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No. 23-0282
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SAVE OUR SPRINGS ALLIANCE, INC. v. TEXAS COMMISSION ON ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY AND THE CITY OF DRIPPING SPRINGS

A petition was filed on May 3, 2023. Oral argument was held on October 1, 2024. A decision is still pending.

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The Court has not issued any opinions in this case.

 

Court of Appeals

Appellate District:8th Court of Appeals
Outcome Below:Aff/Pt and Rev/Pt
COA Docket No.:08-20-00239-CV
Opinion Author:Honorable Jeffrey S. Alley

Trial Court

Trial Court:345th District Court
County:Travis
Trial Judge:Honorable Maya Guerra Gamble
Trial Docket:D-1-GN-19-003030

Entries on SCOTX Orders Lists

Docket Entries

Date Event Outcome  
2024-10-21 Response to Amicus Curiae Brief filed (Respondent)  
2024-10-16 Amicus Curiae Letter Received  
2024-10-11 Amicus Curiae Brief received  
2024-10-03 Amicus Curiae Letter Received  
2024-10-02 Amicus Curiae Letter Received  
2024-10-01 Oral argument  
2024-09-20 Oral Argument Submission Form from Attorney received  
2024-09-19 Phone call from Clerk's Office  
2024-09-19 Phone call from Clerk's Office  
2024-09-19 Phone call from Clerk's Office  
2024-09-19 Oral Argument Submission Form from Attorney received  
2024-09-18 Amicus Curiae Brief received  
2024-09-05 Oral Argument Submission Form from Attorney received  
2024-07-29 Notice of Appearance  
2024-06-28 Case set for oral argument   Case set for oral argument
2024-06-14 Petition for Review granted
2024-06-14 Petition for Review disposed   Filing granted
  This case was pending on merits briefs between March 29, 2024 and June 14, 2024.  
2024-03-29 Brief on the Merits  
2024-03-06 Notice from attorney regarding vacation dates  
2024-02-20 Motion for Extension of Time to File Brief filed  
2024-02-20 Motion for Extension of Time disposed.   Filing granted
2024-02-05 Motion for Extension of Time to File Brief filed  
2024-02-05 Motion for Extension of Time disposed.   Filing granted
2024-01-29 Amicus Curiae Letter Received  
2024-01-26 Brief on the Merits (Respondent)  
2024-01-25 Brief on the Merits (Respondent)  
2024-01-11 Amicus Curiae Brief received  
2024-01-03 Motion for Extension of Time disposed.   Filing granted
2024-01-03 Motion for Extension of Time to File Brief filed  
2023-12-05 Motion for Extension of Time to File Brief filed  
2023-12-05 Motion for Extension of Time disposed.   Filing granted
2023-11-20 Motion for Extension of Time disposed.   Filing granted
2023-11-20 Motion for Extension of Time to File Brief filed  
2023-11-20 Electronic communication sent to Party  
2023-11-18 Brief on the Merits (Petitioner)  
2023-11-16 Amicus Curiae Letter Received  
2023-10-23 Motion for Extension of Time disposed.   Filing granted
2023-10-20 Motion for Extension of Time to File Brief filed  
2023-10-06 Amicus Curiae Letter Received  
2023-09-29 Brief on the Merits Requested  
2023-08-14 Amicus Curiae Letter Received  
2023-08-09 Amicus Curiae Letter Received  
2023-07-24 Response to Petition (Respondent)  
2023-07-24 Response to Petition (Respondent)  
2023-06-24 Amicus Curiae Letter Received  
2023-06-23 Supreme Court of Texas Requested Response  
2023-05-23 Case forwarded to Court
2023-05-19 Response Waiver filed  
2023-05-18 Response Waiver filed  
2023-05-03 Petition for Review (Petitioner)  
2023-04-25 Amicus Curiae Letter Received  
2023-04-14 Motion for Extension of Time to File Petition for Review disposed   Filing granted
2023-04-14 Court reporter/recorder's record
2023-04-14 Supplement to Clerk's/Reporter's Record
2023-04-14 Court reporter/recorder's record
2023-04-14 Clerk's Record
2023-04-14 Supplement to Clerk's/Reporter's Record
2023-04-14 Court reporter/recorder's record
2023-04-14 Clerk's Record
2023-04-13 Amendment to Motion filed  
2023-04-13 Motion for Extension of Time to File Petition for Review filed  

Parties

Party Counsel Role
The City of Dripping Springs
Mr. Douglas Alexander
Mr. Andrew Nathan Barrett
Mr. Eric B. Storm
Mr. David James Tuckfield
Respondent
Texas Commission on Environmental Quality
Mr. Aaron Nielson
Atty. Gen. W. Kenneth Paxton Jr.
Mr. Brent Webster
Mr. Rance L. Craft
Ms. Linda B. Secord
Ms. Sara J. Ferris
Ms. Erin Snody
Respondent
Save Our Springs Alliance, Inc.
Mr. William Bunch
Kelly Davis
Ms. Victoria Rose
Petitioner

Amici Curiae

Amicus Curiae Counsel
Environmental Stewardship
Mr. Eric Michael Allmon
Port Aransas Conservancy
Mr. Eric Michael Allmon
Friends of the Brazos River
Mr. Eric Michael Allmon
Hillcrest Residents Association
Mr. Eric Michael Allmon
Ingleside on the Bay Coastal Watch Association
 
Texas Conservation Alliance
Mr. Eric Michael Allmon
Granbury Fresh
 
Bayou City Waterkeeper
Mr. Eric Michael Allmon
Beal, Ron
Mr. Ron Beal
Protect Our Blanco, Wimberly Valley Watershed Association, Greater Edwards Aquifer Alliance, Texas Rivers Protection Association, San Marcos River Foundation, Bandera Canyonlands Alliance, and Friends of Hondo Canyon
 
Morris, Stephanie
 
Homebuilders Association of Greater Austin
Mr. Arthur J. Anderson
West Travis County Public Utility Agency
 
Project, The Aransas
 
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