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Weekly Orders (no Opinions) Released

Fri, 3 Feb 2012 08:47:01 -0600

The Supreme Court of Texas has released Weekly Orders for Friday, February 03, 2012.

No opinions were included.

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Weekly Event Report for 02/03/2012

Fri, 3 Feb 2012 08:46:09 -0600

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Administrative Orders Released

Fri, 3 Feb 2012 08:44:57 -0600

The following administrative orders (a.k.a., Misc. Docket) have been issued:

Posted January 27, 2012
12-9020 Order Regarding Texas Center for Legal Ethics and the Justice James A. Baker Guide to the Basics of Law Practice Course - 01/24/2012

Posted January 26, 2012
12-9006 Resignation in Lieu of Discipline - Riek - 01/24/2012
12-9007 Resignation in Lieu of Discipline - Jabbour - 01/24/2012
12-9010 Amended Order Regarding Grievance Oversight Committee - 01/24/2012
12-9011 Transfer of Cases from Courts of Appeals - 01/24/2012
12-9012 Appointment to the Court Reporters Certification Boards - 01/24/2012
12-9013 Appointment to the Permanent Judicial Commission for Children, Youth and Families - 01/24/2012
12-9014 Order Regarding Appointments to the State Commission on Judicial Conduct - 01/24/2012
12-9015 Approval of Local Facsimile-Filing Rules for the District Courts of Hardin County - 01/24/2012
12-9016 Approval of Local Facsimile-Filing Rules for the County Court and County Courts at Law of Henderson County - 01/24/2012
12-9017 Approval of Amended Local Rules for the Court of Appeals for the Eleventh Court of Appeals District - 01/24/2012
12-9018 Approval of Amended Local Rules for the Court of Appeals for the First Court of Appeals District - 01/24/2012
12-9019 Approval of Local Rules for Electronic Filing in the Statutory Probate Court of Galveston County - 01/24/2012

Weekly Orders (with Opinions) Released 01/27/2012

Mon, 30 Jan 2012 12:16:55 -0600

The Supreme Court of Texas has released Weekly Orders for Friday, January 27, 2012.

ORDERS ON CAUSES
09-0506	JAYANTI PATEL v. CITY OF EVERMAN; from Tarrant County; 2nd district (02-07-00303-CV, ___ SW3d ___, 04-02-09)
	Pursuant to Texas Rule of Appellate Procedure 59.1, after granting the petition for review and without hearing oral argument, the Court affirms the court of appeals' judgment Per Curiam Opinion

10-0523	PORT ELEVATOR-BROWNSVILLE, L.L.C. v. ROGELIO CASADOS AND RAFAELA CASADOS, INDIVIDUALLY AND AS REPRESENTATIVES OF THE ESTATE OF THEIR SON, RAFAEL CASADOS; from Cameron County; 13th district (13-08-00150-CV, 314 SW3d 529, 05-27-10)
	The Court reverses the court of appeals' judgment and renders judgment. Justice Guzman delivered the opinion of the Court.

THE MOTIONS FOR REHEARING OF THE FOLLOWING CAUSES ARE DENIED:

09-0257	CITY OF DALLAS v. HEATHER STEWART; from Dallas County; 5th district (05-07-01244-CV, ___ SW3d ___, 12-11-08)
	Justice Guzman dissents to denial of the motion for rehearing. The Court's opinion by Chief Justice Jefferson issued July 1, 2011 is withdrawn and the opinion of this date is substituted. The remaining opinions and the judgment, issued July 1, 2011, remain in place.

THE FOLLOWING PETITION FOR WRIT OF MANDAMUS IS ABATED:

11-0245	IN RE CARL BASS, PATRICIA GRUTZMACHER AND THOMAS BAUER; from Travis County; 3rd district abatement order issued
	[Note: The petition is abated and the case is remanded to the trial court for findings of fact and conclusions of law. The trial court shall submit its findings to this Court no later than March 27, 2012.] Per Curiam Opinion

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Weekly Event Report for 01/27/2012

Thu, 26 Jan 2012 10:05:03 -0600

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Orders Released January 25, 2012

Thu, 26 Jan 2012 10:03:45 -0600

Orders Pronounced January 25, 2012

MISCELLANEOUS

A STAY IS ISSUED IN THE FOLLOWING PETITION FOR WRIT OF MANDAMUS:

12-0035	IN RE SPECIALTY RENTAL TOOLS & SUPPLY, LP AND COY FRANK KUYKENDALL, JR.; from Webb County; 4th district (04-11-00750-CV, ___ SW3d ___, 01-04-12) motion for temporary relief granted stay order issued requested response due by February 9, 2012
	[Note: The petition for writ of mandamus remains pending before this Court.]

Weekly Orders (no Opinions) Released

Thu, 26 Jan 2012 10:13:03 -0600

The Supreme Court of Texas has released Weekly Orders for Friday, January 20, 2012.

No opinions were included.

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Weekly Event Report for 01/20/2012

Thu, 26 Jan 2012 10:11:45 -0600

The weekly event report for 01/20/2012 - 01/12/12 to 01/18/12 date ranges - is now available in PDF, Word (.rtf) and Excel formats.

Weekly Orders (no Opinions) Released

Tue, 17 Jan 2012 11:04:28 -0600

The Supreme Court of Texas has released Weekly Orders for Friday, January 13, 2012.

No opinions were included.

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Weekly Event Report for 01/13/2012

Thu, 12 Jan 2012 11:27:30 -0600

The weekly event report for 01/13/2012 - 01/05/12 to 01/11/12 date ranges - is now available in PDF, Word (.rtf) and Excel formats.

Administrative Orders Released

Thu, 12 Jan 2012 10:45:41 -0600

The following administrative orders (a.k.a., Misc. Docket) have been issued:

Posted January 10, 2012
12-9008 Transfer of Cases from Courts of Appeals - 01/10/2012

Orders Released January 11, 2012

Thu, 12 Jan 2012 10:42:51 -0600

Orders Pronounced January 11, 2012

MISCELLANEOUS

THE MOTION IN THE FOLLOWING CASE IS DENIED:

11-1011	TRACY NIXON v. ATTORNEY GENERAL OF THE STATE OF TEXAS; from Travis County; 3rd district (03-11-00603-CV, ___ SW3d ___, 12-08-11) motion for emergency stay denied
	[Note: The petition for review remains pending before this Court.]

Weekly Orders (no Opinions) Released

Fri, 6 Jan 2012 13:24:09 -0600

The Supreme Court of Texas has released Weekly Orders for Friday, January 06, 2012.

No opinions were included.

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Weekly Event Report for 01/06/2012

Thu, 5 Jan 2012 11:20:22 -0600

The weekly event report for 01/06/2012 - 12/19/11 to 01/04/12 date ranges - is now available in PDF, Word (.rtf) and Excel formats.

Administrative Orders Released

Thu, 5 Jan 2012 11:19:33 -0600

The following administrative orders (a.k.a., Misc. Docket) have been issued:

Posted December 30, 2011
11-9260 Amended Final Approval of Amendment to Texas Rules of Civil Procedure 735 and 736 - 12/30/2011

Posted December 29, 2011
11-9257 Disciplinary Appeal Appointment - Cantu - 12/14/2011
11-9259 Supreme Court Advisory Committee - 12/28/2011

Weekly Event Report for 12/30/11

Thu, 29 Dec 2011 10:14:03 -0600

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Orders Released December 28, 2011

Thu, 29 Dec 2011 10:11:04 -0600

Orders Pronounced December 28, 2011

MISCELLANEOUS

THE FOLLOWING PETITION FOR WRIT OF MANDAMUS IS DENIED:

11-0959

IN RE CARLOS Y. BENAVIDES, JR. AND WIFE, LETICIA R. BENAVIDES; from Webb County; 4th district (04-11-00755-CV, ___ SW3d ___, 10-26-11)
motion for emergency temporary relief denied

Orders Released December 22, 2011

Tue, 27 Dec 2011 09:16:19 -0600

The Supreme Court of Texas has released Orders for Thursday, December 22, 2011.

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Weekly Event Report for 12/16/11

Fri, 16 Dec 2011 13:35:36 -0600

The weekly event report for 12/16/11 - 12/08/11 to 12/14/11 date ranges - is now available in PDF, Word (.rtf) and Excel formats.

Administrative Orders Released

Fri, 16 Dec 2011 13:34:46 -0600

The following administrative orders (a.k.a., Misc. Docket) have been issued:

Posted December 15, 2011
11-9229 Voluntary Resignation of Attorney - Principe - 12/14/2011
11-9258 Order Revoking Probationary License - Williams - 12/12/2011
11-9242 Disciplinary Appeal Appointment - Bass - 12/08/2011
11-9241 Disciplinary Appeal Appointment - Fein - 12/08/2011
11-9243 Disciplinary Appeal Appointment - Ramos - 12/08/2011

Weekly Orders (with Opinions) Released 12/16/11

Fri, 16 Dec 2011 13:33:21 -0600

The Supreme Court of Texas has released Weekly Orders for Friday, December 16, 2011.

	ORDERS ON CAUSES
07-0288	CITY OF DALLAS v. DAVID S. MARTIN AND GEORGE G. PARKER, ET AL.; from Rockwall County; 5th district (05-03-01310-CV, 214 SW3d 638, 12-21-06) 2 petitions
	The Court reverses the court of appeals' judgment and remands the case to the trial court. Justice Johnson delivered the opinion of the Court, in which Chief Justice Jefferson, Justice Hecht, Justice Wainwright, Justice Medina, Justice Green, Justice Guzman, and Justice Lehrmann joined. Justice Willett delivered a dissenting opinion

07-1011	KEITH LOWELL, ET AL. v. CITY OF BAYTOWN, TEXAS; from Harris County; 1st district (01-04-00548-CV, 264 SW3d 31, 08-09-07)
	Pursuant to Texas Rule of Appellate Procedure 59.1, after granting the petition for review and without hearing oral argument, the Court reverses the court of appeals' judgment and remands the case to the trial court. Per Curiam Opinion

10-0141	VERNON F. MINTON v. JERRY W. GUNN, INDIVIDUALLY, WILLIAMS SQUIRE & WREN, L.L.P., JAMES E. WREN, INDIVIDUALLY, SLUSSER & FROST, L.L.P., WILLIAM C. SLUSSER, INDIVIDUALLY, SLUSSER WILSON & PARTRIDGE, L.L.P., AND MICHAEL E. WILSON, INDIVIDUALLY; from Tarrant County; 2nd district (02-06-00443-CV, 301 SW3d 702, 10-08-09)
	The Court reverses the court of appeals' judgment and dismisses the case. Justice Green delivered the opinion of the Court, in which Chief Justice Jefferson, Justice Wainwright, Justice Johnson, and Justice Lehrmann joined. Justice Guzman delivered a dissenting opinion, in which Justice Medina and Justice Willett joined. (Justice Hecht not sitting)

10-0155	IN RE SERVICE CORPORATION INTERNATIONAL AND SCI TEXAS FUNERAL SERVICES, INC. D/B/A MAGIC VALLEY MEMORIAL GARDENS; from Hidalgo County; 13th district (13-09-00681-CV, ___ SW3d ___, 02-17-10) stay order issued March 12, 2010, lifted
	Pursuant to Texas Rule of Appellate Procedure 52.8(c), without hearing oral argument, the Court conditionally grants the writ of mandamus. Per Curiam Opinion

10-0158	IN RE SERVICE CORPORATION INTERNATIONAL AND SCI TEXAS FUNERAL SERVICES, INC., JOINTLY D/B/A MONT META MEMORIAL GARDENS; from Cameron County; 13th district (13-10-00026-CV, ___ SW3d ___, 02-23-10)
	Pursuant to Texas Rule of Appellate Procedure 52.8(c), without hearing oral argument, the Court conditionally grants the writ of mandamus. Per Curiam Opinion

10-0318	ETAN INDUSTRIES, INC. AND ETAN INDUSTRIES, INC., D/B/A CMA CABLEVISION AND/OR CMA COMMUNICATIONS v. RONALD LEHMANN AND DANA LEHMANN; from Lee County; 3rd district (03-07-00539-CV, 308 SW3d 489, 03-26-10)
	Pursuant to Texas Rule of Appellate Procedure 59.1, after granting the petition for review and without hearing oral argument, the Court reverses the court of appeals' judgment and renders judgment. Per Curiam Opinion

10-0429	SHELL OIL COMPANY; SWEPI LP D/B/A SHELL WESTERN E&P, SUCCESSOR IN INTEREST TO SHELL WESTERN E&P, INC. v. RALPH ROSS; from Harris County; 1st district (01-08-00713-CV, ___ SW3d ___, 02-25-10)
	The Court reverses the court of appeals' judgment and renders judgment. Justice Lehrmann delivered the opinion of the Court.

