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No. 23-0965
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IN THE INTEREST OF N.L.S. AND E.J.C. A/K/A E.J.C., CHILDREN v. IN THE INTEREST OF N.L.S., E.J.C., AKA E.J.C., CHILDREN

The Court requested full merits briefing on September 27, 2024. The Court issued an opinion resolving the case on June 13, 2025. File Closed

Opinions

June 13, 2025

Percuriam.16629760

Per Curiam Opinion PDF

Blacklock
Devine
Sullivan

Chief Justice Blacklock filed a dissenting opinion, in which Justice Devine and Justice Sullivan joined.View Electronic Briefs | Oral Argument N/A PDF

 

Court of Appeals

Appellate District:1st Court of Appeals
Outcome Below:Aff/Pt and Rev & Ren/Pt
COA Docket No.:01-23-00297-CV
Opinion Author:Honorable Julie Countiss

Trial Court

Trial Court:300th District Court
County:Brazoria
Trial Judge:Honorable Chad Dwayne Bradshaw
Trial Docket:114085-F

Entries on SCOTX Orders Lists

Docket Entries

Date Event Outcome  
2025-07-24 Mandate issued  
2025-06-13 Petition for Review disposed Petition granted pursuant to TRAP 59.1
2025-06-13 Petition for Review granted under TRAP 59.1
2025-06-13 Court approved judgment sent to attorneys of record Issued
2025-06-13 Opinion issued   Court of Appeals' judgment reversed; remanded to Court of Appeals
2025-06-13 Dissenting opinion issued.   Issued
  This case was pending on merits briefs between November 26, 2024 and June 13, 2025.  
2024-11-26 Brief on the Merits (Respondent)  
2024-11-13 Motion for Extension of Time disposed.   Filing granted
2024-11-13 Motion for Extension of Time to File Brief filed  
2024-10-23 Brief on the Merits (Petitioner)  
2024-10-14 Motion for Extension of Time disposed.   Filing granted
2024-10-14 Motion for Extension of Time to File Brief filed  
2024-09-27 Brief on the Merits Requested  
  This case was waiting for a decision about briefing or a possible grant between August 5, 2024 and September 27, 2024.  
2024-08-05 Response to Petition (Respondent)  
2024-07-19 Abatement Order Lifted  
2024-07-19 Miscellaneous motion disposed. See Remarks.   Filing dismissed as moot
2024-07-19 Petition Reinstated  
2024-07-12 Miscellaneous Motion  
2024-07-12 Designation of Lead Counsel  
2024-06-14 Petition for Review disposed Matter in Supreme Court of Texas Abated
2024-06-14 Order of the Court Issued   Matter in Supreme Court of Texas Abated
  This case was waiting for a decision about briefing or a possible grant between April 11, 2024 and June 14, 2024.  
2024-04-11 Electronic communication sent to Party  
2024-04-11 Phone call from Clerk's Office  
2024-04-10 Phone call from Clerk's Office  
2024-04-10 Electronic communication sent to Party  
  This case was waiting for a decision about briefing or a possible grant between February 13, 2024 and April 10, 2024.  
2024-02-13 Electronic communication sent to Party  
2024-01-19 Supreme Court of Texas Requested Response  
2023-12-19 Case forwarded to Court
2023-11-29 Supplement to Clerk's/Reporter's Record
2023-11-29 Supplement to Clerk's/Reporter's Record
2023-11-29 Court reporter/recorder's record
2023-11-29 Supplement to Clerk's/Reporter's Record
2023-11-29 Court reporter/recorder's record
2023-11-29 Clerk's Record
2023-11-29 Supplement to Clerk's/Reporter's Record
2023-11-29 Petition for Review (Parental Termination) (Petitioner)  
2023-11-29 Supplement to Clerk's/Reporter's Record

Parties

Party Counsel Role
Texas Department of Family and Protective Services
Ms. Allison M. Collins
Mr. Trey David Picard
Shannon Brown
Lauren Menia
Thomas J. Selleck
Petitioner
K., D.
Ms. Michelle Alies Stover
Respondent
N.L.S., E.J.C., AKA E.J.C.
Ms. Leena Khaterpal Bhasin
Claudia Sullivan
Other Interested Party
F., M.
Ms. C. Nicole Kuenstle
Mr. Chris Lay
Ms. Michelle Alies Stover
Respondent
 
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