Reynolds v. Parker County, Texas et al
Plaintiff: Alexandra Reynolds
Defendant: Captain Anthony R. Bilbay, Parker County, Texas, Sheriff Russ Authier, Investigator Joshua D. Vaughn, Tony Bilbay and Marc Fletcher
Case Number: 4:2026cv00776
Filed: June 24, 2026
Court: U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Texas
Presiding Judge: Reed O'Connor
Referring Judge: Hal R Ray
Nature of Suit: Civil Rights: Other Civil Rights
Cause of Action: 42 U.S.C. § 1983 Civil Rights Act
Jury Demanded By: Plaintiff
Docket Report

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Date Filed Document Text
August 21, 2026 Opinion or Order Filing 23 ORDER: For good cause shown, the Court GRANTS the #20 Motion in part. Accordingly, for good cause shown, the Court directs the Clerk of Court to redact Plaintiff's date of birth, Texas Driver's License number, and Social Security Number from page 4 of the Appendix (ECF No. #17 at 4). (Ordered by Magistrate Judge Hal R. Ray, Jr on 8/21/2026) (jnp)
August 21, 2026 Filing 22 Appendix in Support filed by Alexandra Reynolds re #21 Response/Objection (jnp)
August 21, 2026 Filing 21 RESPONSE filed by Alexandra Reynolds re: #15 Motion to Dismiss for Failure to State a Claim (jnp)
August 21, 2026 Filing 20 Emergency MOTION to Restrict and Redact Document #17 (PageID 318) filed by Alexandra Reynolds (jnp)
August 21, 2026 Filing 19 NOTICE of Change of Address for Pro Se litigant Alexandra Reynolds. New address: P.O. Box 600704, Dallas, TX 75360-0704. (Clerk's note: Address not updated - Plaintiff is ECF-registered.) (jnp)
August 19, 2026 Opinion or Order Filing 18 ORDER REQUIRING PLAINTIFF TO FILE AN AMENDED COMPLAINT: The Court now ORDERS that on or before September 2, 2026, Plaintiff shall file an amended pleading entitled "Plaintiff's First Amended Complaint". (Ordered by Magistrate Judge Hal R. Ray, Jr on 8/19/2026) (saw)
August 18, 2026 Filing 17 Appendix in Support filed by Russ Authier, Anthony R. Bilbay, Marc Fletcher, Parker County, Texas, Joshua D. Vaughn re #15 Motion to Dismiss for Failure to State a Claim, #16 Brief/Memorandum in Support of Motion ***Modified security level on 8/21/2026 to seal document.*** (Blaies, Grant) Modified restriction on 8/21/2026 (jnp). (Main Document 17 replaced with redacted image per #23 Order on 8/21/2026) (jnp).
August 18, 2026 Filing 16 Brief/Memorandum in Support filed by Russ Authier, Anthony R. Bilbay, Marc Fletcher, Parker County, Texas, Joshua D. Vaughn re #15 Motion to Dismiss for Failure to State a Claim (Blaies, Grant)
August 18, 2026 Filing 15 Motion to Dismiss for Failure to State a Claim filed by Russ Authier, Anthony R. Bilbay, Marc Fletcher, Parker County, Texas, Joshua D. Vaughn (Blaies, Grant)
July 24, 2026 Opinion or Order Filing 14 ORDER: After considering the pleadings and the applicable legal authorities, the Court GRANTS the #12 Motion. Accordingly, Defendants SHALL file their Answer or other responsive pleading on or before August 18, 2026. (Ordered by Magistrate Judge Hal R. Ray, Jr on 7/24/2026) (jnp)
July 24, 2026 Filing 13 RESPONSE/Appendix in Support filed by Alexandra Reynolds re #12 Motion for Extension of Time to File Answer or Otherwise Respond (Reynolds, Alexandra) Modified docket text per image on 7/24/2026 (jnp).
