Students v. Paxton

Students v. Paxton

Plaintiff:	Students Engaged in Advancing Texas, M. F., by and through next friend Vanessa Fernandez and Z. B., by and through next friend S.B.
Defendant:	Ken Paxton, in his official capacity as the Texas Attorney General
Amicus Curiae:	National Center on Sexual Exploitation, Digital Childhood Institute, Protect Young Eyes, Institute for Family Studies, Children at Risk, David's Legacy Foundation, Not on Our Watch Texas, Texas Youth Summit, Unbound Now Louisiana, Unbound Now Texas, Bipartisan Technology Policy Scholars, American Center for Law & Justice, Louisiana Family Foundation, Alabama Policy Institute, Digital Childhood Alliance, International Center for Law & Economics, TechFreedom, Independent Scholars of Youth Mental Health and Technology, Internet Society, New America's Open Technology Institute and Center for Democracy and Technology
Case Number:	25-51073
Filed:	December 31, 2025
Court:	U.S. Court of Appeals, Fifth Circuit
Nature of Suit:	Constitutionality of State Statutes

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Date Filed	Description
June 4, 2026	Students v. Paxton

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Date Filed	Document Text
June 26, 2026	Filing 152 APPEARANCE FORM FILED by Attorney Sean Joseph McCaffity for Amicus Curiae Center for Democracy and Technology in 25-51073, Attorney Sean Joseph McCaffity for Amicus Curiae New America's Open Technology Institute in 25-51073, Attorney Sean Joseph McCaffity for Amicus Curiae Internet Society in 25-51073, by Attorney(s) Sean Joseph McCaffity for party(s) Amicus Curiae New America's Open Technology Institute Amicus Curiae Center for Democracy and Technology Amicus Curiae Internet Society, in case 26-50001 [25-51073, 26-50001] (RSM) [Entered: 06/26/2026 03:37 PM]
June 26, 2026	Filing 150 APPEARANCE FORM FILED by Attorney John Anderson Jung for Amicus Curiae Independent Scholars of Youth Mental Health and Technology in 26-50001, Attorney John Anderson Jung for Amicus Curiae TechFreedom in 26-50001, by Attorney(s) John Anderson Jung for party(s) Amicus Curiae TechFreedom Amicus Curiae Independent Scholars of Youth Mental Health and Technology, in case 25-51073 [26-50001, 25-51073] (RSM) [Entered: 06/26/2026 01:16 PM]
June 25, 2026	Filing 149 UNOPPOSED MOTION filed by Appellant Mr. Ken Paxton in 25-51073, 26-50001 to extend time to file reply brief until 07/27/2026 [149]. Date of service: 06/25/2026 via email - Attorney for Appellants: Berg, Long, Patel, Stephens; Attorney for Amici Curiae: Brown, Cecere, Duncan, Harrell, Mitchell, Sperry, Thayer; Attorney for Appellees: Everdell, Gossett, Kumar, Lambert, Myers, Percarpio, Pillifant, Prather, Robb, Sieff, Willen, Zoffer [25-51073, 26-50001] (Jeffrey A. Stephens ) [Entered: 06/25/2026 04:24 PM]
June 25, 2026	Filing 148 MOTION filed by Appellee Computer & Communications Industry Association in 26-50001 for expedited ruling on [148], for oral argument [148]. Date of service: 06/25/2026 via email - Attorney for Appellants: Berg, Long, Patel, Stephens; Attorney for Amici Curiae: Brown, Cecere, Duncan, Harrell, Mitchell, Sperry, Thayer; Attorney for Appellees: Everdell, Gossett, Kumar, Lambert, Myers, Percarpio, Pillifant, Prather, Robb, Sieff, Willen, Zoffer [25-51073, 26-50001] (Brian M. Willen ) [Entered: 06/25/2026 02:39 PM]
June 24, 2026	Filing 147 AMICUS CURIAE BRIEF FILED by Chamber of Progress and Software & Information Industry Association. Date of service: 06/24/2026 via email - Attorney for Appellants: Berg, Long, Patel, Stephens; Attorney for Amici Curiae: Brown, Cecere, Duncan, Harrell, Mitchell, Sperry, Thayer; Attorney for Appellees: Everdell, Gossett, Kumar, Lambert, Myers, Percarpio, Pillifant, Prather, Robb, Sieff, Willen, Zoffer [25-51073, 26-50001] (Sean Michael Marotta ) [Entered: 06/24/2026 05:47 PM]
June 24, 2026	Filing 146 APPEARANCE FORM for the court's review. Lead Counsel? Yes. [25-51073, 26-50001] (Sean Michael Marotta ) [Entered: 06/24/2026 05:44 PM]
June 24, 2026	Filing 145 AMICUS CURIAE BRIEF FILED by Association for Competitive Technology (ACT). Date of service: 06/24/2026 via email - Attorney for Appellants: Berg, Long, Patel, Stephens; Attorney for Amici Curiae: Brown, Cecere, Duncan, Harrell, Mitchell, Sperry, Thayer; Attorney for Appellees: Everdell, Gossett, Kumar, Lambert, Myers, Percarpio, Pillifant, Prather, Robb, Sieff, Willen, Zoffer [25-51073, 26-50001] (Peter Drew Kennedy ) [Entered: 06/24/2026 05:31 PM]
June 24, 2026	Filing 144 UNOPPOSED MOTION by Association for Competitive Technology (ACT) to file amicus brief [144] Date of service: 06/24/2026 via email - Attorney for Appellants: Berg, Long, Patel, Stephens; Attorney for Amici Curiae: Brown, Cecere, Duncan, Harrell, Mitchell, Sperry, Thayer; Attorney for Appellees: Everdell, Gossett, Kumar, Lambert, Myers, Percarpio, Pillifant, Prather, Robb, Sieff, Willen, Zoffer [25-51073, 26-50001] (Peter Drew Kennedy ) [Entered: 06/24/2026 05:28 PM]
