Supreme Court

Case: 20-0175    
20-0175
03/09/2020
Petition for Review/Cause under Rule 53.1
IN THE INTEREST OF J.J.R.S. AND L.J.R.S., CHILDREN 
 
Appellate Briefs
Date Event TypeDescriptionRemarksDocument
06/07/2021Motion for RehearingPetitioner's motion for rehearing of cause filedMotion for Rehearing filed on behalf of R.S.
11/04/2020Post submission brief filedPetitionerPost-Submission Brief filed on behalf of R.S.
09/21/2020Supplemental Brief filedPetitionerResponse to Supplemental Brief filed on behalf of R.S.
09/18/2020Supplemental Brief filedRespondentSupplemental Brief filed on behalf of Texas Department of Family and Protective Services.
07/13/2020Reply BriefPetitionerReply Brief on the Merits filed on behalf of R.S.
07/06/2020Brief on the MeritsRespondentResponse Brief on the Merits filed on behalf of the Texas Department of Family and Protective Services.
07/01/2020Brief on the MeritsPetitionerPetitioner's Brief on the Merits filed on behalf of R.S.
04/30/2020Reply to Response to Petition filed PetitionerReply in Support of Petition for Review filed on behalf of R.S.
04/29/2020Response to PetitionRespondentResponse to Petition for Review filed on behalf of Texas Department of Family and Protective Services.
03/09/2020Petition for Review (Parental Termination)PetitionerPetition for Review filed on behalf of R.S.
Case Events
DateEvent TypeDispositionRemarksDocument
06/07/2021Case forwarded to Court  
06/07/2021Motion for Rehearing Motion for Rehearing filed on behalf of R.S.
06/04/2021Court approved judgment sent to attorneys of recordIssued 
06/04/2021Opinion issuedCourt of appeals' judgment affirmedThe Court affirms the court of appeals' judgment. Justice Devine delivered the opinion of the Court.  
06/04/2021Miscellaneous motion disposed. See Remarks.DeniedMotion for Sanctions denied
06/04/2021Motion to strike disposedDeniedMotion to Strike denied
11/04/2020Post submission brief filed Post-Submission Brief filed on behalf of R.S.
10/28/2020Oral argument  Argued on behalf of petitioners Gurney F. Pearsall III; Argued on behalf of respondent by Rebecca Gorham
10/16/2020Submission Schedule  
10/07/2020Letter Filed Letter regarding oral argument filed on behalf of R.S.
10/07/2020Oral Argument Submission Form from Attorney received Oral Argument will be presented by Mr. Gurney F. Pearsall III of San Antonio, Texas, filed on behalf of R.S.
09/28/2020Phone call from Clerk's Office Called counsel for petitioner regarding Motion to Strike.
09/21/2020Miscellaneous Motion Motion for Sanctions incorporated within Motion to Strike filed on behalf of R.S.
09/21/2020Motion to Strike filed Motion to Strike and Motion for Sanctions filed on behalf of R.S.
09/21/2020Supplemental Brief filed Response to Supplemental Brief filed on behalf of R.S.
09/18/2020Letter sent to parties from Supreme Court - See Remarks Letter to parties stating: "The Supreme Court of Texas set the above-referenced cause for oral submission for Wednesday, October 28, 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."
(9/18/2020 5:30:55 PM) Zoom Oral Arguments Guide for Lawyers.pdf
09/18/2020Supplemental Brief filed Supplemental Brief filed on behalf of Texas Department of Family and Protective Services.
09/11/2020Motion to re-set submission date disposedDeniedPetitioner's Unopposed Motion to Reschedule Oral Argument denied.  This cause remains set for oral argument at 9:00 a.m., October 28, 2020.  
09/09/2020Call received From Bexar County D.A.'s office in re submitting a supplemental brief.
09/01/2020Oral Argument Submission Form from Attorney received Oral Argument Submission Form submitted on behalf of Respondents, Texas Department of Family and Protective Services. Oral Argument will be presented by Rebecca Gorham of Bexar County Criminal District Attorney's Office of San Antonio, Texas.
08/31/2020Motion to re-set submission date filed. Motion to Reschedule Oral Argument filed on behalf of J.J.R.S., et al.
08/28/2020Case set for oral argumentCase set for oral argumentThis case has been set for oral argument at 9:00 a.m., October 28, 2020. Time allotted to argue: 20/20 minutes
08/28/2020Petition for Review disposedFiling granted 
08/28/2020Petition for Review granted  
07/13/2020Reply Brief Reply Brief on the Merits filed on behalf of R.S.
07/06/2020Brief on the Merits Response Brief on the Merits filed on behalf of the Texas Department of Family and Protective Services.
07/02/2020Motion for Extension of Time disposed.Filing grantedMotion for Extension of Time to file Petitioner's Brief on the Merits granted. Petitioner's Brief considered timely filed July 1, 2020. FURTHER REQUESTS FOR EXTENSIONS OF TIME FOR THIS FILING WILL BE DISFAVORED. Response Brief due July 13, 2020. Reply Brief due July 21, 2020.
07/01/2020Brief on the Merits Petitioner's Brief on the Merits filed on behalf of R.S.
07/01/2020Motion for Extension of Time to File Brief filed Motion for Extension of Time to file Petitioner's Brief on the Merits filed on behalf of R.S.
06/12/2020Brief on the Merits Requested Expedited Brief on the Merits requested:  Petitioner's brief due no later than June 29, 2020; Response brief due July 9, 2020; Reply brief due July 17, 2020.
04/30/2020Reply to Response to Petition filed  Reply in Support of Petition for Review filed on behalf of R.S.
04/29/2020Response to Petition Response to Petition for Review filed on behalf of Texas Department of Family and Protective Services.
04/17/2020Supreme Court of Texas Requested Response Requested response to petition for review due no later than May 4, 2020.
03/17/2020Case forwarded to Court  
03/10/2020Case Record Filed  Records received from the 4th court of appeals.
03/10/2020Phone call from Clerk's Office Requested records from the 4th court of appeals.
03/10/2020Response Waiver filed Response Waiver filed on behalf of Texas Department of Family and Protective Services.
03/09/2020Petition for Review (Parental Termination) Petition for Review filed on behalf of R.S.
03/09/2020Clerk's Record  
03/09/2020Court reporter/recorder's record  
03/09/2020Supplement to Clerk's/Reporter's Record  
Calendars
Set DateCalendar TypeReason SetRemarks
06/08/2021Work-Up by Staff / Review by JusticesMotion for Rehearing 
Parties
PartyPartyTypeRepresentative
J.J.R.Other interested party Ms. Maureen Llanas  
S., J. J.R.Other interested party Mr. Robert Michael Gaona
Mr. Shawn Darrick Sheffield
Texas Department of Family and Protective ServicesRespondentRebecca L. Gorham
Ms. Caitlin Irwin
Mr. Joe D. Gonzales
S., R. PetitionerMs. Alana Pearsall
Mr. Gurney F. Pearsall III
Court of Appeals Information:
Affirmed  
607 SW3d 400, 02-12-20 
4th Court of Appeals 
Honorable Patricia O'Connell Alvarez 
Trial Court Information
37th District Court 
Bexar 
Honorable Michael E. Mery 
2018PA01865 
 
 

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