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No. 24-0407
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CAMERON COUNTY v. SAVERGV, SIERRA CLUB, AND CARRIZO/COMECRUDO NATION OF TEXAS, INC.

A petition was filed on July 8, 2024. Oral argument was held on March 5, 2026. A decision is still pending.

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Court of Appeals

Appellate District:13th Court of Appeals
Outcome Below:Reverse & Remand
COA Docket No.:13-22-00359-CV
Opinion Author:Honorable Clarissa Silva

Trial Court

Trial Court:445th District Court
County:Cameron
Trial Judge:Honorable Gloria M. Rincones
Trial Docket:2021-DCL-05887-I

Entries on SCOTX Orders Lists

Docket Entries

Date Event Outcome  
2026-03-20 Post submission brief filed (Respondent)  
2026-03-05 Oral argument  
2026-03-03 Exhibits in case/cause filed (Respondent)  
2026-03-03 Phone call from Clerk's Office  
2026-02-25 Pro hac vice motion disposed   Filing granted
2026-02-25 Notice of Appearance  
2026-02-25 Pro hac vice motion disposed   Filing granted
2026-02-24 Amicus Curiae Brief received  
2026-02-24 Pro hac vice motion filed  
2026-02-24 Pro hac vice motion filed  
2026-02-18 Oral Argument Submission Form from Attorney received  
2026-02-18 Oral Argument Submission Form from Attorney received  
2026-02-18 Oral Argument Submission Form from Attorney received  
  This case was waiting for oral argument between December 19, 2025 and February 18, 2026.  
2025-12-19 Submission reset   Case set for oral argument
2025-12-16 Motion to withdraw disposed of   Filing granted
2025-12-15 Motion to Withdraw Filed  
2025-11-21 Petition for Review disposed Filing granted
2025-11-21 Petition for Review granted
2025-11-21 Case set for oral argument   Case set for oral argument
2025-10-09 Amicus Curiae Brief received  
2025-10-08 Reply Brief (Petitioner)  
2025-10-08 Reply Brief (Petitioner)  
2025-10-03 Letter brief (Respondent)  
2025-08-29 Motion for Extension of Time disposed.   Filing granted
2025-08-28 Motion for Extension of Time to File Brief filed  
2025-08-22 Brief on the Merits (Respondent)  
2025-07-17 Motion for Extension of Time disposed.   Filing granted
2025-07-16 Motion for Extension of Time to File Brief filed  
2025-06-19 Motion for Extension of Time disposed.   Filing granted
2025-06-19 Motion for Extension of Time to File Brief filed  
2025-05-20 Motion for Extension of Time disposed.   Filing granted
2025-05-19 Motion for Extension of Time to File Brief filed  
2025-05-02 Brief on the Merits (Petitioner)  
2025-05-02 Brief on the Merits (Petitioner)  
2025-03-27 Motion for Extension of Time to File Brief filed  
2025-03-27 Motion for Extension of Time disposed.   Filing granted
2025-02-24 Motion for Extension of Time to File Brief filed  
2025-02-24 Motion for Extension of Time disposed.   Filing granted
2025-01-31 Brief on the Merits Ordered  
  This case was waiting for a decision about briefing or a possible grant between October 14, 2024 and January 31, 2025.  
2024-10-14 Response to Petition (Respondent)  
2024-09-13 Supreme Court of Texas Requested Response  
2024-08-13 Case forwarded to Court
2024-08-07 Response Waiver filed  
2024-07-08 Petition for Review (Petitioner)  
  This case was waiting for the parties to file a formal petition between May 16, 2024 and July 8, 2024.  
2024-05-16 Clerk's Record
2024-05-16 Court reporter/recorder's record
2024-05-16 Motion for Extension of Time to File Petition for Review filed  
2024-05-16 Motion for Extension of Time to File Petition for Review disposed   Filing granted

Parties

Party Counsel Role
Sierra Club
Paul DiFiore
Ms. Marisa Perales
Respondent
Carrizo/Comecrudo Nation of Texas, Inc.
Paul DiFiore
Ms. Marisa Perales
Respondent
SaveRGV
Paul DiFiore
Ms. Marisa Perales
Respondent
CAMERON COUNTY
Ms. Beth E. Klusmann
Mr. James P. Allison
Susana Naranjo-Padron
Myles Garza
Mr. Juan A. Gonzalez
Mr. Daniel Lopez
Petitioner

Amici Curiae

Amicus Curiae Counsel
Space Exploration Technologies Corporation (SpaceX)
Mr. Andrew M. Buttaro
Mr. Michael E. Kenneally
South Texas Environmental Justice Network
Ms. Melanie Plowman
Ms. Amy Warr
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