Alaniz v. O'Brien et al
| John Ray Alaniz |
| Jairo Holguin, Foy O'Brien, Chuck Lanehart, Dawson County, Steven B. Payson, Jorge Hologuin and Clare Christy |
| Mathew Gray, Robert Walker, Charlie Riley, Ritch Wheeler, Mark Keough and Peggy A Heath |
| 5:2026cv00012 |
| January 16, 2026 |
| U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Texas |
| Amanda R Burch |
| James Wesley Hendrix |
| Civil Rights: Americans with Disabilities - Employment |
| 42 U.S.C. § 1983 Civil Rights (Employment Discrimination) |
| Plaintiff |
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Filing 129
ORDER SETTING EXPEDITED BRIEFING SCHEDULE: The Court enters the following expedited briefing schedule with respect to Defendants' motion, Dkt. No. 127: Plaintiff's deadline for filing a response to Defendants' motion is June 22,2026. The Court will not entertain a reply. (Ordered by US Magistrate Judge Amanda R Burch on 6/12/2026) (bdg)
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Filing 128
ORDER: The United States Magistrate Judge issued Findings, Conclusions, and aRecommendation (FCR) that the Court deny the plaintiff's pending motions to vacate. Dkt. No. 118. No objections were filed. Where no specific objections are filed within the 14-day period, the Court reviews the Magistrate Judge's findings, conclusions, and recommendations only for plain error. The District Court has reviewed the FCR for plain error. Finding none, the Court accepts and adopts the FCR. The plaintiff's motions to vacate (Dkt. Nos. 107; 113) aredenied. To the extent the plaintiff asks the Court to stay proceedings and impose blanket accommodations for his disabilities (see Dkt. Nos. 107 at 3; 113 at 8), those requests are denied in line with the Magistrate Judge's recommendation. See Dkt. No. 118 at 9-10. (Ordered by Judge James Wesley Hendrix on 6/8/2026) (cjd)
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| Filing 127 MOTION Expedited Review & Reconsideration of Entry of Scheduling Order Until After Pending Rule 12 Motions are Addressed filed by Clare Christy, Dawson County, Jairo Holguin, Chuck Lanehart, Foy O'Brien, Steven B. Payson with Brief/Memorandum in Support. Attorney Matt D Matzner added to party Jairo Holguin(pty:dft) (Matzner, Matt) |
| Filing 126 Appendix in Support filed by Chuck Lanehart re #125 MOTION to Dismiss & Motion for More Definite Statement & Memorandum in Support (Bustos, Fernando) |
| Filing 125 MOTION to Dismiss & Motion for More Definite Statement & Memorandum in Support filed by Chuck Lanehart with Brief/Memorandum in Support. (Bustos, Fernando) |
| Filing 124 Appendix in Support filed by Jairo Holguin, Steven B. Payson re #123 Motion to Dismiss for Failure to State a Claim (Vaughan, Morgan) |
| Filing 123 Motion to Dismiss for Failure to State a Claim filed by Jairo Holguin, Steven B. Payson with Brief/Memorandum in Support. (Vaughan, Morgan) |
| Filing 122 Appendix in Support filed by Clare Christy, Dawson County, Foy O'Brien re #121 Motion to Dismiss for Failure to State a Claim (Matzner, Matt) |
| Filing 121 Motion to Dismiss for Failure to State a Claim filed by Clare Christy, Dawson County, Foy O'Brien with Brief/Memorandum in Support. (Matzner, Matt) |
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Filing 120
ORDER REGARDING RESPONSIVE PLEADING: Before severing and transferring this action, the District Court for the Southern District of Texas denied as moot Defendants Dawson County, Foy OBrien, Clare Christy, Chuck Lanehart, Steven Payson, and Jairo Holguins motions to dismiss. Dkt. No. 100. The Courts records do not reflect that Defendants have filed a responsive pleading since that denial. See Fed. R. Civ. P. 12(a)(4) (providing that defendant must file a responsive pleading within 14 days after denial of a Rule 12(b) motion to dismiss). Thus, the Court ORDERS Defendants to file an answer or other responsive pleading to Plaintiff's complaint no later than May 29, 2026. (Ordered by US Magistrate Judge Amanda R Burch on 5/27/2026) (cjd)
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| ***Clerk's Notice of delivery: (see NEF for details) Docket No:120. Wed May 27 08:12:45 CDT 2026 (crt) |
| ***Clerk's Notice of delivery: (see NEF for details) Docket No:119. Tue May 26 11:24:48 CDT 2026 (crt) |
| Filing 119 ORIGINAL RULE 16 SCHEDULING ORDER: Amended Pleadings due by 7/10/2026. Discovery due by 12/18/2026. Joinder of Parties due by 7/10/2026. Deadline for mediation is on or before 2/4/2027. Motions due by 1/20/2027. The Court will set a specific trial date by separate order; however, the parties should be ready for trial no later than May 10, 2027. (Ordered by US Magistrate Judge Amanda R Burch on 5/21/2026) (bdg) |
| Filing 118 FINDINGS, CONCLUSION, AND RECOMMENDATION OF THE UNITED STATES MAGISTRATE JUDGE re: #113 Motion to Vacate filed by John Ray Alaniz, #107 Motion to Vacate, Motion to Set Aside, filed by John Ray Alaniz. The undersigned recommends that the United States District Judge deny the motions to vacate. Dkt. Nos. 107, 113. The undersigned further recommends Alaniz's requests to stay and for accommodation be denied. All other relief not expressly discussed herein should also be denied. (Ordered by US Magistrate Judge Amanda R Burch on 5/19/2026) (bdg) |
