Case: Planned Parenthood of Greater Texas v. Smith

1:15-cv-01058 | U.S. District Court for the Western District of Texas

Filed Date: Nov. 23, 2015

Closed Date: May 13, 2021

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Case Summary

On November 23, 2015, five Texas Planned Parenthoods (provider plaintiffs) and ten Medicaid patients of Planned Parenthood (patient plaintiffs) filed this lawsuit in the U.S. District Court for the Western District of Texas. The plaintiffs sued the Executive Commissioner and the Inspector General of the Health and Human Services Commission (HHSC) under 42 U.S.C. § 1983. The plaintiffs, represented by the Planned Parenthood Federation of America, asked the court for class action certification; declaratory judgments; temporary, preliminary, and permanent injunctions; and attorney's fees. The plaintiffs claimed that HHSC had violated the Medicaid Act and the Equal Protection Clause of the Fourteenth Amendment by barring the provider plaintiffs from the Medicaid program.

Specifically, the plaintiffs explained that on October 21, 2015, the HHSC notified the provider plaintiffs that HHSC would soon terminate the Provider Plaintiffs' Medicaid Provider Agreement. The HHSC justified the termination using false allegations, which were primarily based on misleading videos leaked by anti-choice activists.

The HHSC claimed that the case was premature because they had not yet terminated the provider plaintiffs' Medicaid Provider Agreement. On January 27, 2016, U.S. District Judge Sam Sparks stayed the case pending a final termination letter. For nearly a year, the case lay relatively dormant. In this time, Texas and the U.S. Congress conducted separate investigations into the allegations against Planned Parenthood raised by the misleading videos. Planned Parenthood was repeatedly found free of wrongdoing. Nonetheless, on December 20, 2016, HHSC sent a final Notice of Termination to each provider plaintiff.

On January 17, 2017, the plaintiffs filed an amended complaint outlining the events since the order to stay the case. That day the court held a hearing on the plaintiffs' motion for a preliminary injunction to prevent termination. On January 19, 2017, the district court entered an order temporarily enjoining the defendants from terminating the provider plaintiffs' Medicaid Provider Agreements until February 21, 2017. 236 F. Supp. 3d 974.

On February 21, 2017, Judge Sparks granted the plaintiffs' motion for a preliminary injunction, enjoining the defendants from terminating the Provider Plaintiffs' Medicaid Provider Agreements. The plaintiffs then moved to withdraw their motion for class certification, which the court granted without prejudice on March 24, 2017.

On March 30, 2017, the defendants submitted an appeal regarding the order granting the plaintiff’s preliminary motion to the United States Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit. On January 17, 2019, the Fifth Circuit vacated the preliminary injunction and remanded the case to the district court. 913 F.3d 551. The Fifth Circuit determined that while the individual patient plaintiffs had a private right of action, the district court erred by failing to defer to agency's findings, by accepting evidence beyond agency record and by conducting de novo review. Judge Jones wrote a concurrence urging a rehearing en banc to reconsider whether the individual patient plaintiffs did have a private right of action on behalf of Medicaid patients to challenge the termination of their providers’ contracts.

The defendants filed a petition for rehearing en banc on January 31, 2019. The next day, the defendants filed a petition to stay the district court’s preliminary injunction pending the rehearing, which was granted on February 4, 2019. 914 F.3d 994. The en banc court also granted rehearing on the Fifth Circuit’s own January 17, 2019 decision, so appellants’ petition for rehearing en banc filed on January 31, 2019, was denied as moot. 914 F.3d 994. The same day, the plaintiffs submitted an opposition to the defendants' stay application. In the alternative, the plaintiffs requested to defer the effective date in order to seek a temporary restraining order or preliminary injunction.

On February 15, 2019, the Fifth Circuit ordered the appellant’s motion to stay the district court’s injunction pending the en banc consideration. Oral argument was held on May 14, 2019, and on November 23, 2020, the Fifth Circuit overruled the Fifth Circuit panel’s January 17, 2019 decision. 981 F.3d 347. The en banc court found that the Medicaid provision permitting beneficiaries to obtain care from any qualified provider does not give them a right to question a state’s determination that a provider is unqualified. In reaching this conclusion, the court found the U.S. Supreme Court’s reasoning in O’Bannon v. Town Court Nursing Center to be dispositive. Due to this ruling, the court vacated the district court’s preliminary injunction, finding that patient plaintiffs were unlikely to prevail on the merits of their claims.

