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JAMES ROBERT JONES AND ALLEN WATSON v. SYLVESTER TURNER, IN HIS OFFICIAL CAPACITY AS MAYOR OF THE CITY OF HOUSTON, ET AL.

Oral argument was held on February 22, 2022. The Court issued an opinion resolving the case on June 3, 2022. File Closed

Opinion

June 3, 2022

Lehrmann
Hecht
Boyd
Devine
Blacklock
Busby
Bland
Huddle
Young

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

 

Court of Appeals

Appellate District:14th Court of Appeals
Outcome Below:Reverse & Render
COA Docket No.:14-19-00989-CV
Opinion Author:Honorable Tracy K. Christopher

Trial Court

Trial Court:281st District Court
County:Harris
Trial Judge:Honorable Christine Weems
Trial Docket:2019-76931

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Docket Entries

Date Event Outcome  
2022-07-08 Mandate issued  
2022-06-21 Call received  
2022-06-03 Opinion issued   Court of Appeals' judgment reversed; cause remanded to trial court
2022-06-03 Court approved judgment sent to attorneys of record Issued
  This case was awaiting the Court's decision after oral argument between March 2, 2022 and June 3, 2022.  
2022-03-02 Post submission brief filed (Petitioner)  
2022-02-24 Letter Filed  
2022-02-22 Oral argument  
2022-02-16 Submission Schedule
2022-02-14 Letter sent to parties from Supreme Court - See Remarks  
2022-02-03 Oral Argument Submission Form from Attorney received  
2022-02-02 Oral Argument Submission Form from Attorney received  
  This case was waiting for oral argument between December 10, 2021 and February 2, 2022.  
2021-12-10 Petition for Review disposed Filing granted
2021-12-10 Petition for Review granted
2021-12-10 Case set for oral argument   Case set for oral argument
2021-11-09 Brief on the Merits (Petitioner)  
2021-10-25 Brief on the Merits (Respondent)  
2021-10-04 Brief on the Merits (Petitioner)  
2021-09-03 Brief on the Merits Requested  
  This case was waiting for a decision about briefing or a possible grant between July 6, 2021 and September 3, 2021.  
2021-07-06 Reply to Response (Petitioner)  
2021-06-28 Response to Petition (Respondent)  
2021-05-28 Supreme Court of Texas Requested Response  
2021-04-27 Case forwarded to Court
2021-04-26 Response Waiver filed  
2021-04-23 Court reporter/recorder's record
2021-04-23 Clerk's Record
2021-04-23 Petition for Review (Petitioner)  

Parties

Party Counsel Role
Sylvester Turner, in his official capacity as Mayor of the City of Houston
Mr. Arturo G. Michel
Ms. Suzanne Reddell Chauvin
Ms. Collyn A. Peddie
Respondent
Travis, Greg
Mr. Arturo G. Michel
Ms. Suzanne Reddell Chauvin
Ms. Collyn A. Peddie
Respondent
Stardig, Brenda
Ms. Suzanne Reddell Chauvin
Mr. Arturo G. Michel
Ms. Collyn A. Peddie
Respondent
Cohen, Ellen R.
Mr. Arturo G. Michel
Ms. Suzanne Reddell Chauvin
Ms. Collyn A. Peddie
Respondent
Knox, Mike
Ms. Suzanne Reddell Chauvin
Mr. Arturo G. Michel
Ms. Collyn A. Peddie
Respondent
Cisneros, Karla
Ms. Suzanne Reddell Chauvin
Mr. Arturo G. Michel
Ms. Collyn A. Peddie
Respondent
Le, Steve
Ms. Suzanne Reddell Chauvin
Mr. Arturo G. Michel
Ms. Collyn A. Peddie
Respondent
James Robert Jones
Mr. G. Alan Waldrop
Mr. Ryan D. Greene
Petitioner
Edwards, Amanda
Ms. Collyn A. Peddie
Respondent
Kubosh, Michael
Ms. Suzanne Reddell Chauvin
Mr. Arturo G. Michel
Ms. Collyn A. Peddie
Respondent
Laster, Mike
Ms. Collyn A. Peddie
Respondent
Boykins, Dwight
Ms. Collyn A. Peddie
Respondent
Watson, Allen
Mr. G. Alan Waldrop
Mr. Ryan D. Greene
Petitioner
Castex-Tatum, Martha
Mr. Arturo G. Michel
Ms. Suzanne Reddell Chauvin
Ms. Collyn A. Peddie
Respondent
Gallegos, Robert
Mr. Arturo G. Michel
Ms. Suzanne Reddell Chauvin
Ms. Collyn A. Peddie
Respondent
Christie, Jack
Ms. Collyn A. Peddie
Respondent
Robinson, David
Mr. Arturo G. Michel
Ms. Suzanne Reddell Chauvin
Ms. Collyn A. Peddie
Respondent
Martin, Dave
Ms. Suzanne Reddell Chauvin
Mr. Arturo G. Michel
Ms. Collyn A. Peddie
Respondent
Davis, Jerry
Mr. Arturo G. Michel
Ms. Suzanne Reddell Chauvin
Ms. Collyn A. Peddie
Respondent
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