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No. 21-0755
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HOUSTON POLICE OFFICERS’ UNION, ET AL. v. HOUSTON PROFESSIONAL FIRE FIGHTERS’ ASSOCIATION, IAFF LOCAL 341, ET AL.

Oral argument was held on November 29, 2022. The Court issued an opinion resolving the case on March 31, 2023. It then denied rehearing on June 23, 2023 File Closed

No Opinions

The Court has not issued any opinions in this case.

 

Court of Appeals

Appellate District:14th Court of Appeals
Outcome Below:Aff-Mod/Pt,Rev & Rem/Pt
COA Docket No.:14-19-00427-CV
Opinion Author:Honorable Meagan Hassan

Trial Court

Trial Court:157th District Court
County:Harris
Trial Judge:Honorable Tanya Garrison
Trial Docket:2018-85465

Entries on SCOTX Orders Lists

Docket Entries

Date Event Outcome  
2023-06-23 Motion for Rehearing - Disposed   Denied with Justice not sitting.
2023-06-23 Mandate issued  
2023-05-18 Amicus Curiae Brief received  
2023-05-17 Amicus Curiae Brief received  
2023-05-17 Motion for Rehearing  
2023-05-17 Case forwarded to Court
2023-04-19 Motion for Extension of Time to File Motion for Rehearing disposed   Filing granted
2023-04-17 Motion for Extension of Time to File Motion for Rehearing  
2023-03-31 Opinion issued   Issued
2023-03-31 Opinion issued   Court of Appeals' judgment reversed & judgment rendered
2023-03-31 Court approved judgment sent to attorneys of record Issued
  This case was awaiting the Court's decision after oral argument between January 6, 2023 and March 31, 2023.  
2023-01-06 Post submission brief filed (Petitioner)  
2022-12-30 Post submission brief filed (Respondent)  
2022-12-09 Post submission brief filed  
2022-11-29 Oral argument  
2022-11-29 Oral argument  
2022-11-28 Exhibits in case/cause filed (Respondent)  
2022-11-22 Miscellaneous motion disposed. See Remarks.   Filing granted
2022-11-21 Miscellaneous Motion  
2022-11-18 Miscellaneous motion disposed. See Remarks.   Denied
2022-11-17 Call received  
2022-11-17 Oral Argument Submission Form from Attorney received  
2022-11-14 Letter Filed  
2022-11-03 Miscellaneous Motion  
2022-11-02 Electronic communication received from Party  
2022-09-30 Case set for oral argument   Case set for oral argument
2022-09-30 Case set for oral argument   Case set for oral argument
2022-09-30 Petition for Review disposed Filing granted
2022-09-30 Petition for Review disposed Filing granted
2022-09-30 Petition for Review granted
2022-09-30 Petition for Review granted
2022-08-25 Reply Brief (Petitioner)  
2022-08-25 Reply Brief (Petitioner)  
2022-08-01 Motion for Extension of Time to File Brief filed  
2022-08-01 Motion for Extension of Time disposed.   Filing granted
2022-07-26 Motion for Extension of Time disposed.   Filing granted
2022-07-25 Motion for Extension of Time to File Brief filed  
2022-07-21 Brief on the Merits (Respondent)  
2022-06-10 Motion for Extension of Time to File Brief filed  
2022-06-10 Motion for Extension of Time disposed.   Filing granted
2022-06-01 Brief on the Merits  
2022-06-01 Brief on the Merits  
2022-04-21 Motion for Extension of Time disposed.   Filing granted
2022-04-20 Motion for Extension of Time to File Brief filed  
2022-04-20 Motion for Extension of Time to File Brief filed  
2022-04-20 Motion for Extension of Time disposed.   Filing granted
2022-04-01 Brief on the Merits Requested  
2022-03-23 Reply to Response to Petition filed (Petitioner)  
2022-03-15 Motion to Extend Time to File Reply filed  
2022-03-15 Reply to Response  
2022-03-15 MET to file reply disposed of   Filing granted
2022-02-21 MET to file reply disposed of   Filing granted
2022-02-21 Motion to Extend Time to File Reply filed  
2022-02-17 Response to Petition (Respondent)  
  This case was waiting for a decision about briefing or a possible grant between December 22, 2021 and February 17, 2022.  
2021-12-22 Motion for Extension of Time to File Response disposed   Filing granted
2021-12-22 Motion for Extension of Time to File Response  
2021-12-17 Supreme Court of Texas Requested Response  
2021-11-16 Case forwarded to Court
2021-11-16 Case forwarded to Court
2021-11-15 Response Waiver filed  
2021-11-12 Petition for Review (Petitioner)  
2021-11-12 Petition for Review #2 (Petitioner)  
2021-10-11 Call received  
2021-10-08 Second Motion for Extension of Time to File Petition for Review disposed   Filing granted
2021-10-08 Call received  
2021-10-08 Electronic communication sent to Party  
2021-10-07 Second Motion for Extension of Time to File Petition for Review filed  
2021-10-07 Second Motion for Extension of Time to File Petition for Review disposed   Filing granted
2021-10-07 Electronic communication sent to Party  
2021-10-07 Second Motion for Extension of Time to File Petition for Review filed  
2021-09-03 Motion for Extension of Time to File Petition for Review #2 filed  
2021-09-03 Motion for Extension of Time to File Petition for Review disposed   Filing granted
2021-09-01 Court reporter/recorder's record
2021-09-01 Clerk's Record
2021-09-01 Motion for Extension of Time to File Petition for Review filed  
2021-09-01 Motion for Extension of Time to File Petition for Review disposed   Filing granted