June 24, 2026	Filing 143 AMICUS CURIAE BRIEF FILED by NetChoice and The Foundation for Individual Rights and Expression. Date of service: 06/24/2026 via email - Attorney for Appellants: Berg, Long, Patel, Stephens; Attorney for Amici Curiae: Brown, Cecere, Duncan, Harrell, Mitchell, Sperry, Thayer; Attorney for Appellees: Everdell, Gossett, Kumar, Lambert, Myers, Percarpio, Pillifant, Prather, Robb, Sieff, Willen, Zoffer [26-50001, 25-51073] (Steven Paul Lehotsky ) [Entered: 06/24/2026 05:13 PM]
June 24, 2026	Filing 142 APPEARANCE FORM for the court's review. Lead Counsel? Yes. [26-50001, 25-51073] (Steven Paul Lehotsky ) [Entered: 06/24/2026 05:03 PM]
June 24, 2026	Filing 141 AMICUS CURIAE BRIEF FILED by American Civil Liberties Union, American Civil Liberties Union of Texas, Electronic Frontier Foundation, Freedom to Read Foundation, and Woodhull Freedom Foundation. Date of service: 06/24/2026 via email - Attorney for Appellants: Berg, Long, Patel, Stephens; Attorney for Amici Curiae: Brown, Cecere, Duncan, Harrell, Mitchell, Sperry, Thayer; Attorney for Appellees: Everdell, Gossett, Kumar, Lambert, Myers, Percarpio, Pillifant, Prather, Robb, Sieff, Willen, Zoffer [25-51073, 26-50001] (Cody James Venzke ) [Entered: 06/24/2026 04:10 PM]
June 24, 2026	Filing 140 APPEARANCE FORM for the court's review. Lead Counsel? Yes. [25-51073, 26-50001] (Cody James Venzke ) [Entered: 06/24/2026 04:01 PM]
June 24, 2026	Filing 139 AMICUS CURIAE BRIEF FILED by National Coalition Against Censorship. Date of service: 06/24/2026 via email - Attorney for Appellants: Berg, Long, Patel, Stephens; Attorney for Amici Curiae: Brown, Cecere, Duncan, Harrell, Mitchell, Sperry, Thayer; Attorney for Appellees: Everdell, Gossett, Kumar, Lambert, Myers, Percarpio, Pillifant, Prather, Robb, Sieff, Willen, Zoffer [26-50001, 25-51073] (Peter Steffensen ) [Entered: 06/24/2026 03:58 PM]
June 24, 2026	Filing 138 APPEARANCE FORM for the court's review. Lead Counsel? No. [26-50001, 25-51073] (Thomas S. Leatherbury ) [Entered: 06/24/2026 03:52 PM]
June 24, 2026	Filing 137 APPEARANCE FORM for the court's review. Lead Counsel? Yes. [26-50001, 25-51073] (Peter Steffensen ) [Entered: 06/24/2026 03:48 PM]
June 24, 2026	Filing 136 AMICUS CURIAE BRIEF FILED by National Retail Federation, The Texas Retailer's Association. Date of service: 06/24/2026 via email - Attorney for Appellants: Berg, Long, Patel, Stephens; Attorney for Amici Curiae: Brown, Cecere, Duncan, Harrell, Mitchell, Sperry, Thayer; Attorney for Appellees: Everdell, Gossett, Kumar, Lambert, Myers, Percarpio, Pillifant, Prather, Robb, Sieff, Willen, Zoffer [25-51073, 26-50001] (James Jonathan Hawk ) [Entered: 06/24/2026 03:40 PM]
June 24, 2026	Filing 135 AMICUS CURIAE BRIEF FILED by Organization for Transformative Works and the Wikimedia Foundation, Inc.. Date of service: 06/24/2026 via email - Attorney for Amici Curiae: Brown, Cecere, Duncan, Harrell, Mitchell, Sperry, Thayer; Attorney for Appellants: Berg, Long, Patel, Stephens; Attorney for Appellees: Everdell, Gossett, Kumar, Lambert, Myers, Percarpio, Pillifant, Prather, Robb, Sieff, Willen, Zoffer [25-51073, 26-50001] (Rebecca Tushnet ) [Entered: 06/24/2026 03:36 PM]
June 24, 2026	Filing 134 APPEARANCE FORM for the court's review. Lead Counsel? No. [26-50001, 25-51073] (Katelyn Ringrose ) [Entered: 06/24/2026 03:27 PM]
June 24, 2026	Filing 133 APPEARANCE FORM for the court's review. Lead Counsel? Yes. [25-51073, 26-50001] (James Jonathan Hawk ) [Entered: 06/24/2026 02:55 PM]
June 24, 2026	Filing 132 APPEARANCE FORM for the court's review. Lead Counsel? No. [25-51073, 26-50001] (Tyler James Henry ) [Entered: 06/24/2026 02:46 PM]
June 24, 2026	Filing 131 APPEARANCE FORM for the court's review. Lead Counsel? Yes. [26-50001, 25-51073] (Dario Maestro ) [Entered: 06/24/2026 02:45 PM]
June 24, 2026	Filing 130 AMICUS CURIAE BRIEF FILED by SURVEILLANCE TECHNOLOGY OVERSIGHT PROJECT. Date of service: 06/24/2026 via email - Attorney for Appellants: Berg, Long, Patel, Stephens; Attorney for Amici Curiae: Brown, Cecere, Duncan, Harrell, Mitchell, Sperry, Thayer; Attorney for Appellees: Everdell, Gossett, Kumar, Lambert, Myers, Percarpio, Pillifant, Prather, Robb, Sieff, Willen, Zoffer [26-50001, 25-51073] (Dario Maestro ) [Entered: 06/24/2026 02:42 PM]
June 24, 2026	Filing 129 APPEARANCE FORM for the court's review. Lead Counsel? Yes. [26-50001, 25-51073] (John Anderson Jung ) [Entered: 06/24/2026 02:13 PM]
June 24, 2026	Filing 128 AMICUS CURIAE BRIEF FILED by Center for Democracy and Technology, New America's Open Technology Institute and Internet Society in 25-51073, 26-50001. The Consent is Not Included in the Brief. The brief is not sufficient as it requires a statement of consent all of parties, Certificate of Service and Certificate of Compliance are missing signatures. Instructions to Attorney: PLEASE READ THE ATTACHED NOTICE FOR INSTRUCTIONS ON HOW TO REMEDY THE DEFAULT. Sufficient Brief due on 07/10/2026 for Amici Curiae Internet Society, New America's Open Technology Institute and Center for Democracy and Technology. [25-51073, 26-50001] REVIEWED AND/OR EDITED - The original text prior to review appeared as follows: AMICUS CURIAE BRIEF FILED by Internet Society, New America's Open Technology Institute, and Center for Democracy and Technology. Date of service: 06/24/2026 via email - Attorney for Appellants: Berg, Long, Patel, Stephens; Attorney for Amici Curiae: Brown, Cecere, Duncan, Harrell, Mitchell, Sperry, Thayer; Attorney for Appellees: Everdell, Gossett, Kumar, Lambert, Myers, Percarpio, Pillifant, Prather, Robb, Sieff, Willen, Zoffer [25-51073, 26-50001] (Sean Joseph McCaffity ) [Entered: 06/24/2026 01:56 PM]