Following the Fifth Circuit’s ruling, the individual plaintiff patients moved to voluntarily dismiss their case on May 13, 2021, and the district court dismissed the case on the same day. This case is closed.

Summary Authors

Gabriela Hybel (2/22/2017)

Virginia Weeks (3/15/2018)

Averyn Lee (6/30/2020)

Sarah Portwood (4/10/2023)

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Judge(s)

Attorney for Plaintiff

Anderson, Josh Edward (Texas)

Attorney for Defendant

Albright, Thomas A. (Texas)

Expert/Monitor/Master/Other

Aden, Steven H.

Aguiar, Lauren E (Texas)

Alagesan, Deepa (Texas)

Judge(s)

Jones, Edith Hollan (Texas)

Sparks, Sam (Texas)

Yeakel, Earl Leroy (Texas)

Attorney for Plaintiff

Anderson, Josh Edward (Texas)

Avery, Vincent Mantella (Texas)

Barnes, Jay (Texas)

Bartlett, Taylor C. (Texas)

Becker, Timothy J (Texas)

Bermel, Jennifer M. (Texas)

Bodden, Marlen Suyapa (Texas)

Bohuslav, Matthew Tyler (Texas)

Branch, Turner W. (Texas)

Branch, Margaret Moses (Texas)

Brazil, K. Scott (Texas)

Bromley, James L. (Texas)

Brooke, Samuel Jacob (Texas)

Brown, Sarah A. (Texas)

Bruno, Leah R (Texas)

Calhoun, Lindsay J. (Texas)

Campion, Douglas J (Texas)

Carreiro, Daron Tate (Texas)

Cater, William Shane (Texas)

Chadwick, William Lyon (Texas)

Chen, Elizabeth J (Texas)

Chomsky, Judith Brown (Texas)

Christensen, Jeanne M (Texas)

Clapman, Alice (District of Columbia)

Clarke, Christine (Texas)

Cohen, Melissa A. (Texas)

Colvin, Stacy (Texas)

Conrad, Charles T. (Texas)

Conway, Susan G. (Texas)

Couche, Jamie Cameron (Texas)

Cummins, Brendan D (Texas)

Cummins, Justin D (Texas)

Curry, Daniel G. (Texas)

Dandurand, Christopher David (Texas)

Dillingham, Christopher Robert (Texas)

Donnell, Heather Lewis (Texas)

Dunn, Chad W. (Texas)

Dunnam, James R. (Texas)

Edinger, Gary S. (Texas)

Eichen, Barry R (Texas)

Elliot, Jonathan D. (Texas)

Esq., Thomas Hart

Evans, Roger K. (New York)

Falls, Harold Naill (Texas)

Farnham, James (Texas)

Feldman, Joel (Texas)

Flaxman, Carrie Y. (Texas)

Frisch, Andrew R. (Texas)

Gannon, Brendan C (Texas)

Garrison, W. Lewis (Texas)

Gorny, Stephen M (Texas)

Grabill, Jeremy T. (Texas)

Graunke, Kristi L. (Texas)

Green, Jennifer (Texas)

Green, Robert S. (Texas)

Grenfell, James Byrnes (Texas)

Greve, Marlita Ann (Texas)

Gunn, Amy Collignon (Texas)

Hamilton, Barbara Patricia (Texas)

Hartsell, Robert N. (Texas)

Hersh, Nancy (Texas)

Hersh-Boyle, Kathleen Rachel (Texas)

Hoffman, Paul L (Texas)

Itkin, Jason Aron (Texas)

Jadwat, Omar C (Texas)

Joaquin, Linton (Texas)

Kaufman, Jonathan Gaynor (Texas)

Keen, Roshna B (Texas)

Kiesel, Paul R. (Texas)

Kleinhaus, Theresa (Texas)

Koncius, Jeffrey Alan (Texas)

Kornhauser, Samuel (Texas)

Krasnoff, Helene T. (District of Columbia)

laHart, Marcy (Texas)

Loevy, Jonathan I (Texas)

Loevy, Arthur (Texas)

Lowenthal, Mitchell A. (Texas)

Lyon, Devon M (Texas)

Mackey, Peter J. (Texas)

Marker, Caleb (Texas)

Marshall, Randall C (Texas)

Martinez, Michael Cruz (Texas)

Mathias, Damon Edwin (Texas)

Mazur, Elizabeth (Texas)

McAlister, Mary Elizabeth (Texas)

