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No. 21-0667
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IN RE GREG ABBOTT, IN HIS OFFICIAL CAPACITY AS GOVERNOR OF THE STATE OF TEXAS; MATTHEW DADE PHELAN, IN HIS OFFICIAL CAPACITY AS THE SPEAKER OF THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES; AND THE STATE OF TEXAS

The Court issued an opinion resolving the case on August 17, 2021. File Closed

Opinion

August 17, 2021

Blacklock
Hecht
Lehrmann
Boyd
Devine
Busby
Bland
Huddle

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

 

Court of Appeals

None

Trial Court

Trial Court:261st District Court
County:Travis
Trial Judge:Honorable Brad G. Urrutia
Trial Docket:D-1-GN-21-003760

Entries on SCOTX Orders Lists

Docket Entries

Date Event Outcome  
2021-09-23 Certified cys of cost bill sent to attys of record  
2021-08-17 Petition for Writ of Mandamus disposed Petition granted pursuant to TRAP 52.8(c)
2021-08-17 Mandamus granted pursuant to TRAP 52.8
2021-08-17 Opinion issued   Writ of Mandamus conditionally granted
2021-08-17 Reply to Response (Relator)  
2021-08-16 Response to Petition for Writ of Mandamus Filed (Real Parties in Interest)  
2021-08-11 Motion for Extension of Time to File Response  
2021-08-11 Notice of Appearance  
2021-08-11 Amended Petition for Writ of Mandamus filed (Relator)  
2021-08-11 Document filed (see remarks)  
2021-08-11 Motion for Extension of Time disposed.   Filing granted
2021-08-10 Response to Motion filed  
2021-08-10 Motion to Stay Disposed   Filing granted
2021-08-10 Stay Order issued
2021-08-10 Supreme Court of Texas Requested Response  
2021-08-09 Case Record Filed  
2021-08-09 Motion to Stay Filed  
2021-08-09 Petition for Writ of Mandamus filed (Relator)  

Parties

Party Counsel Role
State of Texas
Mr. William Cole
Mr. Judd E. Stone II
Ms. Lanora Pettit
Mr. Brent Webster
The Honorable Warren Kenneth Paxton
 Relator
Lopez, Ray
Megan Rue
Jeremy Monthy
Mr. Samuel E. Bassett
 Real Party In Interest
Raymond, Richard Pena
Jeremy Monthy
Megan Rue
Mr. Samuel E. Bassett
 Real Party In Interest
Gervin-Hawkins, Barbara
Mr. Samuel E. Bassett
Jeremy Monthy
Megan Rue
 Real Party In Interest
Crockett, Jasmine
Jeremy Monthy
Mr. Samuel E. Bassett
Megan Rue
 Real Party In Interest
Perez, Mary Ann
Mr. Samuel E. Bassett
Megan Rue
Jeremy Monthy
 Real Party In Interest
Ramos, Ana-Maria
Megan Rue
Mr. Samuel E. Bassett
Jeremy Monthy
 Real Party In Interest
Romero, Junior, Ramon
Megan Rue
Mr. Samuel E. Bassett
Jeremy Monthy
 Real Party In Interest
Rodriguez, Eddie
Jeremy Monthy
Mr. Samuel E. Bassett
Megan Rue
 Real Party In Interest
Phelan, Matthew McDade
Mr. Judd E. Stone II
Mr. William Cole
Ms. Lanora Pettit
Mr. Justin Bernstein
Mr. Dale Wainwright
Mr. Charles R. 'Skip' Watson Jr.
The Honorable Warren Kenneth Paxton
Mr. Brent Webster
 Relator
Hinojosa, Gina
Jeremy Monthy
Megan Rue
Mr. Samuel E. Bassett
 Real Party In Interest
Morales, Christina
Mr. Samuel E. Bassett
Jeremy Monthy
Megan Rue
 Real Party In Interest
Martinez, Armando "Mando"
Mr. Samuel E. Bassett
Jeremy Monthy
Megan Rue
 Real Party In Interest
Israel, Celia
Mr. Samuel E. Bassett
Megan Rue
Jeremy Monthy
 Real Party In Interest
Fischer, Trey Martinez
Mr. Samuel E. Bassett
Megan Rue
Jeremy Monthy
 Real Party In Interest
Minjarez, Ina
Megan Rue
Jeremy Monthy
Mr. Samuel E. Bassett
 Real Party In Interest
Beckley, Michelle
Jeremy Monthy
Megan Rue
Mr. Samuel E. Bassett
 Real Party In Interest
Allen, Alma A.
Megan Rue
Jeremy Monthy
Mr. Samuel E. Bassett
 Real Party In Interest
Deshotel, Joe
Mr. Samuel E. Bassett
Jeremy Monthy
Megan Rue
 Real Party In Interest
Goodwin, Vikki
Megan Rue
Mr. Samuel E. Bassett
Jeremy Monthy
 Real Party In Interest
Reynolds, Ron
Jeremy Monthy
Mr. Samuel E. Bassett
Megan Rue
 Real Party In Interest
Abbott, Greg
Mr. William Cole
Mr. Judd E. Stone II
Ms. Lanora Pettit
The Honorable Warren Kenneth Paxton
Mr. Brent Webster
 Relator
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