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Filing 117
ORDER DENYING MOTION FOR ACCOMMODATIONS AND GRANTING LEAVE FROM ELECTRONIC REGISTRATION AND FILING: The Court finds Alaniz has shown good cause to be excused from electronic registration and filing and therefore GRANTS leave. To the extent Alaniz moves for accommodations other than leave from electronic filing, his motion is DENIED. In the event Alaniz repairs his device or otherwise obtains a device that permits him to register as an e-filer, he must comply with Local Rule 5.1(f) within fourteen days of repairing or obtaining the device and must thereafter electronically file papers in accordance with Local Rule 5.1(e). (Ordered by US Magistrate Judge Amanda R Burch on 5/19/2026) (bdg)
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| ***Clerk's Notice of delivery: (see NEF for details) Docket No:117,118. Tue May 19 09:03:35 CDT 2026 (crt) |
| Filing 116 PLAINTIFF'S REPLY TO DEFENDANT LANEHART'S RESPONSE filed by John Ray Alaniz RE: [113, 114] MOTION to Vacate, Response to Motion to Vacate. (cjd) |
| Filing 115 Emergency MOTION to Extend Time to Excuse Electronic Filing Requirement; MOTION for ADA Accommodations filed by John Ray Alaniz. (bdg) |
| Filing 114 RESPONSE AND OBJECTION filed by Chuck Lanehart re: #113 MOTION to Vacate (Bustos, Fernando) |
| Filing 113 EMERGENCY MOTION to Vacate Prior Orders, Set Aside Transfer-Related Proceedings, and for Stay, ADA Accommodations, and Restoration of Access to Courts filed by John Ray Alaniz. (bdg) |
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Filing 112
ORDER REQUIRING PLAINTIFF TO REGISTER FOR ELECTRONIC FILING UPON RELEASE: The Court ORDERS Alaniz to register for electronic filing through this Court's CM/ECF system within fourteen days from his release from incarceration. Instructions for registering are found online at https://www.txnd.uscourts.gov/file-registration. Alternatively, within fourteen days from his release, Alaniz may file a motion seeking leave to be excused from the electronic registration and/or filing requirement. Any such motion must show good cause for why Alaniz cannot comply with Local Civil Rule 5.l(e) and/or (f). (Ordered by US Magistrate Judge Amanda R Burch on 3/3/2026) (cjd)
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| ***Clerk's Notice of delivery: (see NEF for details) Docket No:112. Tue Mar 3 13:26:37 CST 2026 (crt) |
| Filing 111 REPLY filed by John Ray Alaniz RE: #109 Response/Objection. (cjd) |
| Filing 110 PLAINTIFF'S REPLY TO DEFENDANT LANEHART'S RESPONSE (DOC. 108) filed by John Ray Alaniz RE: #108 Response/Objection. (cjd) |
| Filing 109 RESPONSE filed by Clare Christy, Dawson County, Jairo Holguin, Foy O'Brien, Steven B. Payson re: #107 MOTION to Vacate MOTION to Set Aside (Vaughan, Morgan) |
| Filing 108 DEFENDANT CHUCK LANEHARTS RESPONSE AND SUPPORTING BRIEF IN OPPOSITION TO PLAINTIFF'S EMERGENCY MOTION TO VACATE INTERDISTRICT TRANSFER filed by Chuck Lanehart RE: #107 MOTION to Vacate, MOTION to Set Aside (Bustos, Fernando) Modified text to include full title of filing on 1/30/2026 (cjd). |
| Filing 107 EMERGENCY MOTION TO VACATE INTERDISTRICT TRANSFER, SET ASIDE ALL ORDERS FOR LACK OF SERVICE, AND FOR ADA ACCOMMODATIONS AND ACCESS TO COURTS filed by John Ray Alaniz. (cjd) |
| Filing 106 Notice and Instruction to Pro Se Party. (cjd) |
| Filing 105 New Case Notes: A filing fee has been paid. CASREF case referral set and case referred to Magistrate Judge Burch (see Special Order 3). (For court use only - links to the #national index and to the prior sanctions found within the #circuit index.) 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. (cjd) |
| Filing 104 Case electronically transferred in from District of Texas Southern; Case Number 4:25-cv-02064. 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. |
| ***Clerk's Notice of delivery: (see NEF for details) Docket No:105,106. Fri Jan 16 12:49:55 CST 2026 (crt) |
| Filing 103 Interdistrict transfer to Northern District of Texas. Case transferred electronically. Case terminated on 1/15/2026, filed. (knp4) [Transferred from Texas Southern on 1/16/2026.] |
| Filing 101 MOTION to Vacate #100 Memorandum and Opinion,,,, MOTION to Amend #100 Memorandum and Opinion,,, ( Motion Docket Date 2/4/2026.) by John Ray Alaniz, filed. (hl4) [Transferred from Texas Southern on 1/16/2026.] |
| Filing 102 RESPONSE in Opposition to #99 MOTION, filed by John Ray Alaniz. (amp4) [Transferred from Texas Southern on 1/16/2026.] |
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Filing 100
MEMORANDUM OPINION AND ORDER re: #36 MOTION TO DISMISS FOR FAILURE TO STATE A CLAIM, #40 MOTION TO DISMISS FOR FAILURE TO STATE A CLAIM , #37 MOTION to Dismiss #6 MOTION for Leave to File First Addendum and to Amend Verified Complaint for lack of subject matter jurisdiction and failure to state a valid claim, #41 MOTION TO DISMISS FOR FAILURE TO STATE A CLAIM , #45 MOTION to Dismiss MOTION TO DISMISS FOR FAILURE TO STATE A CLAIM Pursuant to Rules 12(b)(1), 12(b)(3), and 12(b)(6), #43 MOTION to Dismiss MOTION TO DISMISS FOR FAILURE TO STATE A CLAIM Pursuant to Rules 12(b)(1), 12(b)(3), and 12(b)(6), #88 First MOTION to Dismiss (Signed by Judge George C Hanks, Jr) Parties notified. (knp4) [Transferred from Texas Southern on 1/16/2026.]
