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No. 20-0462
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SIRIUS XM RADIO, INC. v. GLENN HEGAR, COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS AND KEN PAXTON, ATTORNEY GENERAL OF THE STATE OF TEXAS

Oral argument was held on November 30, 2021. The Court issued an opinion resolving the case on March 25, 2022. File Closed

Opinion

March 25, 2022

Blacklock
Hecht
Lehrmann
Boyd
Devine
Busby
Bland
Huddle
Young

Justice Blacklock delivered the opinion of the Court.View Electronic Briefs | Oral Argument PDF

 

Court of Appeals

Appellate District:3rd Court of Appeals
Outcome Below:Reverse & Render
COA Docket No.:03-18-00573-CV
Opinion Author:Honorable Chari Kelly

Trial Court

Trial Court:261st District Court
County:Travis
Trial Judge:Honorable Scott H. Jenkins
Trial Docket:D-1-GN-16-000739

Entries on SCOTX Orders Lists

Docket Entries

Date Event Outcome  
2022-05-04 Mandate issued  
2022-03-25 Opinion issued   Court of Appeals' judgment reversed; remanded to Court of Appeals
2022-03-25 Court approved judgment sent to attorneys of record Issued
  This case was awaiting the Court's decision after oral argument between November 30, 2021 and March 25, 2022.  
2021-11-30 Oral argument  
2021-11-29 Exhibits in case/cause filed (Petitioner)  
2021-11-24 Submission Schedule
2021-11-22 Letter sent to parties from Supreme Court - See Remarks  
2021-10-29 Oral Argument Submission Form from Attorney received  
2021-10-29 Oral Argument Submission Form from Attorney received  
2021-10-27 Record Requested in Case  
2021-10-19 Notice of Appearance  
2021-10-15 Motion to re-set submission date disposed   Denied
2021-10-08 Motion to re-set submission date filed.  
2021-09-03 Petition for Review granted
2021-09-03 Petition for Review disposed Filing granted
2021-09-03 Case set for oral argument   Case set for oral argument
2021-07-21 Amicus Curiae Brief received  
2021-06-14 Reply Brief (Petitioner)  
2021-05-03 Motion for Extension of Time disposed.   Filing granted
2021-05-03 Motion for Extension of Time to File Brief filed  
2021-04-28 Brief on the Merits (Respondent)  
2021-03-18 Motion for Extension of Time disposed.   Filing granted
2021-03-17 Motion for Extension of Time to File Brief filed  
2021-03-09 Brief on the Merits (Petitioner)  
2021-02-18 Motion for Extension of Time disposed.   Filing granted
2021-02-17 Motion for Extension of Time to File Brief filed  
2021-02-04 Letter Filed  
2021-01-22 Brief on the Merits Requested  
2020-12-18 Reply to Response (Petitioner)  
2020-12-10 Amicus Curiae Brief received  
2020-11-20 MET to file reply disposed of   Filing granted
2020-11-20 Motion to Extend Time to File Reply filed  
2020-11-18 Response to Petition (Respondent)  
2020-10-07 Motion for Extension of Time to File Response  
2020-10-07 Motion for Extension of Time to File Response disposed   Filing granted
2020-09-18 Supreme Court of Texas Requested Response  
2020-08-18 Case forwarded to Court
2020-08-12 Response Waiver filed  
2020-07-17 Call received  
2020-07-16 Amicus Curiae Brief received  
2020-07-16 Pro hac vice motion disposed   Filing granted
2020-07-16 Pro hac vice motion disposed   Filing granted
2020-07-15 Pro hac vice motion filed  
2020-07-15 Pro hac vice motion filed  
2020-07-15 Amicus Curiae Brief received  
2020-07-14 Petition for Review (Petitioner)  
2020-06-26 Court reporter/recorder's record
2020-06-26 Clerk's Record
2020-06-26 Supplement to Clerk's/Reporter's Record
2020-06-26 Court reporter/recorder's record
2020-06-15 Pro hac vice motion disposed   Filing granted
2020-06-15 Pro hac vice motion disposed   Filing granted
2020-06-15 Pro hac vice motion filed  
2020-06-15 Pro hac vice motion filed  
2020-06-15 Pro hac vice motion filed  
2020-06-15 Pro hac vice motion filed  
2020-06-15 Pro hac vice motion filed  
2020-06-15 Pro hac vice motion filed  
2020-06-15 Pro hac vice motion filed  
2020-06-15 Motion for Extension of Time to File Petition for Review disposed   Filing granted
2020-06-15 Pro hac vice motion filed  
2020-06-15 Pro hac vice motion disposed   Filing granted
2020-06-15 Pro hac vice motion disposed   Filing granted
2020-06-15 Pro hac vice motion disposed   Filing granted
2020-06-15 Pro hac vice motion disposed   Filing granted
2020-06-15 Pro hac vice motion disposed   Filing granted
2020-06-15 Pro hac vice motion disposed   Filing granted
2020-06-10 Motion for Extension of Time to File Petition for Review filed  

Parties

Party Counsel Role
Sirius XM Radio, Inc.
Daniel H. Schlueter
Mr. Michael Boldt
Michael J. Kerman
Mr. Scott A. Brister
Mr. Jeffrey A. Friedman
Open Weaver Banks
Mr. Lino Mendiola
 Petitioner
Ken Paxton, Attorney General of the State of Texas
Mr. Kyle Hawkins
Ms. Lanora Pettit
Mr. Judd E. Stone II
Mr. Brent Webster
Atty. Gen. W. Kenneth Paxton Jr.
Mr. Ryan Lee Bangert
Mr. Ray H. Langenberg
Ms. Pamela Deitchle
Mr. Ari Cuenin
 Respondent
Glenn Hegar, Comptroller of Public Accounts of the State of Texas
Mr. Kyle Hawkins
Ms. Lanora Pettit
Mr. Judd E. Stone II
Mr. Brent Webster
Mr. Ryan Lee Bangert
The Honorable Warren Kenneth Paxton
Mr. Ari Cuenin
Ms. Pamela Deitchle
Mr. Ray H. Langenberg
 Respondent

Amici Curiae

Amicus Curiae Counsel
The Motion Picture Association, Inc.
Mr. Jason P. Steed
The Broadband Tax Institute
Ms. Amanda G. Taylor
The Honorable Scott K. Field
Council on State Taxation
Mr. Curtis James Osterloh
Tax Executives Institute, Inc.
Mr. Stephen A. Kuntz
Ms. A. Pilar Mata
Robert Clay Morris
Texas Taxpayers and Research Association
Mr. Curtis James Osterloh
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