Guajardo v. City of Corpus Christi, Texas
| Paulette M. Guajardo |
| City of Corpus Christi, Texas, Carolyn Vaughn, Gil Hernandez, Sylvia Campos, Kaylynn Paxson and Eric Cantu |
| 2:2026cv00111 |
| April 13, 2026 |
| U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Texas |
| George C Hanks |
| Civil Rights: Other |
| 42 U.S.C. § 1983 Civil Rights Act |
| None |
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| Filing 61 DECLARATION of John Flood re: #60 MOTION for Summary Judgment and Injunction, filed. (Flood, John) |
| Filing 60 MOTION for Summary Judgment and Injunction by Paulette M. Guajardo, filed. Motion Docket Date 7/1/2026. (Attachments: #1 Exhibit Exhibit 1 City of Corpus Christi Enactment-M2026-034 -Articles of Impeachment, #2 Exhibit Exhibit 2 Resolution and Rules of Procedure for City Council Hearing, #3 Exhibit Exhibit 3 Ordinance 24-0256, approved at the April 23, 2024 City of Corpus Christi Council Meeting, #4 Exhibit Exhibit 4 Minutes from City of Corpus Christi February 20, 2024 meeting, #5 Exhibit Exhibit 5 Minutes from April 23, 2024 City of Corpus Christi meeting, #6 Exhibit Exhibit 6 May 11, 2026 Declaration of Roland G. Barrera, #7 Exhibit Exhibit 7 Council Agenda and Verified Motion to recuse, #8 Exhibit Exhibit 8 Dkt No. 58 Plaintiff's Notice of June 2, 2026 City Council Action) (Flood, John) |
| Filing 59 RESPONSE in Opposition to #38 MOTION TO DISMISS FOR FAILURE TO STATE A CLAIM and Motion to Dismiss for Want of Jurisdiction, #43 Opposed MOTION to Dismiss , filed by Paulette M. Guajardo. (Attachments: #1 Proposed Order Denying Motions to Dimiss) (Flood, John) |
| Filing 58 NOTICE of June 2, 2026, City Council Action by Paulette M. Guajardo, filed. (Flood, John) |
Filing 57
ORDER Denying #22 Motion for Preliminary Injunction. (Signed by Judge George C Hanks, Jr) Parties notified. (knp4)
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Filing 56
ORDER. Plaintiffs request (Dkt. 22) is respectfully DENIED. The Court will issuean opinion in short order. (Signed by Judge George C Hanks, Jr) Parties notified. (knp4)
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| Filing 54 NOTICE OF FILING EXHIBITS by City of Corpus Christi, Texas, filed. (Attachments: #1 Exhibit Affidavit of Rebecca Huerta, #2 Exhibit Memorandum from Rebecca Huerta, #3 Exhibit Agenda, #4 Exhibit Motion to Strike Pleadings, #5 Exhibit Motion for Recusal and disqualification, #6 Exhibit Mayor Witness List, #7 Exhibit Petitioners Motion to Modify, #8 Exhibit Petitioners Request for Summons, #9 Exhibit Petitioners Witness List) (Green, Blake) |
| Filing 53 NOTICE of 5/19/26 City Council Action by Paulette M. Guajardo, filed. (Attachments: #1 Exhibit A, #2 Exhibit B) (Flood, John) |
| Filing 52 DECLARATION of HAL GEORGE, JR., filed. (Green, Blake) |
| Filing 51 Supplemental RESPONSE RESPONSE TO PLAINTIFFS MEMORANDUM IN SUPPORT OF INJUNCTION, filed by City of Corpus Christi, Texas. (Green, Blake) |
| Filing 55 Minute Entry for proceedings held before Judge George C Hanks, Jr. PRELIMINARY INJUNCTION HEARING held on 5/18/2026. At the hearing, the following rulings were made as stated on the record: The Court took Plaintiff's request for a preliminary injunction under advisement. The parties will provide additional briefing and a status report regarding the City Council meeting scheduled for May 19, 2026 as discussed on the record. Appearances: Stephen Christopher McMains, Hal George, Jr, Stephen D. Dockery, John Timblin Flood, Benjamin Riley Stephens.(ERO:yes), filed. (knp4) |