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| Filing 99 JOINDER in #94 MOTION to Strike #93 MOTION to Stay , #95 Response in Opposition to Motion , filed by Chuck Lanehart. (Bustos, Fernando) [Transferred from Texas Southern on 1/16/2026.] |
| Filing 98 RESPONSE in Opposition to #93 MOTION to Stay, filed by John Ray Alaniz. (anc4) [Transferred from Texas Southern on 1/16/2026.] |
| Filing 97 NOTICE of Pending Motions Requiring Immediate Court Action re: #90 MOTION Proposal for a Standing ADA Accommodation Order, #93 MOTION to Stay, #95 Response in Opposition to Motion, #96 Response by John Ray Alaniz, filed. (amp4) [Transferred from Texas Southern on 1/16/2026.] |
| Filing 96 REBUTTAL to #94 MOTION to Strike #93 MOTION to Stay , filed by John Ray Alaniz. (mmm4) [Transferred from Texas Southern on 1/16/2026.] |
| Filing 95 RESPONSE in Opposition to #93 MOTION to Stay, filed by Clare Christy, Dawson County, Jairo Holguin, Jorge Hologuin, Foy O'Brien, Steven B. Payson. (Vaughan, Morgan) [Transferred from Texas Southern on 1/16/2026.] |
| Filing 94 MOTION to Strike #93 MOTION to Stay by Kathleen Hamilton, Angela Kao, Jared Kennedy, Wesley Leroux, Merit Marshall, Montgomery County, Jaime Wallace, filed. Motion Docket Date 12/16/2025. (Attachments: #1 Exhibit jail policy regarding law library, #2 Proposed Order) (Plake, Daniel) [Transferred from Texas Southern on 1/16/2026.] |
| Filing 93 MOTION to Stay proceedings by John Ray Alaniz, filed. Motion Docket Date 12/8/2025. (cmk4) [Transferred from Texas Southern on 1/16/2026.] |
| Filing 92 REPLY to #91 Response to Motion, filed by John Ray Alaniz. (bwl4) [Transferred from Texas Southern on 1/16/2026.] |
| Filing 91 RESPONSE to #90 MOTION Proposal for a Standing ADA Accommodation Order filed by Chuck Lanehart. (Bustos, Fernando) [Transferred from Texas Southern on 1/16/2026.] |
| Filing 90 MOTION/ Proposal for a Standing ADA Accommodation Order by John Ray Alaniz, filed. Motion Docket Date 11/6/2025. (Attachments: #1 Proposed Order) (bwl4) [Transferred from Texas Southern on 1/16/2026.] |
| Filing 89 RESPONSE in Opposition to #88 First MOTION to Dismiss , filed by John Ray Alaniz. (amp4) [Transferred from Texas Southern on 1/16/2026.] |
| Filing 88 First MOTION to Dismiss by Morgan A. Bourque, filed. Motion Docket Date 10/21/2025. (Bourque, Gerald) [Transferred from Texas Southern on 1/16/2026.] |
| Filing 87 NOTICE re: #85 Joint Discovery/Case Management Plan by John Ray Alaniz, filed. (bli4) [Transferred from Texas Southern on 1/16/2026.] |
| Filing 86 NOTICE re: #85 Joint Discovery/Case Management Plan by John Ray Alaniz, filed. (bli4) [Transferred from Texas Southern on 1/16/2026.] |
| Filing 85 JOINT DISCOVERY/CASE MANAGEMENT PLAN by John Ray Alaniz, filed. (amp4) [Transferred from Texas Southern on 1/16/2026.] |
| Filing 84 Rebuttal to defendants reply in supprt of rebuttal document #78 to #40 MOTION TO DISMISS FOR FAILURE TO STATE A CLAIM , filed by John Ray Alaniz. (cmk4) [Transferred from Texas Southern on 1/16/2026.] |
| Filing 83 RESPONSE CLARIFICATION by John Ray Alaniz, filed. (cmk4) [Transferred from Texas Southern on 1/16/2026.] |
| Filing 82 SUPPLEMENT to #79 Response in Opposition to Motion by John Ray Alaniz, filed. (cmk4) [Transferred from Texas Southern on 1/16/2026.] |
| Filing 81 MOTION for Extension of Time to File Joint Discovery/Case Management Place and Proposed Docket Control Order by John Ray Alaniz, filed. Motion Docket Date 9/10/2025. (glk4) [Transferred from Texas Southern on 1/16/2026.] |
| Filing 80 CLERKS NOTICE OF CANCELLATION Initial Conference set for 8/28/25 at 10:15 a.m. is CANCELED. Parties notified, filed. (svj4) [Transferred from Texas Southern on 1/16/2026.] |
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***The rule 16 is cancelled per Judge Hanks' Order (ECF No. 32) staying this case after the parties have filed their motions to dismiss pending a ruling from the Court. After such ruling by Judge Hanks, if required, the parties will advise the Court to set a Rule 16 scheduling conference, filed. (svj4) Modified on 8/20/2025 (svj4). [Transferred from Texas Southern on 1/16/2026.]