McDonough, James F. (Texas)

McGillivary, Gregory Keith (Texas)

Mindlin, Danielle Posen (Texas)

Moccia, Nicholas M (Texas)

Morgan, C. Ryan (Texas)

Mosley-Sims, Carmen M. (Texas)

Mucario, Melanie A. (Texas)

Muniz, Richard (Illinois)

Noblin, James Robert (Texas)

OBrien, Dorothy A (Texas)

O'Brien, M William (Texas)

O'Connell, Patrick J. (Texas)

Olsen, David R (Texas)

Overbeck, Melissa Ann (Texas)

Pedersen, Erika E (Texas)

Phillips, Damon S (Texas)

PHV, Stephen M (Texas)

PHV, Daniel J. (Texas)

PHV, Rena M. (Texas)

PHV, Christina M (Texas)

PHV, Kelly M (Texas)

PHV, Leslie A (Texas)

PHV, Richard B (Texas)

PHV, Tami Lyn (Texas)

Polak, John J. (Texas)

Pope, A Mark (Texas)

Pordy, Hope Allison (Texas)

Preciado, Nora (Texas)

Rahman, Tanvir Haque (Texas)

Ramirez, Nicole (Texas)

Ratakonda, Maithreyi (New York)

Redford, Katharine J (Texas)

Reynolds, Stephanie (Texas)

Richardson, Anne K (Texas)

Ridout, Christopher P. (Texas)

Rittenberg, William E. (Texas)

Robinovitch, Hart L. (Texas)

Rojas, Francis P (Texas)

Rosenberg, Evan J. (Texas)

Rosenberg, Harry (Texas)

Rubio, Sigfredo (Texas)

Samuel, Charles M (Texas)

Sandman, Jennifer (New York)

Santiago, Daniel V (Texas)

Seplow, Michael D (Texas)

Shellow, Robin (Texas)

Smith, David Randolph (Texas)

Smith, Ashley Ann (Texas)

Smith, Christopher W. (Texas)

Smith, Charles (Texas)

Smith, Dominick R. (Texas)

Spitzer, Arthur B (Texas)

Sprotzer, Elizabeth Rachel (Texas)

Sr, William Donald (Texas)

Staver, Mathew D. (Texas)

Stephens-Johnson, Deirdre M. (Texas)

Stormer, Dan (Texas)

Sullivan, Corey D (Texas)

Thompson, Jason J. (Texas)

Thompson, Charles M (Texas)

Turner, Clyde T. (Texas)

Ungar, Ari (Texas)

Vahlsing, Marissa (Texas)

Veach, John B. (Texas)

Wang, Cecillia D. (Texas)

Watkins, Thomas H. (Mississippi)

Weaver, Lesley Elizabeth (Texas)

Weinstein, Jill (Texas)

Wigdor, Douglas H (Texas)

Wilkins, Jeffery Merrell (Texas)

Wolter, Randall A (Texas)

Attorney for Defendant

Albright, Thomas A. (Texas)

Biggs, Adam Arthur (Texas)

Clark, Brian M (Texas)

Cochran-McCall, Amanda J. (Texas)

Cowles, Shawn E. (Texas)

Dahlberg, Shelley (Texas)

Duke, John Earl (Texas)

Esq., Beth Ellen

Fore, Elizabeth Brown (Texas)

Geisler, Laura Benitez (Texas)

Gibson, Darren Glenn (Texas)

Hacker, Heather Gebelin (Texas)

Johnson, Eleeza Nickole (Texas)

Juren, Nancy K. (Texas)

Keller, Scott A (Texas)

McCaffity, Sean J. (Texas)

McCawley, Sigrid Stone (Texas)

Mehta, Andrea Michelle (Texas)

Oldham, Andrew S. (Texas)

Quesada, George (Tex) (Texas)

Rietvelt, Marc (Texas)

Risinger, Alexandria Marie (Texas)

Rodenberg, Jody (Texas)

Stephens, Andrew Bowman (Texas)

Sweeten, Patrick Kinney (Texas)

Vinson, Eric Lance (Texas)

Walton, Benjamin S. (Texas)

Other

Aden, Steven H.

