Supreme Court

Case: 25-0463    
25-0463
05/29/2025
Mandamus/Cause
IN RE PATRICK HUGHEY 
 
Appellate Briefs
Date▲▼Event Type▲▼Description▲▼RemarksDocument
06/04/2026Amicus Curiae Brief receivedReceived (instead of filed) Amicus Curiae Brief received on behalf of Texas Court Reporters Association, Inc., submitted by Jason Ray of Riggs & Ray P.C. of Austin, Texas.
04/30/2026Amicus Curiae Brief receivedReceived (instead of filed) Amicus Curiae Brief received on behalf of the Texas Trial Lawyers Association submitted by Todd Clement of the Texas Trial Lawyers Association of Austin, Texas.
03/26/2026Reply BriefRelator Reply Brief on the Merits filed on behalf of Patrick Hughey.
01/26/2026Brief on the MeritsReal Parties in Interest Real Party in Interest's Brief on the Merits filed on behalf of Reddico Construction Co., Inc.
01/13/2026Amicus Curiae Letter ReceivedReceived (instead of filed) Amicus Curiae Letter received on behalf of Texas court reporting firms and certified shorthand reporters, submitted by Maitreya Tomlinson of The Tomlinson Firm, PLLC, of Austin, Texas.
12/17/2025Brief on the MeritsRelator Relator's Brief on the Merits filed on behalf of Patrick Hughey.
10/28/2025Amicus Curiae Brief receivedReceived (instead of filed) Amicus Curiae Brief received on behalf of American Association of Electronic Reporters and Transcribers submitted by Charles H. Peckham of Peckham Martin, PLLC of Houston, Texas.
08/15/2025Amicus Curiae Brief receivedReceived (instead of filed) Amicus Curiae Brief received on behalf of U.S. Legal Support, Inc., et al, submitted by Jeffrey L. Oldham of Jackson Walker L.L.P. of Austin, Texas.
07/28/2025Amicus Curiae Brief receivedReceived (instead of filed) Amicus Curiae Brief received on behalf of Remote Legal Court Reporting, LLC submitted by Michelle Stratton of Murphy, Ball, Stratton, LLP of Houston, Texas.
07/21/2025Reply to Petition for Writ of MandamusRelator Reply in Support of Petition for Writ of Mandamus filed on behalf of Patrick Hughey.
07/01/2025Corrected BriefAmicus Curiae Corrected Amicus Curiae Brief received on behalf of Texas Deposition Court Reporters' Association, submitted by Shelby O'Brien and Elana S. Einhorn of Butler Snow LLP, of Austin, Texas.
07/01/2025Amicus Curiae Brief receivedReceived (instead of filed) Amicus Curiae Brief received on behalf of Texas Deposition Court Reporters' Association, submitted by Shelby O'Brien and Elana S. Einhorn of Butler Snow LLP, of Austin, Texas.
06/29/2025Response to Petition for Writ of Mandamus FiledReal Parties in Interest Response to Petition for Writ of Mandamus filed on behalf of Reddico Construction Co., Inc.
05/29/2025Petition for Writ of Mandamus filedRelator Petition for Writ of Mandamus filed on behalf of Patrick Hughey.
Case Events
Date▲▼Event Type▲▼Disposition▲▼RemarksDocument
12/17/2025Brief on the Merits  Relator's Brief on the Merits filed on behalf of Patrick Hughey.
11/18/2025Motion for Extension of Time disposed.Filing granted Second Motion for Extension of Time to file Relator's Brief on the Merits is granted. Relator’s brief is due December 17, 2025. FURTHER REQUESTS FOR EXTENSIONS OF TIME FOR THIS FILING WILL NOT BE CONSIDERED. Response brief is due January 6, 2026. Reply brief is due January 21, 2026.
11/18/2025Motion for Extension of Time to File Brief filed  Second Unopposed Motion for Extension of Time to file Relator's Brief on the Merits filed on behalf of Patrick Hughey.
10/28/2025Amicus Curiae Brief received  Amicus Curiae Brief received on behalf of American Association of Electronic Reporters and Transcribers submitted by Charles H. Peckham of Peckham Martin, PLLC of Houston, Texas.
10/14/2025Motion for Extension of Time disposed.Filing granted Motion for Extension of Time to file Relator's Brief on the Merits is granted. Relator's Brief is due November 26, 2025. FURTHER REQUESTS FOR EXTENSIONS OF TIME FOR THIS FILING WILL BE DISFAVORED.