Parties

Party Counsel Role
City of Houston
Mr. Timothy Neil Thomas
Ms. Collyn A. Peddie
Ms. Carter W. Dugan
Ms. Suzanne Reddell Chauvin
Mr. Reagan M. Brown
Ms. Katherine D. Mackillop
Mr. Arturo G. Michel
 Petitioner
HOUSTON POLICE OFFICERS' UNION
Ms. Ashley Lewis
Ms. Kathryn E. Boatman
Ms. Kelly S. Sandill
Ms. Leah Nommensen
 Petitioner
Boykins, Dwight
Mr. Ronald C. Lewis
Ms. Carter W. Dugan
Mr. Arturo G. Michel
Ms. Katherine D. Mackillop
Ms. Suzanne Reddell Chauvin
Mr. Reagan M. Brown
 Petitioner
Le, Steve
Mr. Ronald C. Lewis
Mr. Reagan M. Brown
Ms. Carter W. Dugan
Ms. Suzanne Reddell Chauvin
Ms. Katherine D. Mackillop
Mr. Arturo G. Michel
 Petitioner
Houston Professional Fire Fighters Association, IAFF Local 341
Mr. E. Troy Blakeney Jr.
Mr. Travis J. Sales
Ms. Tina Q. Nguyen
Mr. Vincent L. Marable III
Mr. Anthony J. Lucisano
Mr. Thomas R. Phillips
 Respondent
Travis, Greg
Mr. Ronald C. Lewis
Mr. Reagan M. Brown
Ms. Katherine D. Mackillop
Ms. Carter W. Dugan
Ms. Suzanne Reddell Chauvin
Mr. Arturo G. Michel
 Petitioner
Gallegos, Robert
Ms. Carter W. Dugan
Mr. Ronald C. Lewis
Mr. Arturo G. Michel
Mr. Reagan M. Brown
Ms. Katherine D. Mackillop
Ms. Suzanne Reddell Chauvin
 Petitioner
Laster, Mike
Ms. Suzanne Reddell Chauvin
Mr. Reagan M. Brown
Mr. Ronald C. Lewis
Ms. Carter W. Dugan
Mr. Arturo G. Michel
Ms. Katherine D. Mackillop
 Petitioner
Martin, Dave
Mr. Arturo G. Michel
Ms. Carter W. Dugan
Ms. Suzanne Reddell Chauvin
Ms. Katherine D. Mackillop
Mr. Reagan M. Brown
Mr. Ronald C. Lewis
 Petitioner
Turner, Sylvester
Mr. Ronald C. Lewis
Mr. Reagan M. Brown
Ms. Suzanne Reddell Chauvin
Ms. Katherine D. Mackillop
Mr. Arturo G. Michel
Ms. Carter W. Dugan
 Petitioner
Patrick "Marty" Lancton
Mr. Vincent L. Marable III
Mr. Scott Keller
Mr. E. Troy Blakeney Jr.
Mr. Thomas R. Phillips
Mr. Travis J. Sales
 Intervenor
Brenda Stardig
Ms. Suzanne Reddell Chauvin
Mr. Reagan M. Brown
Ms. Carter W. Dugan
Mr. Ronald C. Lewis
Ms. Katherine D. Mackillop
Mr. Arturo G. Michel
 Petitioner
Knox, Mike
Ms. Katherine D. Mackillop
Ms. Suzanne Reddell Chauvin
Mr. Reagan M. Brown
Ms. Carter W. Dugan
Mr. Arturo G. Michel
Mr. Ronald C. Lewis
 Petitioner
