Harrell v. Taylor County Medical Staff et al
Petitioner: James E Harrell, Jr
Respondent: Taylor County Medical Staff and Judy Creech
Case Number: 1:2026cv00008
Filed: January 8, 2026
Court: U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Texas
Presiding Judge: John R Parker
Nature of Suit: Prisoner Pet/Other: Civil Rights
Cause of Action: 42 U.S.C. § 1983 Prisoner Civil Rights
Jury Demanded By: None
Docket Report

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Date Filed Document Text
June 4, 2026 Opinion or Order Filing 18 JUDGMENT. In accordance with the Order issued this same day, it is the judgment of this Court that Plaintiff James E. Harrell, Jr.'s Complaint, and all claims alleged therein, are DISMISSED without prejudice under 28 U.S.C. 1915(e)(2)(B) and 1915A(b)(1) for failure prosecute and for failure to state a claim on which relief may be granted. (Ordered by Magistrate Judge John R. Parker on 6/4/2026) (amg)
June 4, 2026 Opinion or Order Filing 17 ORDER OF DISMISSAL. The undersigned cannot screen Plaintiff's claims because he has failed to maintain a current address and comply with two court orders. The Court dismisses his case without prejudice to him refiling his claims. (Ordered by Magistrate Judge John R. Parker on 6/4/2026) (amg)
June 4, 2026 ***Clerk's Notice of delivery: (see NEF for details) Docket No: 17, 18. mailed to James E Harrell, Jr at TDCJ Boyd Unit on Thu Jun 4 16:45:25 CDT 2026 (crt)
May 5, 2026 Opinion or Order Filing 16 ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE. The Court ordered Plaintiff to complete the Court's Questionnaire by March 31, 2026. Dkt. No. #13 . Plaintiff did not comply with or otherwise respond to the Courts order. The Court finds that Plaintiff shall have 21 days from the date of this order -a deadline of May 26, 2026- to either (1) respond to the Court's Questionnaire, or (2) file a sworn affidavit or unsworn declaration made under penalty of perjury pursuant to 28 U.S.C. 1746, setting forth the specific steps he has taken to attempt to comply with the prior order, or his reasons for failing to comply. (Ordered by Magistrate Judge John R. Parker on 5/5/2026) (skh)
May 5, 2026 ***Clerk's Notice of delivery: (see NEF for details) Docket No:16. mailed to James E Harrell, Jr at TDCJ Boyd Unit on Tue May 5 15:46:57 CDT 2026 (crt)
March 23, 2026 Filing 15 Administrative Record consisting of Taylor County Sheriff's Office Authenticated Records, received and forwarded to JRP chambers, (amg)
March 3, 2026 Opinion or Order Filing 14 ORDER FOR AUTHENTICATED RECORDS. It is ORDERED that the officials listed above must provide the Court with authenticated and verified copies of all records pertaining to the specific allegations in Plaintiff's Complaint, including any relevant videos or photographs. The Clerk of Court is directed to provide the above officials with a copy of Plaintiff's Complaint, Dkt. No. #1 , and the Transfer Order, Dkt. No. #8 , along with this Order. An authorized records custodian for the prison or jail must execute the attached Certification of Business Records (Certification) and attach the executed Certification to the records provided to the Court. The records and executed Certification must be provided to the Court on or before March 31, 2026. **Clerk's Note: Copy of complaint and transfer order mailed to listed officials under cover of this order. (Ordered by Magistrate Judge John R. Parker on 3/3/2026) (skh)
March 3, 2026 Opinion or Order Filing 13 MAGISTRATE JUDGE'S QUESTIONNAIRE. Plaintiff, James E. Harrell, Jr., is ORDERED to complete the attached Questionnaire. Plaintiff must certify under penalty of perjury that their answers to this Questionnaire are true by signing the included Certification. Plaintiff's responses to the Questionnaire and their Certification must be returned to the United States District Clerk, Abilene Division, P.O. Box 1218, Abilene, Texas, 79604, no later than March 31, 2026. (Ordered by Magistrate Judge John R. Parker on 3/3/2026) (skh)
March 3, 2026 **DISREGARD entered in error*** ***Clerk's Notice of delivery: on Tue Mar 3 13:29:58 CST 2026 (crt) Modified on 3/3/2026 (skh).
