Supreme Court

Case: 24-0116    
24-0116
02/16/2024
U.S. Certified Question accepted by Supreme Court
PORT ARTHUR COMMUNITY ACTION NETWORK 
TEXAS COMMISSION ON ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY; JON NIERMANN, IN HIS OFFICIAL CAPACITY AS CHAIRMAN OF THE TEXAS COMMISSION ON ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY 
Appellate Briefs
Date▲▼Event Type▲▼Description▲▼RemarksDocument
10/01/2024Exhibits in case/cause filedAppellant in case Oral Argument Exhibits filed on behalf of Port Arthur Community Action Network.
09/17/2024Amicus Curiae Brief receivedReceived (instead of filed) Amicus Curiae Brief received on behalf of the Governor of Texas, submitted by Trevor W. Ezell, et al., of the Office of the Governor, in Austin, Texas.
09/11/2024Amicus Curiae Brief receivedReceived (instead of filed) Amicus Curiae Brief received on behalf of Texas Oil & Gas Association, submitted by Russell S. Post and Parth S. Gejji of Beck Redden LLP of Houston, Texas.
08/30/2024Amicus Curiae Brief receivedReceived (instead of filed) Amicus Curiae Brief received on behalf of Chamber of Commerce of the United States of America.
07/01/2024Brief on the MeritsAppellant in case Reply Brief on the Merits filed on behalf of Port Arthur Community Action Network.
05/15/2024Brief on the MeritsIntervenor Response Brief on the Merits filed on behalf of Port Arthur LNG, LLC.
05/15/2024Brief on the MeritsAppellee in case Appellees' Brief on the Merits filed on behalf of Texas Commission on Environmental Quality, et al.
03/25/2024Brief on the MeritsAppellant in case Appellant's Brief on the Merits filed on behalf of Port Arthur Community Action Network.
02/16/2024Certified Question filedU. S. Certified Question Certified Question filed by the U.S. Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals.
Case Events
Date▲▼Event Type▲▼Disposition▲▼RemarksDocument
10/02/2024Oral argument   Argued on behalf of Appellant by Amy Catherine Dinn; Argued on behalf of Appellees by Lanora C. Pettit; Argued on behalf of Intervenor, Port Arthur LNG, LLC, by Aaron M. Streett (Baker Botts)
10/01/2024Exhibits in case/cause filed  Oral Argument Exhibits filed on behalf of Port Arthur Community Action Network.
09/30/2024Notice of Appearance  Notice of Appearance of Counsel filed on behalf of Port Arthur Community Action Network.
09/27/2024Letter sent to parties from Supreme Court - See Remarks  Letter stating: "Please be advised that oral arguments set for Wednesday, October 2, 2024 will begin at 10:00 a.m. instead of 9:00 a.m. per the Court’s previous notice.  Cases will be called in the order they are listed on the submission schedules, which are posted on the Court’s website on Friday the week before the arguments. Each argument usually lasts about forty minutes, with a ten-minute break between each argument. You should be present in the courtroom at least ten minutes prior to your oral argument."
09/25/2024Letter Filed  Notice of Withdrawal filed on behalf of Port Arthur Community Action Network.
09/17/2024Amicus Curiae Brief received  Amicus Curiae Brief received on behalf of the Governor of Texas, submitted by Trevor W. Ezell, et al., of the Office of the Governor, in Austin, Texas.
09/16/2024Oral Argument Submission Form from Attorney received  Oral Argument will be presented by Mr. Aaron M. Streett with Baker Botts LLP of Houston, Texas, filed on behalf of Port Arthur LNG, LLC.
09/16/2024Oral Argument Submission Form from Attorney received  Oral Argument Submission Form submitted on behalf of Texas Commission on Environmental Quality, et al. Oral Argument will be presented by Lanora C. Pettit and Aaron Streett of the Office of the Attorney General.
09/11/2024Oral Argument Submission Form from Attorney received  Appellant's Oral Argument Submission Form filed on behalf of Port Arthur Community Action Network. Oral argument will be presented by Amy Catherine Dinn, of Lone Star Legal Aid, of Houston, TX.
