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    4 days ago: Response to amicus curiae brief
Docket Sheet
2008-11-14 m/e/t to file petition for review filed – Petitioner
2008-11-14 m/e/t to file petition for review disposed of – Petitioner View Sheet
2008-11-18 m/e/t to file petition for review #2 filed – Petitioner
2008-11-20 m/e/t to file petition for review filed – Petitioner
2008-11-20 m/e/t to file petition for review disposed of – Petitioner View Sheet
2008-11-20 m/e/t to file petition for review disposed of – Petitioner View Sheet
2008-12-18 second m/e/t to file petition for review filed – Petitioner
2008-12-18 second m/e/t to file pet/review disposed of – Petitioner View Sheet
2008-12-18 second m/e/t to file petition for review filed – Petitioner
2008-12-19 second m/e/t to file pet/review disposed of – Petitioner View Sheet
2008-12-19 second m/e/t to file petition for review filed – Petitioner
2008-12-19 second m/e/t to file pet/review disposed of – Petitioner View Sheet
2009-01-30 3RD PETITION FOR REVIEW FILED – Petitioner
2009-01-30 Appendix to Brief filed – Event related to subsequent petition filed in case.
2009-02-02 PETITION FOR REVIEW FILED – Petitioner
2009-02-02 Appendix to Brief filed – Event related to first petition filed in case.
2009-02-02 2ND PETITION FOR REVIEW FILED – Petitioner
2009-02-02 Appendix to Brief filed – Event related to subsequent petition filed in case.
2009-02-18 Response to Petition for Review waived (see remark – Respondent
2009-02-20 Notice of vacation dates. – Event related to subsequent petition filed in case.
2009-02-24 Case forwarded to Court –  
2009-02-24 Case forwarded to Court –  
2009-02-24 Case forwarded to Court –  
2009-03-03 Amicus Curiae Brief received – Received (instead of filed)
2009-03-03 M/E/T to file response – Respondent
2009-03-04 response to petition for review filed – Respondent
2009-03-04 motion for extension of time (remarks) – ** See Remarks View Sheet
2009-03-05 Supreme Court of Texas Requested Response; mailbox rule does not apply – Indicates filing re Petition for Review
2009-03-06 Amicus Curiae Brief received – Received (instead of filed)
2009-03-20 M/E/T to file response – Respondent
2009-03-23 motion for extension of time (remarks) – ** See Remarks View Sheet
2009-03-26 M/E/T to file response – Respondent
2009-03-30 motion for extension of time (remarks) – ** See Remarks View Sheet
2009-03-30 Amicus Curiae Brief received – Received (instead of filed)
2009-04-03 Call received – Amicus Curiae
2009-04-08 Amended brief. – Received (instead of filed)
2009-04-29 Amicus Curiae Brief received – Received (instead of filed)
2009-05-01 Amicus Curiae Brief received – Received (instead of filed)
2009-05-04 Additional citations received. – Event related to subsequent petition filed in case.
2009-05-04 Notice of Appearance – Event related to subsequent petition filed in case.
2009-05-05 response to petition for review filed – Respondent
2009-05-05 Amicus Curiae Brief received – Received (instead of filed)
2009-05-05 response to petition for review filed – Respondent
2009-05-06 response to petition for review filed – Respondent
2009-05-20 reply filed – Event related to first petition filed in case.
2009-05-20 reply filed – Event related to subsequent petition filed in case.
2009-05-22 File instrument. – Respondent
2009-06-08 Amicus Curiae Brief received – Received (instead of filed)
2009-06-08 Call received – Amicus Curiae
2009-06-09 Supplement to Amicus Curiae – Received (instead of filed)
2009-06-10 Designation of Lead Counsel for (remarks) – Petitioner View Sheet
2009-06-18 Supplement to Amicus Curiae – Received (instead of filed)
2009-06-19 Record Requested in Petition for Review –  
2009-06-19 briefing on the merits requested – Indicates filing re Petition for Review
2009-06-30 Motion for extension of time to file brief. – Petitioner
2009-07-01 motion for extension of time (remarks) – Petitioner View Sheet
2009-07-03 Motion for extension of time to file brief. – Event related to subsequent petition filed in case.
2009-07-06 motion for extension of time (remarks) – Petitioner View Sheet
2009-07-07 Motion for extension of time to file brief. – Event related to first petition filed in case.
2009-07-08 motion for extension of time (remarks) – Petitioner View Sheet
2009-07-14 Electronic Copy of Brief Posted to Web – Event related to subsequent petition filed in case.
2009-07-14 Electronic Copy of Brief Posted to Web – Respondent
2009-07-29 Case Record Filed – Clerk of the Court of Appeals
2009-07-30 Motion for extension of time to file brief. – Petitioner
2009-07-31 motion for extension of time (remarks) – Petitioner View Sheet
2009-09-18 Brief filed. – Event related to first petition filed in case.
2009-09-18 Brief filed. – Event related to subsequent petition filed in case.
2009-09-18 Brief filed. – Event related to subsequent petition filed in case.
2009-09-24 Motion for extension of time to file brief. – Event related to subsequent petition filed in case.
2009-09-29 Motion for extension of time to file brief. – Respondent
2009-09-29 Motion for Extension of Time disposed. – Respondent View Sheet
2009-09-29 Motion for extension of time to file brief. – Respondent