Aguiar, Lauren E (Texas)

Alagesan, Deepa (Texas)

Attorney, Sophia Morris

Balasubramani, Venkat (Texas)

Bershteyn, Boris

Burman, David J. (Texas)

Charmani, Thania

Cox, Justin B. (Texas)

Davis, Abigail E. (Texas)

Dunne, Sarah A (Texas)

Evarts, Linda (Texas)

Fine, Aden J. (Texas)

Fryszman, Agnieszka M. (Texas)

General, Michael Cantrell,

General, Elizabeth Baker

Green, James Kellogg (Texas)

Gustafson, Adam

Herz, Richard (Texas)

Hetfield, Mark J. (Texas)

Hirose, Mariko (Texas)

Joseph, Lawrence John

Keaney, Melissa S. (Texas)

Kornreich, Mollie M (Texas)

Leon, John De (Texas)

Meyer, Kathryn C. (Texas)

Mitchell, Jonathan F.

Parker, Katherine Lewis (Texas)

Perkins, Martha Jane

Powers, Sean (Texas)

Roberts, Tyler S. (Texas)

Scarola, John (Texas)

Schneller, Hillary

Simons, Marco (Texas)

Staniar, Lauren Watts (Texas)

Sung, Esther (Texas)

Sweet, Elizabeth G (Texas)

Tumlin, Karen C. (Texas)

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Documents in the Clearinghouse

Documents in this case

1:15-cv-01058	Docket [PACER]	Oct. 30, 2017	Oct. 30, 2017 Docket
1 1:15-cv-01058	Complaint for Injunctive and Declaratory Relief [Class Action] Planned Parenthood of Greater Texas v. Traylor	Nov. 23, 2015	Nov. 23, 2015 Complaint
76 1:15-cv-01058	Complaint for Injunctive and Declaratory Relief [Class Action]	Jan. 17, 2017	Jan. 17, 2017 Complaint
100 1:15-cv-01058	Order	Feb. 21, 2017	Feb. 21, 2017 Order/Opinion 236 F.Supp.3d 974
00514800434 17-50282	Opinion U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit	Jan. 17, 2019	Jan. 17, 2019 Order/Opinion 913 F.3d 551
179 1:15-cv-01058	Judgment Planned Parenthood of Greater Texas Family Planning and Preventative Health Services v. Kauffman U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit	Dec. 16, 2020	Dec. 16, 2020 Order/Opinion 981 F.3d 347

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Docket for: Planned Parenthood of Greater Texas Family Planning and Preventative Health Services, Inc. v. Charles Smith

