Supreme Court

Case: 19-0777    
19-0777
09/03/2019
Mandamus/Cause
IN RE CENTERPOINT ENERGY HOUSTON ELECTRIC, LLC. 
 
Appellate Briefs
Date Event TypeDescriptionRemarksDocument
09/11/2020Response to Amicus Curiae Brief filedReal Parties in Interest Response to Amicus of the Office of the Soliciter General filed on behalf of Karen Higgins, et al.
08/31/2020Amicus Curiae Brief receivedReceived (instead of filed)Amicus Curiae Brief of the State of Texas submitted by Kyle Hawkins of the Attorney General's Office in Austin, Texas.
07/08/2020Letter brief Amicus Curiae 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.
05/08/2020Fully hyperlinked brief filedRelatorHyperlinked Reply Brief on the Merits filed on behalf of Centerpoint Energy Houston Electric, LLC.
05/07/2020Reply BriefRelatorReply Brief on the Merits filed on behalf of Centerpoint Energy Houston Electric, LLC.
04/08/2020Brief on the MeritsReal Parties in Interest Real Party in Interest's Brief on the Merits filed on behalf of Karen Y. Higgins, et al.
02/20/2020Fully hyperlinked brief filedRelatorRelator's Hyperlinked Brief on the Merits filed on behalf of CenterPoint Energy Houston Electric, LLC.
02/18/2020Brief on the MeritsRelatorRelator's Brief on the Merits filed on behalf of CenterPoint Energy Houston Electric, LLC
11/22/2019Reply to Response to Petition filed RelatorReply in support of Petition for Writ of Mandamus filed on behalf of CenterPoint Energy Houston Electric, LLC.
11/12/2019Response to Petition for Writ of Mandamus FiledReal Parties in Interest Response to Petition for Writ of Mandamus filed on behalf of Karen Y. Higgins, et al.
10/03/2019Amicus Curiae Brief receivedReceived (instead of filed)Amicus Curiae Brief of Electric Transmission Texas, LLC, et al. submitted by Marnie McCormick of Duggins, Wren, Mann & Romero, LLP of Austin, Texas.
09/03/2019Petition for Writ of Mandamus filedRelatorPetition for Writ of Mandamus filed on behalf of CenterPoint Energy Houston Electric, LLC.
Case Events
DateEvent TypeDispositionRemarksDocument
06/30/2021Dissenting opinion issued.IssuedChief Justice Hecht delivered a dissenting opinion, in which Justice Blacklock joined.
06/30/2021Concurring Opinion issued.IssuedJustice Boyd delivered a concurring opinion.
06/30/2021Opinion issuedDeniedThe Court denies the petition for writ of mandamus.  Justice Busby announced the Court's disposition and delivered an opinion, in which Justice Lehrmann, Justice Devine, and Justice Bland joined. (Justice Huddle not participating)
(6/30/2021 9:14:07 AM) 190777d.pdf, 190777c.pdf, 190777.pdf
06/28/2021Call received Call received regarding status of case.
06/25/2021Call received Call received from counsel for Relator.
10/08/2020Oral argument  Argued on behalf of relator by Macey Reasoner Stokes; Argued on behalf of real party in interest by J. Christopher Dean; 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 7:48:49 PM) Zoom Oral Arguments Guide for Lawyers.pdf
09/15/2020Oral Argument Submission Form from Attorney received Oral Argument Submission Form received on behalf of the State of Texas. Argument will be presented by Bill Davis, Deputy Soliciter General.
09/11/2020Response to Amicus Curiae Brief filed Response to Amicus of the Office of the Soliciter General filed on behalf of Karen Higgins, et al.
09/11/2020Oral Argument Submission Form from Attorney received Oral Argument Submission Form received on behalf of Karen Higgins, et al. Argument will be presented by J. Christopher Dean of Dean Law Firm- Houston.
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 submitted by Kyle Hawkins of the Attorney General's Office in Austin, Texas.
07/21/2020Designation of Lead Counsel  Designation of lead counsel filed on behalf of The State of Texas.
07/21/2020Letter Filed Letter filed on behalf of The State of Texas.
07/08/2020Letter brief  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.
06/30/2020Oral Argument Submission Form from Attorney received Oral Argument Submission Form received on behalf of CenterPoint Houston Electric, LLC. Argument will be presented by Macey Stokes of Baker Botts- Houston.
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.
