The Big 12 Conference Inc v. Paxton et al
| The Big 12 Conference Inc |
| Warren Kenneth Paxton, Jr, Texas Tech University, Texas Tech University System, Brandon Creighton, Lawrence Schovanec and Kirby Hocutt |
| 3:2026cv01966 |
| June 14, 2026 |
| U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Texas |
| Karen Gren Scholer |
| Civil Rights: Other Civil Rights |
| 42 U.S.C. ยง 1983 Civil Rights Act |
| None |
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| Filing 11 Summons Issued as to Brandon Creighton, Kirby Hocutt, Warren Kenneth Paxton, Jr, Lawrence Schovanec, Texas Tech University, Texas Tech University System. (kxm) |
Filing 10
ELECTRONIC STANDING ORDER: Counsel are required to review and comply with the Court's Judge Specific Requirements, which can be found here: # Judge Requirements . The Court updates its Requirements periodically. Also, counsel are required to review and comply with the Northern District of Texas's Local Civil Rules, which can be found here: # Civil Rules . In particular, the Court directs counsel to review Rules 3.1, 7.4, and 81.2, regarding certificates of interested persons, and Rule 83.10, regarding local counsel. Counsel are expected to review the Requirements and Local Rules before contacting the Court with questions. (Ordered by Judge Karen Gren Scholer on 6/15/2026) (kxm)
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| Filing 8 CERTIFICATE OF INTERESTED PERSONS/DISCLOSURE STATEMENT by The Big 12 Conference, Inc. (Clerk QC note: Affiliate entry indicated). (Wyson, Natali) |
| Filing 7 Request for Clerk to issue Summons to Kirby Hocutt, in his official capacity as Directory of Athletics of Texas Tech University filed by The Big 12 Conference, Inc. (Wyson, Natali) (Main Document 7 flattened on 6/15/2026) (kxm). Modified on 6/15/2026 (kxm). |
| Filing 6 Request for Clerk to issue Summons to Lawrence Schovanec, in his official capacity as President of Texas Tech University filed by The Big 12 Conference, Inc. (Wyson, Natali) (Main Document 6 flattened on 6/15/2026) (kxm). Modified on 6/15/2026 (kxm). |
| Filing 5 Request for Clerk to issue Summons to Texas Tech University System filed by The Big 12 Conference, Inc. (Wyson, Natali) (Main Document 5 flattened on 6/15/2026) (kxm). Modified on 6/15/2026 (kxm). |
| Filing 4 Request for Clerk to issue Texas Tech University filed by The Big 12 Conference, Inc. (Wyson, Natali) (Main Document 4 flattened on 6/15/2026) (kxm). Modified on 6/15/2026 (kxm). |
| Filing 3 Request for Clerk to issue Summons to Warren Kenneth Paxton, Jr. in his official capacity as Attorney General for the State of Texas filed by The Big 12 Conference, Inc. (Wyson, Natali) (Main Document 3 flattened on 6/15/2026) (kxm). Modified on 6/15/2026 (kxm). |
| Filing 2 Request for Clerk to issue Summons to Brandon Creighton, in his official capacity as Chancellor of the Texas Tech University System filed by The Big 12 Conference, Inc. (Wyson, Natali) (Main Document 2 flattened on 6/15/2026) (kxm). Modified on 6/15/2026 (kxm). |
| Filing 9 New Case Notes: A filing fee has been paid. Pursuant to Misc. Order 6, Plaintiff is provided the Notice of Right to Consent to Proceed Before A U.S. Magistrate Judge (Judge Horan). Clerk to provide copy to plaintiff if not received electronically. (kxm) |
| Filing 1 COMPLAINT against Brandon Creighton, Warren Kenneth Paxton, Jr, Lawrence Schovanec, Texas Tech University, Texas Tech University System filed by The Big 12 Conference, Inc. (Filing fee $405; Receipt number ATXNDC-16530990) Plaintiff will submit summons(es) for issuance. In each Notice of Electronic Filing, the judge assignment is indicated, and a link to the # Judges Copy Requirements and # Judge Specific Requirements is provided. The court reminds the filer that any required copy of this and future documents must be delivered to the judge, in the manner prescribed, within three business days of filing. Unless exempted, attorneys who are not admitted to practice in the Northern District of Texas must 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. (Attachments: #1 Exhibit(s) 1, #2 Exhibit(s) 2, #3 Exhibit(s) 3, #4 Exhibit(s) 4, #5 Exhibit(s) 5) (Wyson, Natali) |
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