June 24, 2026	Filing 127 AMICUS CURIAE BRIEF FILED by Independent Scholars of Youth Mental Health and Technology and TechFreedom in 26-50001, 25-51073. The Consent is Included in the Brief. [26-50001, 25-51073] REVIEWED AND/OR EDITED - The original text prior to review appeared as follows: AMICUS CURIAE BRIEF FILED by TechFreedom and Independent Scholars of Youth Mental Health and Technology. Date of service: 06/24/2026 via email - Attorney for Appellants: Berg, Long, Patel, Stephens; Attorney for Amici Curiae: Brown, Cecere, Duncan, Harrell, Mitchell, Sperry, Thayer; Attorney for Appellees: Everdell, Gossett, Kumar, Lambert, Myers, Percarpio, Pillifant, Prather, Robb, Sieff, Willen, Zoffer [26-50001, 25-51073] (John Anderson Jung ) [Entered: 06/24/2026 01:13 PM]
June 24, 2026	Filing 125 APPEARANCE FORM FILED by Attorney Raymond Benjamin Sperry for Amicus Curiae International Center for Law & Economics in 25-51073 [25-51073, 26-50001] (RSM) [Entered: 06/24/2026 10:46 AM]
June 24, 2026	Filing 123 APPEARANCE FORM for the court's review. Lead Counsel? Yes. [25-51073, 26-50001] (Sean Joseph McCaffity ) [Entered: 06/24/2026 08:22 AM]
June 19, 2026	Filing 124 DOCUMENT RECEIVED - NO ACTION TAKEN. No action will be taken at this time on the appearance form received from Raechel Anglin because the attorney is no longer participating in the appeal [26-50001, 25-51073] (RSM) [Entered: 06/24/2026 10:24 AM]
June 19, 2026	Filing 121 APPEARANCE FORM for the court's review. Lead Counsel? Yes. [25-51073, 26-50001] (Raymond Benjamin Sperry ) [Entered: 06/19/2026 11:15 AM]
June 19, 2026	Filing 120 AMICUS CURIAE BRIEF FILED by International Center for Law & Economics in 25-51073, 26-50001. The Consent is Included in the Brief. [25-51073, 26-50001] REVIEWED AND/OR EDITED - The original text prior to review appeared as follows: AMICUS CURIAE BRIEF FILED by INTERNATIONAL CENTER FOR LAW & ECONOMICS. Date of service: 06/19/2026 via email - Attorney for Amici Curiae: Brown, Cecere, Duncan, Harrell, Mitchell, Thayer; Attorney for Appellants: Berg, Long, Patel, Stephens; Attorney for Appellees: Everdell, Gossett, Kumar, Lambert, Myers, Percarpio, Pillifant, Prather, Robb, Sieff, Willen, Zoffer [25-51073, 26-50001] (Raymond Benjamin Sperry ) [Entered: 06/19/2026 11:13 AM]
June 17, 2026	Filing 118 APPELLEE'S BRIEF FILED E/Res's Brief deadline satisfied [25-51073, 26-50001] REVIEWED AND/OR EDITED - The original text prior to review appeared as follows: APPELLEE'S BRIEF FILED by Students Engaged in Advancing Texas, Z. B. and Ms. M. F. in 25-51073. Date of service: 06/17/2026 via email - Attorney for Appellants: Berg, Long, Patel, Stephens; Attorney for Amici Curiae: Brown, Cecere, Duncan, Harrell, Mitchell, Thayer; Attorney for Appellees: Everdell, Gossett, Kumar, Lambert, Myers, Percarpio, Pillifant, Prather, Robb, Sieff, Willen, Zoffer [25-51073, 26-50001] (Adam Sieff ) [Entered: 06/17/2026 09:14 PM]
June 17, 2026	Filing 117 APPELLEE'S BRIEF FILED Brief NOT Sufficient as it requires the citations to the record to be corrected. Instructions to Attorney: PLEASE READ THE ATTACHED NOTICE FOR INSTRUCTIONS ON HOW TO REMEDY THE DEFAULT. E/Res's Brief deadline satisfied. Sufficient Brief due on 07/07/2026 for Appellee Computer & Communications Industry Association.. Reply Brief due on 07/08/2026 for Appellant Ken Paxton [26-50001, 25-51073] REVIEWED AND/OR EDITED - The original text prior to review appeared as follows: APPELLEE'S BRIEF FILED by Computer & Communications Industry Association in 26-50001. Date of service: 06/17/2026 via email - Attorney for Appellants: Berg, Long, Patel, Stephens; Attorney for Amici Curiae: Brown, Cecere, Duncan, Harrell, Mitchell, Thayer; Attorney for Appellees: Everdell, Gossett, Kumar, Lambert, Myers, Percarpio, Pillifant, Prather, Robb, Sieff, Willen, Zoffer [26-50001, 25-51073] (Brian M. Willen ) [Entered: 06/17/2026 03:03 PM]
June 17, 2026	Filing 116 APPEARANCE FORM for the court's review. Lead Counsel? Yes. [26-50001, 25-51073] (John Anderson Jung ) [Entered: 06/17/2026 01:05 PM]
June 16, 2026	Filing 114 APPEARANCE FORM FILED by Attorney(s) Celyra Imani Myers for party(s) Appellee M. F. Appellee Z. B. Appellee Students Engaged in Advancing Texas, in case 25-51073 [25-51073, 26-50001] (RSM) [Entered: 06/16/2026 11:35 AM]