10-0734	AMERICO LIFE, INC., AMERICO FINANCIAL LIFE AND ANNUITY INSURANCE COMPANY, GREAT SOUTHERN LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY, THE OHIO STATE LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY, AND NATIONAL FARMERS' UNION LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY v. ROBERT L. MYER AND STRIDER MARKETING GROUP, INC.; from Dallas County; 5th district (05-08-01053-CV, 315 SW3d 72, 10-22-09)
	Pursuant to Texas Rule of Appellate Procedure 59.1, after granting the petition for review and without hearing oral argument, the Court reverses the court of appeals' judgment and remands the case to that court. Per Curiam Opinion

10-0855	IN RE JEFFREY COOK; from Tarrant County; 2nd district (02-10-00068-CV, ___ SW3d ___, 06-08-10)
	Pursuant to Texas Rule of Appellate Procedure 52.8(c), without hearing oral argument, the Court conditionally grants the writ of mandamus. Per Curiam Opinion (Justice Lehrmann not sitting)

11-0189	RYLAND ENTERPRISE, INC. v. VICKIE WEATHERSPOON; from Harris County; 1st district (01-10-00715-CV, ___ SW3d ___, 01-27-11)
	Pursuant to Texas Rule of Appellate Procedure 59.1, after granting the petition for review and without hearing oral argument, the Court reverses the court of appeals' judgment and remands the case to that court. Per Curiam Opinion

	THE MOTIONS FOR REHEARING OF THE FOLLOWING CAUSES ARE DENIED:
09-0558	MARSH USA INC. AND MARSH & MCLENNAN COMPANIES, INC. v. REX COOK; from Dallas County; 5th district (05-08-00685-CV, 287 SW3d 378, 05-26-09)
	The Court's opinion of June 24, 2011 is withdrawn and the opinion of this date is substituted. The concurring opinion by Justice Willet, the dissenting opinion by Justice Green, and the judgment issued June 24, 2011, remain in place.

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Weekly Orders (no Opinions) Released

Wed, 14 Dec 2011 15:20:15 -0600

The Supreme Court of Texas has released Weekly Orders for Friday, December 09, 2011.

No opinions were included.

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Administrative Orders Released

Wed, 14 Dec 2011 15:16:27 -0600

The following administrative orders (a.k.a., Misc. Docket) have been issued:

Posted December 14, 2011
11-9245 Resignation in Lieu of Discipline - Simmonds - 12/12/2011
11-9246 Resignation in Lieu of Discipline - Rozan - 12/12/2011
11-9247 Approval of Amended Local Rules for the Court of Appeals for the First Court of Appeals District - 12/12/2011
11-9248 Amendments to Rule XVIII of the Rules Governing Admission to the Bar of Texas - 12/12/2011
11-9249 Order Adopting Texas Rule of Judicial Administration 16 - 12/12/2011
11-9250 Final Approval of Amendments to Texas Rules of Civil Procedure 99, 107, 108, 117, 239, 534, 536a, 688, 689, 737.4, 742, and 742a - 12/12/2011
11-9251 Order Adopting Amendments to Texas Rule of Civil Procedure 306, Texas Rules of Appellate Procedure 20, 25, 28, 32, and 35, and Texas Rule of Judicial Administration 6 - 12/12/2011
11-9252 Approval of Local Rules for the Court of Appeals for the Ninth Court of Appeals District - 12/12/2011
11-9253 Amendments to Rule XVI of the Rules Governing Admission to the Bar of Texas - 12/12/2011
11-9254 Approval of Amended Local Rules for the Court of Appeals for the Fourteenth Court of Appeals District - 12/12/2011
11-9255 Denial of Request to Transfer Case from the Eighth Court of Appeals - 12/12/2011
11-9256 Final Approval of Amendments to Texas Rules of Civil Procedure 735 and 736 - 12/12/2011
11-9227 Resignation in Lieu of Discipline - Burnett - 12/13/2011
11-9228 Resignation in Lieu of Discipline - Bearman - 12/13/2011
11-9244 Resignation in Lieu of Discipline - Nunn - 11/13/2011

Posted December 09, 2011
11-9231 Disciplinary Appeal Appointment - Villarreal - 11/28/2011
11-9232 Disciplinary Appeal Appointment - Rushing - 11/28/2011
11-9233 Disciplinary Appeal Appointment - Burwell - 11/28/2011
11-9234 Disciplinary Appeal Appointment - Leija - 11/28/2011
11-9235 Disciplinary Appeal Appointment - Rippy - 11/28/2011
11-9237 Approval of Election to be a Senior Judge - 12/06/2011
11-9238 Appointment to the Texas Judicial Council - 12/06/2011
11-9239 Appointments to the Permanent Judicial Commission for Children, Youth and Families - 12/06/2011
11-9240 Transfer of Case from the Third Court of Appeals to the Fourth Court of Appeals - 12/08/2011

Weekly Event Report for 12/09/11

Thu, 8 Dec 2011 12:00:34 -0600

The weekly event report for 12/09/11 - 12/01/11 to 12/07/11 date ranges - is now available in PDF, Word (.rtf) and Excel formats.

Orders Released December 6, 2011

Wed, 7 Dec 2011 13:59:22 -0600

Orders Pronounced December 6, 2011

MISCELLANEOUS

THE FOLLOWING PETITION FOR WRIT OF MANDAMUS IS ABATED:

11-0350	IN RE GECU; from El Paso County; 8th district (08-11-00139-CV, ___ SW3d ___, 05-12-11) joint motion for abatement and request for expedited ruling granted abatement order issued
	[Note: This case is removed from the Court's active docket until January 5, 2012, by which time the parties must file either a status report or a motion to dismiss.]

Administrative Orders Released

Wed, 7 Dec 2011 13:58:50 -0600

The following administrative orders (a.k.a., Misc. Docket) have been issued:

Posted December 02, 2011
11-9236 Order Appointing a Special Master and Directing a Hearing - 12/01/2011

Weekly Orders (no Opinions) Released

Fri, 2 Dec 2011 09:09:30 -0600

The Supreme Court of Texas has released Weekly Orders for Friday, December 02, 2011.

No opinions were included.

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Orders Released November 29, 2011

Thu, 1 Dec 2011 15:29:53 -0600

Orders Pronounced November 29, 2011

MISCELLANEOUS

THE FOLLOWING PETITION FOR WRIT OF MANDAMUS IS DENIED:

11-0947

IN RE DARLA LEXINGTON O'QUINN; from Harris County; 1st district (01-11-00614-CV, ___ SW3d ___, 11-03-11)
motion for emergency stay of trial court proceedings denied

Weekly Event Report for 12/02/11

Thu, 1 Dec 2011 15:28:46 -0600

The weekly event report for 12/02/11 - 11/17/11 to 11/30/11 date ranges - is now available in PDF, Word (.rtf) and Excel formats.

Orders (with opinions) Released November 28, 2011

Tue, 29 Nov 2011 09:28:21 -0600

Orders Pronounced November 28, 2011

ORDERS ON CAUSES

11-0589

IN RE ALLCAT CLAIMS SERVICE, L.P. AND JOHN WEAKLY

The Court denies Allcat's requests for relief relating to its facial challenge because the Act does not violate Article VIII, Section 24 of the Constitution. The Court dismisses the as-applied challenge and attorney's fees claim for lack of jurisdiction.

Justice Johnson delivered the opinion of the Court, in which Chief Justice Jefferson, Justice Hecht, Justice Wainwright, Justice Medina, Justice Green, and Justice Guzman joined.

Justice Willett delivered an opinion concurring in part and dissenting in part, in which Justice Lehrmann joined.

Weekly Orders (with Opinions) Released 11/18/11

Fri, 18 Nov 2011 08:10:57 -0600

The Supreme Court of Texas has released Weekly Orders for Friday, November 18, 2011.

10-0375	ATMOS ENERGY CORPORATION, CENTERPOINT ENERGY RESOURCES CORPORATION, AND TEXAS GAS SERVICE COMPANY v. THE CITIES OF ALLEN, ET AL. AND RAILROAD COMMISSION OF TEXAS; from Travis County; 3rd district (03-06-00691-CV, 309 SW3d 563, 02-05-10) 3 petitions
	The Court affirms the court of appeals' judgment. Justice Wainwright delivered the opinion of the Court.

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Weekly Event Report for 11/18/11

Fri, 18 Nov 2011 08:08:44 -0600

The weekly event report for 11/18/11 - 11/03/11 to 11/16/11 date ranges - is now available in PDF, Word (.rtf) and Excel formats.

Administrative Orders Released

Fri, 18 Nov 2011 08:07:51 -0600

The following administrative orders (a.k.a., Misc. Docket) have been issued:

Posted November 16, 2011
11-9221 Disciplinary Appeal Appointment - Solis - 11/07/2011
11-9222 Disciplinary Appeal Appointment - Stampss - 11/07/2011
11-9223 Disciplinary Appeal Appointment - Bitter - 11/07/2011
11-9224 Disciplinary Appeal Appointment - Citizen - 11/07/2011
11-9225 Disciplinary Appeal Appointment - Clevenger - 11/07/2011
11-9226 Appointment of a District Judge to Preside in a State Bar Disciplinary Action - Behzad Saffary-Khozani - 11/08/2011

Orders Released November 15, 2011

Tue, 15 Nov 2011 15:19:02 -0600

Orders Pronounced November 15, 2011

MISCELLANEOUS

THE FOLLOWING PETITION FOR WRIT OF MANDAMUS IS DENIED:

11-0915

IN RE LEXINGTON INSURANCE COMPANY; from Harris County; 14th district (14-11-00780-CV, ___ SW3d ___, 10-27-11)
emergency motion for stay denied

Orders Released November 10, 2011

Thu, 10 Nov 2011 16:56:36 -0600

Orders Pronounced November 10, 2011

MISCELLANEOUS

THE FOLLOWING PETITION FOR WRIT OF MANDAMUS IS DENIED:

11-0906

IN RE FUNDING PARTNERS, L.P., FPIC, L.L.C., JEAP SOLUTIONS, L.L.C., DPIC, L.L.C., DPLS, L.L.C., DPLS II, L.L.C., FBP, INC., FPLS, L.L.C., FPLS II, L.L.C., FPMB, INC., DASH PARTNERS, LP, AND PROSPECT, L.L.C.; from Bexar County; 4th district (04-11-00632-CV&04-11-00633-CV, ___ SW3d ___, 10-05-11)
emergency motion to stay denied

Administrative Orders Released

Thu, 10 Nov 2011 07:28:46 -0600

The following administrative orders (a.k.a., Misc. Docket) have been issued:

Posted November 10, 2011
11-9219 Disbursement of Access to Justice Contributions - 11/08/2011

Orders Released November 9, 2011

Wed, 9 Nov 2011 15:27:36 -0600

Orders Pronounced November 9, 2011

ORDERS ON PETITIONS FOR REVIEW

THE FOLLOWING PETITION FOR REVIEW IS DENIED:

11-0470

S.T.M. v. THE TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF FAMILY AND PROTECTIVE SERVICES; from Tarrant County; 2nd district (02-10-00354-CV, ___ SW3d ___, 04-28-11)

Orders Released November 8, 2011

Tue, 8 Nov 2011 13:05:14 -0600

Orders Pronounced November 8, 2011

ORDERS ON CAUSES

THE FOLLOWING CAUSE IS DISMISSED:

10-0150

ECOM REAL ESTATE MANAGEMENT, INC. v. THE CITY OF MIDLOTHIAN, TEXAS; from Ellis County; 10th district (10-09-00039-CV, ___ SW3d ___, 01-27-10)
agreed motion to dismiss appeal granted
respondent's motion to abate dismissed as moot
respondent's motion to dismiss appeal dismissed as moot

Pursuant to Texas Rule of Appellate Procedure 56.3, without hearing oral argument or considering the merits, the Court vacates the judgment of the court of appeals and remands the case to the trial court for rendition of judgment pursuant to the parties' settlement agreement.