10/14/2025Motion for Extension of Time to File Brief filed  Unopposed Motion for Extension of Time to file Relator's Brief on the Merits filed on behalf of Patrick Hughey.
09/30/2025Notice of Appearance  Notice of Appearance of Additional Appellate Counsel filed on behalf of Reddico Construction Company, Inc.
09/26/2025Brief on the Merits Ordered  Brief on the merits ordered: Relator's brief due no later than October 27, 2025; Response brief due November 17, 2025; Reply brief due December 2, 2025.
08/15/2025Amicus Curiae Brief received  Amicus Curiae Brief received on behalf of U.S. Legal Support, Inc., et al, submitted by Jeffrey L. Oldham of Jackson Walker L.L.P. of Austin, Texas.
07/28/2025Amicus Curiae Brief received  Amicus Curiae Brief received on behalf of Remote Legal Court Reporting, LLC submitted by Michelle Stratton of Murphy, Ball, Stratton, LLP of Houston, Texas.
07/22/2025Case forwarded to Court 
07/21/2025Reply to Petition for Writ of Mandamus  Reply in Support of Petition for Writ of Mandamus filed on behalf of Patrick Hughey.
07/16/2025Letter Filed  Letter filed on behalf of Remote Legal Court Reporting.
07/01/2025Corrected Brief  Corrected Amicus Curiae Brief received on behalf of Texas Deposition Court Reporters' Association, submitted by Shelby O'Brien and Elana S. Einhorn of Butler Snow LLP, of Austin, Texas.
07/01/2025Amicus Curiae Brief received  Amicus Curiae Brief received on behalf of Texas Deposition Court Reporters' Association, submitted by Shelby O'Brien and Elana S. Einhorn of Butler Snow LLP, of Austin, Texas.
06/30/2025Letter Filed  Letter filed on behalf of Patrick Hughey.
06/29/2025Response to Petition for Writ of Mandamus Filed  Response to Petition for Writ of Mandamus filed on behalf of Reddico Construction Co., Inc.
06/04/2026Amicus Curiae Brief received  Amicus Curiae Brief received on behalf of Texas Court Reporters Association, Inc., submitted by Jason Ray of Riggs & Ray P.C. of Austin, Texas.
05/30/2025Supreme Court of Texas Requested Response  Requested response to petition for writ of mandamus due no later than June 30, 2025.
05/30/2025Stay Order issued 
05/30/2025Motion to Stay DisposedFiling granted Relator's Emergency Motion for Temporary Relief granted
05/30/2025Reply to Response to Motion  Reply in support of Motion to Stay filed on behalf of Reddico Construction Co., Inc.
05/30/2025Response to Motion filed  Response to Motion to Stay filed on behalf of Reddico Construction Co., Inc.
05/30/2025Call received  Call from relator's counsel stating they will file a reply to the response to the motion to stay by 3pm today.
05/29/2026Case set for oral argumentCase set for oral argument This case has been set for oral argument at 9:00 a.m., October 6, 2026. Time allotted to argue: 20/20 minutes
05/29/2026Mandamus Set to Argue 
05/29/2026Petition for Writ of Mandamus disposedCase set for oral argument
05/29/2025Supreme Court of Texas Requested Response  Requested response to Relator's Emergency Motion for Temporary Relief due no later than 2:00 p.m., Friday, May 30, 2025.
05/29/2025Amended Certificate  Amended Certificate of Compliance filed on behalf of Patrick Hughey.
05/29/2025Case Record Filed  Mandamus Record filed on behalf of Patrick Hughey.
05/29/2025Motion to Stay Filed   Emergency Motion to Stay filed on behalf of Patrick Hughey.
05/29/2025Petition for Writ of Mandamus filed  Petition for Writ of Mandamus filed on behalf of Patrick Hughey.
05/29/2025Court reporter/recorder's record 
04/30/2026Amicus Curiae Brief received  Amicus Curiae Brief received on behalf of the Texas Trial Lawyers Association submitted by Todd Clement of the Texas Trial Lawyers Association of Austin, Texas.
03/26/2026Reply Brief  Reply Brief on the Merits filed on behalf of Patrick Hughey.
03/09/2026Motion for Extension of Time disposed.Filing granted Second Motion for Extension of Time to file Reply Brief on the Merits granted. No further extensions of time for this filing will be considered. Reply brief is due no later than March 26, 2026.
