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May 19, 2023 

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THE SUPREME COURT OF TEXAS
Orders Pronounced May 19, 2023
 
ORDERS ON CAUSES
21-0437
USA LENDING GROUP, INC. v. WINSTEAD PC AND JAMES RUIZ; from Harris County; 12th Court of Appeals District (12-20-00172-CV, 664 SW3d 384, 03-18-21)
 
The Court reverses the court of appeals' judgment and remands the case to the trial court.

Justice Bland delivered the opinion of the Court.
21-0507
HIDALGO COUNTY WATER IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT NO. 3 v. HIDALGO COUNTY IRRIGATION DISTRICT NO. 1; from Hidalgo County; 13th Court of Appeals District (13-20-00355-CV, 627 SW3d 529, 05-27-21)
 
The Court reverses the court of appeals' judgment and remands the case to the trial court.

Justice Lehrmann delivered the opinion of the Court.
21-0966
PEPPER LAWSON HORIZON INTERNATIONAL GROUP, LLC v. TEXAS SOUTHERN UNIVERSITY; from Harris County; 1st Court of Appeals District (01-19-00395-CV, 634 SW3d 428, 09-28-21)
 
Pursuant to Texas Rule of Appellate Procedure 59.1, after granting the petition for review and without hearing oral argument, the Court reverses the court of appeals' judgment and remands the case to the trial court.

Per Curiam Opinion
View Electronic Briefs | Oral Argument N/A

21-0994
LG CHEM AMERICA, INC. AND LG CHEM, LTD. v. TOMMY MORGAN; from Brazoria County; 1st Court of Appeals District (01-19-00665-CV, 663 SW3d 217, 12-15-20)
 
2 petitions
 
The Court affirms the court of appeals' judgment.

Justice Huddle delivered the opinion of the Court.
 
(Justice Young not participating)
21-1109
DITECH SERVICING, LLC v. JERRY PEREZ D/B/A LIGHTHOUSE INVESTMENTS; from Hidalgo County; 13th Court of Appeals District (13-20-00017-CV, 664 SW3d 401, 11-18-21)
 
The Court reverses the court of appeals' judgment and renders judgment.

Chief Justice Hecht delivered the opinion of the Court.
22-0095
FREEPORT-MCMORAN OIL & GAS LLC AND OVINTIV USA INC. v. 1776 ENERGY PARTNERS. LLC; from Karnes County; 4th Court of Appeals District (04-20-00468-CV, ___ SW3d ___, 12-29-21)
 
The Court reverses the court of appeals' judgment and reinstates the trial court's judgment.

Justice Boyd delivered the opinion of the Court.
22-0313
PECOS COUNTY APPRAISAL DISTRICT AND KINDER MORGAN PRODUCTION COMPANY, LLC v. IRAAN-SHEFFIELD INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT; from Pecos County; 8th Court of Appeals District (08-20-00122-CV, 645 SW3d 827, 04-08-22)
 
The Court affirms the court of appeals' judgment in part and remands the case to the trial court.

Justice Blacklock delivered the opinion of the Court.
 
(Justice Bland not participating)
ORDERS ON PETITIONS FOR REVIEW
THE FOLLOWING PETITIONS FOR REVIEW ARE DENIED:
23-0129
TIM JAMES MCMAHAN v. STEPHEN B. TYLER AND BRANDON W. GUY; from Victoria County; 13th Court of Appeals District (13-22-00227-CV, ___ SW3d ___, 02-02-23)
 
23-0147
STEPHAN D. HWANG v. CAPITAL ONE NATIONAL ASSOCIATION; from Denton County; 2nd Court of Appeals District (02-22-00120-CV, ___ SW3d ___, 01-12-23)
 
23-0199
IN THE INTEREST OF J.M.E., C.J.V., T.A.W., R.A.C., AND S.S.H.; from Bexar County; 4th Court of Appeals District (04-22-00618-CV, ___ SW3d ___, 01-25-23)
 
23-0204
SELVA KUMAR v. FEDEX OFFICE AND PRINT SERVICES, INC.; from Harris County; 14th Court of Appeals District (14-22-00787-CV, ___ SW3d ___, 02-02-23)
 
23-0332
IN THE INTEREST OF M.A.B AND B.A.C., CHILDREN; from Bexar County; 4th Court of Appeals District (04-22-00279-CV, ___ SW3d ___, 03-22-23)
A STAY IS ISSUED IN THE FOLLOWING PETITION FOR REVIEW:
23-0110
SCOTT + REID GENERAL CONTRACTORS, INC. v. SAM STANTON AND HEATHER STANTON; from Dallas County; 5th Court of Appeals District (05-22-00400-CV, ___ SW3d ___, 10-07-22)
 
petitioner's motion to stay granted
stay order issued
 
[Note: The petition for review remains pending before this Court.]
THE FOLLOWING PETITION FOR REVIEW IS DISMISSED:
22-0638
BLUESTONE RESOURCES, INC. v. FIRST NATIONAL CAPITAL, LLC; from Dallas County; 5th Court of Appeals District (05-20-00776-CV, 644 SW3d 815, 04-29-22)
 
respondent's motion to dismiss granted
ORDERS ON MOTIONS FOR REHEARING
THE MOTIONS FOR REHEARING OF THE FOLLOWING PETITIONS FOR REVIEW ARE DENIED:
22-0836
CAROLYN FROST KEENAN v. RIVER OAKS PROPERTY OWNERS, INC.; from Harris County; 1st Court of Appeals District (01-20-00493-CV, ___ SW3d ___, 03-17-22)
 
22-1089
YUMIN ZHAO v. TWO STEPPIN TOWING; from Denton County; 2nd Court of Appeals District (02-21-00351-CV, ___ SW3d ___, 10-20-22)
 
23-0004
MICHAEL W. BALLARD v. HEATHER M. VASKE; from Johnson County; 10th Court of Appeals District (10-22-00298-CV, ___ SW3d ___, 10-12-22)
 
23-0074
ARIEL MONTOYA AND OFELIA MONTOYA v. AMCAP MORTGAGE, LTD; from Austin County; 1st Court of Appeals District (01-20-00799-CV, ___ SW3d ___, 08-11-22)