Computer & Communications Industry Association v. Ken Paxton

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Computer & Communications Industry Association v. Ken Paxton

Plaintiff:	Computer & Communications Industry Association
Defendant:	Ken Paxton, in his official capacity as Attorney General of Texas
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, Center for Democracy and Technology, Organization for Transformative Works, Wikimedia Foundation, Incorporated, National Retail Federation, Texas Retailers Association, American Civil Liberties Union, American Civil Liberties Union of Texas, Electronic Frontier Foundation, Freedom to Read Foundation, Woodhull Freedom Foundation, Chamber of Progress and Software, Information Industry Association, National Coalition Against Censorship, Netchoice and Foundation for Individual Rights and Expression
Case Number:	26-50001
Filed:	January 2, 2026
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	Computer & Communications Industry Association v.

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Date Filed	Document Text
June 30, 2026	Filing 178 APPEARANCE FORM FILED by Attorney Steven Paul Lehotsky for Amicus Curiae Foundation for Individual Rights and Expression in 26-50001, Attorney Steven Paul Lehotsky for Amicus Curiae Netchoice in 26-50001, by Attorney(s) Steven Paul Lehotsky for party(s) Amicus Curiae Netchoice Amicus Curiae Foundation for Individual Rights and Expression, in case 25-51073 [26-50001, 25-51073] (RSM) [Entered: 06/30/2026 01:07 PM]
June 30, 2026	Filing 173 APPEARANCE FORM FILED by Attorney(s) Thomas S. Leatherbury for party(s) Amicus Curiae NCAC, in case 25-51073 Attorney(s) Thomas S. Leatherbury for party(s) Amicus Curiae NCAC, in case 26-50001 [26-50001, 25-51073] (RSM) [Entered: 06/30/2026 11:57 AM]
June 30, 2026	Filing 171 APPEARANCE FORM FILED by Attorney Peter Steffensen for Amicus Curiae NCAC in 26-50001 [26-50001, 25-51073] (RSM) [Entered: 06/30/2026 11:42 AM]
June 30, 2026	Filing 169 APPEARANCE FORM FILED by Attorney Katelyn Ringrose for Amicus Curiae Texas Retailers Association in 26-50001, Attorney Katelyn Ringrose for Amicus Curiae National Retail Federation in 26-50001 [26-50001, 25-51073] (RSM) [Entered: 06/30/2026 11:18 AM]
June 30, 2026	Filing 167 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 [26-50001, 25-51073] (RSM) [Entered: 06/30/2026 11:07 AM]
June 30, 2026	Filing 165 APPEARANCE FORM FILED by Attorney Sean Michael Marotta for Amicus Curiae Information Industry Association in 25-51073, Attorney Sean Michael Marotta for Amicus Curiae Chamber of Progress and Software in 25-51073, by Attorney(s) Sean Michael Marotta for party(s) Amicus Curiae Information Industry Association Amicus Curiae Chamber of Progress and Software, in case 26-50001 [25-51073, 26-50001] (RSM) [Entered: 06/30/2026 10:21 AM]
June 29, 2026	Filing 164 PROPOSED SUFFICIENT BRIEF filed by Amici Curiae Center for Democracy and Technology, New America's Open Technology Institute and Internet Society in 25-51073, 26-50001 [ # 129 ] Date of service: 06/29/2026 via email - Attorney for Appellants: Berg, Long, Patel, Stephens; Attorney for Amici Curiae: Brown, Cecere, Duncan, Harrell, Hawk, Henry, Jung, Lehotsky, Marotta, McCaffity, Mitchell, Ringrose, Sperry, Steffensen, Thayer, Tushnet, Venzke; Attorney for Appellees: Everdell, Gossett, Kumar, Lambert, Myers, Percarpio, Pillifant, Prather, Robb, Sieff, Willen, Zoffer [25-51073, 26-50001] (Sean Joseph McCaffity ) [Entered: 06/29/2026 05:32 PM]
June 29, 2026	Filing 163 PROPOSED SUFFICIENT BRIEF filed by Appellee Computer & Communications Industry Association in 26-50001 [ # 118 ] Date of service: 06/29/2026 via email - Attorney for Appellants: Berg, Long, Patel, Stephens; Attorney for Amici Curiae: Brown, Cecere, Duncan, Harrell, Hawk, Henry, Jung, Lehotsky, Marotta, McCaffity, Mitchell, Ringrose, Sperry, Steffensen, Thayer, Tushnet, Venzke; Attorney for Appellees: Everdell, Gossett, Kumar, Lambert, Myers, Percarpio, Pillifant, Prather, Robb, Sieff, Willen, Zoffer [26-50001, 25-51073] (Brian M. Willen ) [Entered: 06/29/2026 03:42 PM]
June 29, 2026	Filing 162 UNOPPOSED MOTION by Surveillance Technology Oversight Project to file amicus brief [162] Date of service: 06/24/2026 via email - Attorney for Appellants: Berg, Long, Patel, Stephens; Attorney for Amici Curiae: Brown, Cecere, Duncan, Harrell, Hawk, Henry, Jung, Lehotsky, Marotta, McCaffity, Mitchell, Ringrose, Sperry, Steffensen, Thayer, Tushnet, Venzke; Attorney for Appellees: Everdell, Gossett, Kumar, Lambert, Myers, Percarpio, Pillifant, Prather, Robb, Sieff, Willen, Zoffer [25-51073, 26-50001] (Dario Maestro ) [Entered: 06/29/2026 03:11 PM]
June 29, 2026	Filing 160 APPEARANCE FORM FILED by Attorney James Jonathan Hawk for Amicus Curiae Texas Retailers Association in 25-51073, Attorney James Jonathan Hawk for Amicus Curiae National Retail Federation in 25-51073, by Attorney(s) James Jonathan Hawk for party(s) Amicus Curiae Texas Retailers Association Amicus Curiae National Retail Federation, in case 26-50001 [25-51073, 26-50001] (RSM) [Entered: 06/29/2026 02:34 PM]
June 29, 2026	Filing 158 APPEARANCE FORM FILED by Attorney Tyler James Henry for Amicus Curiae Texas Retailers Association in 25-51073, Attorney Tyler James Henry for Amicus Curiae National Retail Federation in 25-51073, by Attorney(s) Tyler James Henry for party(s) Amicus Curiae Texas Retailers Association Amicus Curiae National Retail Federation, in case 26-50001 [25-51073, 26-50001] (RSM) [Entered: 06/29/2026 02:30 PM]
