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Texas A&M Queer Empowerment v. Mahomes

Court: 5th Cir.
Docket number: 25-20108
Filed: April 2, 2025
Last filing: October 2, 2026
Nature of suit: 3440 Other Civil Rights
Case: Texas A&M Queer Empowerment v. Mahomes
Cite: Tex. A&M Queer Empowerment v. Mahomes, No. 25-20108 (5th Cir. filed Apr. 2, 2025)
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Docket entries
No.	Date	Description	Document
98	Aug 28, 2026	AMICUS CURIAE BRIEF FILED by Esther Newton, Eliot Tracz, Mark Satta, Joe E. Jeffreys, Scott Skinner-Thompson, Luke Boso, Carlos Ball, and Nancy Marcus. Date of service: 08/28/2026 via email - Attorney for Appellants: Berg, Cole, Pavlinec; Attorney for Not Party: Klosterboer; Attorney for Appellees: Morris, Rudovsky, Steinbaugh, Zeman; Attorney for Amicus Curiae: Siegel [25-20108] (Martin Jonathan Siegel ) [Entered: 08/28/2026 03:56 PM]	Open(opens another site)
99	Aug 31, 2026	APPELLANT'S REPLY BRIEF FILED Reply Brief deadline satisfied. Paper Copies of Brief due on 09/08/2026 for Appellants Robert L. Albritton, David C. Baggett, Susan Ballabina, John W. Bellinger, James R. Brooks, Lisa D. Cantu, Kelley Sullivan Georgiades, Jay Graham, Glenn Hegar, Michael A. Hernandez III, William Mahomes and Sam Torn. [25-20108]REVIEWED AND/OR EDITED - The original text prior to review appeared as follows: APPELLANT'S REPLY BRIEF FILED by Mr. Robert L. Albritton, Mr. David C. Baggett, Ms. Susan Ballabina, Mr. John W. Bellinger, Mr. James R. Brooks, Ms. Lisa D. Cantu, Ms. Kelley Sullivan Georgiades, Mr. Jay Graham, Mr. Glenn Hegar, Mr. Michael A. Hernandez, III, Mr. William Mahomes and Mr. Sam Torn. Date of service: 08/31/2026 via email - Attorney for Appellants: Berg, Cole, Pavlinec; Attorney for Not Party: Klosterboer; Attorney for Appellees: Morris, Rudovsky, Steinbaugh, Zeman; Attorney for Amicus Curiae: Siegel [25-20108] (William Francis Cole ) [Entered: 08/31/2026 06:17 PM]	Open(opens another site)
100	Sep 1, 2026	LETTER filed filed by attorney Christopher J. Pavlinec, advising he is leaving employment with the Attorney General's Office. [25-20108]REVIEWED AND/OR EDITED - The original text prior to review appeared as follows: MOTION filed by Attorney Mr. Christopher John Pavlinec for Appellants Mr. Robert L. Albritton, Mr. David C. Baggett, Ms. Susan Ballabina, Mr. John W. Bellinger, Mr. James R. Brooks, Ms. Lisa D. Cantu, Ms. Kelley Sullivan Georgiades, Mr. Jay Graham, Mr. Glenn Hegar, Mr. Michael A. Hernandez, III, Mr. William Mahomes and Mr. Sam Torn to withdraw as counsel [100]. Date of Service: 09/01/2026 via email - Attorney for Appellants: Berg, Cole, Pavlinec; Attorney for Not Party: Klosterboer; Attorney for Appellees: Morris, Rudovsky, Steinbaugh, Zeman; Attorney for Amicus Curiae: Siegel [25-20108] (Christopher John Pavlinec ) [Entered: 09/01/2026 11:58 AM]	Open(opens another site)
101	Sep 1, 2026	ATTORNEY NOT PARTICIPATING. Christopher J. Pavlinec is designated as inactive in this case. Reason:no longer employed with AG's office. [25-20108] (MVM) [Entered: 09/01/2026 01:50 PM]	Open(opens another site)
102	Sep 1, 2026	Paper copies of Appellee Brief filed by Appellee Texas A&M Queer Empowerment Council in 25-20108 received. Paper copies match electronic version of document? Yes # of Copies Provided: 22. Paper Copies of Brief due deadline satisfied. [25-20108] (SME) [Entered: 09/01/2026 03:22 PM]	Open(opens another site)
105	Sep 4, 2026	ORAL ARGUMENT ACKNOWLEDGMENT AND DESIGNATION FORM FILED by Attorney Mr. JT Morris for Appellee Texas A&M Queer Empowerment Council [25-20108] (JT Morris ) [Entered: 09/04/2026 10:11 AM]	Open(opens another site)
106	Sep 8, 2026	ORAL ARGUMENT ACKNOWLEDGMENT AND DESIGNATION FORM FILED by Attorney Mr. William Francis Cole, Esq. for Appellants Mr. Robert L. Albritton, Mr. David C. Baggett, Ms. Susan Ballabina, Mr. John W. Bellinger, Mr. James R. Brooks, Ms. Lisa D. Cantu, Ms. Kelley Sullivan Georgiades, Mr. Jay Graham, Mr. Glenn Hegar, Mr. Michael A. Hernandez, III, Mr. William Mahomes and Mr. Sam Torn [25-20108] (William Francis Cole ) [Entered: 09/08/2026 11:21 AM]	Open(opens another site)
107	Sep 9, 2026	UNOPPOSED CORRECTED MOTION filed by ACLU of Texas and Equality Texas to file amicus brief [107]. [25-20108] (MVM) [Entered: 09/09/2026 07:59 AM]	Open(opens another site)
