Vapor Tech Assoc v. Hancock
| Vapor Technology Association, SIP Ventures, L.L.C., doing business as Haze Heaven, Artisan Vapor Franchise, L.L.C., doing business as Artisan Vapor Company, Dallas Vapor, Incorporated, doing business as Artisan Vapor & CBD Fort Worth, Trophy Vapor, Incorporated, doing business as Artisan Vapor & CBD Trophy Club and Mansfield Two Choice 3, L.L.C., doing business as Artison Vapor & CBD Rockwall |
| Kelly Hancock, In his official capacity as Acting Comptroller of Public Accounts for the State of Texas |
| 25-20573 |
| December 18, 2025 |
| U.S. Court of Appeals, Fifth Circuit |
| Constitutionality of State Statutes |
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| Filing 42 UNOPPOSED LEVEL 1 EXTENSION REQUESTED by Appellees Vapor Technology Association, Artisan Vapor Franchise, L.L.C., Dallas Vapor, Incorporated, Mansfield Two Choice 3, L.L.C., SIP Ventures, L.L.C. and Trophy Vapor, Incorporated for filing Appellee's Principal Brief until 07/22/2026 [25-20573] (Anna Stressenger ) [Entered: 06/15/2026 07:04 PM] |
| Filing 40 APPEARANCE FORM FILED by Attorney(s) Anna Stressenger for party(s) Appellee Artisan Vapor Franchise, L.L.C. Appellee Mansfield Two Choice 3, L.L.C. Appellee Dallas Vapor, Incorporated Appellee Trophy Vapor, Incorporated Appellee Vapor Technology Association Appellee SIP Ventures, L.L.C., in case 25-20573 [25-20573] (SR) [Entered: 06/10/2026 11:05 AM] |
| Filing 39 APPEARANCE FORM for the court's review. Lead Counsel? No. [25-20573] (Anna Stressenger ) [Entered: 06/09/2026 07:13 PM] |
| Filing 38 RECORD EXCERPTS FILED. [25-20573] REVIEWED AND/OR EDITED - The original text prior to review appeared as follows: RECORD EXCERPTS FILED by Appellant Mr. Kelly Hancock. Date of service: 05/20/2026 via email - Attorney for Appellants: Bryant, Patel, Plemons; Attorney for Appellees: Heyer, Matthews [25-20573] (Mohmed Idris Patel ) [Entered: 05/20/2026 05:25 PM] |
| Filing 37 APPELLANT'S BRIEF FILED A/Pet's Brief deadline satisfied. Appellee's Brief due on 06/22/2026 for Appellees Artisan Vapor Franchise, L.L.C., Dallas Vapor, Incorporated, Mansfield Two Choice 3, L.L.C., SIP Ventures, L.L.C., Trophy Vapor, Incorporated and Vapor Technology Association [25-20573] REVIEWED AND/OR EDITED - The original text prior to review appeared as follows: APPELLANT'S BRIEF FILED by Mr. Kelly Hancock. Date of service: 05/20/2026 via email - Attorney for Appellants: Bryant, Patel, Plemons; Attorney for Appellees: Heyer, Matthews [25-20573] (Mohmed Idris Patel ) [Entered: 05/20/2026 05:22 PM] |
| Filing 36 CLERK ORDER granting Motion to extend time to file appellant's brief filed by Appellant Mr. Kelly Hancock [ # 32 ] A/Pet's Brief deadline updated to 05/20/2026 for Appellant Kelly Hancock [25-20573] (CMC) [Entered: 04/29/2026 03:20 PM] |
| Filing 32 MOTION to extend time to file brief as appellant until 05/20/2026 [32]. [25-20573] REVIEWED AND/OR EDITED - The original text prior to review appeared as follows: LEVEL 1 EXTENSION REQUESTED by Appellant Mr. Kelly Hancock for filing Appellant's Opening Brief until 05/20/2026 [25-20573] (Mohmed Idris Patel ) [Entered: 04/28/2026 11:41 AM] |
| Filing 31 EXTENSION RECEIVED for Appellant Mr. Kelly Hancock. Extension Granted to and including 05/06/2026. A/Pet's Brief deadline updated to 05/06/2026 for Appellant Kelly Hancock [25-20573] (IAC) [Entered: 03/04/2026 02:33 PM] |
| Filing 30 UNOPPOSED LEVEL 1 EXTENSION REQUESTED by Appellant Mr. Kelly Hancock for filing Appellant's opening brief until 05/06/2026 [25-20573] (Mohmed Idris Patel ) [Entered: 03/03/2026 11:29 AM] |
| Filing 29 BRIEFING NOTICE ISSUED A/Pet's Brief Due on 04/06/2026 for Appellant Kelly Hancock. [25-20573] (CMC) [Entered: 02/25/2026 04:12 PM] |
| Filing 28 ELECTRONIC RECORD ON APPEAL FILED. Admitted Exhibits on File in District Court? No. Video/Audio Exhibits on File in District Court? No Electronic ROA deadline satisfied. [25-20573] (CMC) [Entered: 02/25/2026 04:11 PM] |