June 29, 2026	Filing 156 APPEARANCE FORM for the court's review. Lead Counsel? Yes. [25-51073, 26-50001] (Rebecca Tushnet ) [Entered: 06/29/2026 01:29 PM]
June 26, 2026	Filing 153 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 151 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 150 UNOPPOSED MOTION filed by Appellant Mr. Ken Paxton in 25-51073, 26-50001 to extend time to file reply brief until 07/27/2026 [150]. 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 149 MOTION filed by Appellee Computer & Communications Industry Association in 26-50001 for expedited ruling on [149], for oral argument [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] (Brian M. Willen ) [Entered: 06/25/2026 02:39 PM]
June 24, 2026	Filing 180 DOCUMENT RECEIVED - NO ACTION TAKEN. No action will be taken at this time on the amicus brief filed on behalf of Association for Competitive Technology (ACT) because the motion is pending and the brief is uploaded to the motion docket event. [25-51073, 26-50001] (RSM) [Entered: 06/30/2026 01:18 PM]
June 24, 2026	Filing 157 DOCUMENT RECEIVED - NO ACTION TAKEN. No action will be taken at this time on the motion to file amicus brief filed by Mr. Dario Maestro because the incorrect docket event was used to file the motion [26-50001, 25-51073] (RSM) [Entered: 06/29/2026 01:51 PM]
June 24, 2026	Filing 148 AMICUS CURIAE BRIEF FILED by Information Industry Association and Chamber of Progress and Software 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 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 147 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 UNOPPOSED MOTION by Association for Competitive Technology (ACT) to file amicus brief [145] 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 144 AMICUS CURIAE BRIEF FILED by Foundation for Individual Rights and Expression and Netchoice 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 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 143 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 142 AMICUS CURIAE BRIEF FILED by Woodhull Freedom Foundation, Freedom to Read Foundation, Electronic Frontier Foundation, American Civil Liberties Union of Texas and American Civil Liberties Union 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 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 141 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 140 AMICUS CURIAE BRIEF FILED by NCAC in 26-50001, 25-51073. The Consent is not included in the Brief. Additionally the brief is missing the consent of all parties. Instructions to Attorney: PLEASE READ THE ATTACHED NOTICE FOR INSTRUCTIONS ON HOW TO REMEDY THE DEFAULT. Sufficient Brief due on 07/13/2026 for Amicus Curiae National Coalition Against Censorship. [26-50001, 25-51073] REVIEWED AND/OR EDITED - The original text prior to review appeared as follows: 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 139 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 138 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 137 AMICUS CURIAE BRIEF FILED by Texas Retailers Association and National Retail Federation 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 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 136 AMICUS CURIAE BRIEF FILED by Wikimedia Foundation, Incorporated and Organization for Transformative Works in 25-51073, 26-50001. 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 07/13/2026 for Amici Curiae Organization for Transformative Works and Wikimedia Foundation, Incorporated. [25-51073, 26-50001] REVIEWED AND/OR EDITED - The original text prior to review appeared as follows: 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 135 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 134 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 133 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 132 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 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 129 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 128 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 126 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 124 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 125 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 122 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 121 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 119 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 118 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 117 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 115 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 113 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 112 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 110 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 106 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 104 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 103 PROPOSED SUFFICIENT BRIEF filed by Amicus Curiae American Center for Law & Justice in 25-51073, 26-50001 [ # 45 ] 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 100 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 98 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 96 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 95 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 94 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 92 PUBLISHED COURT ORDER granting Motion for stay pending appeal filed by Appellant Mr. Ken Paxton [ # 36 ] [25-51073, 26-50001] (MFY) [Entered: 06/04/2026 11:47 AM]