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| Filing 79 RESPONSE in Opposition to #41 MOTION TO DISMISS FOR FAILURE TO STATE A CLAIM , filed by John Ray Alaniz. (cmk4) [Transferred from Texas Southern on 1/16/2026.] |
| Filing 78 RESPONSE to #40 MOTION TO DISMISS FOR FAILURE TO STATE A CLAIM , filed by John Ray Alaniz. (cmk4) [Transferred from Texas Southern on 1/16/2026.] |
| Filing 77 RESPONSE in opposition to #33 Notice, filed by John Ray Alaniz. (cmk4) [Transferred from Texas Southern on 1/16/2026.] |
| Filing 76 RESPONSE to #39 MOTION Judicial Notice, Entry of Evidence, and Emergency Relief, #38 EMERGENCY MOTION MOTION for Preliminary Injunction filed by Clare Christy, Dawson County, Jairo Holguin, Jorge Hologuin, Foy O'Brien, Steven B. Payson. (Vaughan, Morgan) [Transferred from Texas Southern on 1/16/2026.] |
| Filing 75 PLAINTIFF'S VERIFIED RESPONSE IN OPPOSITION to Defendant's Motion to Dismiss, Motion to Transfer Venue, and Motion for More Definite Statement, filed by John Ray Alaniz. (jld4) [Transferred from Texas Southern on 1/16/2026.] |
| Filing 74 RESPONSE in Opposition to #56 MOTION to Consolidate Lead Case No. 4:25-CV_02064 and Member Case No. 4:25-CV-02659, filed by John Ray Alaniz. (jld4) [Transferred from Texas Southern on 1/16/2026.] |
| Filing 73 PLAINTIFF'S RESPONSE and Motion to Dismiss Defendants' Motion to Dismiss, filed by John Ray Alaniz. (jld4) [Transferred from Texas Southern on 1/16/2026.] |
| Filing 72 PLAINTIFF'S RESPONSE IN OPPOSITION to Defendant Chuck Lanehart's Motion to Dismiss, Motion for Definite Statement and Motion to Transfer Venue. filed by John Ray Alaniz. (jld4) [Transferred from Texas Southern on 1/16/2026.] |
| Filing 71 PLAINTIFF'S OBJECTION AND REBUTTAL to #42 Appendix, filed by John Ray Alaniz. (jld4) [Transferred from Texas Southern on 1/16/2026.] |
| Filing 70 PLAINTIFF'S REBUTTAL to #43 MOTION to Dismiss MOTION TO DISMISS FOR FAILURE TO STATE A CLAIM Pursuant to Rules 12(b)(1), 12(b)(3), and 12(b)(6), filed by John Ray Alaniz. (jld4) [Transferred from Texas Southern on 1/16/2026.] |
| Filing 69 PLAINTIFF'S REBUTTAL to #44 Appendix, filed by John Ray Alaniz. (jld4) [Transferred from Texas Southern on 1/16/2026.] |
| Filing 68 PLAINTIFF'S OBJECTION and RESPONSE to #45 MOTION to Dismiss MOTION TO DISMISS FOR FAILURE TO STATE A CLAIM Pursuant to Rules 12(b)(1), 12(b)(3), and 12(b)(6), filed by John Ray Alaniz. (jld4) [Transferred from Texas Southern on 1/16/2026.] |
| Filing 67 PLAINTIFF'S RESPONSE to #46 Appendix - Defendants Payson & Holguin's Declarations. filed by John Ray Alaniz. (jld4) [Transferred from Texas Southern on 1/16/2026.] |
| Filing 66 OBJECTIONS to #47 Proposed Order granting Defendant Chuck Lanehart's Motion to Dismiss. filed by John Ray Alaniz. (jld4) [Transferred from Texas Southern on 1/16/2026.] |
| Filing 65 PLAINTIFF's RESPONSE to #49 MOTION to Strike #39 MOTION Judicial Notice, Entry of Evidence, and Emergency Relief, #38 EMERGENCY MOTION MOTION for Preliminary Injunction , filed by John Ray Alaniz. (jld4) [Transferred from Texas Southern on 1/16/2026.] |
| Filing 64 PLAINTIFF'S OBJECTION and Response to Proposed Order re: #48 Proposed Order, filed by John Ray Alaniz. (jld4) [Transferred from Texas Southern on 1/16/2026.] |
| Filing 63 PLAINTIFF'S CONSOLIDATED RESPONSE In Opposition to Dawson County Defendants' Motions to Dismiss and to Transfer Venue, filed by John Ray Alaniz. (jld4) [Transferred from Texas Southern on 1/16/2026.] |
| Filing 62 OBJECTIONS and Reply to #23 MOTION for Continuance of Pre-motion conference, filed by John Ray Alaniz. (jld4) [Transferred from Texas Southern on 1/16/2026.] |
| Filing 61 PLAINTIFFS STRONG RESPONSE in Opposition to #36 MOTION TO DISMISS FOR FAILURE TO STATE A CLAIM, filed by John Ray Alaniz. (jld4) [Transferred from Texas Southern on 1/16/2026.] |
| Filing 60 NOTICE Certificate Of Interested Persons by Jeremy Stadler Dishongh, filed. (Dishongh, Malcolm) [Transferred from Texas Southern on 1/16/2026.] |