Administrative Orders Released

Tue, 8 Nov 2011 11:19:11 -0600

The following administrative orders (a.k.a., Misc. Docket) have been issued:

Posted November 07, 2011
11-9220 RESCISSION OF MISC. DOCKET NO. 10-9035 Appointment of a District Judge to Preside in a State Bar Disciplinary Action - 11/07/2011

Orders Released November 7, 2011

Mon, 7 Nov 2011 13:37:52 -0600

Orders Pronounced November 7, 2011

ORDERS ON CAUSES

THE FOLLOWING CAUSE IS DISMISSED:

10-0628

TEXAS ELECTRIC UTILITY CONSTRUCTION, LTD. v. INFRASOURCE UNDERGROUND CONSTRUCTION SERVICES, LLC; from Nacogdoches County; 12th district (12-09-00287-CV, ___ SW3d ___, 06-30-10)
motion to dismiss granted

THE MOTION IN THE FOLLOWING CAUSE IS DENIED:

10-0150	ECOM REAL ESTATE MANAGEMENT, INC. v. THE CITY OF MIDLOTHIAN, TEXAS; from Ellis County; 10th district (10-09-00039-CV, ___ SW3d ___, 01-27-10) agreed motion to postpone oral argument denied
	[Note: This case remains set for oral argument at 9:00 a.m., November 9, 2011.]

Weekly Orders (no Opinions) Released

Fri, 4 Nov 2011 07:43:34 -0500

The Supreme Court of Texas has released Weekly Orders for Friday, November 04, 2011.

No opinions were included.

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Weekly Event Report for 11/04/11

Fri, 4 Nov 2011 07:42:38 -0500

The weekly event report for 11/04/11 - 10/27/11 to 11/02/11 date ranges - is now available in PDF, Word (.rtf) and Excel formats.

Orders Released October 31, 2011

Tue, 1 Nov 2011 09:16:15 -0500

Orders Pronounced October 31, 2011

MISCELLANEOUS

THE FOLLOWING CASE IS SET FOR ORAL ARGUMENT:

11-0855	NESTLE USA, INC., SWITCHPLACE, LLC, AND NSBMA, LP v. SUSAN COMBS, TEXAS COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS AND GREG ABBOTT, TEXAS ATTORNEY GENERAL
	The parties are ordered to file briefs: Plaintiffs' brief due November 21, 2011. Defendants' brief due December 12, 2011. Plaintiffs' reply brief due December 19, 2011. [Note: This case has been set for oral argument at 9:00 a.m., January 12, 2012.] Time allotted to argue: 30/30 minutes

Weekly Orders (no Opinions) Released

Tue, 1 Nov 2011 09:14:01 -0500

The Supreme Court of Texas has released Weekly Orders for Friday, October 28, 2011.

No opinions were included.

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Weekly Event Report for 10/28/11

Thu, 27 Oct 2011 08:58:10 -0500

The weekly event report for 10/28/11 - 10/20/11 to 10/26/11 date ranges - is now available in PDF, Word (.rtf) and Excel formats.

Orders Released October 26, 2011

Thu, 27 Oct 2011 08:51:46 -0500

Orders Pronounced October 26, 2011

MISCELLANEOUS

THE FOLLOWING PETITION FOR WRIT OF MANDAMUS IS DENIED:

11-0858

IN RE CARY SCHULMAN & JENNIFER LUGO; from Rockwall County; 5th district
motion for emergency stay denied

Weekly Event Report for 10/21/11

Fri, 21 Oct 2011 09:35:39 -0500

The weekly event report for 10/21/11 - 10/13/11 to 10/19/11 date ranges - is now available in PDF, Word (.rtf) and Excel formats.

Weekly Orders (with Opinions) Released 10/21/11

Fri, 21 Oct 2011 09:27:37 -0500

The Supreme Court of Texas has released Weekly Orders for Friday, October 21, 2011.

08-0591	ROLLING PLAINS GROUNDWATER CONSERVATION DISTRICT v. CITY OF ASPERMONT, TEXAS; from Stonewall County; 11th district (11-07-00009-CV, 258 SW3d 231, 05-08-08)
	Pursuant to Texas Rule of Appellate Procedure 59.1, after granting the petition for review and without hearing oral argument, the Court affirms the court of appeals' judgment. Per Curiam Opinion

08-0943	TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION v. ROGER SEFZIK; from Travis County; 13th district (13-06-00550-CV, 267 SW3d 127, 06-19-08)
	Pursuant to Texas Rule of Appellate Procedure 59.1, after granting the petition for review and without hearing oral argument, the Court reverses in part the court of appeals' judgment and remands the case to the trial court. Per Curiam Opinion (Justice Johnson not sitting)

09-0223	SHARYLAND WATER SUPPLY CORPORATION v. CITY OF ALTON, CARTER & BURGESS, INC., CRIS EQUIPMENT COMPANY, AND TURNER, COLLIE & BRADEN, INC.; from Hidalgo County; 13th district (13-06-00038-CV, 277 SW3d 132, 02-05-09)
	The Court affirms in part, reverses and renders in part, and reverses and remands in part the court of appeals' judgment. Chief Justice Jefferson delivered the opinion of the Court

10-0389	KOUROSH HEMYARI AND UNION VALLEY RANCH, L.P. v. GARY BEN STEPHENS, STEPHENS GROUP, L.P., AND STEPHENS GROUP II, L.P.; from Dallas County; 5th district (05-08-01492-CV, ___ SW3d ___, 04-20-10)
	Pursuant to Texas Rule of Appellate Procedure 59.1, after granting the petition for review and without hearing oral argument, the Court reverses the court of appeals' judgment and renders judgment. Per Curiam Opinion

10-0669	H.E. BARNES v. LEE ROY MATHIS; from Anderson County; 12th district (12-08-00340-CV, 316 SW3d 795, 07-14-10)
	Pursuant to Texas Rule of Appellate Procedure 59.1, after granting the petition for review and without hearing oral argument, the Court reverses in part the court of appeals' judgment and remands the case to that court. Per Curiam Opinion

10-0854	LYNDA MARINO v. CHARLES KING; from Brazos County; 10th district (10-09-00368-CV, ___ SW3d ___, 09-01-10)
	Pursuant to Texas Rule of Appellate Procedure 59.1, after granting the petition for review and without hearing oral argument, the Court reverses the court of appeals' judgment and remands the case to the trial court. Per Curiam Opinion

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Administrative Orders Released

Wed, 19 Oct 2011 11:29:11 -0500

The following administrative orders (a.k.a., Misc. Docket) have been issued:

Posted October 19, 2011
11-9211 Appointments to the Guardianship Certification Board - 10/18/2011
11-9212 Order Approving Amendments to Rules Governing Guardianship Certification - 10/17/2011
11-9213 Order Setting Hearing on State-Wide E-Filing - 10/18/2011
11-9214 Order Adopting Amendments to Texas Rules of Civil Procedure 99, 107,108,117,239,536a,688,689,737.4,742, and 742a - 10/17/2011
11-9215 Order Adopting Amendments to Texas Rules of Civil Procedure 735 and 736 - 10/17/2011
11-9189 Resignation in Lieu of Discipline - Eddings - 10/18/2011
11-9192 Voluntary Resignation of Attorney - Just - 10/18/2011
11-9203 Resignation in Lieu of Discipline - Thompson - 10/18/2011
11-9206 Voluntary Resignation of Attorney - Martin - 10/18/2011
11-9184 Voluntary Resignation of Attorney - Pesel - 10/18/2011
11-9185 Voluntary Resignation of Attorney - Hutchins - 10/18/2011
11-9186 Voluntary Resignation of Attorney - Nemec - 10/18/2011
11-9187 Voluntary Resignation of Attorney - Grisham - 10/18/2011
11-9188 Voluntary Resignation of Attorney - Dougherty - 10/18/2011

Orders Released October 19, 2011

Wed, 19 Oct 2011 11:25:24 -0500

Orders Pronounced October 19, 2011

ORDERS ON CAUSES

THE MOTION IN THE FOLLOWING CAUSE IS GRANTED:

07-0284

CITY OF DALLAS v. KENNETH E. ALBERT, ET AL.; from Collin County; 5th district (05-03-01297-CV, 05-03-01298-CV, 214 SW3d 631, 12-21-06)
motion to clarify opinion and judgment, granted in part
judgment issued August 26, 2011, withdrawn
corrected judgment issued

Weekly Orders (no Opinions) Released

Fri, 14 Oct 2011 08:45:56 -0500

The Supreme Court of Texas has released Weekly Orders for Friday, October 14, 2011.

No opinions were included.

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Weekly Orders (no Opinions) Released

Fri, 14 Oct 2011 08:45:04 -0500

The Supreme Court of Texas has released Weekly Orders for Friday, October 07, 2011.

No opinions were included.

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Weekly Event Report for 10/14/11

Fri, 14 Oct 2011 08:42:08 -0500

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Administrative Orders Released

Fri, 14 Oct 2011 08:40:10 -0500

The following administrative orders (a.k.a., Misc. Docket) have been issued:

Posted October 13, 2011
11-9207 Transfer of Case from the Seventh Court of Appeals to the Third Court of Appeals - 10/11/2011
11-9208 Transfer of Cases from Courts of Appeals - 09/26/2011

Posted October 06, 2011
11-9199 Disciplinary Appeal Appointment - Sibley - 09/30/2011
11-9200 Disciplinary Appeal Appointment - Sherman - 09/30/2011

Administrative Orders Released

Thu, 6 Oct 2011 15:05:01 -0500

The following administrative orders (a.k.a., Misc. Docket) have been issued:

Posted October 06, 2011
11-9199 Disciplinary Appeal Appointment - Sibley - 09/30/2011
11-9200 Disciplinary Appeal Appointment - Sherman - 09/30/2011

Weekly Event Report for 10/07/11

Thu, 6 Oct 2011 09:32:11 -0500

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Administrative Orders Released

Wed, 5 Oct 2011 16:33:40 -0500

The following administrative orders (a.k.a., Misc. Docket) have been issued:

Posted October 05, 2011
11-9201 Amended Appointment of Task Force For Rules in Expedited Actions - 10/05/2011
11-9202 Amended Appointment to Task Force for Post-Trial Rules in Cases Involving Termination of the Parental Relationship - 10/05/2011

Orders Released October 04, 2011

Tue, 4 Oct 2011 15:39:58 -0500

Orders Pronounced October 04, 2011

ORDERS ON CAUSES

THE FOLLOWING MOTION TO PARTICIPATE IN ORAL ARGUMENT ISGRANTED:

10-0513	MATTHEW W. WASSERMAN, M.D. v. CHRISTINA BERGERON GUGEL; from Harris County; 14th district (14-09-00450-CV, ___ SW3d ___, 05-20-10) respondent's motion to request apportionment of 10 minutes of oral argument granted
	Time allotted to argue: 20/10/10 minutes

ORDERS ON PETITIONS FOR REVIEW

SOLICITOR GENERAL INVITED TO FILE BRIEF:

11-0732	IN RE STEPHANIE LEE; from Harris County; 14th district (14-11-00714-CV, ___ SW3d ___, 09-13-11)
	The Solicitor General is invited to file a brief in this case expressing the views of the State.