09/11/2024Amicus Curiae Brief received  Amicus Curiae Brief received on behalf of Texas Oil & Gas Association, submitted by Russell S. Post and Parth S. Gejji of Beck Redden LLP of Houston, Texas.
08/30/2024Amicus Curiae Brief received  Amicus Curiae Brief received on behalf of Chamber of Commerce of the United States of America.
08/30/2024Pro hac vice motion disposedFiling granted Motion of Resident Attorney in Support of Jonathan D. Brightbill’s Admission Pro Hac Vice is granted.
08/30/2024Pro hac vice motion disposedFiling granted Motion for Admission Pro Hac Vice for Jonathan D. Brightbill  is granted.
08/30/2024Pro hac vice motion filed  Motion of  Resident Attorney in Support of Jonathan D. Brightbill's Admission Pro Hac Vice filed on behalf of Chamber of Commerce of the United States of America.
08/30/2024Pro hac vice motion filed  Motion for Jonathan D. Brightbill's Admission Pro Hac Vice filed on behalf of Chamber of Commerce of the United States of America.
08/30/2024Notice of Appearance  Notice of Appearance filed on behalf of the Chamber of Commerce of the United States of America.
08/02/2024Submission resetCase set for oral argument This cause has been reset for oral argument at 9:00 a.m., October 2, 2024. Time allotted to argue: 20/20 minutes (Justice Young not participating)
07/31/2024Phone call from Clerk's Office  Call made to appellant and appellee.
07/01/2024Brief on the Merits  Reply Brief on the Merits filed on behalf of Port Arthur Community Action Network.
06/28/2024Case set for oral argumentCase set for oral argument This cause has been set for oral argument at 9:00 a.m., September 11, 2024. Time allotted to argue: 20/20 minutes (Justice Young not participating)
05/21/2024Motion for Extension of Time disposed.Filing granted Motion for Extension of Time to file Reply Brief on the Merits is granted. Reply Brief on the Merits is due July 1, 2024. Further requests for extensions of time for this filing will be disfavored.
05/21/2024Call received  Call received from appellant regarding status of motion for extension of time to file reply brief on the merits.
05/17/2024Motion 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 Port Arthur Community Action Network.
05/15/2024Brief on the Merits  Response Brief on the Merits filed on behalf of Port Arthur LNG, LLC.
05/15/2024Brief on the Merits  Appellees' Brief on the Merits filed on behalf of Texas Commission on Environmental Quality, et al.
05/14/2024Pro hac vice motion disposedFiling granted Motion of Resident Attorney in Support of Michael Weisbuch's Admission Pro Hac Vice is granted.
05/14/2024Pro hac vice motion disposedFiling granted Motion for Admission Pro Hac Vice for Michael Weisbuch is granted.
05/14/2024Pro hac vice motion disposedFiling granted Motion of Resident Attorney in Support of Z.W. Julius Chen ’s Admission Pro Hac Vice is granted.
05/14/2024Pro hac vice motion disposedFiling granted Motion for Admission Pro Hac Vice for Z.W. Julius Chen is granted.
05/14/2024Pro hac vice motion filed  Motion of Resident Attorney in Support of Michael Weisbuch's Admission Pro Hac Vice filed on behalf of Port Arthur LNG, LLC.
05/14/2024Pro hac vice motion filed  Motion for Admission Pro Hac Vice for Michael Weisbuch filed on behalf of Port Arthur LNG, LLC.
05/14/2024Pro hac vice motion filed  Motion of Resident Attorney in Support of Z.W. Julius Chen's Admission Pro Hac Vice filed on behalf of Port Arthur LNG, LLC.
05/14/2024Pro hac vice motion filed  Motion for Admission Pro Hac Vice for Z.W. Julius Chen filed on behalf of Port Arthur LNG, LLC.