2009-09-29 Motion for Extension of Time disposed. – Respondent View Sheet
2009-09-29 Motion for Extension of Time disposed. – Respondent View Sheet
2009-10-27 Amicus Curiae Brief received – Received (instead of filed)
2009-10-30 Brief filed. – Respondent
2009-10-30 Brief filed. – Respondent
2009-11-02 Brief filed. – Respondent
2009-11-02 Amicus Curiae Brief received – Received (instead of filed)
2009-11-02 Brief filed. – Respondent
2009-11-10 Motion for extension of time to file brief. – Event related to subsequent petition filed in case.
2009-11-10 Motion for extension of time to file brief. – Event related to subsequent petition filed in case.
2009-11-13 Motion for Extension of Time disposed. – Petitioner's Reply Brief View Sheet
2009-11-13 Motion for extension of time to file brief. – Event related to first petition filed in case.
2009-11-13 Motion for Extension of Time disposed. – Petitioner's Reply Brief View Sheet
2009-11-16 Motion for Extension of Time disposed. – Petitioner's Reply Brief View Sheet
2009-12-02 Motion for extension of time to file brief. – Event related to first petition filed in case.
2009-12-02 Motion for extension of time to file brief. – Event related to subsequent petition filed in case.
2009-12-04 Motion for extension of time to file brief. – Event related to subsequent petition filed in case.
2009-12-04 Motion for Extension of Time disposed. – Petitioner's Reply Brief View Sheet
2009-12-04 Motion for Extension of Time disposed. – Petitioner's Reply Brief View Sheet
2009-12-07 Motion for Extension of Time disposed. – Petitioner View Sheet
2009-12-15 Amicus Curiae Letter Received – Received (instead of filed)
2009-12-17 Reply brief – Event related to subsequent petition filed in case.
2009-12-17 Reply brief – Event related to first petition filed in case.
2009-12-17 Reply brief – Event related to subsequent petition filed in case.
2009-12-17 Reply brief – Event related to subsequent petition filed in case.
2010-01-12 Amicus Curiae Brief received – Received (instead of filed)
2010-01-15 Petition for Review disposed –   View Sheet
2010-01-15 Petition for Review disposed –   View Sheet
2010-01-15 Petition for Review granted –  
2010-01-15 Case set for oral argument – Indicates filing re Petition for Review
2010-01-15 Petition for Review disposed –   View Sheet
2010-01-15 Petition for Review granted –  
2010-01-15 Case set for oral argument – Indicates filing re Petition for Review
2010-01-15 Petition for Review granted –  
2010-01-15 Case set for oral argument – Indicates filing re Petition for Review
2010-01-22 Oral Argument Submission Form from Attorney received – Event related to subsequent petition filed in case.
2010-01-25 Oral Argument Submission Form from Attorney received – Event related to subsequent petition filed in case.
2010-01-26 Motion to expand time for oral argument – Event related to first petition filed in case.
2010-01-26 Amicus Curiae Brief received – Received (instead of filed)
2010-01-29 Response to Motion – Respondent
2010-02-01 Amicus Curiae Brief received – Received (instead of filed)
2010-02-04 Amicus Curiae Letter Received – Received (instead of filed)
2010-02-05 Motion to expand time for oral argument disposed –   View Sheet
2010-02-12 Amicus Curiae Brief received – Received (instead of filed)
2010-02-12 Amicus Curiae Brief received – Received (instead of filed)
2010-02-12 Amicus Curiae Brief received – Received (instead of filed)
2010-02-12 Amicus Curiae Brief received – Received (instead of filed)
2010-02-16 File instrument. – Event related to first petition filed in case.
2010-02-16 Amicus Curiae Brief received – Received (instead of filed)
2010-02-16 Amicus Curiae Letter Received – Received (instead of filed)
2010-02-16 Amicus Curiae Letter Received – Received (instead of filed)
2010-02-17 Phone call from Clerk's Office – Amicus Curiae
2010-02-17 Phone call from Clerk's Office – Amicus Curiae
2010-02-17 Oral argument –  
2010-02-17 Oral argument –  
2010-02-17 Phone call from Clerk's Office – Amicus Curiae
2010-02-17 Oral argument –  
2010-03-05 Post submission brief – Event related to subsequent petition filed in case.
2010-03-18 Response to brief – Respondent
2010-03-18 Phone call from Clerk's Office – Respondent
2010-03-23 additional copies received – Respondent
2010-05-10 Amicus Curiae Letter Received – Received (instead of filed)
2010-05-13 Additional citations received. – Event related to subsequent petition filed in case.
2010-05-25 Amicus Curiae Letter Received – Received (instead of filed)
2010-05-27 Phone call from Clerk's Office – Amicus Curiae
2010-05-28 Amicus Curiae Brief received – Received (instead of filed)
2010-06-03 Amicus Curiae Letter Received – Received (instead of filed)
2010-06-10 Response to amicus curiae brief – Respondent
2010-06-10 Post submission brief – Event related to first petition filed in case.
2010-06-15 File instrument. – Amicus Curiae
2010-06-21 File instrument. – Amicus Curiae
2010-06-28 Response to brief – Respondent
2010-07-01 additional copies received – Respondent
2010-07-09 Amicus Curiae Letter Received – Received (instead of filed)
2010-08-30 Response to amicus curiae brief – Event related to subsequent petition filed in case.
Texas Supreme Court Order Lists