Weekly Orders (with Opinions) Released 09/30/11

Fri, 30 Sep 2011 09:17:36 -0500

The Supreme Court of Texas has released Weekly Orders for Friday, September 30, 2011.

THE MOTION FOR REHEARING OF THE FOLLOWING PETITION FOR WRIT OF MANDAMUS IS DENIED:
10-0460	IN RE ALICE M. PUIG IN HER INDIVIDUAL CAPACITY AND IN HER CAPACITY AS THE INDEPENDENT ADMINISTRATRIX OF THE ESTATE OF ALICIA PRIETO PUIG, AND CHARLES B. PUIG; from Webb County; 4th district (04-10-00197-CV, ___ SW3d ___, 06-02-10) corrected opinion issued

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Weekly Event Report for 09/30/11

Fri, 30 Sep 2011 09:16:48 -0500

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Weekly Event Report for 09/23/11

Fri, 30 Sep 2011 09:15:07 -0500

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Administrative Orders Released

Fri, 30 Sep 2011 08:53:36 -0500

The following administrative orders (a.k.a., Misc. Docket) have been issued:

Posted September 28, 2011
11-9195 Approval of Local Rules for the Court of Appeals for the Fourth Court of Appeals District - 09/26/2011
11-9196 Appointments to the Texas Access to Justice Commission - 09/27/2011
11-9197 Approval of Local Rules Governing the Procedure for Making a Record of Civil Court Proceedings by Electronic Recording in the Statutory Probate Courts of Tarrant County - 09/26/2011
11-9198 Appointments to the Unauthorized Practice of Law Committee - 09/27/2011

Posted September 27, 2011
11-9193 Appointment of Task Force for Rules in Expedited Actions - 09/26/2011
11-9194 Transfer of Cases from Courts of Appeals - 09/26/2011

Posted September 20, 2011
11-9190 Certification of Emeritus Attorney - Ramakrishnan - 09/19/2011
11-9191 Certification of an Approved Legal Assistance Organization - 09/19/2011

Posted September 09, 2011
11-9181 Appointments to the Judicial Committee on Information Technology - 09/09/2011
11-9182 Amended Order Adopting Amendments to Texas Rule of Civil Procedure 167 - 09/09/2011
11-9183 Amended Order Adopting Rule 168 of the Texas Rules of Civil Procedure and Amendments to Rule 28 of the Texas Rules of Appellate Procedure - 09/09/2011

Weekly Event Report for 09/16/11

Thu, 15 Sep 2011 15:37:25 -0500

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Orders Released September 13, 2011

Wed, 14 Sep 2011 11:22:07 -0500

Orders Pronounced September 13, 2011

MISCELLANEOUS

THE MOTION FOR STAY IN THE FOLLOWING PETITION FOR WRIT OF MANDAMUS IS DENIED:

11-0705	IN RE ALFREDO A. GALINDO, IDALIA M. GALINDO, ELIZABETH BOHORQUEZ AND MICHAEL O. WHITMIRE; from Travis County; 3rd district (03-09-00358-CV, ___ SW3d ___, 09-18-09) emergency motion for temporary relief denied requested response due September 23, 2011
	[Note: The petition for writ of mandamus remains pending before this Court.] (Justice Hecht and Justice Guzman not sitting)

Orders Released September 12, 2011

Tue, 13 Sep 2011 10:32:24 -0500

Orders Pronounced September 12, 2011

ORDERS ON CAUSES

THE FOLLOWING CAUSE IS ABATED:

10-0232	BASITH GHAZALI, M.D. v. PATRICIA BROWN; from Tarrant County; 2nd district (02-09-00191-CV, 307 SW3d 499, 02-25-10) joint motion for dismissal by agreement granted in part abatement order issued
	[Note: This case is removed from the Court's active docket until October 12, 2011, by which time the parties must file either a status report or a motion to dismiss.]

Weekly Orders (no Opinions) Released

Fri, 9 Sep 2011 09:10:10 -0500

The Supreme Court of Texas has released Weekly Orders for Friday, September 09, 2011.

No opinions were included.

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Weekly Event Report for 09/09/11

Fri, 9 Sep 2011 09:09:26 -0500

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Orders Released September 06, 2011

Fri, 9 Sep 2011 09:03:51 -0500

Orders Pronounced September 06, 2011

ORDERS ON MOTIONS FOR REHEARING

THE MOTION IN THE FOLLOWING CAUSE IS DENIED:

10-0960	IN RE XL SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY AND CAMBRIDGE INTEGRATED SERVICES GROUP, INC.; from Dallas County; 5th district (05-10-01067-CV, ___ SW3d ___, 10-27-10) motion to stay proceedings denied
	[Note: This case remains set for oral argument at 9:00 a.m., November 10, 2011.]

Administrative Orders Released

Fri, 9 Sep 2011 09:01:52 -0500

The following administrative orders (a.k.a., Misc. Docket) have been issued:

Posted September 08, 2011
11-9162 Resignation in Lieu of Discipline - Wray - 09/08/2011

Posted September 07, 2011
11-9180 Appointment of Task Force for Rules in Small Claims Cases and Justice Court Proceedings - 09/07/2011

Administrative Orders Released

Wed, 7 Sep 2011 08:22:28 -0500

The following administrative orders (a.k.a., Misc. Docket) have been issued:

11-9178 Order Appointing a Special Master and Directing a Hearing - 09/06/2011

Weekly Orders (no Opinions) Released

Fri, 2 Sep 2011 09:11:34 -0500

The Supreme Court of Texas has released Weekly Orders for Friday, September 02, 2011.

No opinions were included.

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Orders Released September 01, 2011

Thu, 1 Sep 2011 15:11:29 -0500

Orders Pronounced September 01, 2011

ORDERS ON MOTIONS FOR REHEARING

THE MOTION FOR REHEARING OF THE FOLLOWING PETITION FOR WRIT OF MANDAMUS IS DENIED:

11-0655

IN RE STEPHANIE DEATHERAGE; from Montgomery County; 9th district (09-11-00456-CV, ___ SW3d ___, 08-18-11)

Weekly Event Report for 09/02/11

Thu, 1 Sep 2011 15:10:07 -0500

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Administrative Orders Released

Thu, 1 Sep 2011 15:06:04 -0500

The following administrative orders (a.k.a., Misc. Docket) have been issued:

Posted September 01, 2011
11-9177 Approval of Process Server Certification and Renewal Fees - 09/01/2011

Posted August 31, 2011
11-9174 Appointments to the Judicial Advisory Council - 08/31/2011
11-9169 Order Adopting Amended Texas Rules of Appellate Procedure 20.1 and 25.1 - 08/31/2011
11-9175 Order Adopting Amended Texas Rule of Civil Procedure 167 - 08/31/2011
11-9176 Adoption of Rule 168 of the Texas Rules of Civil Procedure and Amendments to Rule 28 of the
Texas Rules of Appellate Procedure - 08/31/2011

Posted August 29, 2011
11-9170 Disciplinary Appeal Appointment - Rosenthal - 08/26/2011
11-9171 Disciplinary Appeal Appointment - Garvish - 08/26/2011
11-9172 Disciplinary Appeal Appointment - Erwin - 08/26/2011
11-9173 Disciplinary Appeal Appointment - Bitter - 08/26/2011

Weekly Orders (with Opinions) Released 08/26/11

Fri, 26 Aug 2011 10:41:18 -0500

The Supreme Court of Texas has released Weekly Orders for Friday, August 26, 2011.

07-0284	CITY OF DALLAS v. KENNETH E. ALBERT, ET AL.; from Collin County; 5th district (05-03-01297-CV, 05-03-01298-CV, 214 SW3d 631, 12-21-06) 2 petitions motion to strike response to notice regarding counsel denied motion to strike notice of appearance denied motion to consider cause denied
	The Court reverses the court of appeals' judgment and remands the case to the trial court. Justice Johnson delivered the opinion of the Court, in which Justice Wainwright, Justice Medina, Justice Green, Justice Guzman, and Justice Lehrmann joined, and in which Chief Justice Jefferson and Justice Hecht joined except to Part II-B. Justice Hecht delivered an opinion concurring in part and dissenting in part, in which Chief Justice Jefferson joined. Justice Willett delivered a dissenting opinion.

07-0945	TEXAS PARKS AND WILDLIFE DEPARTMENT v. THE SAWYER TRUST; from Donley County; 7th district (07-06-00487-CV, ___ SW3d ___, 08-22-07)
	The Court reverses the court of appeals' judgment and remands the case to the trial court. Justice Johnson delivered the opinion of the Court, in which Chief Justice Jefferson, Justice Wainwright, Justice Medina, Justice Green, Justice Willett, Justice Guzman, and Justice Lehrmann joined. Chief Justice Jefferson delivered a concurring opinion, in which Justice Medina, Justice Willett, and Justice Guzman joined. Justice Hecht delivered an opinion concurring in part and dissenting in part.

08-0658	CARROLL G. ROBINSON, BRUCE R. HOTZE, AND JEFFREY N. DAILY v. ANNISE D. PARKER, MAYOR; CITY OF HOUSTON; HOUSTON CITY COUNCIL, ET AL.; from Harris County; 14th district (14-06-00167-CV, 260 SW3d 463, 04-03-08)
	The Court vacates the judgments of the court of appeals and the trial court and dismisses the case for want of jurisdiction. Justice Green delivered the opinion of the Court. (Justice Guzman not sitting)

08-0751	TEXAS MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANY v. TIMOTHY J. RUTTIGER; from Galveston County; 1st district (01-06-00897-CV, 265 SW3d 651, 07-31-08)
	The Court reverses the court of appeals' judgment, renders judgment in part, and remands the case to that court. Justice Johnson delivered the opinion of the Court with respect to Parts I, II, III, IV, and VI, in which Justice Hecht, Justice Wainwright, Justice Medina, Justice Willett and Justice Guzman joined, and an opinion with respect to Part V, in which Justice Hecht, Justice Wainwright, and Justice Medina joined. Justice Willett delivered a concurring opinion, in which Justice Guzman joined. Chief Justice Jefferson delivered a dissenting opinion, in which Justice Green and Justice Lehrmann joined.