ECF Number	Date	Description	Link
	Nov. 23, 2015	Case Assigned to Judge Sam Sparks. CM WILL NOW REFLECT THE JUDGE INITIALS AS PART OF THE CASE NUMBER. PLEASE APPEND THESE JUDGE INITIALS TO THE CASE NUMBER ON EACH DOCUMENT THAT YOU FILE IN THIS CASE. (afd) (Entered: 11/23/2015)	PACER
	Nov. 23, 2015	Notice of Correction: re 6 MOTION for Leave to Exceed Page Limitation Plaintiffs' Motion to Exceed 10−Page Limit for Motion for Class Certification , 5 MOTION for Leave to Exceed Page Limitation Plaintiffs' Motion to Exceed 10−Page Limit for Application for Temporary Restraining Order and Preliminary Injunction . When filing a Motion for Leave to Exceed Page Limitations in the AUSTIN Division, the document which exceeds the page limit should NOT be attached to the motion, but rather filed as a separate pleading. We will take the necessary steps to pull the documents from the Motion for leave to exceed page limit and get it added to the docket record. No further action is required. Please note this information for future filing purposes. (td) (Entered: 11/23/2015)	PACER
	Nov. 23, 2015	Case Assigned/Reassigned
	Nov. 23, 2015	Notice of Correction
1	Nov. 23, 2015	COMPLAINT Complaint for Injunctive and Declaratory Relief - Class Action ( Filing fee $ 400 receipt number 0542-7980522), filed by Jane Doe 6, Jane Doe 2, Planned Parenthood San Antonio, Planned Parenthood of Greater Texas Family Planning and Preventative Health Services, Inc., Jane Doe 8, Jane Doe I, Planned Parenthood Cameron County, Jane Doe 4, Jane Doe 7, Jane Doe 10, Jane Doe 9, Jane Doe 3, Planned Parenthood Gulf Coast, Inc., Jane Doe 5, Planned Parenthood South Texas Surgical Center.(Watkins, Thomas) (Entered: 11/23/2015)	Clearinghouse
2	Nov. 23, 2015	REQUEST FOR ISSUANCE OF SUMMONS by Jane Doe 10, Jane Doe 2, Jane Doe 3, Jane Doe 4, Jane Doe 5, Jane Doe 6, Jane Doe 7, Jane Doe 8, Jane Doe 9, Jane Doe I, Planned Parenthood Cameron County, Planned Parenthood Gulf Coast, Inc., Planned Parenthood San Antonio, Planned Parenthood South Texas Surgical Center, Planned Parenthood of Greater Texas Family Planning and Preventative Health Services, Inc.. (Watkins, Thomas) (Entered: 11/23/2015)	RECAP
3	Nov. 23, 2015	RULE 7 DISCLOSURE STATEMENT filed by Jane Doe 10, Jane Doe 2, Jane Doe 3, Jane Doe 4, Jane Doe 5, Jane Doe 6, Jane Doe 7, Jane Doe 8, Jane Doe 9, Jane Doe I, Planned Parenthood Cameron County, Planned Parenthood Gulf Coast, Inc., Planned Parenthood San Antonio, Planned Parenthood South Texas Surgical Center, Planned Parenthood of Greater Texas Family Planning and Preventative Health Services, Inc.. (Watkins, Thomas) (Entered: 11/23/2015)	RECAP
4	Nov. 23, 2015	JS44 (Civil Cover Sheet) submitted by Jane Doe 10, Jane Doe 2, Jane Doe 3, Jane Doe 4, Jane Doe 5, Jane Doe 6, Jane Doe 7, Jane Doe 8, Jane Doe 9, Jane Doe I, Planned Parenthood Cameron County, Planned Parenthood Gulf Coast, Inc., Planned Parenthood San Antonio, Planned Parenthood South Texas Surgical Center, Planned Parenthood of Greater Texas Family Planning and Preventative Health Services, Inc.. (Watkins, Thomas) (Entered: 11/23/2015)	RECAP
5	Nov. 23, 2015	MOTION for Leave to Exceed Page Limitation Plaintiffs' Motion to Exceed 10-Page Limit for Application for Temporary Restraining Order and Preliminary Injunction by Jane Doe 10, Jane Doe 2, Jane Doe 3, Jane Doe 4, Jane Doe 5, Jane Doe 6, Jane Doe 7, Jane Doe 8, Jane Doe 9, Jane Doe I, Planned Parenthood Cameron County, Planned Parenthood Gulf Coast, Inc., Planned Parenthood San Antonio, Planned Parenthood South Texas Surgical Center, Planned Parenthood of Greater Texas Family Planning and Preventative Health Services, Inc.. (Attachments: # 1 Proposed Order Order granting motion to exceed page limit, # 2 Exhibit Application and Memorandum of Law in Support Thereof forTemporary Restraining Order and Preliminary Injunction, # 3 Appendix I, # 4 Appendix II, # 5 Appendix III, # 6 Appendix IV, # 7 Proposed Order order granting preliminary injunction)(Watkins, Thomas) (Entered: 11/23/2015) 1 Proposed Order Order granting motion to exceed page limit View on PACER 2 Exhibit Application and Memorandum of Law in Support Thereof forTemporary Restra View on PACER 3 Appendix I View on PACER 4 Appendix II View on PACER 5 Appendix III View on PACER 6 Appendix IV View on PACER 7 Proposed Order order granting preliminary injunction View on PACER	RECAP