June 3, 2026	Filing 102 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 89 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 85 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 83 REPLY filed by Appellant Mr. Ken Paxton in 25-51073, 26-50001 [83] [78] 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 [ # 47 ]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 [83] 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 [ # 47 ], to the Motion filed by Appellant Mr. Ken Paxton in 25-51073, 26-50001 [ # 36 ]. 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 82 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 80 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 79 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 76 PROPOSED SUFFICIENT BRIEF filed by Amicus Curiae Institute for Family Studies in 25-51073, 26-50001 [ # 74 ] 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 72 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 71 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. [71] [ # 36 ] [25-51073, 26-50001] (MFY) [Entered: 05/28/2026 09:41 AM]
May 27, 2026	Filing 75 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 67 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 66 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 63 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 62 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 60 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 84 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 74 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 73 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 58 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 57 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 56 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 55 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 49 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 48 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 47 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 [47] to the Motion for stay pending appeal filed by Appellant Mr. Ken Paxton in 25-51073, 26-50001 [ # 36 ]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 [47] to the Motion filed by Appellant Mr. Ken Paxton in 25-51073, 26-50001 [ # 36 ] 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 45 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 64 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 43 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 41 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 50 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 39 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 38 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 36 OPPOSED MOTION for stay pending appeal [36]. 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 [36]. 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 34 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 33 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 31 CLERK ORDER granting Motion to consolidate cases filed by Appellant Mr. Ken Paxton [ # 10811837-2 ] in 25-51073; [31] 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 6, 2026	Filing 30 BRIEFING NOTICE ISSUED A/Pet's Brief Due on 05/18/2026 for Appellant Ken Paxton. [26-50001] (DDL) [Entered: 04/06/2026 09:30 AM]
April 6, 2026	Filing 29 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. [26-50001] (DDL) [Entered: 04/06/2026 09:29 AM]
March 12, 2026	Filing 27 APPEARANCE FORM FILED by Attorney(s) Jeffrey A. Stephens for party(s) Appellant Ken Paxton, in case 26-50001 [26-50001] (CAS) [Entered: 03/12/2026 08:43 AM]
March 6, 2026	Filing 26 APPEARANCE FORM for the court's review. Lead Counsel? Yes. [26-50001] (Jeffrey A. Stephens ) [Entered: 03/06/2026 03:03 PM]
January 30, 2026	Filing 25 ELECTRONIC RECORD ON APPEAL REQUESTED from District Court for 1:25-CV-1660. Electronic ROA due on 02/18/2026. [26-50001] (NMF) [Entered: 01/30/2026 12:07 PM]
January 30, 2026	Filing 24 TRANSCRIPT ORDER received from Appellant Mr. Ken Paxton advising transcript unnecessary as it is already filed. Transcript Order ddl satisfied [26-50001] (NMF) [Entered: 01/30/2026 12:05 PM]
January 30, 2026	Filing 22 APPEARANCE FORM FILED by Attorney(s) Brian M. Willen for party(s) Appellee Computer & Communications Industry Association, in case 26-50001 [26-50001] (NMF) [Entered: 01/30/2026 11:54 AM]
January 30, 2026	Filing 20 APPEARANCE FORM FILED by Attorney(s) William Reid Pillifant for party(s) Appellee Computer & Communications Industry Association, in case 26-50001 [26-50001] (IAC) [Entered: 01/30/2026 11:50 AM]
January 30, 2026	Filing 18 APPEARANCE FORM FILED by Attorney(s) Michael Lambert for party(s) Appellee Computer & Communications Industry Association, in case 26-50001 [26-50001] (IAC) [Entered: 01/30/2026 11:47 AM]
January 30, 2026	Filing 16 APPEARANCE FORM FILED by Attorney(s) Edward Peter Percarpio for party(s) Appellee Computer & Communications Industry Association, in case 26-50001 [26-50001] (NMF) [Entered: 01/30/2026 11:44 AM]