08-0833	ANGLO-DUTCH PETROLEUM INTERNATIONAL, INC. AND ANGLO-DUTCH (TENGE) L.L.C. v. GREENBERG PEDEN, P.C. AND GERARD J. SWONKE; from Harris County; 14th district (14-07-00343-CV, 267 SW3d 454, 08-26-08)
	The Court reverses the court of appeals' judgment and remands the case to the trial court. Justice Hecht delivered the opinion of the Court, in which Chief Justice Jefferson, Justice Johnson, Justice Willett, and Justice Guzman joined. Justice Wainwright delivered an opinion concurring in part and dissenting in part. Justice Lehrmann delivered a dissenting opinion, in which Justice Medina and Justice Green joined.

08-0890	THE HOUSTON EXPLORATION CO. AND OFFSHORE SPECIALTY FABRICATORS, INC. v. WELLINGTON UNDERWRITING AGENCIES, LTD., ET AL.; from Harris County; 14th district (14-07-00970-CV, 267 SW3d 277, 07-17-08) 2 petitions
	The Court affirms the court of appeals' judgment. Justice Hecht delivered the opinion of the Court, in which Justice Wainwright, Justice Medina, Justice Green, and Justice Guzman joined, and in Parts I and III of which Justice Johnson joined. Justice Johnson delivered a concurring opinion. Chief Justice Jefferson delivered a dissenting opinion, in which Justice Willett and Justice Lehrmann joined.

09-0073	MERCK & CO., INC. v. FELICIA GARZA, ET AL.; from Starr County; 4th district (04-07-00234-CV, 277 SW3d 430, 12-10-08)
	The Court reverses the court of appeals' judgment and renders judgment. Justice Hecht delivered the opinion of the Court. (Justice Willett and Justice Guzman not sitting)

09-0306	BETTY YVON LESLEY, ET AL. v. VETERANS LAND BOARD OF THE STATE OF TEXAS, ET AL.; from Erath County; 11th district (11-07-00034-CV, 281 SW3d 602, 01-22-09)
	The Court affirms in part and reverses in part the court of appeals' judgment and remands the case to the trial court. Justice Hecht delivered the opinion of the Court, in which Justice Wainwright, Justice Medina, Justice Green, Justice Johnson, Justice Willett, Justice Guzman, and Justice Lehrmann joined. (Chief Justice Jefferson not sitting)

09-0340	INSURANCE COMPANY OF THE STATE OF PENNSYLVANIA v. CARMEN MURO; from Dallas County; 5th district (05-07-00279-CV, 285 SW3d 524, 03-12-09)
	The Court reverses the court of appeals' judgment and renders judgment. Justice Medina delivered the opinion of the Court.

09-0481	SUSAN COMBS, COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS OF THE STATE OF TEXAS, AND GREG ABBOTT, ATTORNEY GENERAL OF THE STATE OF TEXAS v. TEXAS ENTERTAINMENT ASSOCIATION, INC. AND KARPOD, INC.; from Travis County; 3rd district (03-08-00213-CV, 287 SW3d 852, 06-05-09)
	The Court reverses the court of appeals' judgment and remands the case to the trial court. Justice Hecht delivered the opinion of the Court.

09-0901	TEXAS RICE LAND PARTNERS, LTD. AND MIKE LATTA v. DENBURY GREEN PIPELINE-TEXAS, LLC; from Jefferson County; 9th district (09-09-00002-CV, 296 SW3d 877, 09-24-09)
	The Court reverses the court of appeals' judgment and remands the case to the trial court. Justice Willett delivered the opinion of the Court.

09-0999	TEXAS A&M UNIVERSITY - KINGSVILLE v. MELODY YARBROUGH; from Kleberg County; 13th district (13-07-00744-CV, 298 SW3d 366, 09-24-09)
	The Court reverses the court of appeals' judgment and renders judgment. Chief Justice Jefferson delivered the opinion of the Court, in which Justice Medina, Justice Green, Justice Guzman, and Justice Lehrmann joined. Justice Willett delivered a dissenting opinion, in which Justice Hecht, Justice Wainwright, and Justice Johnson joined.

09-1010	FPL FARMING LTD. v. ENVIRONMENTAL PROCESSING SYSTEMS, L.C.; from Liberty County; 9th district (09-08-00083-CV, 305 SW3d 739, 10-29-09)
	The Court reverses the court of appeals' judgment and remands the case to that court. Justice Wainwright delivered the opinion of the Court.

10-0145	G & H TOWING COMPANY, ET AL. v. CORY WAYNE MAGEE, ET AL.; from Harris County; 1st district (01-07-00572-CV, 312 SW3d 807, 11-30-09)
	Pursuant to Texas Rule of Appellate Procedure 59.1, after granting the petition for review and without hearing oral argument, the Court reverses the court of appeals' judgment and remands the case to that court. Per Curiam Opinion

10-0235	IN RE STATE OF TEXAS; from Travis County; 3rd district (03-10-00121-CV, ___ SW3d ___, 03-31-10)
	The Court conditionally grants the writ of mandamus. Chief Justice Jefferson delivered the opinion of the Court.

10-0283	CHRISTOPHER N. EPPS AND LAURA L. EPPS v. BRUCE FOWLER, JR. AND STEPHANIE L. FOWLER; from Williamson County; 3rd district (03-08-00055-CV, ___ SW3d ___, 02-10-10)
	The Court reverses the court of appeals' judgment and remands the case to the trial court. Justice Lehrmann delivered the opinion of the Court, in which Chief Justice Jefferson, Justice Wainwright, Justice Green, Justice Willett, and Justice Guzman joined. Justice Hecht delivered a dissenting opinion, in which Justice Medina and Justice Johnson joined.

10-0524	ST. DAVID'S HEALTHCARE PARTNERSHIP, L.P., LLP D/B/A ST. DAVID'S HOSPITAL AND ST. DAVID'S COMMUNITY HEALTH FOUNDATION v. GENARO ESPARZA, JR.; from Travis County; 3rd district (03-09-00734-CV, 315 SW3d 601, 05-13-10)
	Pursuant to Texas Rule of Appellate Procedure 59.1, after granting the petition for review and without hearing oral argument, the Court reverses the court of appeals' judgment and remands the case to the trial court. Per Curiam Opinion

10-0659	JERRY L. BARTH v. BANK OF AMERICA, N.A.; from Hidalgo County; 13th district (13-08-00612 CV, ___ SW3d ___, 05-06-10)
	Pursuant to Texas Rule of Appellate Procedure 59.1, after granting the petition for review and without hearing oral argument, the Court reverses the court of appeals' judgment and remands the case to that court. Per Curiam Opinion

10-0674	AUSTIN STATE HOSPITAL, DR. VIKAR NUZHATH AND DR. ERIK LINDFORS v. JOEL GRAHAM; from Dallas County; 5th district (05-09-01312-CV, 319 SW3d 905, 08-04-10)
	Pursuant to Texas Rule of Appellate Procedure 59.1, after granting the petition for review and without hearing oral argument, the Court reverses the court of appeals' judgment and remands the case to that court. Per Curiam Opinion

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Weekly Event Report for 08/26/11

Thu, 25 Aug 2011 13:00:49 -0500

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Administrative Orders Released

Wed, 24 Aug 2011 15:22:22 -0500

The following administrative orders (a.k.a., Misc. Docket) have been issued:

11-9163 Appointment to the Board of Law Examiners - 08/22/2011
11-9164 Order Appointing Members to the Professional Ethics Committee - 08/22/2011
11-9165 Appointment to the Board of Directors of the Texas Access to Justice Foundation - 08/22/2011
11-9166 Appointments to the Grievance Oversight Committee - 08/22/2011
11-9167 Appointment to the Process Server Review Board - 08/22/2011
11-9168 Approval of Local Rules for the 38th Judicial District Court of Medina, Real, and Uvalde Counties, and the Medina County Court at Law - 08/22/2011
11-9123 Resignation in Lieu of Discipline - Shields - 08/23/2011
11-9124 Voluntary Resignation of Attorney - Goodyear - 08/23/2011
11-9131 Voluntary Resignation of Attorney - Cooper - 08/23/2011
11-9139 Voluntary Resignation of Attorney - Schmidt - 08/23/2011
11-9140 Voluntary Resignation of Attorney - Miller - 08/23/2011
11-9143 Resignation in Lieu of Discipline - Ibanez - 08/23/2011
11-9144 Voluntary Resignation of Attorney - Lee - 08/23/2011
11-9145 Voluntary Resignation of Attorney/s - Castle/Phelps - 08/23/2011
11-9146 Voluntary Resignation of Attorney/s - Scarponi/Adams/James - 08/23/2011
11-9147 Voluntary Resignation of Attorney - Hamblett - 08/23/2011
11-9148 Resignation in Lieu of Discipline - Lackshin - 08/23/2011
11-9149 Voluntary Resignation of Attorney - Farnum - 08/23/2011
11-9158 Resignation in Lieu of Discipline - Mackert - 08/23/2011
11-9159 Resignation in Lieu of Discipline - Ramos - 08/23/2011

Orders Released August 22, 2011

Mon, 22 Aug 2011 15:14:03 -0500

Orders Pronounced August 22, 2011

ORDERS ON CAUSES

THE MOTION IN THE FOLLOWING CAUSE IS DENIED:

10-0960	IN RE XL SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY AND CAMBRIDGE INTEGRATED SERVICES GROUP, INC.; from Dallas County; 5th district (05-10-01067-CV, ___ SW3d ___, 10-27-10) motion to stay proceedings denied
	[Note: This case remains set for oral argument at 9:00 a.m., November 10, 2011.]

Weekly Orders (no Opinions) Released

Mon, 22 Aug 2011 15:13:20 -0500

The Supreme Court of Texas has released Weekly Orders for Friday, August 19, 2011.

No opinions were included.

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Administrative Orders Released

Mon, 22 Aug 2011 15:11:15 -0500

The following administrative orders (a.k.a., Misc. Docket) have been issued:

11-9161 Transfer of Case from the Fifth Court of Appeals to the Sixth Court of Appeals - 08/16/2011
11-9160 Transfer of Case from the Eighth Court of Appeals to the Second Court of Appeals - 08/18/2011
11-9150 Approval of Grant Awards of Basic Civil Legal Services (BCLS) Funds for September 1, 2011 - August 31, 2012 - 08/16/2011
11-9151 Approval of Grant Awards of Crime Victims Civil Legal Services (CVCLS) Funds for September 1, 2011 - August 31,2012 - 08/16/2011
11-9153 Appointment to the Professional Ethics Committee - 08/12/2011
11-9154 Denial of Request to Transfer and Consolidate Appeals Pending Before the Ninth Court of Appeals and the Thirteenth Court of Appeals - 08/15/2011
11-9155 Denial of Request to Transfer Case from the Seventh Court of Appeals - 08/15/2011
11-9156 Denial of Request to Retransfer Case from the Seventh Court of Appeals to the Third Court of Appeals - 08/15/2011
11-9157 Appointments to the Court Records Preservation Task Force - 08/12/2011

Weekly Event Report for 08/19/11

Mon, 22 Aug 2011 15:10:13 -0500

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Administrative Orders Released

Mon, 15 Aug 2011 13:12:37 -0500

The following administrative orders (a.k.a., Misc. Docket) have been issued:

11-9152 Electronic-Copy and Electronic-Filing Rules for The Supreme Court of Texas - 08/13/2011

Weekly Orders (no Opinions) Released

Mon, 15 Aug 2011 13:11:56 -0500

The Supreme Court of Texas has released Weekly Orders for Friday, August 12, 2011.

No opinions were included.

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Weekly Event Report for 08/12/11

Mon, 15 Aug 2011 13:08:59 -0500

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Weekly Orders (no Opinions) Released

Fri, 5 Aug 2011 14:33:17 -0500

The Supreme Court of Texas has released Weekly Orders for Friday, August 05, 2011.

No opinions were included.