6	Nov. 23, 2015	MOTION for Leave to Exceed Page Limitation Plaintiffs' Motion to Exceed 10-Page Limit for Motion for Class Certification by Jane Doe 10, Jane Doe 2, Jane Doe 3, Jane Doe 4, Jane Doe 5, Jane Doe 6, Jane Doe 7, Jane Doe 8, Jane Doe 9, Jane Doe I, Planned Parenthood Cameron County, Planned Parenthood Gulf Coast, Inc., Planned Parenthood San Antonio, Planned Parenthood South Texas Surgical Center, Planned Parenthood of Greater Texas Family Planning and Preventative Health Services, Inc.. (Attachments: # 1 Proposed Order Order granting motion to exceed page limit, # 2 Exhibit Plaintiffs' Motion for Class Certification, # 3 Proposed Order Order Granting Motion for Class Certification)(Watkins, Thomas) (Entered: 11/23/2015) 1 Proposed Order Order granting motion to exceed page limit View on PACER 2 Exhibit Plaintiffs' Motion for Class Certification View on PACER 3 Proposed Order Order Granting Motion for Class Certification View on PACER	RECAP
7	Nov. 23, 2015	MOTION for Protective Order Plaintiffs' Motion for Protective Order by Jane Doe 10, Jane Doe 2, Jane Doe 3, Jane Doe 4, Jane Doe 5, Jane Doe 6, Jane Doe 7, Jane Doe 8, Jane Doe 9, Jane Doe I, Planned Parenthood Cameron County, Planned Parenthood Gulf Coast, Inc., Planned Parenthood San Antonio, Planned Parenthood South Texas Surgical Center, Planned Parenthood of Greater Texas Family Planning and Preventative Health Services, Inc.. (Attachments: # 1 Appendix, # 2 Proposed Order)(Watkins, Thomas) (Entered: 11/23/2015) 1 Appendix View on PACER 2 Proposed Order View on PACER	RECAP
8	Nov. 23, 2015	MOTION for Temporary Restraining Order and Preliminary Injunction by Jane Doe 10, Jane Doe 2, Jane Doe 3, Jane Doe 4, Jane Doe 5, Jane Doe 6, Jane Doe 7, Jane Doe 8, Jane Doe 9, Jane Doe I, Planned Parenthood Cameron County, Planned Parenthood Gulf Coast, Inc., Planned Parenthood San Antonio, Planned Parenthood South Texas Surgical Center, Planned Parenthood of Greater Texas Family Planning and Preventative Health Services, Inc.. (Attachments: # 1 Appendix I, # 2 Appendix II, # 3 Appendix III, # 4 Appendix IV, # 5 Proposed Order)(td) (Entered: 11/23/2015) 1 Appendix I View on PACER 2 Appendix II View on PACER 3 Appendix III View on PACER 4 Appendix IV View on PACER 5 Proposed Order View on PACER	RECAP
9	Nov. 23, 2015	MOTION for Class Certification by Jane Doe 10, Jane Doe 2, Jane Doe 3, Jane Doe 4, Jane Doe 5, Jane Doe 6, Jane Doe 7, Jane Doe 8, Jane Doe 9, Jane Doe I, Planned Parenthood Cameron County, Planned Parenthood Gulf Coast, Inc., Planned Parenthood San Antonio, Planned Parenthood South Texas Surgical Center, Planned Parenthood of Greater Texas Family Planning and Preventative Health Services, Inc.. (Attachments: # 1 Proposed Order)(td) (Entered: 11/23/2015) 1 Proposed Order View on PACER	RECAP
10	Nov. 23, 2015	Letters to Jennifer Sandman, Alice Chapman and Richard Muniz re: Non-Admitted Status. (afd) (Entered: 11/23/2015)	RECAP
11	Nov. 23, 2015	ORDER GRANTING 5 Motion for Leave to File Excess Pages. Signed by Judge Sam Sparks. (td) (Entered: 11/23/2015)	RECAP
12	Nov. 23, 2015	MOTION to Appear Pro Hac Vice by Thomas H. Watkins (Alice Clapman) ( Filing fee $ 100 receipt number 0542-7982369) by on behalf of Jane Doe 10, Jane Doe 2, Jane Doe 3, Jane Doe 4, Jane Doe 5, Jane Doe 6, Jane Doe 7, Jane Doe 8, Jane Doe 9, Jane Doe I, Planned Parenthood Cameron County, Planned Parenthood Gulf Coast, Inc., Planned Parenthood San Antonio, Planned Parenthood South Texas Surgical Center, Planned Parenthood of Greater Texas Family Planning and Preventative Health Services, Inc.. (Attachments: # 1 Proposed Order)(Watkins, Thomas) (Entered: 11/23/2015) 1 Proposed Order View on PACER	RECAP
