (Nick) Nicholas
Kelly Rivera Salazar
Sosa, San JuanitaPetitionerMs. Amanda Jane Chisholm
Sascha Stremler
Ms. Ana Laurel
Mr. Jerome W. Wesevich
Jennifer Richards
Association of the Hoehn SubdivisionPetitionerSascha Stremler
Mr. Jerome W. Wesevich
Ms. Amanda Jane Chisholm
Ms. Ana Laurel
Jennifer Richards
Herrera, JuanaPetitionerMs. Amanda Jane Chisholm
Ms. Ana Laurel
Mr. Jerome W. Wesevich
Jennifer Richards
Loraine Hoane
Martinez, Maria MargaritaPetitionerMs. Amanda Jane Chisholm
Mr. Jerome W. Wesevich
Jennifer Richards
Sascha Stremler
Ms. Ana Laurel
Alanis, Angel PerezPetitionerMs. Amanda Jane Chisholm
Mr. Jerome W. Wesevich
Sascha Stremler
Jennifer Richards
Ms. Ana Laurel
Robert L. Bell, in his official capacityRespondentMr. Edward J. (Nick) Nicholas
Kelly Rivera Salazar
Tomas Garcia, in his official capacityRespondentKelly Rivera Salazar
Mr. Edward J. (Nick) Nicholas
Garza, RuthPetitionerMs. Ana Laurel
Jennifer Richards
Sascha Stremler
Mr. Jerome W. Wesevich
Ms. Amanda Jane Chisholm
Lopez-Torres, JosePetitionerMs. Ana Laurel
Sascha Stremler
Ms. Amanda Jane Chisholm
Jennifer Richards
Mr. Jerome W. Wesevich
Court of Appeals Information:
Reverse & Remand 
___ SW3d ___, 04-20-23 
13th Court of Appeals 
Honorable Jaime E. Tijerina 
Trial Court Information
92nd District Court 
Hidalgo 
Honorable Luis M. Singleterry 
C-1046-20-A