Supreme Court

Case: 24-1033    
24-1033
12/10/2024
Petition for Review/Cause under Rule 53.1
FASKEN OIL AND RANCH, LTD., FASKEN LAND AND MINERALS, LTD., AND FASKEN MANAGEMENT, LLC, AS GENERAL PARTNER OF FASKEN OIL AND RANCH, LTD., AND FASKEN LAND AND MINERALS, LTD. 
BALDOMERO A. PUIG, III, EMILY P. KENNA, JAMES W. PUIG, AND PRISCILLA P. OBERTON 
Appellate Briefs
Date▲▼Event Type▲▼Description▲▼RemarksDocument
03/17/2026Post submission brief filedPetitioner Post Submission Reply Brief filed on behalf of Fasken Oil and Ranch, Ltd., et al.
03/16/2026Post submission brief filedRespondent Post Submission Brief filed on behalf of Baldomero A. Puig, et al.
03/13/2026Post submission brief filedPetitioner Post Submission Brief filed on behalf of Fasken Oil and Ranch, Ltd., et al.
03/02/2026Exhibits in case/cause filedPetitioner Oral Argument Exhibits filed on behalf of Fasken Oil and Ranch, Ltd., et al.
03/02/2026Exhibits in case/cause filedRespondent Oral Argument Exhibits filed on behalf of Baldomero A. Puig, et al.
01/20/2026Response to Amicus Curiae Brief filedPetitioner Response to Amicus Curiae Brief of the Texas General Land Office filed on behalf of Fasken Oil and Ranch, Ltd., et al.
01/09/2026Amicus Curiae Brief receivedReceived (instead of filed) Amicus Brief received on behalf of Texas General Land Office.  Submitted by Jeffrey Gordon, General Counsel with Texas General Land Office.
12/22/2025Brief on the MeritsPetitioner's Reply Brief Petitioner's Reply Brief on the Merits filed on behalf of Fasken Oil and Ranch, LTD., et al.
12/04/2025Amicus Curiae Brief receivedReceived (instead of filed) Amicus Curiae Brief received on behalf of Texas Land and Mineral Owners Association et al., submitted by John B. McFarland of Graves, Dougherty, Hearon & Moody, P.C. of Austin, Texas.
10/10/2025Brief on the MeritsRespondent Respondent's Brief on the Merits filed on behalf of Baldomero A. Puig III, et al.
07/21/2025Brief on the MeritsPetitioner Petitioner's Brief on the Merits filed on behalf of Fasken Oil and Ranch, Ltd., et al.
06/09/2025Response to Amicus Curiae Brief filedRespondent Response to Texas Oil & Gas Amicus Brief filed on behalf of Baldomero A. Puig, III, et al.
06/03/2025Reply to ResponsePetitioner Reply in Support of Petition for Review filed on behalf of Fasken Oil and Ranch, Ltd., et al.
05/30/2025Amicus Curiae Brief receivedReceived (instead of filed) Amicus Curiae Brief received on behalf of Texas Oil & Gas Association submitted by Michael A. Heidler and Ethan Nutter of Vinson & Elkins, LLP of Austin, Texas.
05/19/2025Response to PetitionRespondent Response to Petition for Review filed on behalf of Baldomero A. Puig, III, et al.
03/14/2025Amicus Curiae Letter ReceivedReceived (instead of filed) Amicus Curiae Letter received on behalf of Texas Oil & Gas Association, submitted by Michael A. Heidler of Vinson & Elkins, LLP, of Austin, Texas.
01/15/2025Petition for ReviewPetitioner Petition for Review filed on behalf of Fasken Oil and Ranch, Limited, et al.
Case Events
Date▲▼Event Type▲▼Disposition▲▼RemarksDocument
12/22/2025Brief on the Merits  Petitioner's Reply Brief on the Merits filed on behalf of Fasken Oil and Ranch, LTD., et al.
12/10/2024Motion 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 January 15, 2025.
12/10/2024Motion 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 Fasken Oil and Ranch, Ltd., et al.
12/10/2024Supplement to Clerk's/Reporter's Record 
12/10/2024Court reporter/recorder's record 
12/10/2024Clerk's Record 
12/04/2025Amicus Curiae Brief received  Amicus Curiae Brief received on behalf of Texas Land and Mineral Owners Association et al., submitted by John B. McFarland of Graves, Dougherty, Hearon & Moody, P.C. of Austin, Texas.
11/24/2025Motion for Extension of Time disposed.Filing granted Motion for Extension of Time to file Petitioner's Reply Brief on the Merits is granted. Reply Brief is due January 5, 2026. Further requests for extensions of time for this filing will not be considered.
