Darnell v. Texas Department of Family and Protective Services
Plaintiff: Briazjah Darnell
Defendant: Texas Department of Family and Protective Services
Case Number: 4:2026cv09761
Filed: November 4, 2026
Court: U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Texas
Presiding Judge: George C Hanks, Jr
Nature of Suit: Civil Rights: Americans with Disabilities - Employment
Cause of Action: 42 U.S.C. ยง 12101 American Disabilities Act
Jury Demanded By: Plaintiff
Docket Report

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Date Filed Document Text
November 6, 2026 Opinion or Order Filing 5 ORDER on Initial Discovery Protocols for Employment Cases Alleging Adverse Action. (Signed by Judge George C Hanks, Jr) Parties notified. (kaw4)
November 6, 2026 Filing 4 NOTICE to Pro Se Litigant of Case Opening, with Notice Regarding Consent to Jurisdiction of a Magistrate Judge and Notice Regarding Electronic Service and Consent to NEF. Party notified, filed. (kaw4)
November 6, 2026 Opinion or Order Filing 3 ORDER for Initial Pretrial and Scheduling Conference and Order to Disclose Interested Persons. Initial Conference set for 2/16/2027 at 10:45 AM by video before Magistrate Judge Dena Hanovice Palermo. (Signed by Magistrate Judge Dena Hanovice Palermo) Parties notified. (kaw4)
November 6, 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. (kaw4)
November 4, 2026 Filing 2 MOTION/APPLICATION to Proceed In Forma Pauperis by Briazjah Darnell, filed. Motion Docket Date 11/25/2026. (Attachments: #1 Envelope) (kaw4)
November 4, 2026 Filing 1 COMPLAINT against Texas Department of Family and Protective Services filed by Briazjah Darnell. (Attachments: #1 Exhibit, #2 Envelope) (kaw4)

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