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Weekly Event Report for 08/05/11

Fri, 5 Aug 2011 14:32:20 -0500

The weekly event report for 08/05/11 - 07/28/11 to 08/03/11 date ranges - is now available in PDF, Word (.rtf) and Excel formats.

Weekly Orders (with Opinions) Released 07/29/11

Fri, 29 Jul 2011 08:44:36 -0500

The Supreme Court of Texas has released Weekly Orders for Friday, July 29, 2011.

09-0387	CAROL SEVERANCE v. JERRY PATTERSON, COMMISSIONER OF THE TEXAS GENERAL LAND OFFICE; GREG ABBOTT, ATTORNEY GENERAL FOR THE STATE OF TEXAS; AND KURT SISTRUNK, DISTRICT ATTORNEY FOR THE COUNTY OF GALVESTON, TEXAS
	The Court abates consideration on rehearing of the certified questions pending the mootness determination of the United States Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit. Per Curiam Opinion (Chief Justice Jefferson not sitting)

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Weekly Event Report for 07/29/11

Fri, 29 Jul 2011 08:43:27 -0500

The weekly event report for 07/29/11 - 07/21/11 to 07/27/11 date ranges - is now available in PDF, Word (.rtf) and Excel formats.

Administrative Orders Released

Fri, 29 Jul 2011 08:42:29 -0500

The following administrative orders (a.k.a., Misc. Docket) have been issued:

11-9142 Transfer of Case from the Second Court of Appeals to the Fifth Court of Appeals - 07/26/2011

Administrative Orders Released

Fri, 22 Jul 2011 16:42:38 -0500

The following administrative orders (a.k.a., Misc. Docket) have been issued:

11-9141 Technical Corrections to Amendments to Rules 18a and 18b of the Texas Rules of Civil Procedure - 07/22/2011

Weekly Orders (no Opinions) Released

Fri, 22 Jul 2011 13:17:49 -0500

The Supreme Court of Texas has released Weekly Orders for Friday, July 22, 2011.

No opinions were included.

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Weekly Event Report for 07/22/11

Fri, 22 Jul 2011 13:17:26 -0500

The weekly event report for 07/22/11 - 07/14/11 to 07/20/11 date ranges - is now available in PDF, Word (.rtf) and Excel formats.

Administrative Orders Released

Fri, 15 Jul 2011 09:46:32 -0500

The following administrative orders (a.k.a., Misc. Docket) have been issued:

11-9130 Transfer of Case from the Third Court of Appeals to the Seventh Court of Appeals - 07/14/2011

Weekly Orders (no Opinions) Released

Fri, 15 Jul 2011 09:45:29 -0500

The Supreme Court of Texas has released Weekly Orders for Friday, July 15, 2011.

No opinions were included.

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Weekly Event Report for 07/15/11

Fri, 15 Jul 2011 09:44:40 -0500

The weekly event report for 07/15/11 - 07/07/11 to 07/13/11 date ranges - is now available in PDF, Word (.rtf) and Excel formats.

Orders Released July 14, 2011

Fri, 15 Jul 2011 09:43:06 -0500

Orders Pronounced July 14, 2011

MISCELLANEOUS

THE FOLLOWING PETITION FOR WRIT OF MANDAMUS IS DENIED:

11-0516

IN RE RUSH TRUCK CENTERS OF TEXAS, L.P. AND RUSH ENTERPRISES, INC.; from Dallas County; 5th district (05-11-00740-CV, ___ SW3d ___, 06-27-11)
motion to stay denied

Orders Released July 12, 2011

Fri, 15 Jul 2011 09:39:05 -0500

Orders Pronounced July 12, 2011

MISCELLANEOUS

THE FOLLOWING PETITION FOR WRIT OF MANDAMUS IS DENIED:

11-0537	IN RE JENNIFER EDDINGTON; from Panola County emergency motion for stay denied motion to exceed page limits dismissed as moot
See Tex. R. App. P. 52.3(e)

Orders Released July 11, 2011

Tue, 12 Jul 2011 08:03:07 -0500

Orders Pronounced July 11, 2011

MISCELLANEOUS

THE FOLLOWING PETITIONS FOR WRIT OF MANDAMUS ARE DENIED:

11-0527	IN RE DONALD W. DAVIS; from Denton County motion for emergency stay denied writ of prohibition denied

11-0535	IN RE CRAWFORD KER; from Tarrant County; 2nd district (02-11-00245-CV, ___ SW3d ___, 07-08-11) motion to stay denied

Weekly Orders (no Opinions) Released

Fri, 8 Jul 2011 10:04:16 -0500

The Supreme Court of Texas has released Weekly Orders for Friday, July 08, 2011.

No opinions were included.

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Weekly Event Report for 07/08/11

Fri, 8 Jul 2011 10:03:22 -0500

The weekly event report for 07/08/11 - 06/30/11 to 07/06/11 date ranges - is now available in PDF, Word (.rtf) and Excel formats.

Administrative Orders Released

Tue, 5 Jul 2011 15:17:59 -0500

The following administrative orders (a.k.a., Misc. Docket) have been issued:

11-9111 Voluntary Resignation of Attorney - Laura - 07/05/2011

11-9112 Voluntary Resignation of Attorney - Jack - 07/05/2011

11-9113 Voluntary Resignation of Attorney - Randal - 07/05/2011

11-9114 Voluntary Resignation of Attorney - Young - 07/05/2011

11-9115 Voluntary Resignation of Attorney - Leverett - 07/05/2011

11-9116 Resignation in Lieu of Discipline - LePage - 07/05/2011

11-9125 Approval of Election to be a Senior Judge - 06/29/2011

11-9126 Final Approval of Amendments to Rules 18a and 18b of the Texas Rules of Civil Procedure - 07/05/2011

11-9127 Order Approving Rule XIV (b)(6) Governing Court Reporter Certification and Court Reporting Firm Registration - 06/27/2011

11-9128 Amendment Removing Civil Process Service Course from List of Approved Courses - 06/27/2011

11-9129 Adoption of Fiscal Year 2012 Budget for the Board of Law Examiners - 06/27/2011

Weekly Orders (with Opinions) Released 07/01/11

Fri, 1 Jul 2011 11:47:49 -0500

The Supreme Court of Texas has released Weekly Orders for Friday, July 01, 2011.

MISCELLANEOUS
08-0231	OMAHA HEALTHCARE CENTER, LLC v. WILMA JOHNSON, ON BEHALF OF THE ESTATE OF CLASSIE MAE REED, DECEASED; from Morris County; 6th district (06-07-00089-CV, 246 SW3d 278, 02-08-08)
	Pursuant to Texas Rule of Appellate Procedure 59.1, after granting the petition for review and without hearing oral argument, the Court reverses the court of appeals' judgment and remands the case to the trial court. Justice Johnson delivered the opinion of the Court, in which Chief Justice Jefferson, Justice Hecht, Justice Wainwright, Justice Green, Justice Willett, and Justice Guzman joined. Justice Lehrmann delivered a dissenting opinion, in which Justice Medina joined.

08-0265	CITY OF DALLAS v. VSC, LLC; from Dallas County; 5th district (05-05-01227-CV, 242 SW3d 584, 01-04-08)
	The Court reverses the court of appeals' judgment and renders judgment. Chief Justice Jefferson delivered the opinion of the Court, in which Justice Hecht, Justice Medina, Justice Green, Justice Willett, and Justice Lehrmann joined. Justice Wainwright delivered a dissenting opinion, in which Justice Johnson and Justice Guzman joined.

08-0634	AEP TEXAS CENTRAL COMPANY v. PUBLIC UTILITY COMMISSION OF TEXAS, ET AL.; from Travis County; 3rd district (03-07-00196-CV, 258 SW3d 272, 06-27-08) 4 petitions
	Pursuant to Texas Rule of Appellate Procedure 59.1, after granting the petition for review and without hearing oral argument, the Court affirms in part and reverses in part the court of appeals' judgment, and remands the case to the Public Utility Commission. Justice Willett delivered the opinion of the Court.

09-0257	CITY OF DALLAS v. HEATHER STEWART; from Dallas County; 5th district (05-07-01244-CV, ___ SW3d ___, 12-11-08)
	The Court affirms the court of appeals' judgment. Chief Justice Jefferson delivered the opinion of the Court, in which Justice Hecht, Justice Medina, Justice Willett, and Justice Lehrmann joined. Justice Johnson delivered a dissenting opinion, in which Justice Wainwright, Justice Green, and Justice Guzman joined. Justice Guzman delivered a dissenting opinion, in which Justice Wainwright, Justice Green, and Justice Johnson joined.

09-0377	AARON GLENN HAYGOOD v. MARGARITA GARZA DE ESCABEDO; from Angelina County; 12th district (12-07-00130-CV, 283 SW3d 3, 02-18-09)
	The Court affirms the court of appeals' judgment. Justice Hecht delivered the opinion of the Court, in which Chief Justice Jefferson, Justice Wainwright, Justice Green, Justice Johnson, Justice Willett, and Justice Guzman joined. Justice Lehrmann delivered a dissenting opinion, in which Justice Medina joined.

09-0420	ESPERANZA ANDRADE, IN HER OFFICIAL CAPACITY AS SECRETARY OF STATE FOR THE STATE OF TEXAS v. NAACP OF AUSTIN, NELSON LINDER, SONIA SANTANA AND DAVID VAN OS; from Travis County; 3rd district (03-08-00076-CV, 287 SW3d 240, 04-10-09)
	The Court reverses the court of appeals' judgment and renders judgment. Chief Justice Jefferson delivered the opinion of the Court.

09-0497	TYLER SCORESBY, M.D. v. CATARINO SANTILLAN, INDIVIDUALLY AND AS NEXT FRIEND OF SAMUEL SANTILLAN, A MINOR; from Tarrant County; 2nd district (02-08-00357-CV, 287 SW3d 319, 04-30-09) 2 petitions
	The Court affirms the court of appeals' judgment. Justice Hecht delivered the opinion of the Court, in which Chief Justice Jefferson, Justice Medina, Justice Green, Justice Willett, Justice Guzman, and Justice Lehrmann joined. Justice Willett delivered a concurring opinion. Justice Johnson delivered a dissenting opinion, in which Justice Wainwright joined.

09-0530	TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY v. COX TEXAS NEWSPAPERS, L.P., AND HEARST NEWSPAPERS, L.L.C.; from Travis County; 3rd district (03-08-00516-CV, 287 SW3d 390, 05-29-09)
	The Court reverses the court of appeals' judgment and remands the case to the trial court. Chief Justice Jefferson delivered the opinion of the Court, in which Justice Hecht, Justice Green, Justice Guzman, and Justice Lehrmann joined. Justice Wainwright delivered a concurring opinion, in which Justice Johnson joined. (Justice Medina and Justice Willett not sitting)

10-0002	SAMUEL T. JACKSON v. STATE OFFICE OF ADMINISTRATIVE HEARINGS AND SHELIA BAILEY TAYLOR IN HER OFFICIAL CAPACITY AS CHIEF ADMINISTRATIVE LAW JUDGE, STATE OFFICE OF ADMINISTRATIVE HEARINGS; from Travis County; 3rd district (03-07-00293-CV, ___ SW3d ___, 07-30-09)
	The Court reverses the court of appeals' judgment and remands the case to the trial court. Justice Johnson delivered the opinion of the Court.

10-0096	LANCER INSURANCE COMPANY v. GARCIA HOLIDAY TOURS, ET AL.; from Jim Wells County; 4th district (04-08-00839-CV, 308 SW3d 35, 12-23-09)
	The Court reverses the court of appeals' judgment and renders judgment. Justice Medina delivered the opinion of the Court.