June 15, 2026	Filing 112 APPEARANCE FORM FILED by Attorney Jonathan F. Mitchell for Amicus Curiae Digital Childhood Alliance in 25-51073, Attorney Jonathan F. Mitchell for Amicus Curiae Alabama Policy Institute in 25-51073, Attorney Jonathan F. Mitchell for Amicus Curiae Louisiana Family Foundation in 25-51073 [25-51073, 26-50001] (MFY) [Entered: 06/15/2026 04:20 PM]
June 12, 2026	Filing 111 APPEARANCE FORM for the court's review. Lead Counsel? No. [25-51073, 26-50001] (Celyra Imani Myers ) [Entered: 06/12/2026 09:27 AM]
June 9, 2026	Filing 109 DOCUMENT RECEIVED - NO ACTION TAKEN. No action will be taken at this time on the opposed motion to expedite oral argument received from Appellee Computer & Communications Industry Association in 26-50001, Appellees Z. B., Ms. M. F. and Students Engaged in Advancing Texas in 25-51073 because must be filed into main case No. 25-51073 and applied to the consolidated case No. 26-50001 [26-50001, 25-51073] (CAS) [Entered: 06/09/2026 02:56 PM]
June 8, 2026	Filing 105 APPEARANCE FORM FILED by Attorney(s) Tevin Long for party(s) Appellant Ken Paxton, in case 25-51073 Attorney(s) Tevin Long for party(s) Appellant Ken Paxton, in case 26-50001 [25-51073, 26-50001] (RSM) [Entered: 06/08/2026 02:57 PM]
June 8, 2026	Filing 103 APPEARANCE FORM FILED by Attorney(s) Mohmed Idris Patel for party(s) Appellant Ken Paxton, in case 25-51073 Attorney(s) Mohmed Idris Patel for party(s) Appellant Ken Paxton, in case 26-50001 [25-51073, 26-50001] (RSM) [Entered: 06/08/2026 02:52 PM]
June 8, 2026	Filing 102 PROPOSED SUFFICIENT BRIEF filed by Amicus Curiae American Center for Law & Justice in 25-51073, 26-50001 [ # 42 ] Date of service: 06/08/2026 via email - Attorney for Appellants: Berg, Stephens; Attorney for Amici Curiae: Brown, Cecere, Duncan, Harrell, Mitchell, Thayer; Attorney for Appellees: Everdell, Gossett, Kumar, Lambert, Percarpio, Pillifant, Prather, Robb, Sieff, Willen, Zoffer [25-51073, 26-50001] (Liam Ross Harrell ) [Entered: 06/08/2026 12:26 PM]
June 8, 2026	Filing 99 APPEARANCE FORM FILED by Attorney Liam Ross Harrell for Amicus Curiae American Center for Law & Justice in 25-51073 [25-51073, 26-50001] (RSM) [Entered: 06/08/2026 11:40 AM]
June 8, 2026	Filing 97 APPEARANCE FORM FILED by Attorney Jonathan F. Mitchell for Amicus Curiae Digital Childhood Alliance in 26-50001, Attorney Jonathan F. Mitchell for Amicus Curiae Alabama Policy Institute in 26-50001, Attorney Jonathan F. Mitchell for Amicus Curiae Louisiana Family Foundation in 26-50001 [26-50001, 25-51073] (RSM) [Entered: 06/08/2026 11:10 AM]
June 8, 2026	Filing 95 APPEARANCE FORM FILED by Attorney Joseph Carl Cecere Jr. for Amicus Curiae Unbound Now Texas in 25-51073, Attorney Joseph Carl Cecere Jr. for Amicus Curiae Unbound Now Louisiana in 25-51073, Attorney Joseph Carl Cecere Jr. for Amicus Curiae Texas Youth Summit in 25-51073, Attorney Joseph Carl Cecere Jr. for Amicus Curiae Not on Our Watch Texas in 25-51073, Attorney Joseph Carl Cecere Jr. for Amicus Curiae David's Legacy Foundation in 25-51073, Attorney Joseph Carl Cecere Jr. for Amicus Curiae Children at Risk in 25-51073 [25-51073, 26-50001] (RSM) [Entered: 06/08/2026 08:51 AM]
June 5, 2026	Filing 94 APPEARANCE FORM for the court's review. Lead Counsel? No. [25-51073, 26-50001] (Tevin Long ) [Entered: 06/05/2026 04:39 PM]
June 5, 2026	Filing 93 APPEARANCE FORM for the court's review. Lead Counsel? No. [25-51073, 26-50001] (Mohmed Idris Patel ) [Entered: 06/05/2026 04:37 PM]
June 4, 2026	Filing 91 PUBLISHED COURT ORDER granting Motion for stay pending appeal filed by Appellant Mr. Ken Paxton [ # 33 ] [25-51073, 26-50001] (MFY) [Entered: 06/04/2026 11:47 AM]
June 3, 2026	Filing 101 DOCUMENT RECEIVED - NO ACTION TAKEN. No action will be taken at this time on the amicus brief received from Amicus Curiae American Center for Law & Justice in 25-51073, 26-50001 because the incorrect docket event was used to file the proposed sufficient brief [25-51073, 26-50001] (RSM) [Entered: 06/08/2026 11:46 AM]
June 3, 2026	Filing 88 APPEARANCE FORM for the court's review. Lead Counsel? Yes. [25-51073, 26-50001] (Liam Ross Harrell ) [Entered: 06/03/2026 01:25 PM]
June 2, 2026	Filing 84 DOCUMENT RECEIVED - NO ACTION TAKEN. No action will be taken at this time on the motion to file amici curiae brief received from Amici Curiae Alabama Policy Institute, Digital Childhood Alliance and Louisiana Family Foundation in 25-51073 because it is unnecessary as brief contains consent and has been filed. [25-51073, 26-50001] (MFY) [Entered: 06/02/2026 01:35 PM]
June 2, 2026	Filing 82 REPLY filed by Appellant Mr. Ken Paxton in 25-51073, 26-50001 [82] [77] to the Response/Opposition filed by Appellees Z. B., Students Engaged in Advancing Texas and Ms. M. F., Appellee Computer & Communications Industry Association in 25-51073, 26-50001 [ # 44 ]Reply to Resp/Opp due deadline satisfied.. [25-51073, 26-50001] REVIEWED AND/OR EDITED - The original text prior to review appeared as follows: REPLY filed by Appellant Mr. Ken Paxton in 25-51073, 26-50001 [82] to the Response/Opposition filed by Appellees Students Engaged in Advancing Texas, Z. B. and Ms. M. F. in 25-51073, Appellee Computer & Communications Industry Association in 26-50001 [ # 44 ], to the Motion filed by Appellant Mr. Ken Paxton in 25-51073, 26-50001 [ # 33 ]. Date of Service: 06/02/2026 via email - Attorney for Appellants: Berg, Stephens; Attorney for Amici Curiae: Brown, Cecere, Duncan, Harrell, Thayer; Attorney for Appellees: Everdell, Gossett, Kumar, Lambert, Percarpio, Pillifant, Prather, Robb, Sieff, Willen, Zoffer. [25-51073, 26-50001] (Jeffrey A. Stephens ) [Entered: 06/02/2026 12:15 PM]
