Truth v. Parker County Sheriff's Department et al
Plaintiff: Honesty L Truth and Kendra Elise Anderson
Defendant: Parker County Sheriff's Department, Jessica Galvan, Parker County Jail, Willow Park Police Department, Willow Park Texas Constable, Officer Ryan Malwitz, Lieutenant Quincy Hamilton, Police Chief Daniel Franklin, Texas Department of Criminal Justice, Sargent Drake Sowders, Warden Audrey England, Captain Rogelio Montalvo, Sargent FNU Griffin and Bryan Collier
Case Number: 4:2026cv00211
Filed: February 24, 2026
Court: U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Texas
Presiding Judge: Reed O'Connor
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
May 22, 2026 Opinion or Order Filing 18 ORDER: Plaintiff, Honesty L. Truth, has filed a second motion to reinstate case, ECF No. #17 , which is very similar to the first such motion. ECF No. #15 . For the reasons discussed in the order denying the first motion to reinstate, the second motion is DENIED. (Ordered by Chief District Judge Reed O'Connor on 5/22/2026) (saw)
May 22, 2026 Filing 17 MOTION to Reopen Case filed by Honesty L Truth (saw)
May 22, 2026 ***Clerk's Notice of delivery: (see NEF for details) Docket No:18. Fri May 22 15:10:31 CDT 2026 (crt)
May 20, 2026 Opinion or Order Filing 16 ORDER denying #15 Motion to Reinstate Dismissed Case. (Ordered by Chief District Judge Reed O'Connor on 5/20/2026) (knb)
May 20, 2026 ***Clerk's Notice of delivery: (see NEF for details) Docket No:16. Wed May 20 13:11:58 CDT 2026 (crt)
May 19, 2026 Filing 15 Motion to Reinstate Dismissed Case filed by Honesty L Truth (wxc)
April 28, 2026 Filing 14 AMENDED COMPLAINT against All Defendants filed by Honesty L Truth. 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. (wxc)
April 20, 2026 Filing 13 FINAL JUDGMENT: Consistent with the order of dismissal signed this date, the claims of Plaintiff, Honesty L. Truth, are DISMISSED pursuant to the authority of 28 U.S.C. 1915(e)(2) and 1915A(b). (Ordered by Chief District Judge Reed O'Connor on 4/20/2026) (mmw)
April 20, 2026 Opinion or Order Filing 12 ORDER OF DISMISSAL: The complaint is DISMISSED pursuant to the authority of 28 U.S.C. 1915(e)(2) and 1915A(b). (Ordered by Chief District Judge Reed O'Connor on 4/20/2026) (mmw)
April 20, 2026 ***Clerk's Notice of delivery: (see NEF for details) Docket No:12,13. Mon Apr 20 15:58:31 CDT 2026 (crt)
April 6, 2026 Filing 11 MOTION to Transfer Venue filed by Honesty L Truth (mmw)
March 17, 2026 Filing 10 MOTION for Leave to Proceed in forma pauperis with certificate of trust account filed by Honesty L Truth (mmw)
March 11, 2026 Opinion or Order Filing 9 ORDER TO REPLEAD: Even though it does not appear that Plaintiff can state a plausible claim, the Court will give her an opportunity to do so. The Court is directing the Clerk to send to Plaintiff appropriate forms to pursue an amended complaint under 42 U.S.C. 1983. Plaintiff must complete and return the forms within 30 days to proceed with this action. Failure to comply with this order may lead to dismissal for failure to prosecute pursuant to FRCvP 41(b). (Ordered by Chief District Judge Reed O'Connor on 3/11/2026) (Attachments: #1 Amended Complaint) (jnp) (Attachment 1 replaced on 3/11/2026) (jnp).
March 11, 2026 ***Clerk's Notice of delivery: (see NEF for details) Docket No:9. Wed Mar 11 14:45:45 CDT 2026 (crt)
March 10, 2026 Filing 8 FILING FEE ORDER: Plaintiff's #7 application to proceed in forma pauperis is GRANTED. Order For Partial Filing Fee in amount of $11.66 with a balance of $338.34 remaining. (Clerk note: TDCJ Inmate Trust Office has been electronically notified of this order. TDCJ #: 2462756) (Ordered by Chief District Judge Reed O'Connor on 3/10/2026) (mmw)
March 10, 2026 Filing 7 MOTION for Leave to Proceed in forma pauperis with certificate of trust account filed by Honesty L Truth (mmw)
March 10, 2026 Opinion or Order Filing 6 ORDER : The #5 motion of Plaintiff, Honesty L. Truth, for appointment of counsel is DENIED. (Ordered by Chief District Judge Reed O'Connor on 3/10/2026) (mmw)
March 10, 2026 Filing 5 MOTION to Appoint Counsel filed by Honesty L Truth. (tle)
March 10, 2026 ***Clerk's Notice of delivery: (see NEF for details) Docket No:8. Tue Mar 10 11:40:05 CDT 2026 (crt)
March 10, 2026 ***Clerk's Notice of delivery: (see NEF for details) Docket No:6. Tue Mar 10 10:50:17 CDT 2026 (crt)
February 25, 2026 Opinion or Order Filing 4 ORDER AND NOTICE OF DEFICIENCY: Honesty L Truth must address the following deficiency: she has not paid the applicable $405.00 filing fee or filed a proper application to proceed in forma pauperis. Failure to comply with this order may lead to dismissal for failure to prosecute pursuant to FRCvP 41(b). Deadline to cure the deficiency is 3/27/2026. (Ordered by Chief District Judge Reed O'Connor on 2/25/2026) (mmw) (Additional attachment(s) added on 2/25/2026: #1 IFP) (mmw).
February 25, 2026 ***Clerk's Notice of delivery: (see NEF for details) Docket No:4. Wed Feb 25 08:55:35 CST 2026 (crt)
February 24, 2026 Filing 3 Notice and Instruction to Pro Se Party (mmw)
February 24, 2026 Filing 2 New Case Notes: A filing fee has not been paid. (For court use only - links to the #national index and to the prior sanctions found within the #circuit index.) File to: appropriate staff attorney. 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. Attorneys are further reminded that, if necessary, they must comply with Local Rule 83.10(a) within 14 days or risk the possible dismissal of this case without prejudice or without further notice. (mmw)
February 24, 2026 Filing 1 COMPLAINT against All Defendants filed by Honesty L Truth. 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. (mmw)
February 24, 2026 ***Clerk's Notice of delivery: (see NEF for details) Docket No:2, 3. Tue Feb 24 12:56:18 CST 2026 (crt)

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