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No. 24-0881
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IN THE INTEREST OF K.N., K.L., K.L., AND K.L., CHILDREN

A petition was filed on November 4, 2024. Oral argument was held on December 3, 2025. A decision is still pending.

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Court of Appeals

Appellate District:7th Court of Appeals
Outcome Below:Affirmed
COA Docket No.:07-24-00146-CV
Opinion Author:Honorable Brian P. Quinn

Trial Court

Trial Court:223rd District Court
County:Gray
Trial Judge:Honorable Phil N. Vanderpool
Trial Docket:40,562

Entries on SCOTX Orders Lists

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Date Event  
2026-01-05 Brief due

Docket Entries

Date Event Outcome  
2026-02-17 Amicus Curiae Brief received  
2026-01-07 Amicus Curiae Brief received  
2026-01-05 Post submission brief filed (Petitioner)  
2026-01-05 Post submission brief filed (Petitioner)  
2026-01-05 Amicus Curiae Letter Received  
2026-01-05 Amicus Curiae Brief received  
2026-01-05 Supplemental Brief filed  
2026-01-02 Amicus Curiae Brief received  
2025-12-05 Supreme Court requests parties to file additonal briefs  
2025-12-05 Phone call from Clerk's Office  
2025-12-05 Record Received (See Remarks)
2025-12-03 Oral argument  
2025-12-03 Oral argument  
2025-11-24 Amicus Curiae Brief received  
2025-11-18 Oral Argument Submission Form from Attorney received  
2025-11-13 Oral Argument Submission Form from Attorney received  
  This case was waiting for oral argument between September 12, 2025 and November 13, 2025.  
2025-09-12 Miscellaneous motion disposed. See Remarks.   Filing granted
2025-09-12 Case set for oral argument   Case set for oral argument
2025-09-12 Case set for oral argument   Case set for oral argument
2025-09-10 Miscellaneous Motion  
2025-09-05 Petition for Review disposed   Filing granted
2025-09-05 Petition for Review disposed   Filing granted
2025-09-05 Petition for Review granted
2025-09-05 Petition for Review granted
2025-07-21 Reply Brief (Petitioner)  
2025-07-11 Motion to Exceed Word Limit disposed   Filing granted
2025-07-07 Motion for Extension of Time disposed.   Filing granted
2025-07-07 Motion for Extension of Time to File Brief filed  
2025-07-07 Motion to Exceed Word Limit  
2025-07-07 Brief on the Merits  
2025-06-20 Brief on the Merits (Respondent)  
2025-05-16 Motion to dismiss disposed   Filing granted
2025-05-13 Miscellaneous Motion  
2025-05-07 Motion for Extension of Time to File Brief filed  
2025-05-07 Motion for Extension of Time disposed.   Filing granted
2025-05-01 Brief on the Merits  
2025-05-01 Brief on the Merits  
2025-04-30 Response to Motion filed  
2025-04-29 Motion to Abate filed  
2025-04-28 Notice of Appearance  
2025-04-28 Call received  
2025-04-22 Call received  
2025-04-14 Motion for Extension of Time disposed.   Filing granted
2025-04-14 Motion for Extension of Time to File Brief filed  
2025-04-04 Brief on the Merits Ordered  
  This case was waiting for a decision about briefing or a possible grant between January 31, 2025 and April 4, 2025.  
2025-01-31 Motion to Exceed Word Limit disposed   Filing granted
2025-01-24 Response to Petition (Respondent)  
2025-01-24 Motion to Exceed Word Limit  
2025-01-10 Supreme Court of Texas Requested Response  
2024-12-10 Case forwarded to Court
2024-12-10 Case forwarded to Court
2024-11-26 Response Waiver filed  
2024-11-25 Petition for Review (Parental Termination) (Petitioner)  
2024-11-18 Response Waiver filed  
2024-11-05 Response Waiver filed  
2024-11-05 Letter Filed  
2024-11-04 Petition for Review (Parental Termination) (Petitioner)  
2024-10-17 Court reporter/recorder's record
2024-10-17 Clerk's Record
2024-10-17 Supplement to Clerk's/Reporter's Record
2024-10-17 Motion for Extension of Time to File Petition for Review disposed   Filing granted
2024-10-17 Motion for Extension of Time to File Petition for Review filed  
2024-10-17 Supplement to Clerk's/Reporter's Record

Parties

Party Counsel Role
Texas Department of Family and Protective Services
Mr. Aaron Nielson
Mr. Cory Scanlon
Mr. Brent Webster
Atty. Gen. W. Kenneth Paxton Jr.
Ms. Glenna Anne Cordray
Ms. Vicki Kozikoujekian
Ms. Rebecca L. Safavi
Respondent
K.N., K.L., K.L., AND K.L., Children
Taylor Harris
Other Interested Party
L., R.
Jay Michelsen
Petitioner
N., C.
Mr. Michael Sharpee
Petitioner

Amici Curiae

Amicus Curiae Counsel
Institute for the Advancement of Justice & Human Rights
Mr. Robert M. O'Boyle
Texas Association of Family Defense Attorneys
Ms. Julia Hatcher
Wood, Cecilia M.
Ms. Cecilia M. Wood
Texas Public Policy Foundation
Mr. Robert E. Henneke
Mr. Chance D. Weldon
Mr. Andrew Brown
Family Freedom Project
Mr. Chris Branson
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