May 29, 2026	Filing 81 APPEARANCE FORM FILED by Attorney William C. Duncan for Amicus Curiae Protect Young Eyes in 25-51073, Attorney William C. Duncan for Amicus Curiae Digital Childhood Institute in 25-51073, by Attorney(s) William C. Duncan for party(s) Amicus Curiae Protect Young Eyes Amicus Curiae Digital Childhood Institute, in case 26-50001 Sufficient Brief deadline satisfied [25-51073, 26-50001] (RSM) [Entered: 05/29/2026 03:57 PM]
May 29, 2026	Filing 79 APPEARANCE FORM FILED by Attorney Joel Thayer for Amicus Curiae Institute for Family Studies in 25-51073, by Attorney(s) Joel Thayer for party(s) Amicus Curiae Institute for Family Studies, in case 26-50001 [25-51073, 26-50001] (RSM) [Entered: 05/29/2026 03:52 PM]
May 29, 2026	Filing 78 APPEARANCE FORM FILED by Attorney Joel Thayer for Amicus Curiae Bipartisan Technology Policy Scholars in 25-51073, by Attorney(s) Joel Thayer for party(s) Amicus Curiae Bipartisan Technology Policy Scholars, in case 26-50001 [25-51073, 26-50001] (RSM) [Entered: 05/29/2026 03:47 PM]
May 29, 2026	Filing 75 PROPOSED SUFFICIENT BRIEF filed by Amicus Curiae Institute for Family Studies in 25-51073, 26-50001 [ # 73 ] Date of service: 05/29/2026 via email - Attorney for Appellants: Berg, Stephens; Attorney for Amici Curiae: Brown, Cecere, Duncan, Harrell, Thayer; Attorney for Appellees: Everdell, Gossett, Kumar, Lambert, Percarpio, Pillifant, Prather, Robb, Sieff, Willen, Zoffer [25-51073, 26-50001] (Joel Thayer ) [Entered: 05/29/2026 01:51 PM]
May 28, 2026	Filing 71 DOCUMENT RECEIVED - NO ACTION TAKEN. No action will be taken at this time on the Motion to File Amicus Brief in support of Appellees received from Gabriel Sanchez because it is premature. [25-51073, 26-50001] (MFY) [Entered: 05/28/2026 02:50 PM]
May 28, 2026	Filing 70 COURT ORDER. This administrative panel has under advisement the appellant's motion to stay the district court's universal preliminary injunctions pending appeal. That motion is in the briefing stage; the appellant's reply in support of the motion is due June 2, 2026. Pending a ruling on the motion for stay pending appeal, IT IS ORDERED that the preliminary injunctions are temporarily and administratively STAYED. [70] [ # 33 ] [25-51073, 26-50001] (MFY) [Entered: 05/28/2026 09:41 AM]
May 27, 2026	Filing 74 DOCUMENT RECEIVED - NO ACTION TAKEN. No action will be taken at this time on the amicus brief received from Amicus Curiae Institute for Family Studies in 25-51073, 26-50001 because the incorrect docket event was used to file the proposed sufficient brief [25-51073, 26-50001] (RSM) [Entered: 05/29/2026 11:59 AM]
May 27, 2026	Filing 66 APPEARANCE FORM FILED by Attorney Harvey Grannis Brown Jr. for Amicus Curiae National Center on Sexual Exploitation in 25-51073 [25-51073, 26-50001] (RSM) [Entered: 05/27/2026 01:31 PM]
May 27, 2026	Filing 65 APPEARANCE FORM for the court's review. Lead Counsel? Yes. [25-51073, 26-50001] (William C. Duncan ) [Entered: 05/27/2026 12:07 PM]
May 27, 2026	Filing 62 SUFFICIENT AMICUS CURIAE BRIEF FILED by Bipartisan Technology Policy Scholars in 25-51073, 26-50001. The Consent is Included in the Brief. [25-51073, 26-50001] REVIEWED AND/OR EDITED - The original text prior to review appeared as follows: AMICUS CURIAE BRIEF FILED by BIPARTISAN TECHNOLOGY POLICY SCHOLARS. Date of service: 05/27/2026 via email - Attorney for Appellants: Berg, Stephens; Attorney for Amicus Curiae: Brown; Attorney for Appellees: Everdell, Gossett, Kumar, Lambert, Percarpio, Pillifant, Prather, Robb, Sieff, Willen, Zoffer [25-51073, 26-50001] (Joel Thayer ) [Entered: 05/27/2026 10:16 AM]
May 27, 2026	Filing 61 APPEARANCE FORM for the court's review. Lead Counsel? Yes. [25-51073, 26-50001] (Joel Thayer ) [Entered: 05/27/2026 10:15 AM]
May 27, 2026	Filing 59 APPEARANCE FORM for the court's review. Lead Counsel? Yes. [25-51073, 26-50001] (Joel Thayer ) [Entered: 05/27/2026 10:11 AM]
May 26, 2026	Filing 83 AMICUS CURIAE BRIEF FILED by Digital Childhood Alliance, Alabama Policy Institute and Louisiana Family Foundation in 25-51073, 26-50001. The Consent is Included in the Brief. [25-51073, 26-50001] (MFY) [Entered: 06/02/2026 01:29 PM]
May 26, 2026	Filing 73 SUFFICIENT AMICUS CURIAE BRIEF FILED by Institute for Family Studies in 25-51073, 26-50001. The Consent is Included in the Brief. Sufficient Brief deadline satisfied [25-51073, 26-50001] REVIEWED AND/OR EDITED - The original text prior to review appeared as follows: AMICUS CURIAE BRIEF FILED by Institute for Family Studies in 25-51073, 26-50001. The Consent is NOT Included in the Brief. Additionally the Brief requires the consent of all parties; cover must indicate whether the brief supports affirmance or reversal. Instructions to Attorney: PLEASE READ THE ATTACHED NOTICE FOR INSTRUCTIONS ON HOW TO REMEDY THE DEFAULT. Sufficient Brief due on 06/12/2026 for Amicus Curiae Institute for Family Studies. [25-51073, 26-50001] (RSM) [Entered: 05/29/2026 11:43 AM]