05/08/2020Fully hyperlinked brief filed Hyperlinked Reply Brief on the Merits filed on behalf of Centerpoint Energy Houston Electric, LLC.
05/07/2020Reply Brief Reply Brief on the Merits filed on behalf of Centerpoint Energy Houston Electric, LLC.
04/20/2020Motion for Extension of Time disposed.Filing grantedMotion for Extension of Time to file Reply Brief on the Merits granted. Reply Brief due May 7, 2020. FURTHER REQUESTS FOR EXTENSIONS OF TIME FOR THIS FILING WILL BE DISFAVORED.
04/15/2020Motion for Extension of Time to File Brief filed Motion for Extension of Time to file Reply Brief on the Merits filed on behalf of CenterPoint Energy Houston Electric, LLC.
04/08/2020Brief on the Merits Real Party in Interest's Brief on the Merits filed on behalf of Karen Y. Higgins, et al.
03/04/2020Motion for Extension of Time disposed.Filing granted in partMotion for Extension of Time to file Response Brief on the Merits granted in part. Response Brief on the Merits due April 8, 2020. Reply Brief on the Merits due April 23, 2020. FURTHER REQUESTS FOR EXTENSIONS OF TIME FOR THIS FILING WILL BE DISFAVORED.
03/04/2020Motion for Extension of Time to File Brief filed Motion for Extension of Time to file Response Brief on the Merits filed on behalf of Karen Higgins, et al.
02/20/2020Fully hyperlinked brief filed Relator's Hyperlinked Brief on the Merits filed on behalf of CenterPoint Energy Houston Electric, LLC.
02/18/2020Brief on the Merits Relator's Brief on the Merits filed on behalf of CenterPoint Energy Houston Electric, 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 Response to Petition filed  Reply in support of Petition for Writ of Mandamus filed on behalf of CenterPoint Energy Houston Electric, LLC.
11/19/2019Letter Filed Letter regarding intent to file a reply in support of Petition for Writ of Mandamus filed on behalf of CenterPoint Energy Houston Electric, LLC.
11/12/2019Response to Petition for Writ of Mandamus Filed Response to Petition for Writ of Mandamus filed on behalf of Karen Y. Higgins, et al.
10/11/2019Supreme Court of Texas Requested Response Requested response to petition for writ of mandamus due no later than November 12, 2019.
10/03/2019Amicus Curiae Brief received Amicus Curiae Brief of Electric Transmission Texas, LLC, et al. submitted by Marnie McCormick of Duggins, Wren, Mann & Romero, LLP of Austin, Texas.
09/10/2019Case forwarded to Court  
09/04/2019Court reporter/recorder's record  
09/03/2019Case Record Filed  Relator's Record in Support of Petition for Writ of Mandamus filed on behalf of CenterPoint Energy Houston Electric, LLC.
09/03/2019Petition for Writ of Mandamus filed Petition for Writ of Mandamus filed on behalf of CenterPoint Energy Houston Electric, LLC.
Calendars
Set DateCalendar TypeReason SetRemarks
07/15/2021StatusMotion for rehearing due to be filed.  
Parties
PartyPartyTypeRepresentative
Entergy Texas, Inc.Amicus CuriaeMs. Marnie A. McCormick
Higgins, MaxwellReal Party in Interest Mr. James Christopher Dean
Ms. Trisha Danielle Ross
Karen Y. Higgins, Individually and as the Independent Administrator of the Estate of Glenn Wood Higgins, DeceasedReal Party in Interest Ms. Trisha Danielle Ross
Mr. James Christopher Dean
State of TexasAmicus CuriaeMr. Ryan Lee Bangert
Mr. Kyle D. Hawkins
Mr. Bill Davis
Mr. Ari Cuenin
Mr. Jeffrey C. Mateer
Atty. Gen. W. Kenneth Paxton Jr.
AEP Texas Inc.Amicus CuriaeMs. Marnie A. McCormick
Higgins, MeganReal Party in Interest Mr. James Christopher Dean
Ms. Trisha Danielle Ross
El Paso Electric CompanyAmicus CuriaeMs. Marnie A. McCormick
Solicitor GeneralOther interested party Mr. Kyle D. Hawkins
Mr. Bill Davis
Higgins, TommyReal Party in Interest Mr. James Christopher Dean
Ms. Trisha Danielle Ross
Electric Transmission Texas, LLCAmicus CuriaeMs. Marnie A. McCormick
CenterPoint Energy Houston Electric, LLCRelatorMs. Macey Reasoner Stokes
Ms. Meghan D. McElvy
Mr. Benjamin E. Gonsoulin
Mr. Ioannis Vasilios Anaipakos
Southwestern Electric Power CompanyAmicus CuriaeMs. Marnie A. McCormick
Court of Appeals Information:
Denied 
601 SW3d 904, 08-13-19 
1st Court of Appeals 
Honorable Per Curiam 
Trial Court Information
Probate Court No 4 
Harris 
Honorable James Horwitz 
450,163-401 
 
 

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