Supreme Court

Case: 19-1035    
19-1035
11/21/2019
Third Petition for Review/Cause under Rule 53.1
ANGELA DAVIS, AS PRESIDENT OF NEA-DALLAS (A LOCAL AFFILIATE OF TEXAS STATE TEACHERS ASSOCIATION), ON BEHALF OF ALL AFFECTED MEMBERS AND NAMED INDIVIDUALS 
MIKE MORATH, COMMISSIONER OF EDUCATION OF THE STATE OF TEXAS, AND DALLAS INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT, A PUBLIC BODY CORPORATE 
Appellate Briefs
Date Event TypeDescriptionRemarksDocument
03/22/2021Exhibits in case/cause filedEvent related to first petition filed in case.Oral Argument Exhibits filed on behalf of Angela Davis, et al.
01/25/2021Reply BriefPetitionerReply Brief on the Merits filed on behalf of Dallas ISD.
01/25/2021Amended Brief filedPetitionerAmended Reply to Teachers' Response to his Brief on the Merits filed on behalf of Mike Morath, et al.
01/25/2021Reply BriefEvent related to subsequent petition filed in case.Reply Brief on the Merits filed on behalf of Mike Morath.
01/25/2021Reply BriefPetitionerReply Brief on the Merits filed on behalf of Angela Davis, et al.
12/17/2020Brief on the MeritsRespondentResponse Brief on the Merits filed on behalf of Mike Morath, Commissioner of Education of The State of Texas.
12/17/2020Brief on the MeritsRespondentResponse Brief to Nea-Dallas’s Brief On The Merits filed on behalf of Dallas Independent School  District.
12/17/2020Brief on the MeritsRespondentResponse Brief on the Merits filed on behalf of Angela Davis, et al.
10/28/2020Brief on the MeritsPetitionerPetitioner's Brief on the Merits filed on behalf of Dallas ISD.
10/28/2020Brief on the MeritsPetitionerPetitioner's Brief on the Merits filed on behalf of Angela Davis, et al.
10/28/2020Brief on the MeritsEvent related to subsequent petition filed in case.Petitioner's Brief on the Merits filed on behalf of Mike Morath.
06/09/2020Reply to ResponsePetitionerReply in Support of Petition for Review filed on behalf of Dallas ISD.
05/27/2020Response to PetitionRespondentResponse to Petition for Review filed on behalf of Dallas ISD.
05/27/2020Response to PetitionRespondentResponse to Petition for Review filed on behalf of the Commissioner of Education of The State of Texas.
05/26/2020Response to PetitionRespondentResponse to Petitions for Review filed on behalf of Angela Davis, et al.
03/09/2020Amicus Curiae Brief receivedReceived (instead of filed)Amicus Curiae Brief of Texas Association of School Boards Legal Assistance Fund submitted by Todd Clark of Walsh Gallegos Trevino Russo & Kyle, P.C. of Austin, Texas.
01/17/2020Petition for Review #3Event related to subsequent petition filed in case.Petition for Review filed on behalf of the Commissioner of Education.
01/16/2020Petition for Review #2Event related to subsequent petition filed in case.Petition for Review filed on behalf of Dallas Independent School District.
01/16/2020Petition for ReviewPetitionerPetition for Review filed on behalf of Angela Davis, et al.
Case Events
DateEvent TypeDispositionRemarksDocument
07/01/2021Mandate issued Mandate & Cost Bill Issued
05/28/2021Court approved judgment sent to attorneys of recordIssued 
05/28/2021Opinion issuedIssuedThe Court affirms in part and reverses in part the court of appeals' judgment and remands the case to the Commissioner. Justice Blacklock delivered the opinion of the Court.
05/28/2021Opinion issuedIssuedThe Court affirms in part and reverses in part the court of appeals' judgment and remands the case to the Commissioner. Justice Blacklock delivered the opinion of the Court.