13	Nov. 23, 2015	MOTION to Appear Pro Hac Vice by Thomas H. Watkins (Jennifer Sandman) ( Filing fee $ 100 receipt number 0542-7982418) by on behalf of Jane Doe 10, Jane Doe 2, Jane Doe 3, Jane Doe 4, Jane Doe 5, Jane Doe 6, Jane Doe 7, Jane Doe 8, Jane Doe 9, Jane Doe I, Planned Parenthood Cameron County, Planned Parenthood Gulf Coast, Inc., Planned Parenthood San Antonio, Planned Parenthood South Texas Surgical Center, Planned Parenthood of Greater Texas Family Planning and Preventative Health Services, Inc.. (Attachments: # 1 Proposed Order)(Watkins, Thomas) (Entered: 11/23/2015) 1 Proposed Order View on PACER	RECAP
14	Nov. 23, 2015	MOTION to Appear Pro Hac Vice by Thomas H. Watkins (Richard Muniz) ( Filing fee $ 100 receipt number 0542-7982442) by on behalf of Jane Doe 10, Jane Doe 2, Jane Doe 3, Jane Doe 4, Jane Doe 5, Jane Doe 6, Jane Doe 7, Jane Doe 8, Jane Doe 9, Jane Doe I, Planned Parenthood Cameron County, Planned Parenthood Gulf Coast, Inc., Planned Parenthood San Antonio, Planned Parenthood South Texas Surgical Center, Planned Parenthood of Greater Texas Family Planning and Preventative Health Services, Inc.. (Attachments: # 1 Proposed Order)(Watkins, Thomas) (Entered: 11/23/2015) 1 Proposed Order View on PACER	RECAP
15	Nov. 23, 2015	Summons Issued as to Stuart W. Bowen, Jr., Chris Traylor. (afd) (Entered: 11/23/2015)	RECAP
16	Nov. 23, 2015	ORDER, Set Motion Hearing for 8 MOTION for Temporary Restraining Order and Preliminary Injunction on 12/14/2015 at 9:30 AM before Judge Sam Sparks. Signed by Judge Sam Sparks. (td) (Entered: 11/23/2015)	RECAP
	Nov. 23, 2015	Case Assigned to Judge Sam Sparks. CM WILL NOW REFLECT THE JUDGE INITIALS AS PART OF THE CASE NUMBER. PLEASE APPEND THESE JUDGE INITIALS TO THE CASE NUMBER ON EACH DOCUMENT THAT YOU FILE IN THIS CASE. (afd)
	Nov. 23, 2015	Notice of Correction: re 6 MOTION for Leave to Exceed Page Limitation Plaintiffs' Motion to Exceed 10-Page Limit for Motion for Class Certification, 5 MOTION for Leave to Exceed Page Limitation Plaintiffs' Motion to Exceed 10-Page Limit for Application for Temporary Restraining Order and Preliminary Injunction. When filing a Motion for Leave to Exceed Page Limitations in the AUSTIN Division, the document which exceeds the page limit should NOT be attached to the motion, but rather filed as a separate pleading. We will take the necessary steps to pull the documents from the Motion for leave to exceed page limit and get it added to the docket record. No further action is required. Please note this information for future filing purposes. (td)
17	Nov. 30, 2015	DEFICIENCY NOTICE to Thomas H. Watkins: re 12 MOTION to Appear Pro Hac Vice by Thomas H. Watkins (Alice Clapman) (Filing fee $ 100 receipt number 0542-7982369). (td) (Entered: 11/30/2015)	RECAP
18	Nov. 30, 2015	CORRECTED MOTION to Appear Pro Hac 12 MOTION to Appear Pro Hac Vice by Thomas H. Watkins (Alice Clapman) ( Filing fee $ 100 receipt number 0542-7982369), 17 Deficiency Notice by Jane Doe 10, Jane Doe 2, Jane Doe 3, Jane Doe 4, Jane Doe 5, Jane Doe 6, Jane Doe 7, Jane Doe 8, Jane Doe 9, Jane Doe I, Planned Parenthood Cameron County, Planned Parenthood Gulf Coast, Inc., Planned Parenthood San Antonio, Planned Parenthood South Texas Surgical Center, Planned Parenthood of Greater Texas Family Planning and Preventative Health Services, Inc.. (Watkins, Thomas) Modified on 11/30/2015 (td). (Entered: 11/30/2015)	RECAP