| Filing 27 ELECTRONIC RECORD ON APPEAL REQUESTED from District Court for 4:25-CV-3955. Electronic ROA due on 02/24/2026. [25-20573] (CMC) [Entered: 02/09/2026 12:26 PM] |
| Filing 26 TRANSCRIPT FILED IN DISTRICT COURT Transcript Order: Court Reporter: Monica Walker-Bailey, Dt. Filed in Dist. Ct: 01/28/2026 Transcript Due/Court Reporter Discount Date canceled [25-20573] (CMC) [Entered: 02/09/2026 12:25 PM] |
| Filing 25 TRANSCRIPT FILED IN DISTRICT COURT Transcript Order: Court Reporter: David Smith, Dt. Filed in Dist. Ct: 12/31/2025 Ct. Reporter Acknowledgment deadline canceled [25-20573] (CMC) [Entered: 01/16/2026 11:11 AM] |
| Filing 24 TRANSCRIPT FILED IN DISTRICT COURT Transcript Order: Court Reporter: Donna Prather, Dt. Filed in Dist. Ct: 12/31/2025 Transcript Due/Court Reporter Discount Date canceled [25-20573] (CMC) [Entered: 01/16/2026 11:10 AM] |
| Filing 23 NO COURT REPORTER ACKNOWLEDGMENT RECEIVED for Ms. Monica Walker-Bailey. Transcript Order: Court Reporter: Monica Walker-Bailey, Dt. Ct. Rprt. Time Begins: 12/30/2025. Transcript deadlines created - Ct. Reporter Acknowledgment deadline canceled. Transcript Due/Court Reporter Discount Date is 01/29/2026 for Monica Walker-Bailey, Court Reporter [25-20573] (CMC) [Entered: 01/16/2026 11:04 AM] |
| Filing 22 NO COURT REPORTER ACKNOWLEDGMENT RECEIVED for Ms. Donna Prather. Transcript Order: Court Reporter: Donna Prather, Dt. Ct. Rprt. Time Begins: 12/30/2025. Transcript deadlines created - Ct. Reporter Acknowledgment deadline canceled. Transcript Due/Court Reporter Discount Date is 01/29/2026 for Donna Prather, Court Reporter [25-20573] (CMC) [Entered: 01/16/2026 10:57 AM] |
| Filing 20 INITIAL CASE CHECK by Attorney Advisor complete. Action: Case OK to Process. [20] Initial AA Check Due satisfied. [25-20573] (CMC) [Entered: 01/12/2026 03:44 PM] |
| Filing 18 APPEARANCE FORM FILED by Attorney Eric Heyer for Appellee Mansfield Two Choice 3, L.L.C. in 25-20573, Attorney Eric Heyer for Appellee Trophy Vapor, Incorporated in 25-20573, Attorney Eric Heyer for Appellee Dallas Vapor, Incorporated in 25-20573, Attorney Eric Heyer for Appellee Artisan Vapor Franchise, L.L.C. in 25-20573, Attorney Eric Heyer for Appellee SIP Ventures, L.L.C. in 25-20573, Attorney Eric Heyer for Appellee Vapor Technology Association in 25-20573 [25-20573] (AMD) [Entered: 01/05/2026 01:27 PM] |
| Filing 16 APPEARANCE FORM FILED by Attorney Monroe David Bryant Jr. for Appellant Kelly Hancock in 25-20573, by Attorney(s) Mohmed Idris Patel, Nathaniel Anson Plemons for party(s) Appellant Kelly Hancock, in case 25-20573 [25-20573] (ABT) [Entered: 01/05/2026 12:41 PM] |
| Filing 15 APPEARANCE FORM for the court's review. Lead Counsel? No. [25-20573] (Mohmed Idris Patel ) [Entered: 01/02/2026 05:02 PM] |
| Filing 14 APPEARANCE FORM for the court's review. Lead Counsel? Yes. [25-20573] (Nathaniel Anson Plemons ) [Entered: 01/02/2026 01:28 PM] |
| Filing 13 APPEARANCE FORM received from Mr. Eric Heyer for Artisan Vapor Franchise, L.L.C., Dallas Vapor, Incorporated, Mansfield Two Choice 3, L.L.C., SIP Ventures, L.L.C., Trophy Vapor, Incorporated and Vapor Technology Association for the court's review. Lead Counsel? Yes. [25-20573] (Eric Heyer ) [Entered: 12/31/2025 11:46 AM] |
| Filing 11 TRANSCRIPT ORDER received from Appellant Mr. Kelly Hancock. DETAILS: Transcript Order: Court Reporter: Donna Prather, Proceeding Type and Date: Motion Hearing 10/07/2025 ; Transcript Order: Court Reporter: David Smith, Proceeding Type and Date: Motion Hearing 12/11/2025 ; Transcript Order: Court Reporter: Monica Walker-Bailey, Proceeding Type and Date: Motion Hearing 11/18/2025. Ct. Reporter Acknowledgment due on 01/09/2026 for Donna Prather, Court Reporter, David Smith, Court Reporter and Monica Walker-Bailey, Court Reporter. Electronic Filing Processed: [ # 8 ], [ # 6 ], [ # 5 ] [25-20573] (ABT) [Entered: 12/30/2025 03:54 PM] |
