Texas Northern District Court
Judge:Matthew J Kacsmaryk
Case #: 2:24-cv-00086
Nature of Suit890 Other Statutes - Other Statutory Actions
Cause05:702 Administrative Procedure Act
Case Filed:Apr 29, 2024
Last checked: Thursday Jun 13, 2024 5:20 AM CDT
Defendant
Department of Education
Represented By
Rebecca Kopplin-DOJ
Us Department Of Justice, Civil Division
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Elizabeth Tulis
Us Department Of Justice, Civil Division
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Defendant
Catherine Lhamon
Wasington, DC 20202
Represented By
Rebecca Kopplin-DOJ
Us Department Of Justice, Civil Division
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Elizabeth Tulis
Us Department Of Justice, Civil Division
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Defendant
The United States of America
Represented By
Rebecca Kopplin-DOJ
Us Department Of Justice, Civil Division
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Elizabeth Tulis
Us Department Of Justice, Civil Division
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Defendant
Randolph Wills
Washington, DC 20202
Represented By
Rebecca Kopplin-DOJ
Us Department Of Justice, Civil Division
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Elizabeth Tulis
Us Department Of Justice, Civil Division
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Defendant
Miguel Cardona
Represented By
Rebecca Kopplin-DOJ
Us Department Of Justice, Civil Division
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Elizabeth Tulis
Us Department Of Justice, Civil Division
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Movant
Carroll Independent School District
Represented By
Natalie Deyo Thompson
Alliance Defending Freedom
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Movant
State of California
Represented By
Nimrod Pitsker Elias
Office Of The Attorney General
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Movant
State of New Jersey
Represented By
Nimrod Pitsker Elias
Office Of The Attorney General
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Movant
State of Pennsylvania
Represented By
Nimrod Pitsker Elias
Office Of The Attorney General
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Plaintiff
State of Texas
Represented By
Garrett M Greene
Office Of The Texas Attorney General
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Gene Patrick Hamilton
America First Legal Foundation
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Johnathan Stone
Office Of The Attorney General
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Ryan Daniel Walters
Office Of The Texas Attorney General
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Kathleen T. Hunker
Office Of The Texas Attorney General
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Jonathan F Mitchell
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Kyle Tebo
Office Of The Attorney General
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Amy S Hilton
Office Of The Attorney General
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Plaintiff
Daniel A Bonevac
Represented By
Gene Patrick Hamilton
America First Legal Foundation
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Johnathan Stone
Office Of The Attorney General
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Ryan Daniel Walters
Office Of The Texas Attorney General
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Kathleen T. Hunker
Office Of The Texas Attorney General
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Jonathan F Mitchell
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Kyle Tebo
Office Of The Attorney General
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Amy S Hilton
Office Of The Attorney General
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Plaintiff
John Hatfield
Represented By
Gene Patrick Hamilton
America First Legal Foundation
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Johnathan Stone
Office Of The Attorney General
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Ryan Daniel Walters
Office Of The Texas Attorney General
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Kathleen T. Hunker
Office Of The Texas Attorney General
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Jonathan F Mitchell
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Kyle Tebo
Office Of The Attorney General
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Amy S Hilton
Office Of The Attorney General
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Docket last updated: 07/01/2024 11:59 PM CDT
Friday, June 28, 2024
46 46 respm Reply Fri 06/28 11:55 PM
REPLY filed by Daniel A Bonevac, John Hatfield, State of Texas re:16 MOTION to Stay MOTION for Injunction (Walters, Ryan)
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Thursday, June 27, 2024
45 45 respm Brief/Memorandum In Support Thu 06/27 2:06 PM