04/03/2024Motion for Extension of Time disposed.Filing granted Motion for Extension of Time to file Appellee's Brief on the Merits is granted. Appellee's Brief is due May 15, 2024. Further requests for extensions of time for this filing will be disfavored. Reply Brief is due May 30, 2024.
04/03/2024Motion for Extension of Time to File Brief filed  Unopposed Motion for Extension of Time to file Appellee's Brief on the Merits filed on behalf of Texas Commission on Environmental Quality, et al.
03/28/2025Case Stored  e-stored
03/28/2024Call received  Call received from counsel for Appellant regarding case.
03/26/2024Notice received  Notice of Withdrawal of Counsel filed on behalf of Port Arthur Community Action Network.
03/25/2024Brief on the Merits  Appellant's Brief on the Merits filed on behalf of Port Arthur Community Action Network.
03/25/2024Notice of Appearance  Notice of Appearance filed on behalf of Port Arthur Community Action Network.
03/11/2024Call received  Call received from appellant.
02/26/2024Notice received  Notice of Certified Question received from the 5th Circuit Court of Appeals.
02/23/2024Call received  Cal received on behalf of Intervenor.
02/23/2024Brief on the Merits Ordered  Brief on the merits requested: Appellant brief due no later than March 25, 2024; Appellee brief due April 15, 2024; Reply brief due April 30, 2024.
02/23/2024Certified Question accepted 
02/23/2024Certified Question disposedCertified Question accepted The date and time for oral argument are yet to be determined. (Justice Young not participating)
02/22/2024Letter Filed  Letter regarding filing fee filed on behalf of Texas Commission on Environmental Quality, et al.
02/22/2024Call received  Call received from counsel for Intervenor regarding fees.
02/21/2024Letter Filed  Letter regarding filing fee filed on behalf of Port Arthur Community Action Network.
02/21/2024Case Record Filed   Record received from U.S. Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals.
02/20/2024Record Requested in Case 
02/20/2024Notice requesting filing fee  Filing fee request sent to both parties.
02/16/2024Certified Question filed  Certified Question filed by the U.S. Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals.
02/14/2025Opinion issuedCertified question answered by the Court The Court answers the question certified by the United States Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit. Chief Justice Blacklock delivered the opinion of the Court. (Justice Young and Justice Sullivan not participating)
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02/04/2025Designation of Lead Counsel   Notice of Designation of Lead Counsel filed on behalf of Texas Commission on Environmental Quality, et al.
01/23/2025Letter Filed  Letter filed on behalf of Texas Commission on Environmental Quality, et al.
Calendars
Set Date▲▼Calendar Type▲▼Reason Set▲▼Remarks▲▼
03/28/2025Case StoredCase stored.e-stored
Parties
Party▲▼Party Type▲▼Representative▲▼
Jon Niermann, in his official capacity as Chairperson of the Texas Commission on Environmental QualityAppelleeMs. J. Amber Ahmed
Ms. Lanora C. Pettit
Ms. Sara B. Baumgardner
Ms. Erin Snody
Texas Commission on Environmental QualityAppelleeMs. Sara B. Baumgardner
Ms. J. Amber Ahmed
Ms. Lanora C. Pettit
Ms. Erin Snody
Governor of TexasAmicus CuriaeMr. Trevor W. Ezell
Mr. Caleb Gunnels
Mr. James P. Sullivan
Texas Oil & Gas AssociationAmicus CuriaeMr. Parth S. Gejji
Mr. Russell S. Post
Port Arthur Community Action NetworkAppellantMr. Thomas Gosselin
Lauren Thomson
Mr. Chase Porter
Ilan M Levin
Ms. Amy Catherine Dinn
Ms. Natasha Bahri
Ms. Caroline Crow
Chamber of Commerce of the United States of AmericaAmicus CuriaeMichael Woodrum
Jonathan D. Brightbill
Port Arthur LNG, L.L.C.IntervenorMr. Aaron M. Streett
Mr. Christopher Carter
Z.W. Julius Chen
Michael Weisbuch
Mr. Derek R. McDonald
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