10-0364	IN RE GUARANTY INSURANCE SERVICES, INC.; from Travis County; 3rd district (03-09-00640-CV, 310 SW3d 630, 04-16-10)
	Pursuant to Texas Rule of Appellate Procedure 52.8(c), without hearing oral argument, the Court conditionally grants the writ of mandamus. Per Curiam Opinion

THE FOLLOWING PETITIONS FOR WRIT OF MANDAMUS ARE DENIED:
10-0460	IN RE ALICE M. PUIG IN HER INDIVIDUAL CAPACITY AND IN HER CAPACITY AS THE INDEPENDENT ADMINISTRATRIX OF THE ESTATE OF ALICIA PRIETO PUIG, AND CHARLES B. PUIG; from Webb County; 4th district (04-10-00197-CV, ___ SW3d ___, 06-02-10) stay order issued July 30, 2010, lifted
	Per Curiam Opinion

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Weekly Event Report for 07/01/11

Thu, 30 Jun 2011 15:50:22 -0500

The weekly event report for 07/01/11 - 06/23/11 to 06/29/11 date ranges - is now available in PDF, Word (.rtf) and Excel formats.

Orders Released June 30, 2011

Thu, 30 Jun 2011 15:48:29 -0500

Orders Pronounced June 30, 2011

ORDERS ON PETITIONS FOR REVIEW

THE FOLLOWING PETITION FOR REVIEW IS DENIED:

11-0465

CLEVE FOSTER, HUMBERTO LEAL AND CLINT BRODEN v. TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF CRIMINAL JUSTICE; from Travis County; 3rd district (03-11-00191-CV, 03-11-00287-CV, ___ SW3d ___, 06-10-11)
motion for emergency relief denied

Administrative Orders Released

Thu, 30 Jun 2011 08:16:58 -0500

The following administrative orders (a.k.a., Misc. Docket) have been issued:

11-9121 Appointments to the Process Server Review Board - 06/27/2011

11-9122 Transfer of Case from the Second Court of Appeals to the Fifth Court of Appeals - 06/29/2011

Administrative Orders Released

Wed, 29 Jun 2011 11:33:39 -0500

The following administrative orders (a.k.a., Misc. Docket) have been issued:

11-9118 Final Approval of Amendments to the Texas Rules of Appellate Procedure and Templates for Local Rules Governing Electronic Copies and Electronic Filings in the Courts of Appeals - 06/28/2011

11-9119 Transfer of Cases from Courts of Appeals - 06/27/2011

11-9120 Appointments to the Judicial Panel on Multidistrict Litigation - 06/27/2011

Orders Released June 29, 2011

Wed, 29 Jun 2011 11:31:35 -0500

Orders Pronounced June 29, 2011

MISCELLANEOUS

THE MOTION IN THE FOLLOWING CASE IS DENIED:

11-0177	IN RE DONALD W. DAVIS; from Denton County; 2nd district (02-11-00088-CV, ___ SW3d ___, 03-09-11) second motion for emergency relief denied
[Note: The petition for writ of habeas corpus remains pending before this Court.]

Orders Released June 28, 2011

Tue, 28 Jun 2011 14:12:59 -0500

Orders Pronounced June 28, 2011

MISCELLANEOUS

THE FOLLOWING PETITION FOR WRIT OF MANDAMUS IS DENIED:

11-0482	IN RE STEPHANIE PEARSON; from Jefferson County motion for temporary relief denied
See Tex. R. App. P. 52.3(e)

Administrative Orders Released

Fri, 24 Jun 2011 09:27:05 -0500

The following administrative orders (a.k.a., Misc. Docket) have been issued:

11-9117 Appointments to the Board of Disciplinary Appeals - 06/20/2011

Weekly Orders (with Opinions) Released 06/24/11

Fri, 24 Jun 2011 09:25:58 -0500

The Supreme Court of Texas has released Weekly Orders for Friday, June 24, 2011.

09-0558	MARSH USA INC. AND MARSH & MCLENNAN COMPANIES, INC. v. REX COOK; from Dallas County; 5th district (05-08-00685-CV, 287 SW3d 378, 05-26-09)
	The Court reverses the court of appeals' judgment and remands the case to the trial court. Justice Wainwright delivered the opinion of the Court, in which Justice Hecht, Justice Medina, Justice Johnson, and Justice Guzman joined. Justice Willett delivered an opinion concurring in the judgment. Justice Green delivered a dissenting opinion, in which Chief Justice Jefferson and Justice Lehrmann joined.

09-0850	LTTS CHARTER SCHOOL, INC. D/B/A UNIVERSAL ACADEMY v. JIMMY PALASOTA D/B/A PALASOTA PROPERTY COMPANY; from Dallas County; 5th district (05-08-01039-CV, 293 SW3d 830, 07-28-09)
	Pursuant to Texas Rule of Appellate Procedure 59.1, after granting the petition for review and without hearing oral argument, the Court reverses the court of appeals' judgment and remands the case to that court. Per Curiam Opinion

10-0434	1/2 PRICE CHECKS CASHED v. UNITED AUTOMOBILE INSURANCE COMPANY; from Dallas County; 5th district (05-08-01685-CV, 310 SW3d 197, 04-14-10)
	The Court reverses the court of appeals' judgment and remands the case to the trial court. Justice Guzman delivered the opinion of the Court.

10-0592	JOHN GANIM v. J. FAROUK (FRANK) ALATTAR; from Fort Bend County; 14th district (14-08-00756-CV, ___ SW3d ___, 02-18-10)
	Pursuant to Texas Rule of Appellate Procedure 59.1, after granting the petition for review and without hearing oral argument, the Court reverses the court of appeals' judgment and remands the case to that court. Per Curiam Opinion (Justice Guzman not sitting)

10-0748	KACHIKWU ILLOH, M.D. v. DAMITA CARROLL AND KAREN BUTLER, INDIVIDUALLY AND AS REPRESENTATIVES OF THE ESTATE OF JAMES CARROLL; from Harris County; 14th district (14-09-01001-CV, 321 SW3d 711, 08-05-10)
	Pursuant to Texas Rule of Appellate Procedure 59.1, after granting the petition for review and without hearing oral argument, the Court reverses the court of appeals' judgment and remands the case to that court. Per Curiam Opinion

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Weekly Event Report for 06/24/11

Fri, 24 Jun 2011 09:25:01 -0500

The weekly event report for 06/24/11 - 06/16/11 to 06/22/11 date ranges - is now available in PDF, Word (.rtf) and Excel formats.

Orders Released June 21, 2011

Tue, 21 Jun 2011 16:56:21 -0500

Orders Pronounced June 21, 2011

MISCELLANEOUS

THE FOLLOWING PETITION FOR WRIT OF MANDAMUS IS DENIED:

11-0436

IN RE HARDING-CONLEY-DRAWERT-TINCH INSURANCE AGENCY, INC. A/K/ A HCDT INSURANCE AGENCY, INC., PAUL POETTGEN, MARYANNA CHRISTENSEN AND JOYCE TINCH, AS HEIR TO ACE TINCH, DECEASED; from Bexar County; 4th district (04-11-00368-CV, ___ SW3d ___, 06-01-11)
emergency motion for temporary relief denied

Weekly Orders (with Opinions) Released 06/17/11

Fri, 17 Jun 2011 08:49:31 -0500

The Supreme Court of Texas has released Weekly Orders for Friday, June 17, 2011.

09-0039	BIC PEN CORPORATION v. JANACE M. CARTER, AS NEXT FRIEND OF BRITTANY CARTER; from Matagorda County; 13th district (13-03-00560-CV, ___ SW3d ___, 08-18-05) 2 petitions
	The Court reverses the court of appeals' judgment and renders judgment. Justice Johnson delivered the opinion of the Court. (Justice Green not sitting)

09-0794	LTTS CHARTER SCHOOL, INC. D/B/A UNIVERSAL ACADEMY v. C2 CONSTRUCTION, INC.; from Dallas County; 5th district (05-07-01469-CV, 288 SW3d 31, 02-02-09)
	The Court reverses the court of appeals' judgment and remands the case to that court. Justice Willett delivered the opinion of the Court, in which Justice Hecht, Justice Wainwright, Justice Green, Justice Johnson, and Justice Lehrmann joined. Justice Guzman delivered a dissenting opinion, in which Chief Justice Jefferson and Justice Medina joined.

09-0941	SERVICE CORPORATION INTERNATIONAL AND SCI TEXAS FUNERAL SERVICES, INC., D/B/A MONT META MEMORIAL PARK v. JUANITA G. GUERRA, JULIE ANN RAMIREZ, GRACIE LITTLE AND MARY ESTHER MARTINEZ; from Cameron County; 13th district (13-07-00707-CV, ___ SW3d ___, 10-08-09)
	The Court reverses the court of appeals' judgment, renders judgment in part, and remands the case to the trial court. Justice Johnson delivered the opinion of the Court.

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Weekly Event Report for 06/17/11

Fri, 17 Jun 2011 08:48:35 -0500

The weekly event report for 06/17/11 - 06/09/11 to 06/15/11 date ranges - is now available in PDF, Word (.rtf) and Excel formats.

Administrative Orders Released

Fri, 17 Jun 2011 08:47:20 -0500

The following administrative orders (a.k.a., Misc. Docket) have been issued:

11-9102 Disciplinary Appeal Appointment - Oko - 06/09/2011
11-9103 Disciplinary Appeal Appointment - Bitter - 06/09/2011
11-9104 Disciplinary Appeal Appointment - Hinsley - 06/09/2011
11-9105 Disciplinary Appeal Appointment - Sibley - 06/09/2011
11-9106 Disciplinary Appeal Appointment - Leas - 06/09/2011
11-9107 Disciplinary Appeal Appointment - Jarvis - 06/09/2011
11-9090 Order Approving Amended Local Rules for Travis County District Courts - 06/13/2011
11-9097 Order Revoking Probationary License - LeGrande - 06/13/2011
11-9099 Voluntary Resignation of Attorney - Wills - 06/13/2011
11-9100 Voluntary Resignation of Attorney - Brewster, Henning, Sherry, and Henri - 06/13/2011
11-9108 Resignation in Lieu of Discipline - Conner - 06/13/2011
11-9109 Denial of Request to Transfer Case from the Eleventh Court of Appeals to the Third Court of Appeals - 06/13/2011
11-9110 Appointment of Public Members to the Commission for Lawyer Discipline - 06/13/2011

Weekly Orders (with Opinions) Released 06/10/11

Fri, 10 Jun 2011 08:50:09 -0500

The Supreme Court of Texas has released Weekly Orders for Friday, June 10, 2011.

09-0652	THE STATE OF TEXAS v. CHRIS AND HELEN PETROPOULOS; from Travis County; 3rd district (03-04-00714-CV, ___ SW3d ___, 04-28-09)
	The Court reverses the court of appeals' judgment and remands the case to the trial court. Justice Johnson delivered the opinion of the Court.

10-0294	IN RE MICHAEL WOLFE; from Harris County; 1st district (01-10-00302-CV, ___ SW3d ___, 04-27-10) stay order issued April 29, 2010, lifted
	Pursuant to Texas Rule of Appellate Procedure 52.8(c), without hearing oral argument, the Court conditionally grants the writ of mandamus. Per Curiam Opinion (Justice Medina and Justice Guzman not sitting)

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Weekly Event Report for 06/10/11

Fri, 10 Jun 2011 08:49:14 -0500

The weekly event report for 06/10/11 - 06/02/11 to 06/08/11 date ranges - is now available in PDF, Word (.rtf) and Excel formats.

