Supreme Court

Case: 19-1122    
19-1122
12/20/2019
Petition for Review/Cause under Rule 53.1
KINDER MORGAN SACROC, LP; KINDER MORGAN CO2CO., LP; KINDER MORGAN PRODUCTION CO., LP; AND KINDER MORGAN PRODUCTION CO., LLC 
SCURRY COUNTY; SNYDER INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT; SCURRY COUNTY JUNIOR COLLEGE DISTRICT D/B/A WESTERN TEXAS COLLEGE; SCURRY COUNTY HOSPITAL DISTRICT D/B/A COGDELL MEMORIAL HOSPITAL 
Appellate Briefs
Date Event TypeDescriptionRemarksDocument
03/16/2021Response to Amicus Curiae Brief filedRespondentResponse to Amicus Curiae Brief of Texas Oil & Gas Association filed on behalf of Scurry County, et al.
03/12/2021Amicus Curiae Brief receivedReceived (instead of filed)Brief of Amicus Curiae of Texas Oil and Gas Association submitted by Gwen J. Samora.
02/02/2021Exhibits in case/cause filedPetitionerOral Argument Exhibits filed on behalf of Kinder Morgan Sacroc, LP, et al.
02/02/2021Exhibits in case/cause filedRespondentOral Argument Exhibits filed on behalf of Scurry County, et al.
01/27/2021Response to Amicus Curiae Brief filed Response to Amicus Curiae Letter filed on behalf of Scurry County, et al.
01/26/2021Amicus Curiae Letter ReceivedReceived (instead of filed)Amicus Curiae Letter of Texas Taxpayers and Research Associate received from George Scott Christian.
06/10/2020Reply BriefPetitionerReply Brief on the Merits filed on behalf of Kinder Morgan Saroc, LP, et al.
05/26/2020Brief on the MeritsRespondentResponse Brief on the Merits filed on behalf of Scurry County, et al.
05/04/2020Brief on the MeritsPetitionerPetitioner's Brief on the Merits filed on behalf of Kinder Morgan Sacroc, LP, et al.
03/17/2020Reply to ResponsePetitionerReply in support of Petition for Review filed on behalf of Kinder Morgan Sacroc, LP, et al.
03/02/2020Response to PetitionRespondentResponse to Petition for Review filed on behalf of Scurry County, et al.
12/20/2019Petition for ReviewPetitionerPetition for Review filed on behalf of Kinder Morgan Sacroc, LP, et al.
Case Events
DateEvent TypeDispositionRemarksDocument
06/11/2021Mandate issued Mandate & Cost Bill Issued
06/11/2021Miscellaneous motion disposed. See Remarks.DeniedMotion to Assess Appellate Costs denied
06/11/2021Motion for Extension of Time disposed.Filing grantedRespondents' Unopposed Motion for Fourteen Day Extension to File Motion to Assess Costs granted
06/02/2021Letter Filed Letter regarding Motion to Assess Costs filed on behalf of Kinder Morgan Sacroc, LP, et al.
06/01/2021Miscellaneous Motion Motion to Assess Appellate Costs filed on behalf of Scurry County, et al.
05/17/2021Motion for Extension of Time filed Motion for Extension of Time to file Motion to Assess Costs filed on behalf of Scurry County, et al.
04/30/2021Court approved judgment sent to attorneys of recordIssued 
04/30/2021Opinion issuedCourt of Appeals' judgment reversed; cause remanded to trial courtThe Court reverses the court of appeals' judgment and remands the case to the trial court. (Justice Guzman delivered the opinion of the Court.  (Justice Bland not participating)
03/18/2021Letter Filed Letter filed on behalf of Kinder Morgan Sacroc, LP, et al.
03/16/2021Response to Amicus Curiae Brief filed Response to Amicus Curiae Brief of Texas Oil & Gas Association filed on behalf of Scurry County, et al.
03/15/2021Call received Call received updating contact information for attorney representing Texas Oil and Gas Association.
03/12/2021Amicus Curiae Brief received Brief of Amicus Curiae of Texas Oil and Gas Association submitted by Gwen J. Samora.
02/09/2021Letter Filed Post-Submission Letter filed on behalf of Scurry County, et al.
02/08/2021Letter Filed Post Submission Letter filed on behalf of Kinder Morgan Sacroc, LP, et al.
02/04/2021Oral argument  Argued on behalf of Petitioners by Michael A. Heidler; Argued on behalf of Respondents by D. Brent Lemon
02/03/2021Call received Call received from counsel for respondent regarding argument exhibits.
02/02/2021Exhibits in case/cause filed Oral Argument Exhibits filed on behalf of Scurry County, et al.
02/02/2021Exhibits in case/cause filed Oral Argument Exhibits filed on behalf of Kinder Morgan Sacroc, LP, et al.