May 26, 2026	Filing 72 DOCUMENT RECEIVED - NO ACTION TAKEN. No action will be taken at this time on the amicus brief for The Institute of Family Studies because it is not timely filed [25-51073, 26-50001] (RSM) [Entered: 05/29/2026 11:06 AM]
May 26, 2026	Filing 57 AMICUS CURIAE BRIEF FILED by Unbound Now Texas, Unbound Now Louisiana, Texas Youth Summit, Not on Our Watch Texas, David's Legacy Foundation and Children at Risk in 25-51073, 26-50001. The Consent is Included in the Brief. [25-51073, 26-50001] REVIEWED AND/OR EDITED - The original text prior to review appeared as follows: AMICUS CURIAE BRIEF FILED by Children At Risk David's Legacy Foundation Not on Our Watch Texas Texas Youth Summit Unbound Now Louisiana Unbound Now Texas. Date of service: 05/26/2026 via email - Attorney for Appellants: Berg, Stephens; Attorney for Amicus Curiae: Brown; Attorney for Appellees: Everdell, Gossett, Kumar, Lambert, Percarpio, Pillifant, Prather, Robb, Sieff, Willen, Zoffer [25-51073, 26-50001] (Joseph Carl Cecere Jr.) [Entered: 05/26/2026 05:22 PM]
May 26, 2026	Filing 56 APPEARANCE FORM for the court's review. Lead Counsel? Yes. [26-50001, 25-51073] (Jonathan F. Mitchell ) [Entered: 05/26/2026 05:14 PM]
May 26, 2026	Filing 55 APPEARANCE FORM for the court's review. Lead Counsel? Yes. [25-51073, 26-50001] (Jonathan F. Mitchell ) [Entered: 05/26/2026 05:10 PM]
May 26, 2026	Filing 54 PROPOSED SUFFICIENT BRIEF filed by Amicus Curiae National Center on Sexual Exploitation [ # 40 ] Date of service: 05/26/2026 via email - Attorney for Appellants: Berg, Stephens; Attorney for Amicus Curiae: Brown; Attorney for Appellees: Everdell, Gossett, Kumar, Sieff, Zoffer [25-51073] (Harvey Grannis Brown Jr.) [Entered: 05/26/2026 04:54 PM]
May 26, 2026	Filing 53 APPEARANCE FORM received from Mr. Harvey Grannis Brown, Jr. for National Center on Sexual Exploitation in 25-51073 for the court's review. Lead Counsel? No. [25-51073, 26-50001] (Harvey Grannis Brown Jr.) [Entered: 05/26/2026 04:38 PM]
May 26, 2026	Filing 46 DOCUMENT RECEIVED - NO ACTION TAKEN. No action will be taken at this time on the joint response by appellees' to the motion for stay received from Appellee Computer & Communications Industry Association in 26-50001 because this is a duplicate filing. Case No. 25-51073 is the main case and documents should only be filed into that one [26-50001, 25-51073] (CAS) [Entered: 05/26/2026 02:23 PM]
May 26, 2026	Filing 45 APPEARANCE FORM for the court's review. Lead Counsel? Yes. [25-51073, 26-50001] (Joseph Carl Cecere Jr.) [Entered: 05/26/2026 12:56 PM]
May 26, 2026	Filing 44 JOINT RESPONSE/OPPOSITION filed by Students Engaged in Advancing Texas, Z. B., Ms. M. F. in 25-51073, and Computer & Communications Industry Association in 26-50001 [44] to the Motion for stay pending appeal filed by Appellant Mr. Ken Paxton in 25-51073, 26-50001 [ # 33 ]Response/Opposition deadline satisfied. [25-51073, 26-50001] REVIEWED AND/OR EDITED - The original text prior to review appeared as follows: RESPONSE/OPPOSITION filed by Students Engaged in Advancing Texas in 25-51073 [44] to the Motion filed by Appellant Mr. Ken Paxton in 25-51073, 26-50001 [ # 33 ] Date of Service: 05/26/2026 via email - Attorney for Appellants: Berg, Stephens; Attorney for Appellees: Everdell, Gossett, Kumar, Lambert, Percarpio, Pillifant, Prather, Robb, Sieff, Willen, Zoffer. [25-51073, 26-50001] (Adam Sieff ) [Entered: 05/26/2026 12:28 PM]
May 26, 2026	Filing 42 SUFFICIENT AMICUS CURIAE BRIEF FILED by American Center for Law & Justice in 26-50001, 25-51073. The Consent is Included in the Brief. Sufficient Brief deadline satisfied [26-50001, 25-51073] REVIEWED AND/OR EDITED - The original text prior to review appeared as follows: AMICUS CURIAE BRIEF FILED by American Center for Law & Justice in 26-50001, 25-51073. The Consent is Included in the Brief. Additionally the Brief requires consent for all parties; signature following conclusion; appearance form for attorney signing brief. Instructions to Attorney: PLEASE READ THE ATTACHED NOTICE FOR INSTRUCTIONS ON HOW TO REMEDY THE DEFAULT. Sufficient Brief due on 06/12/2026 for Amicus Curiae American Center for Law & Justice. [26-50001, 25-51073] REVIEWED AND/OR EDITED - The original text prior to review appeared as follows: AMICUS CURIAE BRIEF FILED by American Center for Law & Justice. Date of service: 05/26/2026 via email - Attorney for Appellants: Berg, Stephens; Attorney for Appellees: Everdell, Gossett, Kumar, Lambert, Percarpio, Pillifant, Prather, Robb, Sieff, Willen, Zoffer [26-50001, 25-51073] (Liam Ross Harrell ) [Entered: 05/26/2026 11:41 AM]