Brief of Amicus Curiae in Support filed by Citizens Defending Freedom re16 MOTION to Stay MOTION for Injunction (nht)
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44 44 1 pgs order Order on Motion for Leave to File Order on Motion for Miscellaneous Relief Thu 06/27 2:04 PM
ORDER granting42 Motion for Leave to File. (Unless the document has already been filed, clerk to enter the document as of the date of this order.); granting43 Motion (Ordered by Judge Matthew J. Kacsmaryk on 6/27/2024) (nht)
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Wednesday, June 26, 2024
43 43 motion Miscellaneous Relief Wed 06/26 6:04 PM
MOTION Leave to Appear without Local Counsel filed by Citizens Defending Freedom (McCann, Mary)
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Att: 1 Proposed Order
42 42 motion Leave to File Wed 06/26 5:51 PM
MOTION for Leave to File an Amicus Curiae Brief filed by Citizens Defending FreedomAttorney Mary Cecilia McCann added to party Citizens Defending Freedom(pty:am) (McCann, Mary)
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Att: 1 Amicus Brief
Friday, June 14, 2024
41 41 respm Brief/Memorandum In Support Fri 06/14 7:52 PM
Brief/Memorandum in Support filed by Miguel Cardona, Department of Education, Catherine Lhamon, The United States of America, Randolph Wills re40 Response/Objection Brief in Support of Defendants' Response to Plaintiffs' Motion for Stay of Agency Action and Preliminary Injunction (Tulis, Elizabeth)
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40 40 respm Response/Objection Fri 06/14 7:49 PM
RESPONSE filed by Miguel Cardona, Department of Education, Catherine Lhamon, The United States of America, Randolph Wills re:16 MOTION to Stay MOTION for Injunction (Tulis, Elizabeth)
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39 39 respm Brief/Memorandum In Support Fri 06/14 3:59 PM
Brief/Memorandum in Support filed by State of California re16 MOTION to Stay MOTION for Injunction Brief of Amici Curiae New Jersey, California, Pennsylvania, Colorado, Delaware, District of Columbia, Hawaii, Illinois, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, New York, Oregon, Rhode Island, Vermont, and Washington in Support of Defendants Opposition to Plaintiffs Motion for Stay of Agency Action and Preliminary Injunction (Elias, Nimrod)
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38 38 1 pgs order Order on Motion for Leave to File Fri 06/14 1:18 PM
ORDER granting37 Motion for Leave to File. Defendants are therefore ORDERED to file a response brief by June 14, 2024 at 11:59 p.m. CDT not to exceed 50 pages. Plaintiffs are further ORDERED to file a reply brief no later than June 28, 2024 at 11:59 p.m. CDT not to exceed 20 pages. (Ordered by Judge Matthew J. Kacsmaryk on 6/14/2024) (nht)
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Thursday, June 13, 2024
37 37 motion Leave to File Thu 06/13 9:13 AM
Consent MOTION for Leave to File Excess Pages filed by Miguel Cardona, Department of Education, Catherine Lhamon, The United States of America, Randolph Wills (Tulis, Elizabeth)
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Att: 1 Proposed Order
Wednesday, June 12, 2024
36 36 notice Notice of Attorney Appearance Wed 06/12 4:42 PM
NOTICE of Attorney Appearance by Garrett M Greene on behalf of State of Texas. (Filer confirms contact info in ECF is current.) (Greene, Garrett)
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Monday, June 10, 2024
35 35 2 pgs order Order on Motion for Leave to File Order on Motion to Consolidate Cases Mon 06/10 1:10 PM
ORDER granting31 Motion for Leave to File; denying26 Motion to Consolidate Cases (Ordered by Judge Matthew J. Kacsmaryk on 6/10/2024) (nht)
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34 34 1 pgs order Order on Motion for Leave to File Mon 06/10 1:04 PM
ORDER granting32 Motion for Leave to File. Proposed Amici States do not require local counsel and may file an amicus brief regarding Plaintiffs' Motion for Stay and Preliminary Injunction (ECF No. 16) no later than Friday, June 14, 2024 at 11:59 p.m. (Ordered by Judge Matthew J. Kacsmaryk on 6/10/2024) (nht)
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Sunday, June 09, 2024
33 33 respm Reply Sun 06/09 5:53 PM
REPLY filed by Miguel Cardona, Department of Education, Catherine Lhamon, The United States of America, Randolph Wills re:26 MOTION to Consolidate Cases (Kopplin-DOJ, Rebecca)
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Friday, June 07, 2024
32 32 motion Leave to File Fri 06/07 4:19 PM
MOTION for Leave to File Without Local Counsel filed by State of California with Brief/Memorandum in Support.. Party State of California added.Attorney Nimrod Pitsker Elias added to party State of California(pty:am) (Elias, Nimrod)
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Att: 1 Proposed Order
31 31 motion Leave to File Fri 06/07 2:32 PM