05/28/2021Opinion issuedCourt of Appeals' judgment reversed and remanded to CommissionThe Court affirms in part and reverses in part the court of appeals' judgment and remands the case to the Commissioner. Justice Blacklock delivered the opinion of the Court.
(5/28/2021 10:34:55 AM) 191035.pdf, 19-1035.jmt.pdf
03/29/2021Record Received (See Remarks) Record Received from the Third Court of Appeals
03/26/2021Electronic communication sent to Party Email sent to Third Court of Appeals Clerk's Office requesting administrative record.
03/23/2021Oral argument  Argued on behalf of Petitioners/Cross-Respondents, Angela Davis, as President of
NEA-Dallas, et al., by Giana Ortiz; Argued on behalf of Petitioner/Cross-Respondent, Dallas Independent School District, by Carlos G. Lopez; Argued on behalf of Respondent/Cross-Petitioner by Kimberly L. Fuchs
03/23/2021Oral argument  Argued on behalf of Petitioners/Cross-Respondents, Angela Davis, as President of
NEA-Dallas, et al., by Giana Ortiz; Argued on behalf of Petitioner/Cross-Respondent, Dallas Independent School District, by Carlos G. Lopez; Argued on behalf of Respondent/Cross-Petitioner by Kimberly L. Fuchs
03/23/2021Oral argument  Argued on behalf of Petitioners/Cross-Respondents, Angela Davis, as President of
NEA-Dallas, et al., by Giana Ortiz; Argued on behalf of Petitioner/Cross-Respondent, Dallas Independent School District, by Carlos G. Lopez; Argued on behalf of Respondent/Cross-Petitioner by Kimberly L. Fuchs
03/22/2021Miscellaneous motion disposed. See Remarks.Filing grantedJoint Motion to Modify Oral Argument Submission Schedule granted. Time for Argument: 20 minutes for NEA-Dallas; 10 minutes for Dallas Independent School District; 10 minutes for Mike Morath, Commissioner
(3/22/2021 12:40:18 PM) 03-23 - UPDATED SUBMISSION SCHEDULE.pdf
03/22/2021Exhibits in case/cause filed Oral Argument Exhibits filed on behalf of Angela Davis, et al.
03/19/2021Miscellaneous Motion Joint Motion to Modify Oral Argument Submission Schedule filed on behalf of Angela Davis, et al., Dallas ISD, and Mike Morath, et al.
03/19/2021Call received Call received from counsel for Dallas ISD regarding oral argument.
03/16/2021Submission Schedule UPDATED on March 22, 2021
03/10/2021Call received Call received from counsel for Mike Morath regarding Oral Argument.
03/10/2021Oral Argument Submission Form from Attorney received Oral Argument Submission Form filed on behalf of Mike Morath. Argument will be presented by Kimberly L. Fuchs of the Office of the Attorney General in Austin, Texas.
03/09/2021Call received Call received from Petitioners' counsel regarding oral argument schedule.
03/05/2021Oral Argument Submission Form from Attorney received Oral Argument Submission Form filed on behalf of Dallas ISD. Argument will be presented by Carlos G. Lopez of Thompson & Horton LLP in Dallas, Texas.
03/05/2021Call received Call received from counsel for Dallas ISD regarding Oral Argument.
03/05/2021Oral Argument Submission Form from Attorney received Oral Argument Submission Form filed on behalf of Angela Davis, et al. Argument will be presented by Giana Ortiz of The Oritz Law Firm in Arlington, Texas.
02/26/2021Case set for oral argumentCase set for oral argumentThis case has been set for oral argument at 9:00 a.m., March 23, 2021. Time allotted to argue: 20/20 minutes
02/26/2021Petition for Review disposedFiling granted 
02/26/2021Petition for Review granted  
02/26/2021Case set for oral argumentCase set for oral argumentThis case has been set for oral argument at 9:00 a.m., March 23, 2021. Time allotted to argue: 20/20 minutes
02/26/2021Petition for Review disposedFiling granted 
02/26/2021Petition for Review granted  
02/26/2021Case set for oral argumentCase set for oral argumentThis case has been set for oral argument at 9:00 a.m., March 23, 2021. Time allotted to argue: 20/20 minutes
02/26/2021Petition for Review disposedFiling granted 
02/26/2021Petition for Review granted  
01/25/2021Amended Brief filed Amended Reply to Teachers' Response to his Brief on the Merits filed on behalf of Mike Morath, et al.