January 30, 2026	Filing 15 APPEARANCE FORM FILED by Attorney Catherine Lewis Robb for Appellee Computer & Communications Industry Association in 26-50001 [26-50001] (IAC) [Entered: 01/30/2026 11:43 AM]
January 30, 2026	Filing 13 APPEARANCE FORM FILED by Attorney(s) Laura Lee Prather for party(s) Appellee Computer & Communications Industry Association, in case 26-50001 [26-50001] (IAC) [Entered: 01/30/2026 11:39 AM]
January 30, 2026	Filing 12 APPEARANCE FORM for the court's review. Lead Counsel? No. [26-50001] (William Reid Pillifant ) [Entered: 01/30/2026 10:38 AM]
January 30, 2026	Filing 11 APPEARANCE FORM for the court's review. Lead Counsel? No. [26-50001] (Michael Lambert ) [Entered: 01/30/2026 10:37 AM]
January 30, 2026	Filing 10 APPEARANCE FORM received from Ms. Catherine Lewis Robb for Computer & Communications Industry Association for the court's review. Lead Counsel? No. [26-50001] (Catherine Lewis Robb ) [Entered: 01/30/2026 10:35 AM]
January 30, 2026	Filing 9 APPEARANCE FORM for the court's review. Lead Counsel? No. [26-50001] (Laura Lee Prather ) [Entered: 01/30/2026 10:32 AM]
January 29, 2026	Filing 8 APPEARANCE FORM for the court's review. Lead Counsel? No. [26-50001] (Edward Peter Percarpio ) [Entered: 01/29/2026 07:15 PM]
January 29, 2026	Filing 7 APPEARANCE FORM for the court's review. Lead Counsel? Yes. [26-50001] (Brian M. Willen ) [Entered: 01/29/2026 07:10 PM]
January 28, 2026	Filing 6 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 Appellee: Robb. [26-50001] (Zachary Berg ) [Entered: 01/28/2026 03:54 PM]
January 16, 2026	Filing 5 INITIAL CASE CHECK by Attorney Advisor complete. Action: Case OK to Process. [5] Initial AA Check Due satisfied. Transcript order due on 02/02/2026 for Appellant Ken Paxton [26-50001] (CAS) [Entered: 01/16/2026 02:45 PM]
January 2, 2026	Filing 1 PRIVATE CIVIL FEDERAL CASE docketed. NOA filed by Appellant Mr. Ken Paxton [26-50001] (RSM) [Entered: 01/02/2026 08:07 AM]

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Plaintiff: Computer & Communications Industry Association
Represented By:	Catherine Lewis Robb
Represented By:	Laura Lee Prather
Represented By:	William Reid Pillifant
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Amicus curiae: Digital Childhood Alliance
Represented By:	Jonathan F. Mitchell
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Amicus curiae: International Center for Law & Economics
Represented By:	Raymond Benjamin Sperry
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Amicus curiae: TechFreedom
Represented By:	John Anderson Jung
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Amicus curiae: Independent Scholars of Youth Mental Health and Technology
Represented By:	John Anderson Jung
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Amicus curiae: Internet Society
Represented By:	Sean Joseph McCaffity Esq.
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Amicus curiae: New America's Open Technology Institute
Represented By:	Sean Joseph McCaffity Esq.
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Amicus curiae: Center for Democracy and Technology
Represented By:	Sean Joseph McCaffity Esq.
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Amicus curiae: Organization for Transformative Works
Represented By:	Rebecca Tushnet
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Amicus curiae: Wikimedia Foundation, Incorporated
Represented By:	Rebecca Tushnet
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Amicus curiae: National Retail Federation
Represented By:	Tyler James Henry
Represented By:	Katelyn Ringrose
Represented By:	James Jonathan Hawk
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Amicus curiae: Texas Retailers Association
Represented By:	Tyler James Henry
Represented By:	Katelyn Ringrose
Represented By:	James Jonathan Hawk
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Amicus curiae: American Civil Liberties Union
Represented By:	Cody James Venzke
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Amicus curiae: American Civil Liberties Union of Texas
Represented By:	Cody James Venzke
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Amicus curiae: Electronic Frontier Foundation
Represented By:	Cody James Venzke
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Amicus curiae: Freedom to Read Foundation
Represented By:	Cody James Venzke
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Amicus curiae: Woodhull Freedom Foundation
Represented By:	Cody James Venzke
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Amicus curiae: Chamber of Progress and Software
Represented By:	Sean Michael Marotta
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Amicus curiae: Information Industry Association
Represented By:	Sean Michael Marotta
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Amicus curiae: National Coalition Against Censorship
Represented By:	Thomas S. Leatherbury Esq.
Represented By:	Peter Steffensen
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Amicus curiae: Netchoice
Represented By:	Steven Paul Lehotsky
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Amicus curiae: Foundation for Individual Rights and Expression
Represented By:	Steven Paul Lehotsky
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