Supreme Court

Case: 25-0182    
25-0182
02/27/2025
Petition for Review/Cause under Rule 53.1
DON CLARK, S. JAIME ARREDONDO, DOLLY GONZALES TROLLEY, ALICE UPSHAW HAWKINS, JANE BELL, MARTY BELL, AND ERIC VILLARREAL, IN THEIR OFFICIAL CAPACITIES AS MEMBERS OF THE CORPUS CHRISTI INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT'S BOARD OF TRUSTEES 
EDUARDO RODRIGUEZ, ESTEBAN J. CAVAZOS, JERRY CASTILLO, DAVID L. MAYS, JR., AND MIGUEL F. CARRANCO 
Appellate Briefs
Date▲▼Event Type▲▼Description▲▼RemarksDocument
06/22/2026Amicus Curiae Brief receivedReceived (instead of filed) Amicus Curiae Brief received on behalf of the Texas Association of School Boards, submitted by Sarah W. Langlois, et al. of Spalding Nichols Lamp Langlois, of Houston, Texas.
05/19/2026Amicus Curiae Letter ReceivedReceived (instead of filed) Amicus Curiae Letter received on behalf of the Associated Builders and Contractors of Texas, Inc., submitted by Ben Westcott, et al. of Andrew Myers, P.C. of Houston, Texas.
04/03/2026Brief on the MeritsPetitioner Petitioner's Reply Brief on the Merits filed on behalf of Don Clark, et al.
03/12/2026Brief on the MeritsRespondent Response Brief on the Merits filed on behalf of Eduardo Rodriguez, et al.
02/20/2026Brief on the MeritsPetitioner Petitioner’s Brief on the Merits filed on behalf of Don Clark, et al.
09/18/2025Response to PetitionRespondent Response to Petition for Review filed on behalf of Eduardo Rodriguez, et al.
04/14/2025Petition for ReviewPetitioner Petition for Review filed on behalf of Don Clark, et al.
Case Events
Date▲▼Event Type▲▼Disposition▲▼RemarksDocument
12/08/2025Motion 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 January 21, 2026. FURTHER REQUESTS FOR EXTENSIONS OF TIME FOR THIS FILING WILL BE DISFAVORED. Response brief is due February 10, 2026. Reply brief is due February 25, 2026.
12/08/2025Motion 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 Don Clark, et al.
12/08/2025Notice of Appearance  Notice of Appearance filed on behalf of Don Clark, et al.
11/21/2025Brief on the Merits Ordered  Court ordered brief on the merits requested: Petitioner's brief due no later than December 22, 2025; Response brief due January 12, 2026; Reply brief due January 27, 2026.
10/27/2025Notice from Counsel of a change in address  Notice of Change of Address filed on behalf of Eduardo Rodriguez, et al.
09/18/2025Response to Petition  Response to Petition for Review filed on behalf of Eduardo Rodriguez, et al.
09/01/2026Oral Argument Submission Form from Attorney received  Oral Argument Submission Form submitted on behalf of Respondents, Eduardo Rodriguez, et al. Oral Argument will be presented by Matthew Bachop of Deats, Durst and Owen, P.L.L.C. of Austin, Texas.
09/01/2026Oral Argument Submission Form from Attorney received  Oral Argument Submission Form submitted on behalf of Petitioners, Don Clark, et al. Oral Argument will be presented by Philip Fraissinet of Thompson and Horton, LLP of Houston, Texas.
08/07/2025Motion 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 September 19, 2025. FURTHER REQUESTS FOR EXTENSIONS OF TIME FOR THIS FILING WILL NOT BE CONSIDERED.
08/07/2025Motion 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 Eduardo Rodriguez, et al.
06/25/2025Motion for Extension of Time to File Response disposedFiling granted Motion for Extension of Time to file Response to Petition for Review is granted. Response to Petition for Review is due August 20, 2025. FURTHER REQUESTS FOR EXTENSIONS OF TIME FOR THIS FILING WILL BE DISFAVORED.
06/25/2025Motion for Extension of Time to File Response  Unopposed Motion for Extension of Time to file Response to Petition for Review filed on behalf of Eduardo Rodriguez, et al.
06/22/2026Amicus Curiae Brief received  Amicus Curiae Brief received on behalf of the Texas Association of School Boards, submitted by Sarah W. Langlois, et al. of Spalding Nichols Lamp Langlois, of Houston, Texas.
06/20/2025Supreme Court of Texas Requested Response  Requested response to petition for review due no later than July 21, 2025.
05/29/2026Case set for oral argumentCase set for oral argument This case has been set for oral argument at 9:00 a.m., September 17, 2026. Time allotted to argue: 20/20 minutes
05/29/2026Petition for Review disposedFiling granted
05/29/2026Petition for Review granted 
05/20/2025Case forwarded to Court 
05/19/2026Amicus Curiae Letter Received  Amicus Curiae Letter received on behalf of the Associated Builders and Contractors of Texas, Inc., submitted by Ben Westcott, et al. of Andrew Myers, P.C. of Houston, Texas.