March 3, 2026 ***Clerk's Notice of delivery: (see NEF for details) Docket No:13,14. mailed to James E Harrell, Jr at TDCJ Boyd Unit on Tue Mar 3 13:12:37 CST 2026 (crt)
February 27, 2026 Filing 12 Public correspondence filed, deputy clerk response attached, received from James E Harrell, Jr. See #11 . (amg)
February 27, 2026 Filing 11 NOTICE of Change of Address for Pro Se litigant James E Harrell, Jr. New address: TDCJ Boyd Unit, Teague, TX. (amg)
February 27, 2026 ***Clerk's Notice of delivery: (see NEF for details) Docket No: 12. mailed to James E Harrell, Jr at TDCJ Boyd Unit on Fri Feb 27 11:51:03 CST 2026 (crt)
February 18, 2026 Filing 10 NOTICE of Possible Transfer of Unit filed by James E Harrell, Jr. (amg)
February 18, 2026 Filing 9 Prisoner Consent by James E Harrell, Jr to Trial by Magistrate Judge. (amg)
January 12, 2026 Opinion or Order Filing 8 ORDER TRANSFERRING THE CASE TO THE UNITED STATES MAGISTRATE JUDGE. The Court is of the opinion that this case should be transferred to the docket of the Honorable John R. Parker, United States Magistrate Judge, for further proceedings. This case will now be numbered Civil Action No. 1:26-CV-00008-BU. (Ordered by Judge James Wesley Hendrix on 1/12/2026) (amg)
January 12, 2026 Opinion or Order Filing 7 PLRA FILING-FEE ORDER. After reviewing the application, the Court orders the following: (1) Plaintiff is granted leave to proceed in forma pauperis under 28 U.S.C. 1915. (2) Plaintiff will not be assessed an initial partial filing fee because he lacks the requisite funds in his prison account to pay an initial fee; however, plaintiff will be required to pay the full filing fee of $350.00 under the PLRA. (3) Plaintiff must pay the $350.00 in monthly installments as provided in 28 U.S.C. 1915(b)(2). The Clerk will transmit a copy of this order to the inmate accounting office or other persons or entity with responsibility for assessing, collecting, and remitting to the Court the interim filing fee payments on behalf of inmates, as designated by the facility in which Plaintiff is confined. **Clerk's Note: TDCJ Inmate Trust Office has been electronically notified of this order. (Ordered by Judge James Wesley Hendrix on 1/12/2026) (amg)
January 12, 2026 ***Clerk's Notice of delivery: (see NEF for details) Docket No: 7, 8. mailed to James E Harrell, Jr at TDCJ Skyview Unit on Mon Jan 12 13:46:17 CST 2026 (crt)
January 8, 2026 Filing 6 Notice and Instruction to Pro Se Party. (skh)
January 8, 2026 Filing 5 New Case Notes: A filing fee has not been paid. No prior sanctions found. (For court use only - links to the #national and #circuit indexes.) Pursuant to Misc. Order 6, Plaintiff is provided the Notice of Right to Consent to Proceed Before A U.S. Magistrate Judge. Clerk to provide copy to plaintiff if not received electronically. (skh)
January 8, 2026 Filing 4 Case electronically transferred in from District of Texas Eastern; Case Number 6:26-cv-00005. Unless exempted, attorneys who are not admitted to practice in the Northern District of Texas should seek admission promptly. Forms, instructions, and exemption information may be found at www.txnd.uscourts.gov, or by clicking here: # Attorney Information - Bar Membership. If admission requirements are not satisfied within 21 days, the clerk will notify the presiding judge. Copy of NEF to be sent US Mail to parties not electronically noticed.
January 8, 2026 Opinion or Order Filing 3 ORDER OF TRANSFER re #1 Complaint filed by James E Harrell, Jr. ORDERED that this case is TRANSFERRED to the Northern District of Texas, Abilene Division. Signed by Magistrate Judge John D. Love on 1/8/2026. (gsm) [Transferred from Texas Eastern on 1/8/2026.]
January 8, 2026 ***Clerk's Notice of delivery: (see NEF for details) Docket No: 5. Thu Jan 8 16:36:25 CST 2026 (crt)
January 8, 2026 ***Clerk's Notice of delivery: (see NEF for details) Docket No:6. and NEF of 4 Transfer notice mailed to James E Harrell, Jr at TDCJ Skyview Unit on Thu Jan 8 16:12:50 CST 2026 (crt)
January 7, 2026 Case: 6:26-cv-00005-JDL Harrell v. Taylor County Medical Staff et a was filed on 1/5/2026 and assigned to Judge Love. (gsm) [Transferred from Texas Eastern on 1/8/2026.]
January 5, 2026 Filing 2 MOTION for Leave to Proceed in forma pauperis by James E Harrell, Jr. (Attachments: #1 Financial Data, #2 Envelope)(gsm) [Transferred from Texas Eastern on 1/8/2026.]
January 5, 2026 Filing 1 COMPLAINT against All Defendants (fee not paid), filed by James E Harrell, Jr. (Attachments: #1 Envelope)(gsm) [Transferred from Texas Eastern on 1/8/2026.]

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