Snellings v. United States Of America et al
Plaintiff: Sidney Ray Snellings
Defendant: United States Of America, TDCJ State of Texas, Jay Hart, Eva Shiver, Joe D Mireles, Antiro Santillano, Jr, Hicks, Joel Gauna, David Gutierrez, Rene Hinojosa, Yulissa Rivera, Dalia R. Garcia, Roberto Lopez, Jenna M Pena, Brent Johnson, C Brumley, E Alfaro, Bryan Collier, Bobby Lumpkin, Christopher Carter, Rehabilitation Programs Division, Windham School District and Timothy Fitzpatrick
Case Number: 2:2026cv00029
Filed: January 26, 2026
Court: U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Texas
Presiding Judge: Jason B Libby
Referring Judge: David S Morales
Nature of Suit: Prisoner: 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
March 13, 2026 Filing 19 CONSENT to Proceed Before a Magistrate Judge by Sidney Ray Snellings, filed. (lmp2)
March 13, 2026 Filing 18 Letter re: case by Sidney Ray Snellings, filed. (Attachments: #1 Envelope) (lmp2)
March 13, 2026 Filing 17 NOTICE of Change of Address by Sidney Ray Snellings, filed. (lmp2)
March 12, 2026 Filing 16 Certified Mail Receipt Returned, executed on 3/9/2026 re: 15 Document(s) Sent - receipt attached, access restricted to court users for privacy reasons -, filed. (ntg2)
March 5, 2026 Opinion or Order Filing 14 MEMORANDUM AND RECOMMENDATION TO DISMISS CASE AS BARRED BY THE THREE STRIKES RULE re #2 MOTION for Preliminary Injunction MOTION for Temporary Restraining Order, #3 MOTION/APPLICATION to Proceed In Forma Pauperis, #1 Complaint Objections to M&R due by 3/19/2026 (Signed by Magistrate Judge Jason B Libby) Parties notified. (jrm2)
March 2, 2026 Filing 13 NOTICE of Change of Address by Sidney Ray Snellings, filed. (Attachments: #1 Envelope) (var2)
February 25, 2026 Filing 12 Notice of Filing of Official Transcript re: #11 Transcript,. Parties notified, filed. (SDTX_CMECF_AutoDocket, )
February 25, 2026 Filing 11 TRANSCRIPT re: EVIDENTIARY / SPEARS HEARING held on 2-18-26 before Magistrate Judge Jason B Libby. Court Reporter/Transcriber GLR Transcribers. Ordering Party Judge Jason B. Libby Release of Transcript Restriction set for 5/26/2026., filed. (Reed, Gwendolyn)
February 19, 2026 Opinion or Order Filing 10 ORDER (Signed by Magistrate Judge Jason B Libby) Parties notified. (jrm2)
February 18, 2026 Filing 9 MOTION filing additional Notices and temporary address changeMotions referred to Jason B Libby. by Sidney Ray Snellings, filed. Motion Docket Date 3/11/2026. (Attachments: #1 Envelope) (ntg2)
February 18, 2026 Minute Entry for proceedings held before Magistrate Judge Jason B Libby. EVIDENTIARY / SPEARS HEARING held on 2/18/2026. Plaintiff sworn. Testimony presented regarding lawsuit. Appearances:Sidney Snellings.(Digital # 1:48-2:16)(ERO:G. Green), filed. (kwp2)
February 13, 2026 Opinion or Order Filing 8 AMENDED ORDER SETTING EVIDENTIARY HEARING. Evidentiary Hearing set for 2/18/2026 at 01:30 PM by zoom before Magistrate Judge Jason B Libby. (Signed by Magistrate Judge Jason B Libby) Parties notified. (kwp2)
February 5, 2026 Opinion or Order Filing 7 ORDER Evidentiary Hearing set for 2/18/2026 at 02:00 PM by video before Magistrate Judge Jason B Libby (Signed by Magistrate Judge Jason B Libby) Parties notified. (lb2)
January 26, 2026 Filing 6 CLERKS NOTICE of Exclusion, filed. (lmp2)
January 26, 2026 Filing 5 NOTICE to Pro Se Litigant of Case Opening. Party notified, filed. (lmp2)
January 26, 2026 Referral Judge Selected: Magistrate Judge Jason B. Libby randomly selected to receive referrals. This case will be automatically referred to the randomly selected magistrate judge under the governing Special Order or divisional procedures. (lmp2)
January 23, 2026 Filing 4 Prisoner Trust Fund Account Statement by Sidney Ray Snellings, filed. (lmp2)
January 23, 2026 Filing 3 MOTION/APPLICATION to Proceed In Forma Pauperis; Motions referred to Jason B Libby. by Sidney Ray Snellings, filed. Motion Docket Date 2/13/2026. (lmp2)
January 23, 2026 Filing 2 MOTION for Preliminary Injunction( Motion Docket Date 2/13/2026.), MOTION for Temporary Restraining Order; Motions referred to Jason B Libby. by Sidney Ray Snellings, filed. (lmp2)
January 23, 2026 Filing 1 Prisoner Civil Rights COMPLAINT against All Defendants (Filing fee $ 405) filed by Sidney Ray Snellings. (Attachments: #1 Continuation, #2 Various docs and exhibits, #3 Envelope) (lmp2)

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Plaintiff: Sidney Ray Snellings
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Defendant: Roberto Lopez
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Defendant: Jenna M Pena
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Defendant: Brent Johnson
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Defendant: E Alfaro
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Defendant: Bryan Collier
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Defendant: Christopher Carter
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Defendant: Rehabilitation Programs Division
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Defendant: Windham School District
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