May 22, 2026	Filing 63 DOCUMENT RECEIVED - NO ACTION TAKEN. No action will be taken at this time on the amicus brief received from Amici Curiae Digital Childhood Institute and Protect Young Eyes in 26-50001, 25-51073 because it is a duplicate filing [26-50001, 25-51073] (RSM) [Entered: 05/27/2026 11:16 AM]
May 22, 2026	Filing 40 SUFFICIENT AMICUS CURIAE BRIEF FILED by National Center on Sexual Exploitation in 25-51073. The Consent is Included in the Brief. Sufficient Brief deadline satisfied [25-51073, 26-50001] REVIEWED AND/OR EDITED - The original text prior to review appeared as follows: AMICUS CURIAE BRIEF FILED by National Center on Sexual Exploitation in 26-50001, 25-51073. Brief NOT Sufficient as it requires a statement stating that all parties consent; appearance form from attorney signing the brief. Instructions to Attorney: PLEASE READ THE ATTACHED NOTICE FOR INSTRUCTIONS ON HOW TO REMEDY THE DEFAULT. Sufficient Brief due on 06/09/2026 for Amicus Curiae National Center on Sexual Exploitation. [25-51073, 26-50001] REVIEWED AND/OR EDITED - The original text prior to review appeared as follows: AMICUS CURIAE BRIEF FILED by NATIONAL CENTER ON SEXUALEXPLOITATION. Date of service: 05/22/2026 via email - Attorney for Appellants: Berg, Stephens; Attorney for Appellees: Everdell, Gossett, Kumar, Lambert, Percarpio, Pillifant, Prather, Robb, Sieff, Willen, Zoffer [25-51073, 26-50001] (Harvey Grannis Brown Jr.) [Entered: 05/22/2026 01:46 PM]
May 22, 2026	Filing 38 AMICUS CURIAE BRIEF FILED by Protect Young Eyes and Digital Childhood Institute in 26-50001, 25-51073. The Consent is Included in the Brief. Brief NOT Sufficient as it requires an Appearance Form from counsel signing the brief. Instructions to Attorney: PLEASE READ THE ATTACHED NOTICE FOR INSTRUCTIONS ON HOW TO REMEDY THE DEFAULT. Sufficient Brief due on 06/10/2026 for Amici Curiae Digital Childhood Institute and Protect Young Eyes. [26-50001, 25-51073] REVIEWED AND/OR EDITED - The original text prior to review appeared as follows: AMICUS CURIAE BRIEF FILED by Digital Childhood Institute and Protect Young Eyes. Date of service: 05/22/2026 via email - Attorney for Appellants: Berg, Stephens; Attorney for Appellees: Everdell, Gossett, Kumar, Lambert, Percarpio, Pillifant, Prather, Robb, Sieff, Willen, Zoffer [26-50001, 25-51073] (William C. Duncan ) [Entered: 05/22/2026 11:03 AM]
May 21, 2026	Filing 47 DOCUMENT RECEIVED - NO ACTION TAKEN. No action will be taken at this time on the Amicus Brief filed on behalf of Bipartisan Technology Policy Scholars because consent is not included in the brief, therefore a motion is required. Also, a statement in accordance with FRAP 29(a)(4)(E) and an appearance form from counsel siging the brief is also required. [25-51073, 26-50001] (CAG) [Entered: 05/26/2026 03:01 PM]
May 18, 2026	Filing 36 RECORD EXCERPTS FILED. [25-51073, 26-50001] REVIEWED AND/OR EDITED - The original text prior to review appeared as follows: RECORD EXCERPTS FILED by Appellant Mr. Ken Paxton in 25-51073, 26-50001. Date of service: 05/18/2026 via email - Attorney for Appellants: Berg, Stephens; Attorney for Appellees: Everdell, Gossett, Kumar, Lambert, Percarpio, Pillifant, Prather, Robb, Sieff, Willen, Zoffer [25-51073, 26-50001] (Jeffrey A. Stephens ) [Entered: 05/18/2026 04:49 PM]
May 18, 2026	Filing 35 APPELLANT'S BRIEF FILED A/Pet's Brief deadline satisfied. Appellee's Brief due on 06/17/2026 for Appellees Z. B., M. F., Students Engaged in Advancing Texas and Computer & Communications Industry Association [25-51073, 26-50001] REVIEWED AND/OR EDITED - The original text prior to review appeared as follows: APPELLANT'S BRIEF FILED by Mr. Ken Paxton in 25-51073, 26-50001. Date of service: 05/18/2026 via email - Attorney for Appellants: Berg, Stephens; Attorney for Appellees: Everdell, Gossett, Kumar, Lambert, Percarpio, Pillifant, Prather, Robb, Sieff, Willen, Zoffer [25-51073, 26-50001] (Jeffrey A. Stephens ) [Entered: 05/18/2026 04:48 PM]
May 15, 2026	Filing 33 OPPOSED MOTION for stay pending appeal [33]. Date of service: 05/15/2026 Response/Opposition due on 05/26/2026. [26-50001, 25-51073] REVIEWED AND/OR EDITED - The original text prior to review appeared as follows: OPPOSED MOTION filed by Appellant Mr. Ken Paxton in 26-50001, 25-51073 for stay pending appeal [33]. Date of service: 05/15/2026 via email - Attorney for Appellants: Berg, Stephens; Attorney for Appellees: Everdell, Gossett, Kumar, Lambert, Percarpio, Pillifant, Prather, Robb, Sieff, Willen, Zoffer [26-50001, 25-51073] (Jeffrey A. Stephens ) [Entered: 05/15/2026 05:42 PM]
May 5, 2026	Filing 31 APPEARANCE FORM FILED by Attorney Abigail Everdell for party(s) Appellee M. F., Appellee Z. B., Appellee Students Engaged in Advancing Texas, in case 25-51073. [25-51073, 26-50001] (JAK) [Entered: 05/05/2026 10:28 AM]
May 1, 2026	Filing 30 APPEARANCE FORM for the court's review. Lead Counsel? No. [25-51073] (Abigail Everdell ) [Entered: 05/01/2026 01:13 PM]
April 14, 2026	Filing 48 COURT ACTION mooting Motion establish briefing notice filed by Appellant Mr. Ken Paxton [ # 26 ] [25-51073] (MFY) [Entered: 05/26/2026 03:30 PM]