| Filing 59 **Per conversation with attys office, this document was filed on the wrong case*** CERTIFICATE OF INTERESTED PARTIES by Chuck Lanehart, filed. (Bustos, Fernando) Modified on 8/6/2025 (cmk4). [Transferred from Texas Southern on 1/16/2026.] |
| Filing 58 CERTIFICATE OF INTERESTED PARTIES by Chuck Lanehart, filed. (Bustos, Fernando) [Transferred from Texas Southern on 1/16/2026.] |
| Filing 57 APPENDIX re: #56 MOTION to Consolidate Lead Case No. 4:25-CV_02064 and Member Case No. 4:25-CV-02659 by Chuck Lanehart, filed. (Bustos, Fernando) [Transferred from Texas Southern on 1/16/2026.] |
| Filing 56 MOTION to Consolidate Lead Case No. 4:25-CV_02064 and Member Case No. 4:25-CV-02659 by Chuck Lanehart, filed. Motion Docket Date 8/26/2025. (Attachments: #1 Proposed Order Lanehart's Motion to Consolidate) (Bustos, Fernando) [Transferred from Texas Southern on 1/16/2026.] |
| Filing 55 CERTIFICATE OF INTERESTED PARTIES by Clare Christy, Dawson County, Jorge Hologuin, Foy O'Brien, Steven B. Payson, filed. (Vaughan, Morgan) [Transferred from Texas Southern on 1/16/2026.] |
| Filing 54 OBJECTIONS to #40 MOTION TO DISMISS FOR FAILURE TO STATE A CLAIM , filed by John Ray Alaniz. (bwl4) [Transferred from Texas Southern on 1/16/2026.] |
| Filing 53 RESPONSE in Opposition to #9 MOTION to Dismiss Plaintiff's Complaint, Motion for More Definite Statement, and Memorandum in Support, filed by John Ray Alaniz. (hl4) [Transferred from Texas Southern on 1/16/2026.] |
| Filing 52 RESPONSE to #37 MOTION to Dismiss #6 MOTION for Leave to File First Addendum and to Amend Verified Complaint for lack of subject matter jurisdiction and failure to state a valid claim And Notice of Fraud Upon the Court filed by John Ray Alaniz. [Transferred from Texas Southern on 1/16/2026.] |
| Filing 51 CERTIFICATE OF INTERESTED PARTIES by Peggy Heath, filed. (bli4) [Transferred from Texas Southern on 1/16/2026.] |
| Filing 50 CERTIFICATE OF INTERESTED PARTIES by Kathleen Hamilton, Angela Kao, Jared Kennedy, Wesley Leroux, Merit Marshall, Montgomery County, Jaime Wallace, filed. (Plake, Daniel) [Transferred from Texas Southern on 1/16/2026.] |
| Filing 49 MOTION to Strike #39 MOTION Judicial Notice, Entry of Evidence, and Emergency Relief, #38 EMERGENCY MOTION MOTION for Preliminary Injunction by Kathleen Hamilton, Angela Kao, Jared Kennedy, Wesley Leroux, Merit Marshall, Montgomery County, Jaime Wallace, filed. Motion Docket Date 8/14/2025. (Attachments: #1 Proposed Order striking documents 38 and 39) (Plake, Daniel) [Transferred from Texas Southern on 1/16/2026.] |
| Filing 48 PROPOSED ORDER Granting Defendant Lanehart's Motion to Transfer Venue re: #41 MOTION TO DISMISS FOR FAILURE TO STATE A CLAIM , filed. (Bustos, Fernando) [Transferred from Texas Southern on 1/16/2026.] |
| Filing 47 PROPOSED ORDER granting Defendant Lanehart's re: #41 MOTION TO DISMISS FOR FAILURE TO STATE A CLAIM , filed. (Bustos, Fernando) [Transferred from Texas Southern on 1/16/2026.] |
| Filing 46 APPENDIX re: #45 MOTION to Dismiss MOTION TO DISMISS FOR FAILURE TO STATE A CLAIM Pursuant to Rules 12(b)(1), 12(b)(3), and 12(b)(6) by Jorge Hologuin, Steven B. Payson, filed. (Vaughan, Morgan) [Transferred from Texas Southern on 1/16/2026.] |
| Filing 45 MOTION to Dismiss ( Motion Docket Date 8/13/2025.), MOTION TO DISMISS FOR FAILURE TO STATE A CLAIM Pursuant to Rules 12(b)(1), 12(b)(3), and 12(b)(6) by Jorge Hologuin, Steven B. Payson, filed. (Attachments: #1 Proposed Order) (Vaughan, Morgan) [Transferred from Texas Southern on 1/16/2026.] |
| Filing 44 APPENDIX re: #43 MOTION to Dismiss MOTION TO DISMISS FOR FAILURE TO STATE A CLAIM Pursuant to Rules 12(b)(1), 12(b)(3), and 12(b)(6) by Clare Christy, Dawson County, Foy O'Brien, filed. (Vaughan, Morgan) [Transferred from Texas Southern on 1/16/2026.] |
