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No. 23-0457
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JUANA HERRERA, JOSE LOPEZ-TORRES, BLANCA MARTINEZ, JUAN ZAMORA, SAN JUANITA SOSA, AMERICA RIOS, RUTH GARZA, ANGEL PEREZ ALANIS, JUAN TREVINO, MARIA MARGARITA MARTINEZ, AND THE ASSOCIATION OF THE HOEHN SUBDIVISION v. ESTELLA MATA, IN HER OFFICIAL CAPACITY, ROBERT L. BELL, IN HIS OFFICIAL CAPACITY, TOMAS GARCIA, IN HIS OFFICIAL CAPACITY, MARK J. FRYER, IN HIS OFFICIAL CAPACITY, WILLIAM DAVIS, IN HIS OFFICIAL CAPACITY, COSME MARTINEZ, IN HIS OFFICIAL CAPACITY, AND HIDALGO COUNTY IRRIGATION DISTRICT NO. 1

A petition was filed on August 8, 2023. The Court requested full merits briefing on December 15, 2023. The Court issued an opinion resolving the case on December 6, 2024.

Opinion

December 6, 2024

Percuriam.8241154

Per Curiam OpinionView Electronic Briefs | Oral Argument N/A PDF

 

Court of Appeals

Appellate District:13th Court of Appeals
Outcome Below:Reverse & Remand
COA Docket No.:13-21-00097-CV
Opinion Author:Honorable Jaime Eduardo Tijerina

Trial Court

Trial Court:92nd District Court
County:Hidalgo
Trial Judge:Honorable Luis M. Singleterry
Trial Docket:C-1046-20-A

Entries on SCOTX Orders Lists

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Date Event  
2024-12-23 Motion for rehearing due to be filed.

Docket Entries

Date Event Outcome  
2024-12-06 Petition for Review granted under TRAP 59.1
2024-12-06 Petition for Review disposed Petition granted pursuant to TRAP 59.1
2024-12-06 Opinion issued   Court of Appeals' judgment reversed; cause remanded to trial court
2024-12-06 Court approved judgment sent to attorneys of record Issued
  This case was pending on merits briefs between July 9, 2024 and December 6, 2024.  
2024-07-09 Reply Brief (Petitioner)  
2024-06-24 Brief on the Merits (Respondent)  
2024-05-29 Designation of Lead Counsel  
2024-05-16 Motion for Extension of Time disposed.   Filing granted
2024-05-15 Motion for Extension of Time to File Brief filed  
2024-04-10 Motion for Extension of Time disposed.   Filing granted
2024-04-10 Motion for Extension of Time to File Brief filed  
2024-04-05 Brief on the Merits (Petitioner)  
2024-03-22 Call received  
2024-03-01 Motion for Extension of Time disposed.   Filing granted
2024-02-28 Motion for Extension of Time to File Brief filed  
2024-02-28 Electronic communication sent to Party  
2024-02-15 Motion for Extension of Time to File Brief filed  
2024-02-15 Motion for Extension of Time disposed.   Filing granted
2024-02-01 Motion for Extension of Time to File Brief filed  
2024-02-01 Motion for Extension of Time disposed.   Filing granted
2023-12-28 Motion for Extension of Time disposed.   Filing granted in part
2023-12-27 Motion for Extension of Time to File Brief filed  
2023-12-15 Brief on the Merits Requested  
2023-11-21 Reply to Response to Petition filed (Petitioner)  
2023-11-14 Response to Petition (Petitioner)  
2023-10-24 Notice of Appearance  
2023-10-09 Motion for Extension of Time to File Response  
2023-10-09 Motion for Extension of Time to File Response disposed   Filing granted
2023-09-15 Supreme Court of Texas Requested Response  
2023-09-14 Notice received  
2023-09-12 Designation of Lead Counsel  
2023-08-15 Case forwarded to Court
2023-08-10 Response Waiver filed  
2023-08-08 Petition for Review (Petitioner)  
2023-06-21 Affidavit of Inability to Pay Court Costs  
2023-06-21 Motion for Extension of Time to File Petition for Review disposed   Filing granted
2023-06-19 Supplement to Clerk's/Reporter's Record
2023-06-19 Court reporter/recorder's record
2023-06-19 Court reporter/recorder's record
2023-06-19 Clerk's Record
2023-06-19 Motion for Extension of Time to File Petition for Review filed  