03/06/2026Motion for Extension of Time to File Brief filed  Second Unopposed Motion for Extension of Time to file Reply Brief on the Merits filed on behalf of Patrick Hughey.
02/06/2026Motion for Extension of Time disposed.Filing granted Motion for Extension of Time to file Relator's Reply Brief on the Merits is granted. Reply Brief on the Merits is due March 12, 2026. Further requests for extensions of time for this filing will be disfavored.
02/06/2026Motion for Extension of Time to File Brief filed  Unopposed Motion for Extension of Time to file Relator's Reply Brief on the Merits filed on behalf of Patrick Hughey.
01/26/2026Brief on the Merits  Real Party in Interest's Brief on the Merits filed on behalf of Reddico Construction Co., Inc.
01/13/2026Amicus Curiae Letter Received  Amicus Curiae Letter received on behalf of Texas court reporting firms and certified shorthand reporters, submitted by Maitreya Tomlinson of The Tomlinson Firm, PLLC, of Austin, Texas.
01/05/2026Amended Motion DisposedFiling granted Amended Motion for Extension of Time to file Real Parties in Interest's Response Brief on the Merits is granted. Real Parties in Interest's brief is due January 26, 2026. FURTHER REQUESTS FOR EXTENSIONS OF TIME FOR THIS FILING WILL BE DISFAVORED. Reply brief is due February 10, 2026.
01/05/2026Amendment to Motion filed   Amended Motion for Extension of Time to file Real Parties in Interest's Response Brief on the Merits filed on behalf of Reddico Construction Company, Inc.
01/05/2026Call received  Call received from counsel for Real Party in Interest.
01/05/2026Motion for Extension of Time disposed.Filing granted Motion for Extension of Time to file Real Parties in Interest's Response Brief on the Merits is granted. Real Parties in Interest's brief is due January 26, 2026. FURTHER REQUESTS FOR EXTENSIONS OF TIME FOR THIS FILING WILL BE DISFAVORED. Reply brief is due February 10, 2026.
01/03/2026Motion for Extension of Time to File Brief filed  Unopposed Motion for Extension of Time to file Real Parties in Interest's Response Brief on the Merits filed on behalf of Reddico Construction Company, Inc.
Calendars
Set Date▲▼Calendar Type▲▼Reason Set▲▼Remarks▲▼
05/30/2025Stay issued.Stay order issued 
10/06/2026Submission (Set to be Heard)Submission (Set to be heard) 
Parties
Party▲▼Party Type▲▼Representative▲▼
Texas Deposition Court Reporters' AssociationAmicus CuriaeMs. Shelby L. O'Brien  
Ms. Elana S. Einhorn
U.S. Legal Support, Inc.Amicus CuriaeMr. Jeffrey Oldham
Mr. Cody L. Vaughn
American Association of Electronic Reporters and TranscribersAmicus CuriaeMr. Charles H. Peckham
Ms. Mary Abbott Martin  
Texas Shorthand Reporters and Court Reporting FirmsAmicus CuriaeMr. Maitreya Tomlinson
Remote Legal Court Reporting, LLCAmicus CuriaeMs. Michelle Stratton  
Reddico Construction Co., Inc.Real Party in Interest Ms. Stephanie Bryant
Ms. Alyssa Cuellar
Mr. J. Randal Bays
Texas Court Reporters Association, Inc.Amicus CuriaeMr. Jason D. Ray
Texas Trial Lawyers Association Amicus CuriaeThe Honorable Peter Kelly
Ms. Morgan A. McPheeters
Mr. Todd Clement
Ms. Andrea Morris
Valdez, ScharleneRespondent 
Veritext, LLCAmicus CuriaeMr. Cody L. Vaughn
Mr. Jeffrey Oldham
Esquire Deposition SolutionsAmicus CuriaeMr. Cody L. Vaughn
Mr. Jeffrey Oldham
Hughey, PatrickRelatorMr. Conor Harvey
Mr. Bradley W. Snead
Mr. Michael J. Adams-Hurta
Mr. Javier Garcia Espinoza  
Mr. Steven Sachs  
Mr. Brian J. Cathey
Court of Appeals Information:
Denied 
735 SW3d 810, 05-29-25 
9th Court of Appeals 
Honorable Per Curiam 
Trial Court Information
County Court at Law No 6 
Montgomery 
Honorable Scharlene W. Valdez 
24-05-08027