11/24/2025Motion for Extension of Time to File Brief filed  Unopposed Second Motion for Extension of Time to file Petitioner's Reply Brief on the Merits filed on behalf of Fasken Oil and Ranch, Ltd., et al.
10/20/2025Motion for Extension of Time disposed.Filing granted Motion for Extension of Time to file Petitioner's Reply Brief on the Merits is granted. Reply Brief is due November 26, 2025. Further requests for extensions of time for this filing will be disfavored.
10/17/2025Motion for Extension of Time to File Brief filed  Unopposed Motion for Extension of Time to file Petitioner's Reply Brief on the Merits filed on behalf of Fasken Oil and Ranch, Ltd., et al.
10/10/2025Brief on the Merits  Respondent's Brief on the Merits filed on behalf of Baldomero A. Puig III, et al.
09/04/2025Motion for Extension of Time disposed.Filing granted Motion for Extension of Time to File Respondents' Brief on the Merits granted. Respondents' Brief is due October 10, 2025. Reply Brief is due October 27, 2025. Further requests for extensions of time for this filing will not be considered.
09/04/2025Motion for Extension of Time to File Brief filed  Unopposed Second Motion for Extension of Time to file Response Brief on the Merits filed on behalf of Baldomero A. Puig, III, et al.
07/30/2025Motion 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 September 10, 2025. FURTHER REQUESTS FOR EXTENSIONS OF TIME FOR THIS FILING WILL BE DISFAVORED. Reply Brief is due September 25, 2025.
07/30/2025Motion 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 Baldomero A. Puig, III, et al.
07/21/2025Brief on the Merits  Petitioner's Brief on the Merits filed on behalf of Fasken Oil and Ranch, Ltd., et al.
06/20/2025Brief on the Merits Ordered  Brief on the merits requested: Petitioner's brief due no later than July 21, 2025; Response brief due August 11, 2025; Reply brief due August 26, 2025.
06/09/2025Response to Amicus Curiae Brief filed  Response to Texas Oil & Gas Amicus Brief filed on behalf of Baldomero A. Puig, III, et al.
06/03/2025Reply to Response  Reply in Support of Petition for Review filed on behalf of Fasken Oil and Ranch, Ltd., et al.
05/30/2025Amicus Curiae Brief received  Amicus Curiae Brief received on behalf of Texas Oil & Gas Association submitted by Michael A. Heidler and Ethan Nutter of Vinson & Elkins, LLP of Austin, Texas.
05/22/2026Mandate issued  Mandate & Cost Bill Issued
05/19/2025Response to Petition  Response to Petition for Review filed on behalf of Baldomero A. Puig, III, et al.
04/21/2025Motion for Extension of Time to File Response disposedFiling granted Motion for Extension of Time to file Response to Petition for Review granted. Further requests for extensions of time will be disfavored. Response is due no later than May 21, 2025.
04/21/2025Motion for Extension of Time to File Response  Motion for Extension of Time to file Response to Petition for Review filed on behalf of Baldomero A. Puig, III, et al.
04/10/2026Court approved judgment sent to attorneys of recordIssued
04/10/2026Opinion issuedCourt of Appeals' judgment reversed; judgment rendered; case remanded to TC The Court reverses the court of appeals' judgment, renders judgment in part, and remands the case to the trial court. Justice Bland delivered the opinion of the Court.
(4/10/2026 1:30:00 PM) 241033.pdf, 24-1033.jmt.pdf
03/21/2025Supreme Court of Texas Requested Response  Requested response to petition for review due no later than April 21, 2025.
03/17/2026Post submission brief filed  Post Submission Reply Brief filed on behalf of Fasken Oil and Ranch, Ltd., et al.
03/16/2026Post submission brief filed  Post Submission Brief filed on behalf of Baldomero A. Puig, et al.
03/14/2025Amicus Curiae Letter Received  Amicus Curiae Letter received on behalf of Texas Oil & Gas Association, submitted by Michael A. Heidler of Vinson & Elkins, LLP, of Austin, Texas.
03/13/2026Post submission brief filed  Post Submission Brief filed on behalf of Fasken Oil and Ranch, Ltd., et al.
03/03/2026Oral argument   Argued on behalf of Petitioners by Douglas W. Alexander; Argued on behalf of Respondents by Charles R. "Skip" Watson
03/02/2026Exhibits in case/cause filed  Oral Argument Exhibits filed on behalf of Fasken Oil and Ranch, Ltd., et al.