108	Sep 9, 2026	COURT ACTION withdrawing Motion to file amicus brief filed by Equality Texas and ACLU of Texas [95] [25-20108] (MVM) [Entered: 09/09/2026 08:01 AM]	Open(opens another site)
114	Sep 10, 2026	Paper copies of Appellant Reply Brief filed by Appellants Mr. William Mahomes, Mr. Glenn Hegar, Mr. Robert L. Albritton, Mr. James R. Brooks, Mr. Jay Graham, Mr. Michael A. Hernandez, III, Mr. David C. Baggett, Mr. John W. Bellinger, Mr. Sam Torn, Ms. Kelley Sullivan Georgiades, Ms. Lisa D. Cantu and Ms. Susan Ballabina in 25-20108 received. Paper copies match electronic version of document? Yes # of Copies Provided: 22. Paper Copies of Brief due deadline satisfied. [25-20108] (SME) [Entered: 09/10/2026 10:10 AM]	Open(opens another site)
116	Sep 10, 2026	PAPER COPIES REQUESTED for the Amicus Brief filed by Ms. Esther Newton, Mr. Joe E. Jeffreys, Mr. Scott Skinner-Thompson, Ms. Nancy Marcus, Mr. Luke Boso, Mr. Mark Satta, Mr. Eliot Tracz, Mr. Carlos Ball and Amici Curiae Ms. Esther Newton, Mr. Joe E. Jeffreys, Mr. Scott Skinner-Thompson, Ms. Nancy Marcus, Mr. Luke Boso, Mr. Mark Satta, Mr. Eliot Tracz and Mr. Carlos Ball in 25-20108 [96]. Paper Copies of Brief due on 09/15/2026 for Amici Curiae Carlos Ball, Luke Boso, Joe E. Jeffreys, Nancy Marcus, Esther Newton, Mark Satta, Scott Skinner-Thompson and Eliot Tracz. [25-20108] (CBW) [Entered: 09/10/2026 10:53 AM]	Open(opens another site)
117	Sep 10, 2026	COURT ORDER granting Motion to file amicus brief filed by Not Parties Equality Texas and ACLU of Texas [107] filed by ACLU of Texas and Equality Texas in 25-20108 [25-20108] (MVM) [Entered: 09/10/2026 03:03 PM]	Open(opens another site)
118	Sep 10, 2026	AMICUS CURIAE BRIEF FILED by ACLU of Texas and Equality Texas. Consent is Not Necessary as a Motion has been Granted. Paper Copies of Brief due on 09/15/2026 for Amici Curiae ACLU of Texas and Equality Texas. [25-20108] (MVM) [Entered: 09/10/2026 03:14 PM]	Open(opens another site)
120	Sep 10, 2026	APPEARANCE FORM FILED by Attorney Brian Klosterboer for Amicus Curiae ACLU of Texas in 25-20108, by Attorney(s) Brian Klosterboer for party(s) Amicus Curiae Equality Texas, in case 25-20108 [25-20108] (MVM) [Entered: 09/10/2026 03:22 PM]	Open(opens another site)
121	Sep 14, 2026	Paper copies of Amicus Brief filed by Amici Curiae Equality Texas and ACLU of Texas in 25-20108 received. Paper copies match electronic version of document? Yes # of Copies Provided: 22. Paper Copies of Brief due deadline satisfied. [25-20108] (SME) [Entered: 09/14/2026 12:38 PM]	Open(opens another site)
122	Sep 14, 2026	Paper copies of Amicus Brief received from Professors Specializing in LGBT Studies, LGBT leagal issues and the history of drag. . Paper copies match electronic version of document? Yes # of Copies Provided: 22. Paper Copies of Brief due deadline satisfied. [25-20108] (SME) [Entered: 09/14/2026 12:46 PM]	Open(opens another site)
124	Sep 23, 2026	EN BANC ORAL ARGUMENT HEARD before Judges Elrod, Jones, Smith, Stewart, Richman, Southwick, Haynes, Graves, Higginson, Willett, Ho, Duncan, Engelhardt, Oldham, Wilson, Douglas, Ramirez En Banc;. Arguing Person Information Updated for: William Francis Cole arguing for Appellant Robert L. Albritton, Appellant David C. Baggett, Appellant Susan Ballabina, Appellant John W. Bellinger, Appellant James R. Brooks, Appellant Lisa D. Cantu, Appellant Kelley Sullivan Georgiades, Appellant Jay Graham, Appellant Glenn Hegar, Appellant Michael A. Hernandez, III, Appellant William Mahomes; Arguing Person Information Updated for: JT Morris arguing for Appellee Texas A&M Queer Empowerment Council. Oral argument recordings may be found at www.ca5.uscourts.gov/oral-argument-recordings. [25-20108] (SME) [Entered: 09/23/2026 09:11 AM]	Open(opens another site)
126	Oct 2, 2026	APPEARANCE FORM for the court's review. Lead Counsel? No. [25-20108] (Beth Ellen Klusmann ) [Entered: 10/02/2026 03:45 PM]	Open(opens another site)
127	Oct 2, 2026	APPEARANCE FORM FILED by Attorney(s) Beth Ellen Klusmann for party(s) Appellant Lisa D. Cantu Appellant William Mahomes Appellant Sam Torn Appellant Glenn Hegar Appellant Susan Ballabina Appellant Jay Graham Appellant David C. Baggett Appellant John W. Bellinger Appellant Robert L. Albritton Appellant Kelley Sullivan Georgiades Appellant James R. Brooks Appellant Michael A. Hernandez III, in case 25-20108 [25-20108] (ABT) [Entered: 10/02/2026 03:58 PM]	Open(opens another site)