MOTION for Leave to File Response in Opposition to Defendants' Motion to Consolidate filed by Carroll Independent School District. Party Carroll Independent School District added.Attorney Natalie Deyo Thompson added to party Carroll Independent School District(pty:!!!) (Thompson, Natalie)
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Att: 1 Carroll ISD's Response in Opposition to Defendants' Motion to Consolidate,
Att: 2 Proposed Order
30 30 notice Notice of Attorney Appearance Fri 06/07 1:21 PM
NOTICE of Attorney Appearance by Rebecca Kopplin on behalf of Department of Education, Catherine Lhamon, The United States of America, Randolph Wills. (Filer confirms contact info in ECF is current.) (Kopplin, Rebecca)
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29 29 respm Response/Objection Fri 06/07 12:33 PM
RESPONSE filed by Daniel A Bonevac, John Hatfield, State of Texas re:26 MOTION to Consolidate Cases (Walters, Ryan)
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Monday, June 03, 2024
28 28 1 pgs order Order Setting Deadline/Hearing Mon 06/03 3:15 PM
ORDER: The Court ORDERS Plaintiffs to file a response to Defendants' Motion no later than Friday, June 7, 2024 at 1l:59 p.m. Defendants may file a reply, if they wish, due no later than Sunday, June 9,2024 at 1l:59 p.m. (Ordered by Judge Matthew J. Kacsmaryk on 6/3/2024) (nht)
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27 27 1 pgs order Order Setting Deadline/Hearing Mon 06/03 3:11 PM
ORDER: The Court ORDERS Defendants to file a response no later than Friday, June 14, 2024 at l1:59 p.m. Plaintiffs are ORDERED to reply no later than Friday, June 28, 2024 at 1l:59 p.m. (Ordered by Judge Matthew J. Kacsmaryk on 6/3/2024) (nht)
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Friday, May 31, 2024
26 26 motion Consolidate Cases Fri 05/31 9:26 PM
MOTION to Consolidate Cases filed by Miguel Cardona, Department of Education, Catherine Lhamon, The United States of America, Randolph Wills with Brief/Memorandum in Support. (Tulis, Elizabeth)
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Att: 1 Proposed Order
25 25 notice Notice (Other) Fri 05/31 8:05 PM
NOTICE of Joint Notice of Parties' Proposed Briefing Schedules re:23 Order Setting Deadline/Hearing,, filed by Miguel Cardona, Department of Education, Catherine Lhamon, The United States of America, Randolph Wills (Tulis, Elizabeth)
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24 24 notice Notice of Attorney Appearance Fri 05/31 7:50 PM
NOTICE of Attorney Appearance by Elizabeth Tulis on behalf of Miguel Cardona, Department of Education, Catherine Lhamon, The United States of America, Randolph Wills. (Filer confirms contact info in ECF is current.) (Tulis, Elizabeth)
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Friday, May 24, 2024
23 23 1 pgs order Order Setting Deadline/Hearing Fri 05/24 4:01 PM
ORDER: To expeditiously resolve the issues presented, the Court ORDERS Plaintiffs to confer with Defendants and agree on a briefing schedule for the Motion. The Court further ORDERS the parties to file a joint notice outlining an agreed briefing schedule no later than Friday, May 31, 2024. If the parties cannot agree on a briefing schedule, the Court will impose one. The Court further ORDERS Plaintiffs to send this Order to Defendants no later than Tuesday, May 28, 2024. re:16 MOTION to Stay, MOTION for Injunction. (Ordered by Judge Matthew J. Kacsmaryk on 5/24/2024) (awc)
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Thursday, May 16, 2024
22 22 service Summons Returned Thu 05/16 11:31 AM
SUMMONS Returned Executed. (Walters, Ryan)
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21 21 service Summons Returned Thu 05/16 11:18 AM
SUMMONS Returned Executed as to The United States of America ; served on 5/15/2024. (Walters, Ryan)
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20 20 service Summons Returned Thu 05/16 11:17 AM
SUMMONS Returned Executed as to Randolph Wills ; served on 5/15/2024. (Walters, Ryan)
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19 19 service Summons Returned Thu 05/16 11:15 AM
SUMMONS Returned Executed as to Miguel Cardona ; served on 5/15/2024. (Walters, Ryan)
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18 18 service Summons Returned Thu 05/16 11:13 AM
SUMMONS Returned Executed as to Department of Education ; served on 5/15/2024. (Walters, Ryan)
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17 17 service Summons Returned Thu 05/16 11:11 AM
SUMMONS Returned Executed as to Catherine Lhamon ; served on 5/15/2024. (Walters, Ryan)
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Tuesday, May 14, 2024
16 16 motion Stay Injunction Tue 05/14 4:16 PM
MOTION to Stay, MOTION for Preliminary Injunction filed by Daniel A Bonevac, John Hatfield, State of Texas. with Brief/Memorandum in Support. (awc)
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Att: 1 Exhibit(s) Appendix,
Att: 2 Exhibit(s) Proposed Order