Order List of 2010-01-15
Order List of 2010-02-05
Court of Appeals Opinions
Opinion Not Available
Courts Below
Court of Appeals:
San Antonio (4th COA)
No. 04-07-00103-CV
by Honorable Steven C. Hilbig

Trial Court:
Atascosa County
Honorable Donna S. Rayes
Briefs in the Texas Supreme Court

State - Petition for Review - Filed: 02/02/2009 (2009-02-02)

Amicus Brief - Angela Garcia - Received: 03/06/2009 (2009-03-06)

State - Response to Petition - Filed: 05/06/2009 (2009-05-06)

State - Reply in Support of Petition - Filed: 05/20/2009 (2009-05-20)

Day - Petition for Review (2009-01-30)

Amicus Brief - HGSD - Received: 05/01/2009 (2009-05-01)

Day - Response to State's Petition - Filed: 05/05/2009 (2009-05-05)

Day - Response to EAA's Petition - Filed: 05/05/2009 (2009-05-05)

Amicus Brief - The Alliance of EAA Permit Holders - Filed: 06/08/2009 (2009-06-08)

Supplement to Amicus Brief - The Alliance of EAA Permit Holders - Received: 06/09/2009 (2009-06-09)

EAA - Response to Petition - Filed: 03/04/2009 (2009-03-04)