| Filing 43 MOTION to Dismiss ( Motion Docket Date 8/13/2025.), MOTION TO DISMISS FOR FAILURE TO STATE A CLAIM Pursuant to Rules 12(b)(1), 12(b)(3), and 12(b)(6) by Clare Christy, Dawson County, Foy O'Brien, filed. (Attachments: #1 Proposed Order) (Vaughan, Morgan) [Transferred from Texas Southern on 1/16/2026.] |
| Filing 42 APPENDIX re: #41 MOTION TO DISMISS FOR FAILURE TO STATE A CLAIM by Chuck Lanehart, filed. (Bustos, Fernando) [Transferred from Texas Southern on 1/16/2026.] |
| Filing 41 MOTION TO DISMISS FOR FAILURE TO STATE A CLAIM by Chuck Lanehart, filed. Motion Docket Date 8/13/2025. (Bustos, Fernando) [Transferred from Texas Southern on 1/16/2026.] |
| Filing 40 MOTION TO DISMISS FOR FAILURE TO STATE A CLAIM by Jeremy Stadler Dishongh, filed. Motion Docket Date 8/13/2025. (Attachments: #1 Proposed Order Order Granting Motion to Dismiss) (Dishongh, Malcolm) [Transferred from Texas Southern on 1/16/2026.] |
| Filing 39 MOTION Judicial Notice, Entry of Evidence, and Emergency Relief by John Ray Alaniz, filed. Motion Docket Date 8/12/2025. (abb4) [Transferred from Texas Southern on 1/16/2026.] |
| Filing 38 EMERGENCY MOTION for Preliminary Injunction Relief to Stay State Proceedings by John Ray Alaniz, filed. ( Motion Docket Date 8/12/2025.) (abb4) [Transferred from Texas Southern on 1/16/2026.] |
| Filing 37 MOTION to Dismiss #6 MOTION for Leave to File First Addendum and to Amend Verified Complaint for lack of subject matter jurisdiction and failure to state a valid claim by Kathleen Hamilton, Angela Kao, Jared Kennedy, Wesley Leroux, Merit Marshall, Montgomery County, Jaime Wallace, filed. Motion Docket Date 8/11/2025. (Attachments: #1 Appendix, #2 Proposed Order dismissing case) (Plake, Daniel) [Transferred from Texas Southern on 1/16/2026.] |
| Filing 36 MOTION TO DISMISS FOR FAILURE TO STATE A CLAIM by Peggy A. Health, filed. Motion Docket Date 8/7/2025. (bli4) [Transferred from Texas Southern on 1/16/2026.] |
| Filing 33 NOTICE of the Plaintiff's Failure to Comply With the Court's Ordered Deadline re: #32 Pre-Motion Conference,,,, by Clare Christy, Dawson County, Jorge Hologuin, Chuck Lanehart, Foy O'Brien, Steven B. Payson, filed. (Vaughan, Morgan) [Transferred from Texas Southern on 1/16/2026.] |
| Filing 35 MOTION for Leave to File Amended Complaint by John Ray Alaniz, filed. Motion Docket Date 8/8/2025. (th4) (Main Document 35 replaced on 7/18/2025) (th4). [Transferred from Texas Southern on 1/16/2026.] |
| Filing 34 MOTION For Court to Take Notice of Failure to Appear by Defense Counsel Morgan Anthony Bourque and to Issue Appropriate Remedy by John Ray Alaniz, filed. Motion Docket Date 8/6/2025. (th4) [Transferred from Texas Southern on 1/16/2026.] |
| Filing 32 Minute Entry for proceedings held before Judge George C Hanks, Jr. PRE-MOTION CONFERENCE held on 7/14/2025. At the hearing, the following rulings were made as stated on the record: A Pre-Motion Conference was held (Dkt. #19 ) regarding Defendants' requests to file motions to dismiss (Dkts. #10 , #11 , #18 , #20 ). The Court GRANTS Plaintiff's motion for leave to amend. (Dkt. #6 ). Plaintiff is ORDERED to file the amended complaint by Wednesday, July 16, 2025.Any motion to dismiss must be filed by Wednesday, July 23, 2025. Plaintiff'sresponse is due by Wednesday, August 20, 2025, and Defendants' reply is due byWednesday, August 27, 2025. No sur-reply may be filed without leave of theCourt. After the Motions to Dismiss have been fully briefed, the Court will STAY this matter pending the Court's ruling on the motions to dismiss. Appearances:John Ray Alaniz, Ray Alaniz, Adam Anderson, Morgan Day Vaughan, Malcolm Deon Dishongh, Daniel Plake, Fernando Manuel Bustos.(ERO:yes), filed. (knp4) [Transferred from Texas Southern on 1/16/2026.] |
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Filing 31
ORDER denying #17 Motion for E-Filing Access.(Signed by Judge George C Hanks, Jr) Parties notified. (knp4) [Transferred from Texas Southern on 1/16/2026.]