Orders Released June 07, 2011

Fri, 10 Jun 2011 08:46:55 -0500

Orders Pronounced June 07, 2011

MISCELLANEOUS

THE FOLLOWING PETITION FOR WRIT OF MANDAMUS IS DENIED:

11-0428

IN RE JIM CHAMBERS AND MARY ANN CHAMBERS; from Denton County; 2nd district)
motion for stay denied

Administrative Orders Released

Mon, 6 Jun 2011 14:18:22 -0500

The following administrative orders (a.k.a., Misc. Docket) have been issued:

11-9098 Public Member Appointments to the Board of Directors of the State Bar of Texas - 06/06/2011
11-9093 Resignation in Lieu of Discipline - Garza - 06/06/2011
11-9094 Voluntary Resignation of Attorney - Ellett - 06/06/2011
11-9095 Voluntary Resignation of Attorney - Meyer - 06/06/2011
11-9096 Voluntary Resignation of Attorney - Gieseman, Martinez, Brownstein, and Schneider - 06/06/2011

Administrative Orders Released

Fri, 3 Jun 2011 10:25:48 -0500

The following administrative orders (a.k.a., Misc. Docket) have been issued:

11-9087 Approval of Local Electronic-Filing Rules for the District Courts of Liberty County - 06/03/2011
11-9088 Approval of Local Rules for the Court of Appeals for the Eleventh Court of Appeals District of Texas - 06/03/2011

Weekly Orders (no Opinions) Released

Fri, 3 Jun 2011 10:24:26 -0500

The Supreme Court of Texas has released Weekly Orders for Friday, June 03, 2011.

No opinions were included.

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Weekly Event Report for 06/03/11

Fri, 3 Jun 2011 10:22:58 -0500

The weekly event report for 06/03/11 - 05/26/11 to 06/01/11 date ranges - is now available in PDF, Word (.rtf) and Excel formats.

Weekly Orders (with Opinions) Released 05/27/11

Fri, 27 May 2011 10:28:20 -0500

The Supreme Court of Texas has released Weekly Orders for Friday, May 27, 2011.

08-1056	TGS-NOPEC GEOPHYSICAL COMPANY D/B/A TGS-NOPEC CORPORATION v. SUSAN COMBS, SUCCESSOR-IN-INTEREST TO CAROLE KEETON STRAYHORN, COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS, AND GREG ABBOTT, ATTORNEY GENERAL OF TEXAS; from Travis County; 3rd district (03-07-00640-CV, 268 SW3d 637, 08-15-08)
	The Court reverses the court of appeals' judgment and remands the case to the trial court. Justice Medina delivered the opinion of the Court. (Justice Hecht and Justice Guzman not sitting)

09-0520	IN RE COY REECE; from Dallas County; 5th district (05-09-00609-CV, ___ SW3d ___, 06-11-09) motion to dismiss for lack of jurisdiction denied motion to revoke bond denied
	The Court conditionally grants the writ of mandamus. Justice Guzman delivered the opinion of the Court, in which Chief Justice Jefferson, Justice Hecht, Justice Wainwright, Justice Medina, Justice Green, and Justice Lehrmann joined. Justice Johnson delivered a dissenting opinion. Justice Willett delivered a dissenting opinion, in which Justice Johnson joined as to Part IV.

10-0245	PATRICK O. OJO, ON BEHALF OF HIMSELF AND ALL OTHERS SIMILARLY SITUATED v. FARMERS GROUP, INC., FIRE UNDERWRITERS ASSOCIATION, FIRE INSURANCE EXCHANGE, FARMERS UNDERWRITERS ASSOCIATION, AND FARMERS INSURANCE EXCHANGE
	The Court answers the question certified by the United States Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit. Justice Green delivered the opinion of the Court, in which Chief Justice Jefferson, Justice Wainwright, Justice Medina, Justice Johnson, Justice Guzman, and Justice Lehrmann joined, and in which Justice Willett joined as to Parts I, II, III.A-B, IV, and V. Chief Justice Jefferson delivered a concurring opinion. Justice Willett delivered a concurring opinion. (Justice Hecht not sitting)

10-0688	CMH HOMES, INC., ET AL. v. ADAM PEREZ; from Duval County; 4th district (04-10-00259-CV, 328 SW3d 592, 07-28-10)
	The Court reverses the court of appeals' judgment and remands the case to that court. Justice Wainwright delivered the opinion of the Court.

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Weekly Event Report for 05/27/11

Thu, 26 May 2011 10:32:06 -0500

The weekly event report for 05/27/11 - 05/19/11 to 05/25/11 date ranges - is now available in PDF, Word (.rtf) and Excel formats.

Orders Released May 25, 2011

Wed, 25 May 2011 14:27:33 -0500

Orders Pronounced May 25, 2011

MISCELLANEOUS

THE FOLLOWING PETITION FOR WRIT OF MANDAMUS IS DENIED:

11-0388

IN RE AGUSTIN ZURITA; from Travis County; 3rd district (03-11-00309-CV, ___ SW3d ___, 05-23-11)
motion for emergency relief denied

Administrative Orders Released

Wed, 25 May 2011 08:28:18 -0500

The following administrative orders (a.k.a., Misc. Docket) have been issued:

11-9084 Voluntary Resignation of Attorney - Bairstow - 05/24/2011
11-9086 Resignation in Lieu of Discipline - Chamberlain - 05/24/2011
11-9089 Voluntary Resignation of Attorney - Babic - 05/24/2011
11-9091 Approval of Election to be a Senior Judge - 05/23/2011

Weekly Orders (no Opinions) Released

Fri, 20 May 2011 13:41:51 -0500

The Supreme Court of Texas has released Weekly Orders for Friday, May 20, 2011.

No opinions were included.

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Orders Released May 19, 2011

Thu, 19 May 2011 10:01:43 -0500

Orders Pronounced May 19, 2011

MISCELLANEOUS

THE MOTION FOR STAY IN THE FOLLOWING PETITION FOR WRIT OF MANDAMUS IS DENIED:

11-0257	IN RE MARCUS D. LAMB AND WORD OF GOD FELLOWSHIP, INC., D/B/A DAYSTAR TELEVISION NETWORK; from Dallas County; 5th district (05-11-00347-CV, ___ SW3d ___, 04-01-11) emergency motion for reconsideration of motion for emergency stay denied
	[Note: The petition for writ of mandamus remains pending before this Court.]

Orders Released May 16, 2011

Mon, 16 May 2011 13:54:41 -0500

Orders Pronounced May 16, 2011

ORDERS ON MOTIONS FOR REHEARING

THE MOTION FOR REHEARING OF THE FOLLOWING PETITION FOR REVIEW IS DENIED:

11-0116

IN THE INTEREST OF A.L.J., A CHILD; from Howard County; 11th district (11-10-00351-CV, ___ SW3d ___, 01-27-11)

MISCELLANEOUS

A STAY IS ISSUED IN THE FOLLOWING PETITION FOR WRIT OF MANDAMUS:

11-0350	IN RE GECU; from El Paso County; 8th district (08-11-00139-CV, ___ SW3d ___, 05-12-11) emergency motion for stay granted requested response due by 3:00 p.m., May 23, 2011
	[Note: The petition for writ of mandamus remains pending before this Court.]

Weekly Orders (with Opinions) Released 05/13/11

Fri, 13 May 2011 16:37:59 -0500

The Supreme Court of Texas has released Weekly Orders for Friday, May 13, 2011.

08-0613	NAFTA TRADERS, INC. v. MARGARET A. QUINN; from Dallas County; 5th district (05-07-00340-CV, 257 SW3d 795, 06-17-08)
	The Court reverses the court of appeals' judgment and remands the case to that court. Justice Hecht delivered the opinion of the Court, in which Chief Justice Jefferson, Justice Wainwright, Justice Medina, Justice Green, Justice Johnson, Justice Willett, Justice Guzman, and Justice Lehrmann joined. Chief Justice Jefferson delivered a concurring opinion, in which Justice Wainwright and Justice Lehrmann joined.

09-0025	HARRIS METHODIST FORT WORTH v. JO FAWN OLLIE; from Tarrant County; 2nd district (02-07-00122-CV, 270 SW3d 720, 10-30-08)
	Pursuant to Texas Rule of Appellate Procedure 59.1, after granting the petition for review and without hearing oral argument, the Court reverses the court of appeals' judgment and remands the case to the trial court. Per Curiam Opinion

09-0399	BP AMERICA PRODUCTION COMPANY, ATLANTIC RICHFIELD COMPANY AND VASTAR RESOURCES, INC. v. STANLEY G. MARSHALL, JR., ROBERT RAY MARSHALL, CATHERINE IRENE MARSHALL F/K/A CATHERINE I.M. HASHMI, AND MARGARET ANN MARSHALL F/K/A MARGARET A.M. JEFFUS, BY AND THROUGH DAVID JEFFUS, AS INDEPENDENT EXECUTOR OF THE ESTATE OF MARGARET MARSHALL; from Zapata County; 4th district (04-06-00478-CV, 288 SW3d 430, 12-10-08) 2 petitions
	The Court reverses the court of appeals' judgment and renders judgment. Justice Lehrmann delivered the opinion of the Court. (Justice Green not sitting)

09-0828	GENESIS TAX LOAN SERVICES, INC. AND M. SUZANNE FROSSARD, TRUSTEE v. KODY AND JANET KOTHMANN AND KODY KOTHMANN, TRUSTEE; from Lubbock County; 7th district (07-08-00070-CV, ___ SW3d ___, 02-27-09)
	The Court reverses the court of appeals' judgment and remands the case to the trial court. Justice Hecht delivered the opinion of the Court.

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Weekly Event Report for 05/13/11

Fri, 13 May 2011 16:37:12 -0500

The weekly event report for 05/13/11 - 05/05/11 to 05/11/11 date ranges - is now available in PDF, Word (.rtf) and Excel formats.

Administrative Orders Released

Tue, 10 May 2011 12:07:00 -0500

The following administrative orders (a.k.a., Misc. Docket) have been issued:

11-9050 Voluntary Resignation of Attorney - Strange - 05/09/2011
11-9059 Resignation in Lieu of Discipline - Oleynik - 05/09/2011
11-9060 Voluntary Resignation of Attorney - Brown - 05/09/2011
11-9066 Resignation in Lieu of Discipline - Silva - 05/09/2011
11-9076 Resignation in Lieu of Discipline - Westbrook - 05/09/2011
11-9077 Voluntary Resignation of Attorney - Ward - 05/09/2011
11-9078 Resignation in Lieu of Discipline - Limas - 05/09/2011

Weekly Orders (with Opinions) Released 05/06/11

Fri, 6 May 2011 08:49:22 -0500

The Supreme Court of Texas has released Weekly Orders for Friday, May 06, 2011.

10-0238	IN RE UNIVERSAL UNDERWRITERS OF TEXAS INSURANCE COMPANY; from Tarrant County; 2nd district (02-10-00013-CV, ___ SW3d ___, 03-23-10) stay order issued April 23, 2010 lifted
	The Court conditionally grants the writ of mandamus. Chief Justice Jefferson delivered the opinion of the Court. (Justice Lehrmann not sitting)

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Weekly Event Report for 05/06/11

Fri, 6 May 2011 08:49:18 -0500

The weekly event report for 05/06/11 - 04/28/11 to 05/04/11 date ranges - is now available in PDF, Word (.rtf) and Excel formats.

Administrative Orders Released

Thu, 5 May 2011 15:53:17 -0500

The following administrative orders (a.k.a., Misc. Docket) have been issued:

11-9083 Approval of Amended Local Rules for the County Courts at Law and District Courts of Galveston County - 04/29/2011