01/25/2021Reply Brief Reply Brief on the Merits filed on behalf of Dallas ISD.
01/25/2021Reply Brief Reply Brief on the Merits filed on behalf of Mike Morath.
01/25/2021Reply Brief Reply Brief on the Merits filed on behalf of Angela Davis, et al.
12/30/2020Motion for Extension of Time disposed.Filing grantedJoint Motion for Extension of Time to file Reply Briefs on the Merits granted. Reply Briefs due January 25, 2021. FURTHER REQUESTS FOR EXTENSIONS OF TIME FOR THIS FILING WILL BE DISFAVORED.
12/30/2020Motion for Extension of Time to File Brief filed Joint Motion for Extension of Time to file Reply Briefs on the Merits filed on behalf of all parties.
12/17/2020Brief on the Merits Response Brief on the Merits filed on behalf of Mike Morath, Commissioner of Education of The State of Texas.
12/17/2020Brief on the Merits Response Brief to Nea-Dallas’s Brief On The Merits filed on behalf of Dallas Independent School  District.
12/17/2020Brief on the Merits Response Brief on the Merits filed on behalf of Angela Davis, et al.
11/16/2020Motion for Extension of Time disposed.Filing grantedMotion for Extension of Time to file Response Briefs on the Merits granted. Response Briefs due December 17, 2020. Reply Briefs due January 4, 2021. FURTHER REQUESTS FOR EXTENSIONS OF TIME FOR THIS FILING WILL BE DISFAVORED.
11/16/2020Motion for Extension of Time to File Brief filed Motion for Extension of Time to file Response Brief on the Merits filed jointly on behalf of Mike Morath, Dallas ISD, and Angela Davis, et al.
11/16/2020Letter Filed Letter regarding Change of Counsel filed on behalf of Mike Morath.
10/28/2020Brief on the Merits Petitioner's Brief on the Merits filed on behalf of Dallas ISD.
10/28/2020Brief on the Merits Petitioner's Brief on the Merits filed on behalf of Angela Davis, et al.
10/28/2020Brief on the Merits Petitioner's Brief on the Merits filed on behalf of Mike Morath.
09/03/2020Motion for Extension of Time disposed.Filing grantedJoint Motion for Extension of Time to file Briefs on the Merits granted. Petitioner's Brief on the Merits due October 28, 2020.  Further requests for extensions of time for this filing will be disfavored. Response Brief due November 17, 2020. Reply Brief due December 2, 2020.
09/03/2020Motion for Extension of Time to File Brief filed Joint Motion for Extension of Time to file Briefs on the Merits filed on behalf of Angela Davis, et al. and Mike Morath, et al.
09/02/2020Letter Filed Letter regarding change of counsel filed on behalf of Mike Morath.
08/28/2020Brief on the Merits Requested Brief on the Merits requested:  Petitioner's brief on the merits due no later than September 28, 2020; Response brief due October 19, 2020; Reply brief due November 3, 2020.
06/09/2020Reply to Response Reply in Support of Petition for Review filed on behalf of Dallas ISD.
05/27/2020Response to Petition Response to Petition for Review filed on behalf of the Commissioner of Education of The State of Texas.
05/27/2020Response to Petition Response to Petition for Review filed on behalf of Dallas ISD.
05/26/2020Response to Petition Response to Petitions for Review filed on behalf of Angela Davis, et al.
04/20/2020Motion for Extension of Time to File Response disposedFiling grantedJoint Motion for Extension of Time to file Responses to Petitions for Review granted. Responses due May 27, 2020. Further requests for extensions of time for this filing will be disfavored.