Parties

Party Counsel Role
Hidalgo County Irrigation District No. 1
Mr. Jose Padilla
Mr. Jaime Eduardo Gonzalez
Mr. Michael Cano
Ms. Ana L. Canales
Mr. Edward J. (Nick) Nicholas
Kelly Rivera Salazar
Respondent
Herrera, Juana
Mr. Jerome W. Wesevich
Ms. Ana Laurel
Ms. Amanda Jane Chisholm
Loraine Hoane
Jennifer Richards
Petitioner
Lopez-Torres, Jose
Mr. Jerome W. Wesevich
Ms. Amanda Jane Chisholm
Ms. Ana Laurel
Jennifer Richards
Sascha Stremler
Petitioner
Garza, Ruth
Mr. Jerome W. Wesevich
Ms. Amanda Jane Chisholm
Ms. Ana Laurel
Sascha Stremler
Jennifer Richards
Petitioner
Tomas Garcia, in his official capacity
Mr. Edward J. (Nick) Nicholas
Kelly Rivera Salazar
Respondent
Robert L. Bell, in his official capacity
Kelly Rivera Salazar
Mr. Edward J. (Nick) Nicholas
Respondent
Alanis, Angel Perez
Mr. Jerome W. Wesevich
Ms. Ana Laurel
Ms. Amanda Jane Chisholm
Jennifer Richards
Sascha Stremler
Petitioner
Martinez, Maria Margarita
Mr. Jerome W. Wesevich
Ms. Ana Laurel
Ms. Amanda Jane Chisholm
Sascha Stremler
Jennifer Richards
Petitioner
Association of the Hoehn Subdivision
Mr. Jerome W. Wesevich
Ms. Ana Laurel
Ms. Amanda Jane Chisholm
Jennifer Richards
Sascha Stremler
Petitioner
Sosa, San Juanita
Mr. Jerome W. Wesevich
Ms. Ana Laurel
Ms. Amanda Jane Chisholm
Jennifer Richards
Sascha Stremler
Petitioner
William Davis, in his official capacity
Kelly Rivera Salazar
Mr. Edward J. (Nick) Nicholas
Respondent
Martinez, Blanca
Mr. Jerome W. Wesevich
Ms. Ana Laurel
Ms. Amanda Jane Chisholm
Sascha Stremler
Jennifer Richards
Petitioner
Mark J. Fryer, in his official capacity
Kelly Rivera Salazar
Mr. Edward J. (Nick) Nicholas
Respondent
Estella Mata, in her official capacity
Mr. Jose Padilla
Kelly Rivera Salazar
Mr. Edward J. (Nick) Nicholas
Respondent
Zamora, Juan
Mr. Jerome W. Wesevich
Ms. Ana Laurel
Ms. Amanda Jane Chisholm
Sascha Stremler
Jennifer Richards
Petitioner
Cosme Martinez, in his official capacity
Mr. Jose Padilla
Mr. Edward J. (Nick) Nicholas
Kelly Rivera Salazar
Respondent
Rios, America
Mr. Jerome W. Wesevich
Ms. Amanda Jane Chisholm
Ms. Ana Laurel
Sascha Stremler
Jennifer Richards
Petitioner
Trevino, Juan
Mr. Jerome W. Wesevich
Ms. Ana Laurel
Ms. Amanda Jane Chisholm
Sascha Stremler
Jennifer Richards
Petitioner
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