Supreme Court

Case: 19-0662    
19-0662
08/02/2019
Mandamus/Cause
IN RE ONCOR ELECTRIC DELIVERY COMPANY LLC 
 
Appellate Briefs
Date Event TypeDescriptionRemarksDocument
08/31/2020Amicus Curiae Brief receivedReceived (instead of filed)Amicus Curiae Brief of the State of Texas received from Kyle D. Hawkins of the Office of the Attorney General of Austin, Texas.
05/07/2020Reply BriefRelatorReply Brief on the Merits filed on behalf of Oncor Electric Delivery Company, LLC.
04/22/2020Brief on the MeritsReal Parties in Interest Real Party in Interest's Brief on the Merits filed on behalf of James Stacey Taylor.
02/18/2020Brief on the MeritsRelatorRelator's Brief on the Merits filed on behalf of Oncor Electric Delivery Company, LLC.
11/22/2019Reply to Petition for Writ of MandamusRelatorReply in Support of Petition for Writ of Mandamus filed on behalf of Oncor Electric Delivery Company, LLC.
11/06/2019Response to Petition for Writ of Mandamus FiledReal Parties in Interest Response to Petition for Writ of Mandamus filed on behalf of James Stacey Taylor.
10/03/2019Amicus Curiae Brief receivedReceived (instead of filed)Amicus Curiae Brief of AEP Texas, Inc. et al. submitted by Marnie McCorkmick of Duggins, Wren, Mann & Romero, LLP in Austin, Texas.
08/21/2019Additional citations received.RelatorLetter Regarding Additional Citations filed on behalf of Oncor Electric Delivery Company, LLC.
08/02/2019Petition for Writ of Mandamus filedRelatorPetition for Writ of Mandamus filed on behalf of Oncor Electric Delvery Company, LLC.
Case Events
DateEvent TypeDispositionRemarksDocument
07/02/2021Electronic communication received from Party Email from counsel stating an opposition to the motion will be filed.
07/02/2021Electronic communication sent to Party Email sent to counsel for Real Party in Interest to determine if a response to motion will be filed.
07/02/2021Motion for Extension of Time to File Motion for Rehearing Motion for Extension of Time to file Motion for Rehearing filed on behalf of Oncor Electric Delivery Company, LLC.
06/25/2021Dissenting opinion issued.IssuedChief Justice Hecht delivered a dissenting opinion, in which Justice Boyd and Justice Blacklock joined.
06/25/2021Opinion issuedDeniedThe Court denies the petition for writ of mandamus. Justice Bland delivered the opinion of the Court, in which Justice Lehrmann, Justice Devine, Justice Busby, and Justice Huddle joined.
10/08/2020Oral argument  Argued on behalf of relator by Robert K. Wise; Argued on behalf of real party in interest by James Hatchitt; Argued on behalf of amicus curiae, The State of Texas, by Bill Davis
09/28/2020Submission Schedule  
09/17/2020Letter sent to parties from Supreme Court - See Remarks Letter sent to parties stating: "The Supreme Court of Texas set the above-referenced cause for oral submission for Thursday, October 8, 2020. Oral argument will be held via Zoom. Attached is a guide for attorneys participating in oral arguments via Zoom. The Clerk of the Court will contact you with further instructions."
(9/17/2020 7:43:20 PM) Zoom Oral Arguments Guide for Lawyers.pdf
09/15/2020Oral Argument Submission Form from Attorney received Oral Argument Submission Form submitted on behalf of Amicus Curiae, the State of Texas. Oral Argument will be presented by Bill Davis of the Office of the Attorney General, Solicitor General Division of Austin, Texas.
09/14/2020Oral Argument Submission Form from Attorney received Oral Argument Submission Form submitted on behalf of Relator, Oncor Electric Delivery Company LLC. Oral Argument will be presented by Robert K. Wise of Lillard Wise Szygenda PLLC of Dallas, Texas.
09/11/2020Oral Argument Submission Form from Attorney received Oral Argument Submission Form submitted on behalf of Real Party in Interest, James Stacey Taylor. Oral Argument will be presented by James Hatchitt of Howry, Breen & Herman, L.L.P. of Austin, Texas.
09/11/2020Motion to Argue disposedFiling grantedUnopposed Motion of Amicus Curiae, The State of Texas, to Participate in Oral Argument granted (Time allotted: 15/20/5 minutes)
09/09/2020Motion to Argue filed Unopposed Motion to Participate in Oral Argument filed on behalf of the State of Texas.
08/31/2020Amicus Curiae Brief received Amicus Curiae Brief of the State of Texas received from Kyle D. Hawkins of the Office of the Attorney General of Austin, Texas.
07/21/2020Letter Filed Letter requesting access to record filed on behalf of State of Texas.
07/21/2020Designation of Lead Counsel  Notice of Designation of Lead Counsel filed on behalf of the State of Texas.
07/08/2020Letter Filed Letter from Solicitor General notifying the Court that additional time to respond to invitation for the State to express its views is necessary.  State anticipates filing an amicus brief on or before August 31, 2020.
06/30/2020Solicitor general invited to file brief The Solicitor General is invited to file a brief in this case expressing the views of the State.  The brief should comply with Tex. R. App. P. 55.3 and be filed on or before July 30, 2020.  The Solicitor General should notify the Court on or before July 10, 2020 if a brief will not be filed or if additional time to respond will be necessary.