| Filing 50 SUPPLEMENT by Paulette M. Guajardo, filed. (Dockery, Stephen) |
| Filing 49 RESPONSE TO PLAINTIFFS MEMORANDUM IN SUPPORT OF INJUNCTION, filed by City of Corpus Christi, Texas. (Green, Blake) |
| Filing 48 Corrected MEMORANDUM In Support of Injunction re: #22 Amended Complaint/Counterclaim/Crossclaim etc., by Paulette M. Guajardo, filed. (Attachments: #1 Appendix Charter Provisions) (Flood, John) |
| Filing 47 DECLARATION of John Flood re: #46 Notice (Other),,,,,,,, filed. (Flood, John) |
| Filing 46 NOTICE of Filing of Exhibits by Paulette M. Guajardo, filed. (Attachments: #1 Exhibit Declaration of Roland Barrera, #2 Exhibit David v. City - Plaintiff's 5th Amended Original Petition., #3 Exhibit Defendant City of Corpus Christis Second Amended Plea to the Jurisdiction, #4 Exhibit Exhibit A to Defendant City of Corpus Christi's Second Amended Plea to the Jurisdiction, #5 Exhibit Exhibit B to Defendant City of Corpus Christi's Second Amended Plea to the Jurisdiction, #6 Exhibit Exhibit C to Defendant City of Corpus Christi's Second Amended Plea to the Jurisdiction, #7 Exhibit Exhibit D to Defendant City of Corpus Christi's Second Amended Plea to the Jurisdiction, #8 Exhibit Exhibit E to Defendant City of Corpus Christi's Second Amended Plea to the Jurisdiction, #9 Exhibit Exhibit F to Defendant City Of Corpus Christi's Second Amended Plea To The Jurisdiction, #10 Exhibit City of Corpus Christi Police Departments Project Elevate Investigation, #11 Exhibit Executive Summary of Investigation into Homewood Suites Type B Incentive - Procedural and Fraud Review, #12 Exhibit City of Corpus Christi-City Charter Articles I and II, #13 Exhibit Charter City of Corpus Christi Texas 1976, Article II, #14 Exhibit City of Corpus Christi Motion- M2026-034, #15 Exhibit Article of Impeachment, #16 Exhibit Agenda Memo-Preliminary & procedural Matters for removal proceedings of the mayor, #17 Exhibit Resolution and Rules of Procedure for City Council h, #18 Exhibit April 8, 2026, letter from John Flood to City Council Members and its exhibits (marked as 12A and 12B), #19 Exhibit Legistar screenshot of link items for 2.20.2024, #20 Exhibit Bradley v. State ex rel. White 990 S.W.2d 245) (Flood, John) |
| Filing 45 MEMORANDUM In Support of Injunction re: #22 Amended Complaint/Counterclaim/Crossclaim etc., by Paulette M. Guajardo, filed. (Attachments: #1 Appendix Charter Provisions) (Flood, John) |
| Filing 44 NOTICE of Resetting. Parties notified. Injunction Hearing is reset to 5/18/2026 at 03:00 PM by video before Judge George C Hanks Jr, filed. (knp4) |
| Filing 43 Opposed MOTION to Dismiss by Sylvia Campos, Eric Cantu, Gil Hernandez, Kaylynn Paxson, Carolyn Vaughn, filed. Motion Docket Date 6/3/2026. (Attachments: #1 Proposed Order) (McMains, Stephen) |
| Filing 42 AO 435 TRANSCRIPT REQUEST by John Flood for Transcript of Preliminary Injunction Hearing held on 4/15/26 before George C. Hanks, Jr.. 3-Day turnaround requested. Court Reporter/Transcriber: Heather Alcaraz, filed. (Flood, John) |
| Filing 41 Notice of Filing of Official Transcript re: #37 Transcript. Parties notified, filed. (SDTX_CMECF_AutoDocket, ) |
| Filing 40 NOTICE of Resetting. Parties notified. Injunction Hearing is reset to 5/18/2026 at 01:30 PM in Hearing Location for Office 2 (Corpus Christi) before Judge George C Hanks Jr, filed. (knp4) |
| Filing 38 MOTION TO DISMISS FOR FAILURE TO STATE A CLAIM and Motion to Dismiss for Want of Jurisdiction by City of Corpus Christi, Texas, filed. Motion Docket Date 6/1/2026. (Green, Blake) |