04/20/2020Motion for Extension of Time to File Response Joint Motion for Extension of Time to file Responses to Petitions for Review filed on behalf of Angela Davis, et al. and Mike Morath, et al.
03/27/2020Supreme Court of Texas Requested Response Requested response to petition for review due by April 27, 2020.
03/09/2020Amicus Curiae Brief received Amicus Curiae Brief of Texas Association of School Boards Legal Assistance Fund submitted by Todd Clark of Walsh Gallegos Trevino Russo & Kyle, P.C. of Austin, Texas.
02/25/2020Case forwarded to Court  
02/25/2020Case forwarded to Court  
02/25/2020Case forwarded to Court  
02/14/2020Response Waiver filed Response Waiver filed on behalf of Mike Morath, et al.
02/13/2020Call received Call received regarding the status of the case.
01/17/2020Petition for Review #3 Petition for Review filed on behalf of the Commissioner of Education.
01/17/2020Third Motion for Extension of Time to File Petition for Review disposedFiling grantedThird Motion for Extension of Time to file Petition for Review granted. Petition for Review due January 17, 2020. FURTHER REQUESTS FOR EXTENSIONS OF TIME FOR THIS FILING WILL NOT BE CONSIDERED.
01/17/2020Third Motion for Extension of Time to File Petition for Review filed Third Motion for Extension of Time to file Petition for Review filed on behalf of Mike Morath, Commissioner of Education of The State of Texas.
01/16/2020Petition for Review #2 Petition for Review filed on behalf of Dallas Independent School District.
01/16/2020Petition for Review Petition for Review filed on behalf of Angela Davis, et al.
12/23/2019Second Motion for Extension of Time to File Petition for Review disposedFiling grantedSecond Joint Motion for Extension of Time to file Petition for Review granted. Petition for Review due January 16, 2020. FURTHER REQUESTS FOR EXTESNIONS OF TIME FOR THIS FILING WILL BE DISFAVORED.
12/23/2019Second Motion for Extension of Time to File Petition for Review filed Second Motion for Extension of Time to file Petition for Review filed jointly on behalf of all parties.
11/21/2019Motion for Extension of Time to File Petition for Review disposedFiling granted in partJoint Motion for Extension of Time to file Petitions for Review granted in part. Petitions for Review are due January 6, 2020.
11/21/2019Phone call from Clerk's Office Call made to counsel for Respondents regarding returned Motion for Extension of Time.
11/21/2019Motion for Extension of Time to File Petition for Review filed Joint Unopposed Motion for Extension of Time to file Petitions for Review filed on behalf of Angela Davis, et al.
11/21/2019Clerk's Record  
11/21/2019Court reporter/recorder's record  
Calendars
Set DateCalendar TypeReason SetRemarks
07/01/2021Case StoredCase stored.e-stored
Parties
PartyPartyTypeRepresentative
Cessnun, NoellePetitioner 
Fort, LeonardPetitioner 
Mike Morath, Commissioner of Education of The State of TexasRespondentMr. Clayton Watkins
Ms. Elizabeth J. Brown Fore
Ms. Adrienne R. Butcher
Mr. Ryan Lee Bangert
Ms. Kimberly L. Fuchs
Mr. Darren Lee McCarty
Mr. S. Grant Dorfman
The Honorable Warren Kenneth Paxton