15 15 2 pgs order Order on Motion for Leave to File Order on Motion to Expedite Tue 05/14 4:07 PM
ORDER granting13 Motion for Leave to File Exceed Page Limit; denying14 Motion to Expedite. (SEE ORDER FOR FURTHER SPECIFICS.) (Ordered by Judge Matthew J. Kacsmaryk on 5/14/2024) (awc)
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14 14 motion Expedite Tue 05/14 12:10 AM
MOTION to Expedite filed by Daniel A Bonevac, John Hatfield, State of Texas (Walters, Ryan)
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Att: 1 Proposed Order
13 13 motion Leave to File Tue 05/14 12:05 AM
MOTION for Leave to File Exceed Page Limit filed by Daniel A Bonevac, John Hatfield, State of Texas with Brief/Memorandum in Support. (Walters, Ryan)
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Att: 1 Proposed Order,
Att: 2 Exhibit(s) Motion for Stay and PI,
Att: 3 Exhibit(s) PI Appendix,
Att: 4 Exhibit(s) Stay/PI Proposed Order
Monday, May 13, 2024
12 12 cmp Amended Complaint Mon 05/13 11:56 PM
AMENDED COMPLAINT against All Defendants filed by State of Texas, Daniel A Bonevac, John Hatfield. Unless exempted, attorneys who are not admitted to practice in the Northern District of Texas must seek admission promptly. Forms, instructions, and exemption information may be found at www.txnd.uscourts.gov, or by clicking here:[LINK:Attorney Information - Bar Membership] . If admission requirements are not satisfied within 21 days, the clerk will notify the presiding judge. (Walters, Ryan)
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Att: 1 Exhibit(s) Exhibit A,
Att: 2 Exhibit(s) Exhibit B,
Att: 3 Exhibit(s) Exhibit C,
Att: 4 Exhibit(s) Exhibit D,
Att: 5 Exhibit(s) Exhibit E,
Att: 6 Exhibit(s) Exhibit F
Tuesday, April 30, 2024
11 11 misc Certificate Regarding Judge-Specific Requirements Tue 04/30 3:45 PM
Certificate Regarding Judge-Specific Requirements. (Hamilton, Gene)
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10 10 service Summons Issued Tue 04/30 1:27 PM
Summons issued as to All Defendants, U.S. Attorney, and U.S. Attorney General. (cmk)
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9 9 qcref Kacsmaryk Tue 04/30 1:22 PM
New Case Notes: A filing fee has been paid. Pursuant to Misc. Order 6, Plaintiff is provided the Notice of Right to Consent to Proceed Before A U.S. Magistrate Judge (No magistrate judge assigned). Clerk to provide copy to plaintiff if not received electronically. (cmk)
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Monday, April 29, 2024
8 8 misc Certificate Regarding Judge-Specific Requirements Mon 04/29 2:53 PM
Certificate Regarding Judge-Specific Requirements. (Mitchell, Jonathan)
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7 7 misc Certificate Regarding Judge-Specific Requirements Mon 04/29 1:25 PM
Certificate Regarding Judge-Specific Requirements. (Stone, Johnathan)
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6 6 misc Certificate Regarding Judge-Specific Requirements Mon 04/29 1:23 PM
Certificate Regarding Judge-Specific Requirements. (Hilton, Amy)
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5 5 misc Certificate Regarding Judge-Specific Requirements Mon 04/29 1:22 PM
Certificate Regarding Judge-Specific Requirements. (Hunker, Kathleen)
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4 4 misc Certificate Regarding Judge-Specific Requirements Mon 04/29 1:21 PM
Certificate Regarding Judge-Specific Requirements. (Walters, Ryan)
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3 3 misc Certificate Of Interested Persons/Disclosure Statement Mon 04/29 8:44 AM
CERTIFICATE OF INTERESTED PERSONS/DISCLOSURE STATEMENT by State of Texas. (Clerk QC note: No affiliate entered in ECF). (Walters, Ryan)
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2 2 misc Additional Attachments to Main Document Mon 04/29 8:42 AM
ADDITIONAL ATTACHMENTS to1 Complaint,,,, by Plaintiff State of Texas. (Walters, Ryan)
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1 1 30+ pgs cmp Complaint Mon 04/29 8:39 AM
COMPLAINT against All Defendants filed by State of Texas. (Filing fee $405; Receipt number ATXNDC-14575717) Clerk to issue summons(es). In each Notice of Electronic Filing, the judge assignment is indicated, and a link to the[LINK:Judges Copy Requirements] and[LINK:Judge Specific Requirements] is provided. The court reminds the filer that any required copy of this and future documents must be delivered to the judge, in the manner prescribed, within three business days of filing. Unless exempted, attorneys who are not admitted to practice in the Northern District of Texas must seek admission promptly. Forms, instructions, and exemption information may be found at www.txnd.uscourts.gov, or by clicking here:[LINK:Attorney Information - Bar Membership] . If admission requirements are not satisfied within 21 days, the clerk will notify the presiding judge. (Walters, Ryan)
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