Nelms v. Terry County, Texas et al
Plaintiff: James Nelms
Defendant: Terry County, Texas, Deputy Tucker Nelson and Deputy William Tatum
Case Number: 5:2026cv00102
Filed: May 13, 2026
Court: U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Texas
Presiding Judge: James Wesley Hendrix
Nature of Suit: Civil Rights: Other Civil Rights
Cause of Action: 42 U.S.C. ยง 1983 Civil Rights Act
Jury Demanded By: Plaintiff
Docket Report

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Date Filed Document Text
July 7, 2026 Opinion or Order Filing 10 ORDER STAYING DISCOVERY: The Court thus finds good cause to delay the issuance of a scheduling order pending resolution of all qualified-immunity motions. See Fed. R. Civ. P. 16(b)(2). Once resolved, the Court will order a scheduling conference and issue a scheduling order governing discovery, dispositive motions, and trial. (Ordered by Judge James Wesley Hendrix on 7/7/2026) (bdg)
July 6, 2026 Filing 9 CERTIFICATE OF INTERESTED PERSONS/DISCLOSURE STATEMENT by Terry County, Texas. (Clerk QC note: No affiliate entered in ECF). (Matzner, Matt)
July 6, 2026 Filing 8 Motion to Dismiss for Failure to State a Claim filed by Terry County, Texas with Brief/Memorandum in Support. Attorney Matt D Matzner added to party Terry County, Texas(pty:dft) (Matzner, Matt)
July 3, 2026 Filing 7 CERTIFICATE OF INTERESTED PERSONS/DISCLOSURE STATEMENT by Deputy Tucker Nelson, Deputy William Tatum. (Clerk QC note: No affiliate entered in ECF). (Matzner, Matt)
July 3, 2026 Filing 6 Motion to Dismiss for Failure to State a Claim filed by Deputy Tucker Nelson, Deputy William Tatum with Brief/Memorandum in Support. Attorney Matt D Matzner added to party Deputy Tucker Nelson(pty:dft), Attorney Matt D Matzner added to party Deputy William Tatum(pty:dft) (Matzner, Matt)
July 1, 2026 Filing 5 SUMMONS Returned Executed as to Deputy Tucker Nelson ; served on 6/12/2026; Deputy William Tatum ; served on 6/15/2026; Terry County, Texas ; served on 6/16/2026. (Attachments: #1 Additional Page(s), #2 Additional Page(s)) (Roberts, James)
May 14, 2026 Filing 4 Summons Issued as to All Defendants. (bdg)
May 14, 2026 Filing 3 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. Clerk to provide copy to plaintiff if not received electronically. (bdg)
May 13, 2026 Filing 2 CERTIFICATE OF INTERESTED PERSONS/DISCLOSURE STATEMENT by James Nelms. (Clerk QC note: No affiliate entered in ECF). (Roberts, James)
May 13, 2026 Filing 1 COMPLAINT WITH JURY DEMAND against Deputy Tucker Nelson, Deputy William Tatum, Terry County, Texas filed by James Nelms. (Filing fee $405; Receipt number ATXNDC-16443399) Clerk to issue summons(es). 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 Cover Sheet) (Roberts, James)

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Plaintiff: James Nelms
Represented By: James Roberts
Represented By: Scott H Palmer
Represented By: Breanta Lashay Boss
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Defendant: Terry County, Texas
Represented By: Matt D Matzner
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Defendant: Deputy Tucker Nelson
Represented By: Matt D Matzner
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Defendant: Deputy William Tatum
Represented By: Matt D Matzner
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