| Filing 9 APPEARANCE FORM FILED by Attorney(s) Monroe David Bryant Jr. for party(s) Appellant Kelly Hancock, in case 25-20573 [25-20573] (JAK) [Entered: 12/30/2025 02:14 PM] |
| Filing 8 ATTORNEY TRANSCRIPT ORDER form filed by Appellant Mr. Kelly Hancock Motion hearing held on November 18, 2025 for the Court to process. Date of service: 12/30/2025 via email - Attorney for Appellant: Bryant; Attorney for Appellees: Heyer, Matthews. [25-20573] (Monroe David Bryant Jr.) [Entered: 12/30/2025 12:30 PM] |
| Filing 7 TRANSCRIPT ORDER received from Appellant Mr. Kelly Hancock advising transcript unnecessary [25-20573] REVIEWED AND/OR EDITED - The original text prior to review appeared as follows: TRANSCRIPT ORDER received from Appellant Mr. Kelly Hancock advising transcript unnecessary as it is already filed for the 10/7/25. The transcript has been ordered but has not been filed in the district court. We will monitor for the transcript. Date of Service: 12/30/2025 via email - Attorney for Appellant: Bryant; Attorney for Appellees: Heyer, Matthews [25-20573] (Monroe David Bryant Jr.) [Entered: 12/30/2025 12:29 PM] |
| Filing 6 ATTORNEY TRANSCRIPT ORDER form filed by Appellant Mr. Kelly Hancock for Motion for TRO and PI hearing for the Court to process. Date of service: 12/30/2025 via email - Attorney for Appellant: Bryant; Attorney for Appellees: Heyer, Matthews. [25-20573] (Monroe David Bryant Jr.) [Entered: 12/30/2025 12:27 PM] |
| Filing 5 ATTORNEY TRANSCRIPT ORDER form filed by Appellant Mr. Kelly Hancockfor the Court to process. Date of service: 12/30/2025 via email - Attorney for Appellant: Bryant; Attorney for Appellees: Heyer, Matthews. [25-20573] (Monroe David Bryant Jr.) [Entered: 12/30/2025 10:38 AM] |
| Filing 4 APPEARANCE FORM received from Mr. Monroe David Bryant, Jr. for Mr. Kelly Hancock for the court's review. Lead Counsel? Yes. [25-20573] (Monroe David Bryant Jr.) [Entered: 12/30/2025 10:25 AM] |
| Filing 1 PRIVATE CIVIL FEDERAL CASE docketed. NOA filed by Appellant Mr. Kelly Hancock. [25-20573] (RLL) [Entered: 12/18/2025 08:35 AM] |
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| Plaintiff: Vapor Technology Association | |
| Represented By: | Michael D. Matthews Jr. |
| Represented By: | Eric Heyer |
| Represented By: | Anna Stressenger |
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| Plaintiff: SIP Ventures, L.L.C., doing business as Haze Heaven | |
| Represented By: | Michael D. Matthews Jr. |
| Represented By: | Eric Heyer |
| Represented By: | Anna Stressenger |
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| Plaintiff: Artisan Vapor Franchise, L.L.C., doing business as Artisan Vapor Company | |
| Represented By: | Michael D. Matthews Jr. |
| Represented By: | Eric Heyer |
| Represented By: | Anna Stressenger |
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| Plaintiff: Dallas Vapor, Incorporated, doing business as Artisan Vapor & CBD Fort Worth | |
| Represented By: | Michael D. Matthews Jr. |
| Represented By: | Eric Heyer |
| Represented By: | Anna Stressenger |
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| Plaintiff: Trophy Vapor, Incorporated, doing business as Artisan Vapor & CBD Trophy Club | |
| Represented By: | Michael D. Matthews Jr. |
| Represented By: | Eric Heyer |
| Represented By: | Anna Stressenger |
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| Plaintiff: Mansfield Two Choice 3, L.L.C., doing business as Artison Vapor & CBD Rockwall | |
| Represented By: | Eric Heyer |
| Represented By: | Anna Stressenger |
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| Defendant: Kelly Hancock, In his official capacity as Acting Comptroller of Public Accounts for the State of Texas | |
| Represented By: | Monroe David Bryant Jr. |
| Represented By: | Mohmed Idris Patel |
| Represented By: | Nathaniel Anson Plemons |
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