| Filing 37 TRANSCRIPT re: Preliminary Injunction Hearing held on 4/15/26 before Judge George C Hanks, Jr. Court Reporter Heather Alcaraz. Ordering Party Douglas Allison. Release of Transcript Restriction set for 8/10/2026, filed. (ha4) |
| Filing 39 Minute Entry for proceedings held before Judge George C Hanks, Jr. PRE-MOTION CONFERENCE held on 5/8/2026. At the hearing, the following rulings were made as stated on the record: The Court held a pre-motion conference regarding docket entry 30. Defendants may file motions to dismiss on or before May 12, 2026. Plaintiff may file responses to Defendants' motions on or before June 2, 2026. Defendants may file reply briefs on or before June 9, 2026. Docket entry 30 is TERMINATED. Appearances:Stephen McMains. Hal George, Jr, Stephen D. Dockery, John Timblin Flood.(ERO:Yes), filed. (knp4) |
| Filing 36 WAIVER OF SERVICE Returned Executed as to Carolyn Vaughn served on 5/8/2026, answer due 7/7/2026, filed. (McMains, Stephen) |
| Filing 35 WAIVER OF SERVICE Returned Executed as to Sylvia Campos served on 5/7/2026, answer due 7/6/2026, filed. (McMains, Stephen) |
| Filing 34 NOTICE of Setting re: #30 MOTION for Pre-Motion Conference Conference. Parties notified. Pre-Motion Conference set for 5/8/2026 at 04:00 PM by video before Judge George C Hanks Jr, filed. (knp4) |
| Filing 33 WAIVER OF SERVICE Returned Executed as to Gil Hernandez served on 5/7/2026, answer due 7/6/2026, filed. (McMains, Stephen) |
| Filing 32 WAIVER OF SERVICE Returned Executed as to Kaylynn Paxson served on 5/7/2026, answer due 7/6/2026, filed. (McMains, Stephen) |
| Filing 31 WAIVER OF SERVICE Returned Executed as to Eric Cantu served on 5/7/2026, answer due 7/6/2026, filed. (McMains, Stephen) |
| Filing 30 MOTION for Pre-Motion Conference Conference by City of Corpus Christi, Texas, filed. Motion Docket Date 5/27/2026. (Green, Blake) |
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Filing 29
ORDER Striking Document re: #28 Motion to Dismiss filed by City of Corpus Christi, Texas. (Signed by Judge George C Hanks, Jr) Parties notified. (knp4)
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| Filing 28 MOTION to Dismiss Under Rule 12(b)(1) and 12(b)(6) by City of Corpus Christi, Texas, filed. Motion Docket Date 5/26/2026. (Green, Blake) |
| Filing 27 Summons Issued as to Eric Cantu, Gil Hernandez, Kaylynn Paxson, Carolyn Vaughn. Issued summons delivered to plaintiff by NEF, filed. (Attachments: #1 summons, #2 summons, #3 summons) (cga2) |
| Filing 26 NOTICE of Setting. Parties notified. Injunction Hearing set for 5/13/2026 at 01:30 PM in Courtroom 11B before Judge George C Hanks Jr, filed. (jg4) |
| Filing 25 Docketing Error. Notice missing. (jg4). |
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Filing 24
ORDER. Guajardos pending request for a TRO (Dkt. #22 ) is respectfully DENIED. Accordingly, the TRO previously entered by the Court (Dkt. #8 ) will expire at 5:00 p.m. on April 27, 2026. By separate notice, the Court will set a hearing on Plaintiffs motion for a preliminary injunction. (Signed by Judge George C Hanks, Jr) Parties notified. (glk4)
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| Filing 23 Request for Issuance of Summons as to Eric Cantu, Gil Hernandez, Kaylynn Paxson, Carolyn Vaughn, filed. (Attachments: #1 Request for Summons-Eric Cantu, #2 Request for Summons-Gil Hernandez, #3 Request for Summons-Kaylynn Paxson) (Flood, John) |
| Filing 22 AMENDED COMPLAINT against All Defendants filed by Paulette M. Guajardo. (Attachments: #1 Affidavit Declaration of John Flood, #2 Exhibit 1, #3 Exhibit 2, #4 Exhibit 3, #5 Exhibit 4, #6 Exhibit 5, #7 Exhibit 5A, #8 Exhibit 6, #9 Exhibit 7, #10 Exhibit 8) (Flood, John) |
