Supreme Court of Texas Blog

In today’s order list, the Court issued four decisions and granted two new cases to be argued this fall.

I’ll post updates as I have summaries.

Four Decisions

Two majority opinions by Justice Medina and two per curiams in mandamus cases:

• Pleasant Glade Assembly of God v. Schubert, No. 05‑0916 The Court reverses the court of appeals’ judgment and dismisses the case. Justice Medina delivered the opinion of the Court, in which Justice Hecht, Justice O’Neill, Justice Wainwright, Justice Brister, and Justice Willett joined. Chief Justice Jefferson delivered a dissenting opinion, in which Justice Green joined, and which Justice Johnson joined in part. Justice Green delivered a dissenting opinion. And Justice Johnson delivered a dissenting opinion.

• JCW Electronics, Inc. v. Garza, No. 05‑1042. The Court reverses the court of appeals’ judgment and renders judgment. Justice Medina delivered the opinion of the Court. Chief Justice Jefferson delivered a concurring opinion, in which Justice O’Neill joined.

• In re Chambless, No. 07‑0767 (per curiam). Pursuant to Texas Rule of Appellate Procedure 52.8(c), without hearing oral argument, the Court conditionally grants the petition for writ of mandamus. Per Curiam Opinion

• In re Office of the Attorney General, No. 08‑0165 (per curiam). Pursuant to Texas Rule of Appellate Procedure 52.8(c), without hearing oral argument, the Court conditionally grants the petition for writ of mandamus. Per Curiam Opinion

Two Grants

• State of Texas v. Lueck, No. 06-1034.

• City of Dallas v. Greg Abbott, No. 07-0931