06/26/2020Case set for oral argumentCase set for oral argumentThis cause has been set for oral argument at 9:00 a.m., October 8, 2020. Time allotted to argue: 20/20 minutes
06/12/2020Supreme Court of Texas Orders Issued  
06/12/2020Mandamus Set to Argue  
06/12/2020Petition for Writ of Mandamus disposedCase set for oral argument The date and time for oral argument are yet to be determined.
05/07/2020Reply Brief Reply Brief on the Merits filed on behalf of Oncor Electric Delivery Company, LLC.
04/22/2020Brief on the Merits Real Party in Interest's Brief on the Merits filed on behalf of James Stacey Taylor.
04/07/2020Motion for Extension of Time disposed.Filing grantedMotion for Extension of Time to file Response Brief on the Merits granted. Response Brief due April 22, 2020. Reply Brief due May 7, 2020. FURTHER REQUESTS FOR EXTENSIONS OF TIME FOR THIS FILING WILL NOT BE CONSIDERED.
04/07/2020Motion for Extension of Time to File Brief filed Second Motion for Extension of Time to file Response Brief on the Merits filed on behalf of James Stacey Taylor.
03/06/2020Motion for Extension of Time disposed.Filing grantedMotion for Extension of Time to file Response Brief on the Merits granted. FURTHER REQUESTS FOR EXTENSIONS OF TIME FOR THIS FILING WILL BE DISFAVORED. Response Brief on the Merits is due April 8, 2020. Reply Brief is due April 23, 2020.
03/05/2020Motion for Extension of Time to File Brief filed Unopposed Motion for Extension of Time to file Response Brief on the Merits filed on behalf of James Stacey Taylor.
02/18/2020Call received Call received from counsel for relator regarding returned filing.
02/18/2020Brief on the Merits Relator's Brief on the Merits filed on behalf of Oncor Electric Delivery Company, LLC.
01/17/2020Brief on the Merits Requested Brief on the merits requested:  Relator's brief due no later than February 18, 2020; Response brief due March 9, 2020; Reply brief due March 24, 2020.
11/22/2019Reply to Petition for Writ of Mandamus Reply in Support of Petition for Writ of Mandamus filed on behalf of Oncor Electric Delivery Company, LLC.
11/08/2019Letter Filed Letter regarding filing a Reply in Support of Petition for Writ of Mandamus filed on behalf of Oncor Electric Delivery Company, LLC.
11/06/2019Response to Petition for Writ of Mandamus Filed Response to Petition for Writ of Mandamus filed on behalf of James Stacey Taylor.
10/03/2019Amicus Curiae Brief received Amicus Curiae Brief of AEP Texas, Inc. et al. submitted by Marnie McCorkmick of Duggins, Wren, Mann & Romero, LLP in Austin, Texas.
09/30/2019Motion for Extension of Time to File Response disposedFiling grantedMotion for Extension of Time to file Response to Petition for Writ of Mandamus has been granted. FURTHER REQUESTS FOR EXTENSIONS OF TIME FOR THIS FILING WILL BE DISFAVORED. Response is due on November 6, 2019.
09/30/2019Motion for Extension of Time to File Response Unopposed Motion for Extension of Time to file Response to Petition for Writ of Mandamus filed on behalf of James Stacey Taylor.
09/06/2019Supreme Court of Texas Requested Response Requested response to petition for writ of mandamus due no later than October 7, 2019.
08/21/2019Additional citations received. Letter Regarding Additional Citations filed on behalf of Oncor Electric Delivery Company, LLC.
08/21/2019Call received Call received from counsel for Relator regarding incoming letter of additional citations to related court decisions.
08/06/2019Case forwarded to Court  
08/02/2019Case Record Filed  Mandamus Record filed on behalf of Oncor Electric Delivery Company, LLC.
08/02/2019Petition for Writ of Mandamus filed Petition for Writ of Mandamus filed on behalf of Oncor Electric Delvery Company, LLC.
Calendars
Set DateCalendar TypeReason SetRemarks
07/02/2021Motion being reviewed by CourtM/E/T to file motion for rehearing 
07/12/2021StatusMotion for rehearing due to be filed.  
Parties
PartyPartyTypeRepresentative
El Paso Electric CompanyAmicus CuriaeMs. Marnie A. McCormick
Electric Transmission Texas, LLCAmicus CuriaeMs. Marnie A. McCormick
Oncor Electric Delivery Company LLCRelatorMr. Andrew James Szygenda  
Mr. John C. Stewart
Mr. Robert K. Wise
Mr. Thomas F. Lillard
State of TexasAmicus CuriaeMr. Bill Davis
Mr. Ari Cuenin
Mr. Kyle D. Hawkins
Mr. Ryan Lee Bangert
Mr. Jeffrey C. Mateer
Atty. Gen. W. Kenneth Paxton Jr.
Southwestern Electric Power CompanyAmicus CuriaeMs. Marnie A. McCormick
Taylor, James StaceyReal Party in Interest Mr. Sean E. Breen
Mr. Christopher Lavorato
Mr. Brian Patrick Lauten
Mr. James C. Hatchitt
AEP Texas, Inc.Amicus CuriaeMs. Marnie A. McCormick
Entergy Texas, Inc.Amicus CuriaeMs. Marnie A. McCormick
Solicitor General of TexasOther interested party Mr. Kyle D. Hawkins
Mr. Bill Davis
Court of Appeals Information:
Denied 
601 SW3d 903, 07-23-19 
5th Court of Appeals 
Honorable David L. Bridges 
Trial Court Information
191st District Court 
Dallas 
Honorable Gena Nicole Slaughter 
DC-16-01615 
 
 

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