Dominguez, Gabriel Angel
Mr. Scott Keller
Mr. Thomas R. Phillips
Mr. E. Troy Blakeney Jr.
Mr. Travis J. Sales
Mr. Vincent L. Marable III
 Intervenor
Cisneros, Kayla
Ms. Suzanne Reddell Chauvin
Mr. Reagan M. Brown
Ms. Katherine D. Mackillop
Mr. Ronald C. Lewis
Mr. Arturo G. Michel
Ms. Carter W. Dugan
 Petitioner
Christie, Jack
Mr. Arturo G. Michel
Mr. Reagan M. Brown
Mr. Ronald C. Lewis
Ms. Katherine D. Mackillop
Ms. Suzanne Reddell Chauvin
Ms. Carter W. Dugan
 Petitioner
Davis, Jerry
Mr. Ronald C. Lewis
Mr. Arturo G. Michel
Ms. Carter W. Dugan
Ms. Katherine D. Mackillop
Ms. Suzanne Reddell Chauvin
Mr. Reagan M. Brown
 Petitioner
Shaw, Delance
Ms. Tina Q. Nguyen
Mr. Anthony J. Lucisano
Mr. Travis J. Sales
Mr. E. Troy Blakeney Jr.
Mr. Vincent L. Marable III
Mr. Scott Keller
Mr. Thomas R. Phillips
 Intervenor
Edwards, Amanda
Ms. Carter W. Dugan
Mr. Arturo G. Michel
Mr. Reagan M. Brown
Ms. Katherine D. Mackillop
Mr. Ronald C. Lewis
Ms. Suzanne Reddell Chauvin
 Petitioner
Wilcox, Brian Ray
Mr. Travis J. Sales
Mr. Vincent L. Marable III
Mr. E. Troy Blakeney Jr.
Mr. Scott Keller
Mr. Thomas R. Phillips
 Intervenor
Kubosh, Michael
Ms. Carter W. Dugan
Mr. Ronald C. Lewis
Mr. Arturo G. Michel
Ms. Suzanne Reddell Chauvin
Ms. Katherine D. Mackillop
Mr. Reagan M. Brown
 Petitioner
Robinson, David
Ms. Katherine D. Mackillop
Mr. Arturo G. Michel
Ms. Carter W. Dugan
Mr. Ronald C. Lewis
Mr. Reagan M. Brown
Ms. Suzanne Reddell Chauvin
 Petitioner
Castex-Tatum, Martha
Mr. Arturo G. Michel
Ms. Carter W. Dugan
Mr. Ronald C. Lewis
Mr. Reagan M. Brown
Ms. Suzanne Reddell Chauvin
Ms. Katherine D. Mackillop
 Petitioner
Emo, Tantri
Ms. Carter W. Dugan
Ms. Katherine D. Mackillop
Mr. Reagan M. Brown
 Petitioner
Cormier, Roy Anthony
Mr. Scott Keller
Mr. Vincent L. Marable III
Mr. E. Troy Blakeney Jr.
Mr. Thomas R. Phillips
Mr. Travis J. Sales
 Intervenor
Brown, Chris B.
Ms. Carter W. Dugan
Mr. Reagan M. Brown
Ms. Katherine D. Mackillop
 Petitioner

Amici Curiae

Amicus Curiae Counsel
International Association of Fire Fighters, Local 624
Mr. Ricky J. Poole
Texas State Association of Fire Fighters
Mr. Matthew Bachop
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