EAA - Reply to Response to Petition - Filed: 05/20/2009 (2009-05-20)

EAA - Petition for Review - Filed: 02/02/2009 (2009-02-02)

Amicus Brief - City of Victoria - Received: 03/30/2009 (2009-03-30)

EAA - Petitioner's Brief on the Merits - Filed: 09/18/2009 (2009-09-18)

State - Petitioner's Brief on the Merits - Filed: 09/18/2009 (2009-09-18)

Day - Petitioners' Brief on the Merits - Filed: 09/18/2009 (2009-09-18)

Amicus Brief - Canadian River Municipal Water Authority - Received: 10/27/2009 (2009-10-27)

EAA - Respondent's Brief on the Merits - Filed: 11/02/2009 (2009-11-02)

Joint Amicus Brief - Texas Farm Bureau & Texas Cattle Feeders Association - Received: 11/02/2009 (2009-11-02)

State - Respondent's Brief on the Merits - Filed: 11/02/2009 (2009-11-02)

EAA - Reply Brief - Filed: 12/17/2009 (2009-12-17)

Amicus Brief - Texas Wildlife Association - Received: 01/12/201 (2010-01-12)

Day - Respondent's Brief to State's Brief - Filed: 10/30/2009 (2009-10-30)

Day - Respondent's Brief to EAA's Brief - Filed: 10/30/2009 (2009-10-30)

Amicus Letter - Texas Comptroller of Public Accounts - Received: 12/15/2009 (2009-12-15)

Day - Reply Brief to State's Response Brief - Filed: 12/17/2009 (2009-12-17)

Day - Reply Brief to EAA's Response Brief - Filed: 12/17/2009 (2009-12-17)

Amicus Brief - Medina County Irrigators Alliance - Received: 03/03/2009 (2009-03-03)

Amended Amicus Brief - Medina County Irrigators Alliance - Received: 04/08/2009 (2009-04-08)

Amicus Brief - Texas Farm Bureau - Received: 04/29/2009 (2009-04-29)

Amicus Brief - Texas and Southwestern Cattle Raisers Association - Received: 05/05/2009 (2009-05-05)

Supplement to Amicus Brief - The Alliance of EAA Permit Holders - Received: 06/18/2009 (2009-06-18)

State - Reply Brief - Filed: 12/17/2009 (2009-12-17)

Amicus Brief - Angela Garcia - Received: 01/26/201 (2010-01-26)

Amicus Brief - Harris-Galveston Subsidence District - Received: 02/01/201 (2010-02-01)

Amicus Brief - Texas Landowners Council - Received: 02/12/201 (2010-02-12)

Amicus Brief - Pacific Legal Foundation - Received: 02/12/201 (2010-02-12)

Amicus Brief - Mesa Water - Received: 02/10/201 (2010-02-10)

Amicus Brief - Bragg - Received: 02/16/201 (2010-02-16)

Amicus Letter Brief - City of Amarillo - Received: 02/16/201 (2010-02-16)

Amicus Letter Brief - City of El Paso - Received: 02/16/201 (2010-02-16)

EAA - Petition for Writ of Mandamus - Filed: 03/05/201 (2010-03-05)

Day - Response to Post-Submission Letter Brief - Filed: 03/18/201 (2010-03-18)

Amicus Post-Submission Letter - Bragg - Received: 05/10/201 (2010-05-10)

Amicus Letter Brief - Bragg - Received: 05/25/201 (2010-05-25)

Post-Submission Amicus Brief - Texas Alliance of Groundwater Districts - Received: 05/28/201 (2010-05-28)

Amicus Letter - Duncan - Received: 06/03/201 (2010-06-03)

State - Post-Submission Brief - Filed: 06/10/201 (2010-06-10)

Day - Response to Amicus Brief - Filed: 06/10/201 (2010-06-10)

Day - Response to Post-Submission Brief - Filed: 06/28/201 (2010-06-28)

Amicus Letter - Texas Farm Bureau - Received: 07/09/201 (2010-07-09)

EAA - Response to Amicus Letter - Received: 08/30/201 (2010-08-30)