04/14/2025Petition for Review  Petition for Review filed on behalf of Don Clark, et al.
04/03/2026Brief on the Merits  Petitioner's Reply Brief on the Merits filed on behalf of Don Clark, et al.
03/26/2026Motion for Extension of Time disposed.Filing granted Motion for Extension of Time to file Petitioner's Reply Brief on the Merits is granted. Petitioner’s brief is due April 3, 2026. FURTHER REQUESTS FOR EXTENSIONS OF TIME FOR THIS FILING WILL BE DISFAVORED.
03/26/2026Motion 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 Don Clark, et al.
03/12/2026Brief on the Merits  Response Brief on the Merits filed on behalf of Eduardo Rodriguez, et al.
02/28/2025Motion 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 April 14, 2025.
02/28/2025Clerk's Record 
02/27/2025Motion 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 Don Clark, et al.
02/20/2026Brief on the Merits  Petitioner’s Brief on the Merits filed on behalf of Don Clark, et al.
01/20/2026Motion for Extension of Time disposed.Filing granted Second Motion for Extension of Time to file Petitioners' Brief on the Merits granted. No further extensions of time for this filing will be considered. Petitioners' brief is due no later than February 20, 2026; Respondent's brief is due March 12, 2026; and Reply brief is due March 27, 2026.
01/16/2026Motion for Extension of Time to File Brief filed  Second Motion for Extension of Time to file Petitioners' Brief on the Merits filed on behalf of Don Clark, et al.
Calendars
Set Date▲▼Calendar Type▲▼Reason Set▲▼Remarks▲▼
09/17/2026Submission (Set to be Heard)Submission (Set to be heard) 
Parties
Party▲▼Party Type▲▼Representative▲▼
Martinez, Jose A.Other interested party Mr. Matthew Bachop
Marty Bell, in his official capacity as District 3 TrusteePetitionerMr. Philip D. Fraissinet
Ms. Kathryn Vestal
Mr. David Campbell
Kaitlyn Porter
Texas Association of School BoardsAmicus CuriaeMs. Sarah Weber Langlois
Jane Stavinoha
Carranco, Miguel F.RespondentMr. Matthew Bachop
Eric Villarreal, in his official capacity as District 1 TrusteePetitionerMr. David Campbell
Mr. Philip D. Fraissinet
Kaitlyn Porter
Ms. Kathryn Vestal
Dolly Gonzales Trolley, in her official capacity as Secretary of the Board of TrusteesPetitionerMr. David Campbell
Ms. Kathryn Vestal
Kaitlyn Porter
Mr. Philip D. Fraissinet
Mays, Jr., David L.RespondentMr. Matthew Bachop
Associated Builders and Contractors of Texas, Inc.Amicus CuriaeElliot Kudisch
Mr. William Benjamin Westcott
Mr. Anthony G. Stergio
International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers, Local 278Other interested party Mr. Matthew Bachop
Hernandez, ChrisOther interested party Mr. Matthew Bachop
Jane Bell, in her official capacity as At-Large TrusteePetitionerMs. Kathryn Vestal
Mr. Philip D. Fraissinet
Kaitlyn Porter
Mr. David Campbell
Hamilton, ConnorOther interested party Mr. Matthew Bachop
S. Jaime Arredondo, in his official capacity as Vice President of the Board of TrusteesPetitionerMs. Kathryn Vestal
Mr. Philip D. Fraissinet
Kaitlyn Porter
Mr. David Campbell
Don Clark, in his official capacity as President of the Board of TrusteesPetitionerKaitlyn Porter
Ms. Kathryn Vestal
Mr. Philip D. Fraissinet
Mr. David Campbell
Alice Upshaw Hawkins, in her official capacity as Assistant Secretary of the Board of TrusteesPetitionerMr. David Campbell
Kaitlyn Porter
Ms. Kathryn Vestal
Mr. Philip D. Fraissinet
Cavazos, Esteban J.RespondentMr. Matthew Bachop
Rodriguez, EduardoRespondentMr. Matthew Bachop
Santos, AveryOther interested party Mr. Matthew Bachop
Roberts, DavidOther interested party Mr. Matthew Bachop
De La Cruz, MichaelOther interested party Mr. Matthew Bachop
Sitterly, Jr., AndrewOther interested party Mr. Matthew Bachop
Sanchez, ChristianOther interested party Mr. Matthew Bachop
Corpus Christi Independent School DistrictOther interested party Ms. Kathryn Vestal
Mr. Philip D. Fraissinet
Lopez, IsraelOther interested party Mr. Matthew Bachop
Castillo, JerryRespondentMr. Matthew Bachop
Flores, RonnieOther interested party Mr. Matthew Bachop
Carrillo, HectorOther interested party Mr. Matthew Bachop
Court of Appeals Information:
Aff/Pt and Rev & Rem/Pt 
736 SW3d 56, 12-05-24 
13th Court of Appeals 
Honorable Gina M. Benavides 
Trial Court Information
214th District Court 
Nueces 
Honorable Inna S. Rogoff-Klein 
2023DCV-1741-F