Bernal v. The State of Texas et al
Plaintiff: Dennis F. Bernal
Defendant: The State of Texas, Gregg Abott, Ken Paxton, Texas Department of Criminal Justice, Aaron J. Tompkins, Edmundo M. Cueto, Bryan Collier and Bobby Lumpkin
Case Number: 4:2026cv05519
Filed: July 10, 2026
Court: U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Texas
Presiding Judge: Ewing Werlein
Nature of Suit: Prisoner: Civil Rights
Cause of Action: 42 U.S.C. ยง 1983 Prisoner Civil Rights
Jury Demanded By: None
Docket Report

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Date Filed Document Text
July 13, 2026 Filing 6 NOTICE to Pro Se Litigant of Case Opening, with Notice Regarding Consent to Jurisdiction of a Magistrate Judge. Party notified, filed. (dmm4)
July 13, 2026 Referral Judge Selected: Magistrate Judge Dena Hanovice Palermo 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. (dmm4)
July 10, 2026 Filing 5 MOTION for Production of Documents by Dennis F. Bernal, filed. Motion Docket Date 7/31/2026. (dmm4)
July 10, 2026 Filing 4 MOTION for Appointment of Counsel by Dennis F. Bernal, filed. Motion Docket Date 7/31/2026. (dmm4)
July 10, 2026 Filing 3 MOTION/APPLICATION to Proceed In Forma Pauperis by Dennis F. Bernal, filed. Motion Docket Date 7/31/2026. (dmm4)
July 10, 2026 Filing 2 Prisoner Trust Fund Account Statement by Dennis F. Bernal, filed. (dmm4)
July 10, 2026 Filing 1 Prisoner Civil Rights COMPLAINT against All Defendants (Filing fee $ 405) filed by Dennis F. Bernal. (Attachments: #1 Envelope) (dmm4)

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