Mr. Brent Webster
Mr. Jeffrey C. Mateer
Mr. Craig J. Pritzlaff
Shawn Cowles
Harrison, GralenPetitioner 
Brothers, Scott E.Petitioner 
O’Donnell, Shannon M.Petitioner 
Hellmund, ErikaPetitioner 
Cross, LindaPetitioner 
Rivera, Rosa MariaPetitioner 
Rawlins-Cullors, Nikki C.Petitioner 
Lee, KristyPetitioner 
Bowers, Latricia P.Petitioner 
Smooth, MichaelPetitioner 
Tillery, VickiePetitioner 
Anderson, JacquelynPetitioner 
Sunmonu, AdejokePetitioner 
Kelly, BlanePetitioner 
Winrow, VivianPetitioner 
Edes, RandyPetitioner 
Hayes, DebraPetitioner 
Pond, BritniPetitioner 
Sims, KathleenPetitioner 
Thomas, DebraPetitioner 
Wimbush, MoniquePetitioner 
Hill, CassidyPetitioner 
Hall, JonathanPetitioner 
Logan, JanePetitioner 
Young, RichardPetitioner 
Glenn, LauraPetitioner 
Johnson, Kimberly N.Petitioner 
Birdwell, Diane E.Petitioner 
Mangham, Michael JasonPetitioner 
Gonzalez, AlfonsoPetitioner 
Moore, MichelePetitioner 
Nelson, JackquelinePetitioner 
Alvarado, Marta G.Petitioner 
Tawil, AmyPetitioner 
Chinn, PaulaPetitioner 
Salzman, MichaelPetitioner 
Ramirez, KatheeenPetitioner 
Evans, LaSoniaPetitioner 
Tuerck, DorindaPetitioner 
Guidry, ShaviunPetitioner 
Texas Association of School Boards Legal Assistance FundAmicus CuriaeMr. Todd A. Clark
Thomas, Patricia J.Petitioner 
Wang, Ru-MinPetitioner 
Laudig, LarryPetitioner 
Redding, JonathanPetitioner 
Durham, Marilyn P.Petitioner 
Aguilar, VanessaPetitioner 
Johnson, JeffersonPetitioner 
Sadler, KamalaPetitioner 
Carley, NancyPetitioner 
Duncan, Brandy A.Petitioner 
Rodriguez, EricPetitioner 
Daniels, JeffreyPetitioner 
Hackler, JanicePetitioner 
Tucker, D.Petitioner 
Cullors, ReginaPetitioner 
Ricci, ChristinePetitioner 
Dumas, RosemaryPetitioner 
Bryant, SandraPetitioner 
Vodopivec, GonzaloPetitioner 
Addison, JeanPetitioner 
Coxe, JuliePetitioner 
Williams, LorettaPetitioner 
Long, Linda K.Petitioner 
Jones, RobertPetitioner 
Angela Davis, as President of NEA-Dallas (a Local Affiliate of Texas State Teachers Association), on behalf of All Affected Members and Named IndividualsPetitionerMs. Giana Ortiz
Mr. Daniel A. Ortiz
Salinas, LilianaPetitioner 
Smith, Gwendolyn L.Petitioner 
Frederick, Patrick JayPetitioner 
Delgado, MiguelPetitioner 
Eastham, Melissa D.Petitioner 
Lewis, Amy L.Petitioner 
Garza, GuadalupePetitioner 
Dallas Independent School District, A Public Body CorporateRespondentOleg Nudelman
Mr. Carlos G. Lopez
Ms. Kathryn Long
Smethers, JamesPetitioner 
Read, CynthiaPetitioner 
Rose, JamesPetitioner 
Todd, NicolePetitioner 
House, Cherie K.Petitioner 
Naig, MaryPetitioner 
Owens-Luper, WillenePetitioner 
Calugay, EstelitaPetitioner 
Warren, DebraPetitioner 
Roth, Lynda K.Petitioner 
Miles, RichardPetitioner 
Loggins, BarbaraPetitioner 
Akers, HeatherPetitioner 
Williams, VickiePetitioner 
Wise, MelissaPetitioner 
Veal, SharonPetitioner 
Court of Appeals Information:
Aff/Pt and Rev & Rem/Pt 
590 SW3d 80, 10-17-19 
3rd Court of Appeals 
Honorable Gisela Triana 
Trial Court Information
345th District Court 
Travis 
Honorable Amy Clark-Meachum 
D-1-GN-17-002145 
 
 

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