July 23, 2026 Filing 12 Motion for Extension of Time to File Answer or Otherwise Respond filed by Russ Authier, Anthony R. Bilbay, Marc Fletcher, Parker County, Texas, Joshua D. Vaughn with Brief/Memorandum in Support. (Attachments: #1 Proposed Order)Attorney Grant D Blaies added to party Russ Authier(pty:dft), Attorney Grant D Blaies added to party Anthony R. Bilbay(pty:dft), Attorney Grant D Blaies added to party Marc Fletcher(pty:dft), Attorney Grant D Blaies added to party Parker County, Texas(pty:dft), Attorney Grant D Blaies added to party Joshua D. Vaughn(pty:dft) (Blaies, Grant)
July 21, 2026 Filing 11 SUMMONS Returned Executed as to Russ Authier ; served on 7/7/2026; Anthony R. Bilbay ; served on 7/7/2026; Marc Fletcher ; served on 7/7/2026; Parker County, Texas ; served on 7/7/2026; Joshua D. Vaughn ; served on 7/7/2026. (jnp)
June 29, 2026 Opinion or Order Filing 10 ORDER: Before the Court is the #9 Motion to Direct Service of Process by the United States Marshals Service that pro se Plaintiff Alexandra Reynolds filed on June 26, 2026. After reviewing her Motion and the applicable legal authorities, the Court DENIES Reynold's Motion. (Ordered by Magistrate Judge Hal R. Ray, Jr on 6/29/2026) (jnp)
June 26, 2026 Filing 9 MOTION to Direct Service of Process by the United States Marshals Service filed by Alexandra Reynolds (Reynolds, Alexandra) Modified docket text per image on 6/29/2026 (jnp). Modified text on 6/29/2026 (rekc).
June 25, 2026 Opinion or Order Filing 8 ORDER: Because she did not move to proceed in forma pauperis, Reynolds is responsible for serving Defendants with a summons and a copy of the complaint in this case as provided by Rule 4(c) of the Federal Rules of Civil Procedure. The Court DIRECTS the Clerk to STRIKE the filing at ECF No. #5 from the docket. (Ordered by Magistrate Judge Hal R. Ray, Jr on 6/25/2026) (Attachments: #1 Rule 4) (jnp)
June 25, 2026 ***Clerk's Notice of delivery: (see NEF for details) Docket No:8. Thu Jun 25 09:13:11 CDT 2026 (crt)
June 24, 2026 Filing 7 Notice and Instruction to Pro Se Party (jnp)
June 24, 2026 Filing 6 New Case Notes: A filing fee has been paid. CASREF case referral set (see Special Order 3). Magistrate Judge Hal R. Ray, Jr. preliminarily assigned. No prior sanctions found. (For court use only - links to the #national and #circuit indexes.) File to: Judge O Connor. 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. (jnp)
June 24, 2026 Filing 5 ***STRICKEN PER #8 ORDER*** Request for USMS to Serve Defendants filed by Alexandra Reynolds (jnp) Modified per #8 on 6/25/2026 (jnp).
June 24, 2026 Filing 4 Summons Issued as to Russ Authier, Anthony R. Bilbay, Marc Fletcher, Parker County, Texas, Joshua D. Vaughn. (Clerk provided issued summons to Plaintiff OTC in the Clerk's Office on 6/24/2026.) (jnp)
June 24, 2026 Filing 3 Request for Clerk to issue Summons filed by Alexandra Reynolds. (jnp)
June 24, 2026 Filing 2 CERTIFICATE OF INTERESTED PERSONS/DISCLOSURE STATEMENT by Alexandra Reynolds. (Clerk QC note: No affiliate entered in ECF). (jnp)
June 24, 2026 Filing 1 COMPLAINT WITH JURY DEMAND against Russ Authier, Anthony R. Bilbay, Marc Fletcher, Parker County, Texas, Joshua D. Vaughn filed by Alexandra Reynolds. (Filing fee $405.00; Receipt number 400006254) 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. (jnp) (Additional attachment(s) added on 6/24/2026: #1 Additional Page(s)) (jnp).
June 24, 2026 ***Clerk's Notice of delivery: (see NEF for details) Docket No:6, 7. Wed Jun 24 16:31:04 CDT 2026 (crt)

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Defendant: Captain Anthony R. Bilbay
Represented By: Joseph Patrick Wolf
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Defendant: Parker County, Texas
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Defendant: Tony Bilbay
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Defendant: Marc Fletcher
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Plaintiff: Alexandra Reynolds
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