| Filing 21 DECLARATION of John Flood, filed. (Flood, John) |
| Filing 20 NOTICE of Appearance by Ben Stephens, Kate David, and Sandy Hellums-Gomez on behalf of Paulette M. Guajardo, filed. (Stephens, Benjamin) |
| Filing 18 BRIEF in Support of Jurisdiction re: #17 Order, by Paulette M. Guajardo, filed. (Dockery, Stephen) |
| Filing 19 Minute Entry for proceedings held before Judge George C Hanks, Jr. Preliminary INJUNCTION HEARING held on 4/15/2026. At the hearing, the following rulings were made as stated on the record: The Court held a preliminary injunction hearing and took Plaintiff's request for preliminary injunctive relief under advisement. Attorney Hal Georges motion to appear pro hac vice [Dkt. 10] is GRANTED. Before the temporary restraining order entered by the Court [Dkt. 8] expires, the parties will confer as stated on the record. If the parties reach an agreement that narrows the issues addressed by the TRO, then they will inform the Court of that agreement before the TRO expires. Defendant will provide additional evidentiary materials as discussed on the record on or before April 16, 2026. Appearances: Hal George, JR, Stephen D. Dockery, John Timblin Flood.(Court Reporter: H. Alcaraz), filed. (knp4) |
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Filing 17
ORDER. In light of the authorities cited above, the Court concludes that it may lack subject matter jurisdiction over this case. If the parties wish to submit supplemental briefing on the ripeness issue, the Court ORDERS them to do so by the close of business on April 17, 2026. (Signed by Judge George C Hanks, Jr) Parties notified. (knp4)
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| Filing 16 NOTICE of Filing Exhibits by City of Corpus Christi, Texas, filed. (Attachments: #1 Exhibit Exhibit 1, #2 Exhibit Exhibit 2, #3 Exhibit Exhibit 3, #4 Exhibit Exhibit 4) (Green, Blake) |
| Filing 15 NOTICE Corrected Filing of Exhibits re: #14 Notice (Other),,,, by Paulette M. Guajardo, filed. (Attachments: #1 Exhibit 2) (Flood, John) |
| Filing 14 NOTICE of Filing Exhibits by Paulette M. Guajardo, filed. (Attachments: #1 Exhibit 1 City's Second Amended Plea to Jurisdiction, #2 Exhibit 1A City's Second Amended Plea to Jurisdiction, #3 Exhibit 1B City's Second Amended Plea to Jurisdiction, #4 Exhibit 1C City's Second Amended Plea to Jurisdiction, #5 Exhibit 1D City's Second Amended Plea to Jurisdiction, #6 Exhibit 1E City's Second Amended Plea to Jurisdiction, #7 Exhibit 1F City's Second Amended Plea to Jurisdiction, #8 Exhibit 2 Project Elevate - CCPD Investigation File 1-6-26, #9 Exhibit 3 April 8 Letter to Council with attachments (1), #10 Exhibit 3A Exhibit April 8 Letter to Council with attachments (1), #11 Exhibit 3B Exhibit April 8 Letter to Council with attachments (1), #12 Exhibit 4 April 14, 2026 Meeting Agenda, #13 Exhibit 5A Articles of Impeachment, #14 Exhibit 5B Potential Removal Action, #15 Exhibit 5C Preliminary Procedural Matters, #16 Exhibit 5D Setting Pretrial and Adopting Rules of Procedure, #17 Exhibit 5E April 8 Letter to Council Member, #18 Exhibit 6 Ltr from Doug Allison) (Flood, John) |
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Filing 13
ORDER granting #10 Motion for Hal George, Jr. to Appear Pro Hac Vice Note: Instructions to request Texas Southern CM/ECF registration through PACER are found #here.(Signed by Judge George C Hanks, Jr) Parties notified. (knp4)
