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No. 24-0457
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KEN PAXTON, IN HIS OFFICIAL CAPACITY AS ATTORNEY GENERAL OF TEXAS v. SAVERGV, SIERRA CLUB, AND CARRIZO/COMECRUDO NATION OF TEXAS, INC.

A petition was filed on June 25, 2024. Oral argument was held on March 5, 2026. A decision is still pending.

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The Court has not issued any opinions in this case.

 

Court of Appeals

Appellate District:13th Court of Appeals
Outcome Below:Reverse & Remand
COA Docket No.:13-22-00360-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 Phone call from Clerk's Office  
2026-03-03 Exhibits in case/cause filed (Respondent)  
2026-02-25 Notice of Appearance  
2026-02-25 Pro hac vice motion disposed   Filing granted
2026-02-25 Pro hac vice motion disposed   Filing granted
2026-02-24 Pro hac vice motion filed  
2026-02-24 Amicus Curiae Brief received  
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  
  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 Case set for oral argument   Case set for oral argument
2025-11-21 Petition for Review disposed Filing granted
2025-11-21 Petition for Review granted
2025-10-09 Amicus Curiae Brief received  
2025-10-08 Reply Brief (Petitioner)  
2025-10-03 Letter brief (Respondent)  
2025-08-28 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 to File Brief filed  
2025-06-19 Motion for Extension of Time disposed.   Filing granted
2025-05-20 Motion for Extension of Time disposed.   Filing granted
2025-05-20 Additional Copies received  
2025-05-19 Motion for Extension of Time to File Brief filed  
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 disposed.   Filing granted
2025-02-24 Motion for Extension of Time to File Brief filed  
2025-01-31 Brief on the Merits Ordered  
  This case was waiting for a decision about briefing or a possible grant between December 11, 2024 and January 31, 2025.  
2024-12-11 Reply to Response (Petitioner)  
2024-11-21 Motion to Extend Time to File Reply filed  
2024-11-21 MET to file reply disposed of   Filing granted
2024-11-13 Response to Petition (Respondent)  
2024-10-22 Motion for Extension of Time to File Response disposed   Filing granted
2024-10-22 Motion for Extension of Time to File Response  
2024-09-23 Motion for Extension of Time to File Response  
2024-09-23 Motion for Extension of Time to File Response disposed   Filing granted
2024-08-30 Supreme Court of Texas Requested Response  
2024-07-30 Case forwarded to Court
2024-07-25 Response Waiver filed  
2024-06-25 Petition for Review (Petitioner)  
2024-06-05 Motion for Extension of Time to File Petition for Review disposed   Filing granted
2024-06-05 Court reporter/recorder's record
2024-06-05 Clerk's Record
2024-06-05 Motion for Extension of Time to File Petition for Review filed  

Parties

Party Counsel Role
SaveRGV
Paul DiFiore
John Bedecarre
Ms. Marisa Perales
Respondent
Sierra Club
John Bedecarre
Ms. Marisa Perales
Respondent
Ken Paxton, in his official capacity as Attorney General of Texas
Mr. James P. Allison
Ms. Beth E. Klusmann
Mr. Aaron Nielson
Atty. Gen. W. Kenneth Paxton Jr.
Mr. Brent Webster
Petitioner
Carrizo/Comecrudo Nation of Texas, Inc.
John Bedecarre
Ms. Marisa Perales
Respondent

Amici Curiae

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