01/27/2021Response to Amicus Curiae Brief filed Response to Amicus Curiae Letter filed on behalf of Scurry County, et al.
01/26/2021Amicus Curiae Letter Received Amicus Curiae Letter of Texas Taxpayers and Research Associate received from George Scott Christian.
01/25/2021Submission Schedule  
01/19/2021Letter sent to parties from Supreme Court - See Remarks The Supreme Court of Texas set the above-referenced cause for oral submission for Thursday, February 4, 2021. 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.
(1/19/2021 7:14:28 PM) Zoom Oral Arguments Guide for Lawyers.pdf
01/06/2021Oral Argument Submission Form from Attorney received Oral Argument Submission Form filed on behalf of Kinder Morgan Sacroc, LP, et al. Argument will be presented by Michael A. Heidler of Vinson & Elkins LLP in Austin, Texas.
01/06/2021Oral Argument Submission Form from Attorney received Oral Argument Submission Form submitted on behalf of Respondents, Scurry County, et al. Oral Argument will be presented by D. Brent Lemon of the Law Office of D. Brent Lemon of Dallas, Texas.
12/11/2020Case set for oral argumentCase set for oral argumentThis case has been set for oral argument at 9:00 a.m., February 4, 2021.  Time allotted to argue: 20/20 minutes  (Justice Bland not participating)
12/11/2020Petition for Review disposedFiling granted 
12/11/2020Petition for Review granted  
10/14/2020Letter Filed Letter response filed on behalf of Scurry County, et al.
10/08/2020Letter Filed Letter filed on behalf of Kinder Morgan Sacroc, LP, et al.
06/10/2020Reply Brief Reply Brief on the Merits filed on behalf of Kinder Morgan Saroc, LP, et al.
05/26/2020Brief on the Merits Response Brief on the Merits filed on behalf of Scurry County, et al.
05/04/2020Brief on the Merits Petitioner's Brief on the Merits filed on behalf of Kinder Morgan Sacroc, LP, et al.
04/03/2020Brief on the Merits Requested Brief on the merits requested:  Petitioner's brief due no later than May 4, 2020; Response brief due May 26, 2020; Reply brief due June 10, 2020.
03/17/2020Reply to Response Reply in support of Petition for Review filed on behalf of Kinder Morgan Sacroc, LP, et al.
03/02/2020Response to Petition Response to Petition for Review filed on behalf of Scurry County, et al.
01/31/2020Supreme Court of Texas Requested Response Requested response to petition for review due no later than March 2, 2020.
12/31/2019Case forwarded to Court  
12/23/2019Response Waiver filed Response Waiver filed on behalf of Scurry County, et al.
12/20/2019Petition for Review Petition for Review filed on behalf of Kinder Morgan Sacroc, LP, et al.
12/20/2019Clerk's Record  
12/20/2019Court reporter/recorder's record  
Calendars
Set DateCalendar TypeReason SetRemarks
06/11/2021Case StoredCase stored.e-stored
Parties
PartyPartyTypeRepresentative
Kinder Morgan SACROC, LPPetitionerMs. Catherine 'Cathy' B. Smith
Mr. Harper Estes
Mr. Benjamin Jack Shepherd
Mr. James Leader Jr.
Mr. Michael A. Heidler
Ms. Leslie Gardner Mason
Kinder Morgan CO2 Co., LPPetitionerMr. Benjamin Jack Shepherd
Mr. Michael A. Heidler
Ms. Leslie Gardner Mason
Mr. Harper Estes
Ms. Catherine 'Cathy' B. Smith
Mr. James Leader Jr.
Texas Taxpayers and Research AssociationAmicus CuriaeMr. George Scott Christian
Snyder Independent School DistrictRespondentMr. D. Brent Lemon
Texas Oil and Gas AssociationAmicus CuriaeMs. Gwen J. Samora
Mr. Russell Gips  
Scurry Co. Appraisal DisrictOther interested party Mr. D. Kirk Swinney
Scurry County Hospital District d/b/a Cogdell Memorial HospitalRespondentMr. D. Brent Lemon
Scurry County Junior College District d/b/a Western Texas CollegeRespondentMr. D. Brent Lemon
Kinder Morgan Production Company LLCPetitionerMr. Benjamin Jack Shepherd
Ms. Catherine 'Cathy' B. Smith
Ms. Leslie Gardner Mason
Mr. Michael A. Heidler
Mr. Harper Estes
Mr. James Leader Jr.
Scurry CountyRespondentMr. D. Brent Lemon
Court of Appeals Information:
Affirmed  
589 SW3d 889, 11-07-19 
11th Court of Appeals 
Honorable John M. Bailey 
Trial Court Information
132nd District Court 
Scurry 
Honorable Ernie B. Armstrong 
26387 
 
 

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