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No. 22-0451
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IN THE INTEREST OF R.J.G., R.J.G., D.G.M., CHILDREN

Oral argument was held on September 12, 2023. The Court issued an opinion resolving the case on December 15, 2023. File Closed

Opinion

December 15, 2023

Huddle
Hecht
Lehrmann
Boyd
Devine
Blacklock
Busby
Bland
Young

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

 

Court of Appeals

Appellate District:4th Court of Appeals
Outcome Below:Affirmed
COA Docket No.:04-21-00498-CV
Opinion Author:Honorable Beth Watkins

Trial Court

Trial Court:406th District Court
County:Webb
Trial Judge:Honorable Oscar J. Hale
Trial Docket:2020FLD000020D4

Entries on SCOTX Orders Lists

Docket Entries

Date Event Outcome  
2024-01-26 Mandate issued  
2023-12-15 Miscellaneous motion disposed. See Remarks.   Filing dismissed as moot
2023-12-15 Opinion issued   Court of Appeals' judgment reversed & judgment rendered
2023-12-15 Court approved judgment sent to attorneys of record Issued
  This case was awaiting the Court's decision after oral argument between October 1, 2023 and December 15, 2023.  
2023-10-01 Amicus Curiae Brief received  
2023-09-12 Oral argument  
2023-09-08 Amicus Curiae Brief received  
2023-09-08 Submission Schedule
2023-09-02 Oral Argument Submission Form from Attorney received  
2023-08-11 Oral Argument Submission Form from Attorney received  
2023-08-11 Notice of Appearance  
2023-06-30 Case set for oral argument   Case set for oral argument
2023-06-23 Petition for Review granted
2023-06-23 Petition for Review disposed   Filing granted
  This case was pending on merits briefs between April 5, 2023 and June 23, 2023.  
2023-04-05 Call received  
2023-02-28 Case Record Filed  
2023-02-23 Brief on the Merits (Respondent)  
2023-02-13 Letter Filed  
2023-01-27 Brief on the Merits Requested  
2022-12-22 Response to Petition (Respondent)  
2022-12-16 Supreme Court of Texas Requested Response  
2022-12-09 Response Waiver filed  
2022-12-08 Amended Petition for Review filed (Petitioner)  
2022-12-08 Call received  
2022-11-17 Letter sent to parties from Supreme Court - See Remarks  
2022-11-14 Notice of Appearance  
2022-11-14 Status report filed  
2022-11-07 Call received  
2022-11-04 Phone call from Clerk's Office  
2022-11-04 Response to Petition (Respondent)  
2022-11-04 Electronic communication received from Party  
2022-10-26 Call received  
2022-10-25 Phone call from Clerk's Office  
2022-10-25 Supreme Court of Texas Requested Response  
2022-10-25 Electronic communication sent to Party  
2022-10-20 Call received  
2022-10-20 Call received  
2022-10-20 Phone call from Clerk's Office  
2022-10-19 Electronic communication sent to Party  
2022-10-19 Phone call from Clerk's Office  
2022-10-19 Call received  
2022-10-19 Phone call from Clerk's Office  
2022-10-17 Call received  
2022-10-05 Call received  
2022-09-27 Case forwarded to Court
2022-09-13 Call received  
2022-09-06 Response Waiver filed  
2022-09-01 Petition for Review (Parental Termination) (Petitioner)  
2022-08-15 Call received  
2022-08-02 Motion for Extension of Time to File Petition for Review disposed   Filing granted
2022-08-02 Motion for Extension of Time to File Petition for Review pursuant to 53.7(f) reinstated
2022-08-02 Abatement Order Lifted  
2022-08-01 Call received  
2022-07-14 Call received  
2022-07-13 Status report filed  
2022-07-13 Call received  
2022-06-29 Call received  
2022-06-16 Call received  
2022-06-13 Miscellaneous motion disposed. See Remarks.   Filing granted
2022-06-13 Motion for Extension of Time to File Petition for Review disposed   Filing granted
2022-06-13 Order of the Court Issued   Matter in Supreme Court of Texas Abated
2022-06-08 Call received  
2022-06-08 Motion to Withdraw Filed  
2022-06-07 Phone call from Clerk's Office  
2022-06-07 Electronic communication sent to Party  
2022-06-07 Call received  
2022-06-07 Court reporter/recorder's record
2022-06-07 Court reporter/recorder's record
2022-06-07 Clerk's Record
2022-06-06 Miscellaneous Motion  
2022-06-06 Motion for Extension of Time to File Petition for Review filed  

Parties

Party Counsel Role
Texas Department of Family and Protective Services
Mr. Ari Cuenin
Lorraine Laurel
Ms. Glenna Anne Cordray
Ms. Vicki Kozikoujekian
Mr. Isidro R. Alaniz
Ms. Amie Serrano
Respondent
Ad Litem
Mr. Edward Frederick Maddox
Ms. Adriana Benavides Maddox
Other Interested Party
G., S. E.
Mr. Oscar Adolfo Vela Jr.
S. E. G.
Petitioner

Amici Curiae

Amicus Curiae Counsel
Family Freedom Project
Mr. Chris L. Branson
Texas Association of Family Defense Attorneys
Ms. Julia C. Hatcher
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