Davis v. State of Texas et al
| Robert Edward Davis |
| State of Texas, Felicia Marie Likiardopoulos Davis, Alexis Gebhardt, Mims Ballew Hollingsworth PLLC, Judge Kenneth Newell, Presiding Judge David L. Evans, District Attorney Phil Sorrells, Lori Varnell, Mark Lane, Riley Reynolds, Thomas A. Wilder, Annie A. Smith, Craig S. Michalk, Constance A. Mims, Associate Judge Katharine Stone, Keller Independent School District and Cook Children's Health Care System doing business as Cook Children's Medical Center |
| 4:2026cv00401 |
| April 2, 2026 |
| U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Texas |
| Reed O'Connor |
| Civil Rights: Other Civil Rights |
| 42 U.S.C. § 1983 Civil Rights Act |
| Plaintiff |
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| Filing 38 FINAL JUDGMENT: This Judgment is issued pursuant to Fed. R. Civ. P. 58(a). This action came on for consideration by the Court, and the issues having been duly considered and a decision duly rendered, It is ORDERED, ADJUDGED, and DECREED that: 1.This case is REMANDED to the 233rd District Court of Tarrant County, Texas. 2.The clerk shall return this case using the standard process and shall transmit a true copy of this Judgment, together with a true copy of the Order accepting the Findings, Conclusions, and Recommendation of the United States Magistrate Judge to the parties. (Ordered by Chief District Judge Reed O'Connor on 5/22/2026) (Attachments: #1 Additional Page(s) Letter of Remand) (saw) |
Filing 37
ORDER ACCEPTING FINDINGS, CONCLUSIONS, AND RECOMMENDATION OF THE UNITED STATES MAGISTRATE JUDGE: The undersigned Chief District Judge believes that the #34 Findings and Conclusions of the Magistrate Judge are correct, and they are accepted as the Findings and Conclusions of the Court. Accordingly, it is ORDERED that this case be REMANDED to the 233rd District Court of Tarrant County, Texas. (Ordered by Chief District Judge Reed O'Connor on 5/22/2026) (saw)
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| Filing 36 MOTION for De Novo Review and Rejection of the Recommendation; MOTION to Retain Jurisdiction; and Request for Evidentiary Hearing filed by Robert Edward Davis with Brief/Memorandum in Support. (Please see doc. #35 for image.) (jnp) |
| Filing 35 OBJECTION filed by Robert Edward Davis re: #34 Findings and Recommendations on Case (jnp) |
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Filing 34
FINDINGS, CONCLUSIONS, AND RECOMMEDATION OF THE UNITED STATES MAGISTRATE JUDGE: Any party who objects to any part of these findings, conclusions, and recommendation must file specific written objections within 14 days after being served with a copy. (Ordered by Magistrate Judge Hal R. Ray, Jr on 5/4/2026) (mmw)
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Filing 33
ORDER AUTHORIZING PLAINTIFF TO PROCEED IN FORMA PAUPERIS: Plaintiff's application to proceed in forma pauperis (IFP) (ECF No. #32 ) is GRANTED. Service of process shall be withheld pending judicial screening. (Ordered by Magistrate Judge Hal R. Ray, Jr on 4/23/2026) (mmw)
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| Filing 32 MOTION for Leave to Proceed in forma pauperis filed by Robert Edward Davis (mmw) |
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Filing 31
ORDER AND NOTICE OF DEFICIENCY: Robert Edward Davis must address the following deficiency: Robert Edward Davis has filed a notice of removal of a state court case but has not paid the filing fee. His application for leave to proceed in forma pauperis (IFP) does not provide sufficient information for the Court to make a ruling. 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 5/5/2026. (Ordered by Magistrate Judge Hal R. Ray, Jr on 4/21/2026) (Attachments: #1 IFP) (mmw)
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| Filing 30 Certficate of Compliance filed by Robert Edward Davis (mmw) |
| Filing 29 Renewed #6 MOTION for Pro Se ECF Case Access filed by Robert Edward Davis (mmw) |
| Filing 28 CERTIFICATE OF INTERESTED PERSONS/DISCLOSURE STATEMENT by Robert Edward Davis. (Clerk QC note: No affiliate entered in ECF). (mmw) |
| Filing 27 SECOND AMENDED COMPLAINT against All Defendants filed by Robert Edward Davis. 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) |
| Filing 26 Notice and Instruction to Pro Se Party (mmw) |
| Filing 25 New Case Notes: A filing fee has not been paid. CASREF case referral set (see Special Order 3). Magistrate Judge Ray preliminarily assigned. No prior sanctions found. (For court use only - links to the #national and #circuit indexes.) 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. Motion(s) referred to Magistrate Judge Hal R. Ray, Jr. (mmw) |
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Filing 24
ORDER FOR REASSIGNMENT: The undersigned judge, having taken senior status, desires to have this case re-assigned to an active-status judge. Case reassigned to Chief District Judge Reed O'Connor for all further proceedings. (Ordered by Senior Judge Terry R Means on 4/8/2026) (mmw)