April 14, 2026	Filing 28 CLERK ORDER granting Motion to consolidate cases filed by Appellant Mr. Ken Paxton [ # 26 ] in 25-51073; [28] A/Pet's Brief deadline updated to 05/18/2026 for Appellant Ken Paxton [25-51073, 26-50001] (MFY) [Entered: 04/14/2026 11:30 AM]
April 2, 2026	Filing 26 (MOTION TO ESTABLISH BRIEFING NOTICE IS MOOT IN LIGHT OF EXTENSION GRANTED FOR BRIEF) UNOPPOSED MOTION filed by Appellant Mr. Ken Paxton to consolidate cases 25-51073 and 26-50001 (Computer and Communications Industry Association v. Paxton) for briefing and oral argument purposes, to establish briefing notice[26]. Date of service: 04/02/2026 via email - Attorney for Appellants: Berg, Stephens; Attorney for Appellees: Gossett, Kumar, Sieff, Zoffer [25-51073] (Jeffrey A. Stephens ) [Entered: 04/02/2026 02:28 PM]
March 17, 2026	Filing 25 CLERK ORDER granting Motion to extend time to file appellant's brief filed by Appellant Mr. Ken Paxton [ # 24 ] A/Pet's Brief deadline updated to 05/06/2026 for Appellant Ken Paxton [25-51073] (EMF) [Entered: 03/17/2026 10:56 AM]
March 16, 2026	Filing 24 UNOPPOSED MOTION to extend time to file brief as appellant until 05/06/2026 [24]. Date of service: 03/17/2026 [25-51073] REVIEWED AND/OR EDITED - The original text prior to review appeared as follows: UNOPPOSED MOTION filed by Appellant Mr. Ken Paxton to extend time to file brief as appellant until 05/06/2026 [24]. Date of service: 03/16/2026 via email - Attorney for Appellants: Berg, Stephens; Attorney for Appellees: Gossett, Kumar, Sieff, Zoffer [25-51073] (Jeffrey A. Stephens ) [Entered: 03/16/2026 03:40 PM]
March 10, 2026	Filing 22 APPEARANCE FORM FILED by Attorney(s) Jeffrey A. Stephens for party(s) Appellant Ken Paxton, in case 25-51073 [25-51073] (PAC) [Entered: 03/10/2026 10:06 AM]
March 6, 2026	Filing 21 APPEARANCE FORM for the court's review. Lead Counsel? Yes. [25-51073] (Jeffrey A. Stephens ) [Entered: 03/06/2026 03:01 PM]
February 23, 2026	Filing 20 BRIEFING NOTICE ISSUED A/Pet's Brief Due on 04/06/2026 for Appellant Ken Paxton. [25-51073] (DDL) [Entered: 02/23/2026 10:42 AM]
February 23, 2026	Filing 19 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. [25-51073] (DDL) [Entered: 02/23/2026 10:41 AM]
February 10, 2026	Filing 17 APPEARANCE FORM FILED by Attorney(s) Haley B. Zoffer for party(s) Appellee M. F. Appellee Z. B. Appellee Students Engaged in Advancing Texas, in case 25-51073 [25-51073] (PAC) [Entered: 02/10/2026 07:57 AM]
February 5, 2026	Filing 16 APPEARANCE FORM for the court's review. Lead Counsel? No. [25-51073] (Haley B. Zoffer ) [Entered: 02/05/2026 04:41 PM]
January 30, 2026	Filing 15 ELECTRONIC RECORD ON APPEAL REQUESTED from District Court for 1:25-CV-1662. Electronic ROA due on 02/18/2026. [25-51073] (JAK) [Entered: 01/30/2026 08:35 AM]
January 30, 2026	Filing 14 TRANSCRIPT ORDER received from Appellant Mr. Ken Paxton advising transcript unnecessary as it is already filed. Transcript Order ddl satisfied [25-51073] (JAK) [Entered: 01/30/2026 08:34 AM]
January 28, 2026	Filing 13 ATTORNEY TRANSCRIPT ORDER form filed by Appellant Mr. Ken Paxtonfor the Court to process. Date of service: 01/28/2026 via email - Attorney for Appellant: Berg; Attorney for Appellees: Gossett, Kumar, Sieff. [25-51073] (Zachary Berg ) [Entered: 01/28/2026 03:59 PM]
January 23, 2026	Filing 11 APPEARANCE FORM FILED by Attorney(s) Ambika Kumar for party(s) Appellee M. F. Appellee Z. B., in case 25-51073 [25-51073] (JAK) [Entered: 01/23/2026 01:25 PM]
January 23, 2026	Filing 10 APPEARANCE FORM FILED by Attorney(s) Adam Sieff for party(s) Appellee M. F. Appellee Z. B., in case 25-51073 [25-51073] (JAK) [Entered: 01/23/2026 01:22 PM]
January 23, 2026	Filing 9 APPEARANCE FORM FILED by Attorney(s) David Morris Gossett for party(s) Appellee M. F. Appellee Z. B., in case 25-51073 [25-51073] (JAK) [Entered: 01/23/2026 01:18 PM]
January 23, 2026	Filing 8 INITIAL CASE CHECK by Attorney Advisor complete. Action: Case OK to Process. [8] Initial AA Check Due satisfied.. Transcript order due on 02/09/2026 for Appellant Ken Paxton [25-51073] (MFY) [Entered: 01/23/2026 11:01 AM]
January 22, 2026	Filing 7 APPEARANCE FORM for the court's review. Lead Counsel? No. [25-51073] (Ambika Kumar ) [Entered: 01/22/2026 04:16 PM]
January 22, 2026	Filing 6 APPEARANCE FORM received from Mr. Adam Sieff for Z. B., Ms. M. F. and Students Engaged in Advancing Texas for the court's review. Lead Counsel? No. [25-51073] (Adam Sieff ) [Entered: 01/22/2026 04:11 PM]
January 22, 2026	Filing 5 APPEARANCE FORM received from Mr. David Morris Gossett for Z. B., Ms. M. F. and Students Engaged in Advancing Texas for the court's review. Lead Counsel? Yes. [25-51073] (David Morris Gossett ) [Entered: 01/22/2026 03:58 PM]
December 31, 2025	Filing 1 PRIVATE CIVIL FEDERAL CASE docketed. NOA filed by Appellant Mr. Ken Paxton [25-51073] (CAS) [Entered: 12/31/2025 11:24 AM]

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Plaintiff: Students Engaged in Advancing Texas
Represented By:	Adam Sieff
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