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| Filing 12 NOTICE of Appearance by Stephen Dockery on behalf of Paulette M. Guajardo, filed. (Dockery, Stephen) |
| Filing 11 ANSWER to #1 Complaint,,, by City of Corpus Christi, Texas, filed. (Green, Blake) |
| Filing 10 MOTION to Appear Pro Hac Vice for Hal George Jr. (Fee Paid: $100, receipt number ATXSDC-35574469) by City of Corpus Christi, Texas, filed. Motion Docket Date 5/5/2026. (Green, Blake) |
| Filing 9 NOTICE of Setting. Parties notified. Preliminary Injunction Hearing set for 4/15/2026 at 09:30 AM by video before Judge George C Hanks Jr, filed. (knp4) |
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Filing 8
ORDER Regarding Request for Preliminary Injunction. The Court ORDERS the City to file its response by Tuesday, April 14, 2026, at 12:00 PM. The parties are ORDERED to a hearing on Guajardo's request for preliminary injunction on Wednesday, April 15, 2026, at 9:30 AM. This order will expire at 5:00 p.m.on April 27, 2026. The Court will not require Plaintiff to post security at this time. (Signed by Judge George C Hanks, Jr) Parties notified. (knp4)
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| Filing 7 NOTICE of Reassignment to Judge George C Hanks, Jr pursuant to General Order 2026-03. Deadlines in scheduling orders remain in effect, and all court settings are vacated. Parties notified, filed. (dah4) |
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Filing 6
ORDER OF RECUSAL. Judge Nelva Gonzales Ramos recused. (Signed by Judge Nelva Gonzales Ramos) Parties notified. (mlg2)
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Filing 5
ORDER OF RECUSAL. Judge David S Morales recused. Case reassigned to Judge Nelva Gonzales Ramos for all further proceedings (Signed by Judge David S Morales) Parties notified. (mlg2)
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| Filing 4 NOTICE of Setting. Parties notified. Emergency Hearing set for 4/14/2026 (in person) before Judge David S Morales, filed. (arc2) |
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Filing 3
ORDER for Initial Pretrial and Scheduling Conference and Order to Disclose Interested Persons. Initial Conference set for 7/8/2026 at 09:00 AM before Judge David S Morales. (Signed by Judge David S Morales) Parties notified. (kcc2)
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| Filing 2 CLERKS NOTICE Regarding Consent to Jurisdiction of Magistrate Judge. Parties notified, filed. (kcc2) |
| Filing 1 COMPLAINT against CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI (Filing fee $ 405 receipt number ATXSDC-35566143) filed by PAULETTE GUAJARDO. (Attachments: #1 Affidavit Declaration of John Flood, #2 Exhibit City's Second Amended Plea to Jurisdiction, #3 Exhibit City's Second Amended Plea to Jurisdiction, #4 Exhibit City's Second Amended Plea to Jurisdiction, #5 Exhibit City's Second Amended Plea to Jurisdiction, #6 Exhibit City's Second Amended Plea to Jurisdiction, #7 Exhibit City's Second Amended Plea to Jurisdiction, #8 Exhibit April 8 Letter to Council, #9 Exhibit April 14, 2026 Meeting Agenda, #10 Exhibit Article of Impeachment, #11 Exhibit Potential Removal Action, #12 Exhibit Agenda Memo, #13 Exhibit Resolution, #14 Exhibit April 8 Letter to Council, #15 Proposed Order Temporary Restraining Order, #16 Exhibit, #17 Exhibit, #18 Exhibit) (Flood, John) |
| Emergency Hearing set for 4/14/2026 at 9:00 AM is terminated. (mlg2) |
| Referral Judge Selected: Magistrate Judge Mitchel Neurock 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. (kcc2) |
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