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| ***Clerk's Notice of delivery: (see NEF for details) Docket No:24, 25, 26. Wed Apr 8 11:53:27 CDT 2026 (crt) |
| DISREGARD - NOT MAILED***Clerk's Notice of delivery: (see NEF for details) Docket No:4, 5, 6. Wed Apr 8 11:53:15 CDT 2026 (crt) Modified on 4/8/2026 (mmw). |
| Filing 23 MOTION FOR ENTRY OF ORDER DECLARING THE APRIL 2, 2026 TEMPORARY ORDERS (AND ALL OTHER POST-REMOVAL STATE PROCEEDINGS) VOID AB INITIO; MOTION FOR TEMPORARY RESTRAINING ORDER AND PRELIMINARY INJUNCTION ENJOINING ENFORCEMENT AND RESTORING ALL PARENTAL ACCESS TO SCHOOL AND MEDICAL RECORDS; MOTION TO STAY ALL STATE PROCEEDINGS; RENEWED VERIFIED CRIMINAL COMPLAINT; DEMAND FOR EVIDENTIARY HEARING; AND DEMAND FOR ALL OTHER APPROPRIATE RELIEF filed by Robert Edward Davis (mmw) |
| Filing 22 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. (bdb) |
| Filing 21 Court Request for Recusal: Judge Mark Pittman recused. Pursuant to instruction in Special Order 3-249, the Clerk has reassigned the case to Senior Judge Terry R Means for all further proceedings. Future filings should indicate the case number as: 4:26-cv-401-Y. (bdb) |
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Filing 19
ORDER and NOTICE OF DEFICIENCY: Robert Edward Davis must address the following deficiency: The Court has received and reviewed the short form application of Plaintiff, Robert Edward Davis, to proceed in forma pauperis. The application does not contain sufficient information for the Court to determine whether leave should be granted. 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 4/20/2026. (Ordered by Magistrate Judge Jeffrey L. Cureton on 4/6/2026) (mmw)
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| ***Clerk's Notice of delivery: (see NEF for details) Docket No:19. Mon Apr 6 10:13:48 CDT 2026 (crt) |
| ***Clerk's Notice of delivery: (see NEF for details) Docket No:21, 22. Mon Apr 6 13:38:59 CDT 2026 (crt) |
| Filing 18 Notice and Instruction to Pro Se Party (mmw) |
| Filing 17 New Case Notes: A filing fee has not been paid. CASREF case referral set (see Special Order 3). Magistrate No magistrate judge assigned preliminarily assigned. No prior sanctions found. (For court use only - links to the #national and #circuit indexes.) 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. All counsel and unrepresented parties are also reminded of the judge-specific requirement that they read and abide by (1) Dondi Properties Corp. v. Commerce Savings & Loan Assoc., 121 F.R.D. 284 (N.D. Tex. 1988);(2) the Local Civil Rules of the United States District Court for the Northern District of Texas;(3) the Texas Lawyers Creed;(4) the Texas Disciplinary Rules of Professional Conduct;and (5) Judge-Specific Requirements of Judge Pittman. Motion(s) referred to Magistrate Judge Jeffrey L. Cureton. (mmw) |
| ***Clerk's Notice of delivery: (see NEF for details) Docket No:17, 18. Fri Apr 3 08:57:16 CDT 2026 (crt) |
| Filing 16 Request for Judicial Notice, Or In The Alternative, Motion for Required Hearing on The Same Issues filed by Robert Edward Davis (mmw) |
| Filing 15 Memorandum of Law Clarifying Established Federal Jurisdiction filed by Robert Edward Davis (mmw) |
| Filing 14 MOTION for Recusal, MOTION to Vacate, MOTION to Stay, MOTION to Appoint Counsel () filed by Robert Edward Davis (mmw) |
| Filing 13 DEMAND for Trial by Jury by Robert Edward Davis. (mmw) |
| Filing 12 NOTICE of Appearance filed by Robert Edward Davis (mmw) |
| Filing 11 NOTICE of Constitutional Questions to Texas State Statutory Schemes and Judicial Practices filed by Robert Edward Davis (mmw) |
| Filing 10 NOTICE of Pending Amendment to Petition-Complaint filed by Robert Edward Davis (mmw) |
| Filing 9 Request for Judicial Notice, Or In The Alternative, Motion for Required Hearing on The Same Issues filed by Robert Edward Davis (mmw) |
| Filing 8 NOTICE of Pre-Emptive Constitutional Challenge to the Unlawful Discrimination of Separate Racial Classes filed by Robert Edward Davis (mmw) |
| Filing 7 AFFIDAVIT by Robert Edward Davis. (mmw) |
| Filing 6 MOTION for Pro Se ECF Case Access filed by Robert Edward Davis (mmw) |
| Filing 5 NOTICE of Constitutional Questions to Federal Statute 28 U.S.C. 1443 filed by Robert Edward Davis (mmw) |
| Filing 4 NOTICE of Special Pro Se Litigant Rights filed by Robert Edward Davis (mmw) |
| Filing 3 Request for Judicial Notice, Or In The Alternative, Motion for Required Hearing on the Same Issues filed by Robert Edward Davis (mmw) |
| Filing 2 MOTION for Leave to Proceed in forma pauperis filed by Robert Edward Davis (mmw) |
| Filing 1 NOTICE OF REMOVAL WITH JURY DEMAND filed by Robert Edward Davis. Unless exempted, attorneys who are not admitted to practice in the Northern District of Texas must seek admission promptly. Forms and Instructions 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) |
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