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| Filing 30 NOTICE Request for Premotion Conference by Jeremy Stadler Dishongh, filed. (Dishongh, Malcolm) [Transferred from Texas Southern on 1/16/2026.] |
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Filing 29
ORDER Striking Document re: #14 Motion to Dismiss filed by Clare Christy, Foy O'Brien. (Signed by Judge George C Hanks, Jr) Parties notified. (knp4) [Transferred from Texas Southern on 1/16/2026.]
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Filing 28
ORDER Striking Document re: #13 Motion to Dismiss filed by Peggy A. Health. (Signed by Judge George C Hanks, Jr) Parties notified. (knp4) [Transferred from Texas Southern on 1/16/2026.]
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Filing 27
ORDER Striking Document re: #9 Motion to Dismiss filed by Chuck Lanehart. (Signed by Judge George C Hanks, Jr) Parties notified. (knp4) [Transferred from Texas Southern on 1/16/2026.]
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Filing 26
ORDER Striking Document re: #8 Motion to Dismiss, Motion to Dismiss for Failure to State a Claim filed by Jeremy Stadler Dishongh. (Signed by Judge George C Hanks, Jr) Parties notified. (knp4) [Transferred from Texas Southern on 1/16/2026.]
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Filing 25
ORDER denying #23 Motion for Continuance Pre-Motion Conference.(Signed by Judge George C Hanks, Jr) Parties notified. (knp4) [Transferred from Texas Southern on 1/16/2026.]
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| Filing 24 Joint RESPONSE in Opposition to #23 MOTION for Continuance of Pre-motion conference, filed by Clare Christy, Dawson County, Jorge Hologuin, Chuck Lanehart, Foy O'Brien, Steven B. Payson. (Vaughan, Morgan) [Transferred from Texas Southern on 1/16/2026.] |
| Filing 23 MOTION for Continuance of Pre-motion conference by John Ray Alaniz, filed. Motion Docket Date 7/24/2025. (jld4) [Transferred from Texas Southern on 1/16/2026.] |
| Filing 22 NOTICE of Appearance by Morgan Day Vaughan on behalf of Clare Christy, Dawson County, Jorge Hologuin, Foy O'Brien, Steven B. Payson, filed. (Vaughan, Morgan) [Transferred from Texas Southern on 1/16/2026.] |
| Filing 20 NOTICE of second request for pre-motion conference by Chuck Lanehart, filed. (Bustos, Fernando) [Transferred from Texas Southern on 1/16/2026.] |
| Filing 19 NOTICE of Setting re: #10 NOTICE requesting pre-motion conference, #18 NOTICE Requesting Pre-Motion Conference, #11 NOTICE requesting pre-motion conference. Parties notified. Pre-Motion Conference set for 7/14/2025 at 04:00 PM by video before Judge George C Hanks Jr, filed. (jg4) [Transferred from Texas Southern on 1/16/2026.] |
| Filing 21 RETURN of Service of SUMMONS Executed as to Clare Christy served on 6/24/2025, answer due 7/15/2025; Jorge Hologuin served on 6/24/2025, answer due 7/15/2025; Chuck Lanehart served on 6/17/2025, answer due 7/8/2025; Foy O'Brien served on 6/24/2025, answer due 7/15/2025; Steven B. Payson served on 6/24/2025, answer due 7/15/2025, filed. (bkt4) [Transferred from Texas Southern on 1/16/2026.] |
| Filing 18 NOTICE Requesting Pre-Motion Conference by Clare Christy, Dawson County, Jorge Hologuin, Foy O'Brien, Steven B. Payson, filed. (Matzner, Matt) [Transferred from Texas Southern on 1/16/2026.] |
| Filing 17 MOTION/Letter Request for E-Filing Access by John Ray Alaniz, filed. Motion Docket Date 7/15/2025. (bwl4) [Transferred from Texas Southern on 1/16/2026.] |
| Filing 16 DECLARATION of John Ray Alaniz re: #15 Response, filed. (th4) [Transferred from Texas Southern on 1/16/2026.] |
| Filing 15 RESPONSE to #8 MOTION to Dismiss MOTION TO DISMISS FOR FAILURE TO STATE A CLAIM , filed by John Ray Alaniz. (th4) [Transferred from Texas Southern on 1/16/2026.] |
| Filing 14 MOTION to Dismiss Pursuant to Rules 12(b)(1), 12(b)(5), and 12)b)(6), and the Younger Abstention Doctrine by Clare Christy, Foy O'Brien, filed. Motion Docket Date 7/2/2025. (Matzner, Matt) [Transferred from Texas Southern on 1/16/2026.] |
| Filing 13 MOTION to Dismiss by Peggy A. Health, filed. Motion Docket Date 6/30/2025. (bmn4) [Transferred from Texas Southern on 1/16/2026.] |