03/02/2026Exhibits in case/cause filed  Oral Argument Exhibits filed on behalf of Baldomero A. Puig, et al.
02/26/2026Oral Argument Submission Form from Attorney received  Oral Argument Submission Form submitted on behalf of Fasken Oil and Ranch, Ltd., et al. Oral Argument will be presented by Douglas W. Alexander of Alexander Dubose & Jefferson LLP of Austin, Texas.
02/26/2026Oral Argument Submission Form from Attorney received  Oral Argument Submission Form submitted on behalf of Baldomero A. Puig, III, et al. Oral Argument will be presented by Charles R. "Skip" Watson of Greenberg Traurig, LLP of Austin, Texas.
02/18/2025Case forwarded to Court 
01/20/2026Response to Amicus Curiae Brief filed  Response to Amicus Curiae Brief of the Texas General Land Office filed on behalf of Fasken Oil and Ranch, Ltd., et al.
01/16/2026Case set for oral argumentCase set for oral argument This case has been set for oral argument at 9:00 a.m., March 3, 2026. Time allotted to argue: 20/20 minutes
01/16/2026Petition for Review disposedFiling granted
01/16/2026Petition for Review granted 
01/15/2025Petition for Review  Petition for Review filed on behalf of Fasken Oil and Ranch, Limited, et al.
01/09/2026Amicus Curiae Brief received  Amicus Brief received on behalf of Texas General Land Office.  Submitted by Jeffrey Gordon, General Counsel with Texas General Land Office.
Calendars
Set Date▲▼Calendar Type▲▼Reason Set▲▼Remarks▲▼
05/22/2026Case StoredCase stored.e-stored
Parties
Party▲▼Party Type▲▼Representative▲▼
Texas Oil & Gas Association (TXOGA)Amicus CuriaeMr. Michael Heidler
Fasken Land and Minerals, LTD.PetitionerMr. Thomas A. Zabel
Ms. Laura H. Burney
Mr. Donato D. Ramos
Mr. Douglas Alexander
Ms. Harriet O'Neill
Mr. Donato David Ramos Jr.
Ms. Pamela Marie McCarty Dupuis
Ms. Anna M. Baker
Ms. Nancy Hahn Elliott  
Mr. Everard Marseglia Jr.
Mr. James Brandon Hughes
Oberton, Priscilla P.RespondentChief Justice Scott Brister
Mr. Baldemar Garcia Jr.
Mr. Ricardo Morales
Mr. Richard G. Morales Jr.
Puig, James W.RespondentMr. Baldemar Garcia Jr.
Mr. Richard G. Morales Jr.
Mr. Ricardo Morales
Chief Justice Scott Brister
Fasken Oil and Ranch , LTD.PetitionerMs. Anna M. Baker
Ms. Harriet O'Neill
Mr. Thomas A. Zabel
Mr. James Brandon Hughes
Ms. Laura H. Burney
Ms. Pamela Marie McCarty Dupuis
Mr. Everard Marseglia Jr.
Mr. Douglas Alexander
Ms. Nancy Hahn Elliott  
Mr. Donato D. Ramos
Mr. Donato David Ramos Jr.
Puig, III, Baldomero A.RespondentMr. Richard G. Morales Jr.
Mr. Baldemar Garcia Jr.
Chief Justice Scott Brister
Ms. Sarah Louise Vollmer
Mr. Ricardo Morales
Mr. Charles R. 'Skip' Watson Jr.
Ms. Holly Hourigan
Texas Land and Mineral Owners Association, et al.Amicus CuriaeMr. John B. McFarland
Kenna, Emily P.RespondentChief Justice Scott Brister
Mr. Baldemar Garcia Jr.
Mr. Richard G. Morales Jr.
Ms. Sarah Louise Vollmer
Mr. Ricardo Morales
Fasken Management, LLCPetitionerMs. Laura H. Burney
Mr. Everard Marseglia Jr.
Ms. Nancy Hahn Elliott  
Ms. Harriet O'Neill
Ms. Anna M. Baker
Ms. Pamela Marie McCarty Dupuis
Mr. Donato David Ramos Jr.
Mr. Thomas A. Zabel
Mr. James Brandon Hughes
Mr. Donato D. Ramos
Mr. Douglas Alexander
Texas General Land OfficeAmicus CuriaeMs. Caitlyn Bates
Mr. Jeffery Gordon
Court of Appeals Information:
Affirmed  
726 SW3d 499, 10-30-24 
4th Court of Appeals 
Honorable Irene Rios 
Trial Court Information
111th District Court 
Webb 
Honorable Monica Z. Notzon 
2021CVK001106D2