| Summons Issued as to Morgan A. Bourque, Clare Christy, Jeremy Stadler Dishongh, Kathleen Hamilton, Peggy A. Health, Jorge Hologuin, Angela Kao, Jared Kennedy, Chuck Lanehart, Wesley Leroux, Merit Marshall, Foy O'Brien, Steven B. Payson, Jaime Wallace. Issued summons delivered to plaintiff in person, filed. (hl4) [Transferred from Texas Southern on 1/16/2026.] |
| Filing 12 REBUTTAL to #9 MOTION to Dismiss Plaintiff's Complaint, Motion for More Definite Statement, and Memorandum in Support, filed by John Ray Alaniz. (th4) [Transferred from Texas Southern on 1/16/2026.] |
| Filing 11 NOTICE requesting pre-motion conference by Chuck Lanehart, filed. (Bustos, Fernando) [Transferred from Texas Southern on 1/16/2026.] |
| Filing 10 NOTICE requesting pre-motion conference by Kathleen Hamilton, Angela Kao, Jared Kennedy, Wesley Leroux, Merit Marshall, Montgomery County, Jaime Wallace, filed. (Plake, Daniel) [Transferred from Texas Southern on 1/16/2026.] |
| Summons Issued as to Jorge Hologuin, Steven B. Payson. Issued summons delivered to plaintiff in person, filed. (th4) [Transferred from Texas Southern on 1/16/2026.] |
| Filing 9 MOTION to Dismiss Plaintiff's Complaint, Motion for More Definite Statement, and Memorandum in Support by Chuck Lanehart, filed. Motion Docket Date 6/25/2025. (Bustos, Fernando) [Transferred from Texas Southern on 1/16/2026.] |
| Filing 8 MOTION to Dismiss ( Motion Docket Date 6/24/2025.), MOTION TO DISMISS FOR FAILURE TO STATE A CLAIM by Jeremy Stadler Dishongh, filed. (Attachments: #1 Proposed Order Order Granting Motion to Dismiss) (Dishongh, Malcolm) [Transferred from Texas Southern on 1/16/2026.] |
| Summons Issued as to Kathleen Hamilton. Issued summons delivered to plaintiff in person, filed. (bwl4) [Transferred from Texas Southern on 1/16/2026.] |
| Filing 7 PROPOSED SCHEDULING ORDER, filed. (bli4) [Transferred from Texas Southern on 1/16/2026.] |
| Filing 6 MOTION for Leave to File First Addendum and to Amend Verified Complaint by John Ray Alaniz, filed. Motion Docket Date 6/3/2025. (bli4) [Transferred from Texas Southern on 1/16/2026.] |
| Summons Issued as to Morgan A. Bourque, Clare Christy, Jeremy Stadler Dishongh, Peggy A. Health, Jorge Hologuin, Angela Kao, Jared Kennedy, Chuck Lanehart, Wesley Leroux, Merit Marshall, Foy O'Brien, Steven B. Payson, Jaime Wallace. Issued summons delivered to plaintiff in person, filed. (bli4) [Transferred from Texas Southern on 1/16/2026.] |
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Filing 5
ORDER on Initial Discovery Protocols for Employment Cases Alleging Adverse Action. (Signed by Judge George C Hanks, Jr) Parties notified. (gc4) [Transferred from Texas Southern on 1/16/2026.]
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Filing 4
ORDER for Initial Pretrial and Scheduling Conference and Order to Disclose Interested Persons. Initial Conference set for 8/28/2025 at 10:15 AM by video before Magistrate Judge Richard W Bennett. (Signed by Magistrate Judge Richard W Bennett) Parties notified. (gc4) [Transferred from Texas Southern on 1/16/2026.]
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| Filing 3 CLERKS NOTICE Regarding Consent to Jurisdiction of Magistrate Judge. Parties notified, filed. (gc4) [Transferred from Texas Southern on 1/16/2026.] |
| Referral Judge Selected: Magistrate Judge Richard W. Bennett randomly selected to receive referrals. The selected Magistrate Judge is not assigned to this case until a District Judge refers the case or a motion or the parties consent to jurisdiction of the Magistrate Judge. Once a referral has been made, the name of the referral judge will appear at the top of the docket sheet. (gc4) [Transferred from Texas Southern on 1/16/2026.] |
| Filing 2 EMERGENCY MOTION for Temporary Restraining Order and Preliminary Injunction ( Motion Docket Date 5/28/2025.) by John Ray Alaniz, filed. (Attachments: #1 Proposed Ntc of Hearing, #2 Memorandum in Support) (bwl4) [Transferred from Texas Southern on 1/16/2026.] |
| Filing 1 COMPLAINT against All Defendants filed by John Ray Alaniz. (Attachments: #1 Affidavit, #2 Civil Cover Sheet) (bwl4) [Transferred from Texas Southern on 1/16/2026.] |
| Civil Filing fee: $405 re: #1 Complaint, receipt number 400012882, filed. (bwl4) [Transferred from Texas Southern on 1/16/2026.] |
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