19	Nov. 30, 2015	ORDER GRANTING 13 Motion by Jennifer Sandman to Appear Pro Hac Vice. Pursuant to our Administrative Policies and Procedures for Electronic Filing, the attorney hereby granted to practice pro hac vice in this case must register for electronic filing with our court within 10 days of this order. Signed by Judge Sam Sparks. (td) (Entered: 11/30/2015)	RECAP
20	Nov. 30, 2015	ORDER GRANTING 14 Motion by Richard Muniz to Appear Pro Hac Vice. Pursuant to our Administrative Policies and Procedures for Electronic Filing, the attorney hereby granted to practice pro hac vice in this case must register for electronic filing with our court within 10 days of this order. Signed by Judge Sam Sparks. (td) (Entered: 11/30/2015)	RECAP
21	Dec. 1, 2015	ORDER GRANTING 18 Motion by Alice Chapman to Appear Pro Hac Vice. Pursuant to our Administrative Policies and Procedures for Electronic Filing, the attorney hereby granted to practice pro hac vice in this case must register for electronic filing with our court within 10 days of this order. Signed by Judge Sam Sparks. (td) (Entered: 12/01/2015)	RECAP
22	Dec. 1, 2015	ORDER GRANTING 6 Motion for Leave to File Excess Pages. Signed by Judge Sam Sparks. (td) (Entered: 12/01/2015)	RECAP
23	Dec. 8, 2015	ORDERED that the hearing for HEARING ON TRO AND PRELIMINARY INJUNCTION on Monday, December 14, 2015 at 09:30 AM is hereby CANCELLED until further order of the court. Signed by Judge Sam Sparks. (td) (Entered: 12/08/2015)	RECAP
24	Dec. 8, 2015	Minute Entry for proceedings held before Judge Sam Sparks: Status Conference re: TRO and Preliminary Injunction Request held on 12/8/2015 (Minute entry documents are not available electronically.). (Court Reporter Joe Reynosa.)(td) (Entered: 12/08/2015)	RECAP
25	Dec. 8, 2015	Sealed Order. Signed by Judge Sam Sparks. (td) (Entered: 12/09/2015)	RECAP
26	Dec. 9, 2015	NOTICE of Attorney Appearance by Marc Edward Rietvelt on behalf of Stuart W. Bowen, Jr., Chris Traylor. Attorney Marc Edward Rietvelt added to party Stuart W. Bowen, Jr.(pty:dft), Attorney Marc Edward Rietvelt added to party Chris Traylor(pty:dft) (Rietvelt, Marc) (Entered: 12/09/2015)	RECAP
27	Dec. 15, 2015	Sealed Transcript filed (This transcript is not available electronically) (Reynosa, Joe) (Entered: 12/15/2015)	RECAP
28	Jan. 11, 2016	Motion for leave to File Sealed Document (Attachments: # 1 Proposed Order, # 2 Sealed Document) (Watkins, Thomas) (Entered: 01/11/2016)	RECAP
29	Jan. 11, 2016	Motion for leave to File Sealed Document (Attachments: # 1 Sealed Document Letter Brief, # 2 Proposed Order) (Rietvelt, Marc) (Entered: 01/11/2016)	RECAP
30	Jan. 12, 2016	DEFICIENCY NOTICE to Marc Edward Rietvelt: re 29 Motion for leave to File Sealed Document. (td) (Entered: 01/12/2016)	RECAP
31	Jan. 12, 2016	CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE by Stuart W. Bowen, Jr., Chris Traylor Corrected Certificate of Service 29 Motion for leave to File Sealed Document (Rietvelt, Marc) (Entered: 01/12/2016)	RECAP
32	Jan. 12, 2016	Motion for leave to File Sealed Document (Attachments: # 1 Sealed Document Motion, # 2 Proposed Order) (Rietvelt, Marc) (Entered: 01/12/2016)	RECAP
33	Jan. 13, 2016	ORDER GRANTING 32 Motion for Leave to File Sealed Document. Signed by Judge Sam Sparks. (td) (Entered: 01/14/2016)	RECAP
34	Jan. 13, 2016	Sealed Motion to Dismiss filed. (td) (Entered: 01/14/2016)	RECAP
35	Jan. 14, 2016	ORDER GRANTING 28 Motion for Leave to File Sealed Document. Signed by Judge Sam Sparks. (td) (Entered: 01/14/2016)	RECAP
36	Jan. 14, 2016	Sealed Letter Brief filed by Plaintiffs. (td) (Entered: 01/14/2016)	RECAP
37	Jan. 14, 2016	ORDER GRANTING 29 Motion for Leave to File Sealed Document. Signed by Judge Sam Sparks. (td) (Entered: 01/14/2016)	RECAP
38	Jan. 14, 2016	Sealed Letter Brief filed by Defendants. (td) (Entered: 01/14/2016)	RECAP
39	Jan. 14, 2016	PROTECTIVE ORDER. Signed by Judge Sam Sparks. (td) (Entered: 01/14/2016)	RECAP
40	Jan. 21, 2016	NOTICE Attorney Marc Rietvelt's Vacation Letter by Stuart W. Bowen, Jr., Chris Traylor (Rietvelt, Marc) (Entered: 01/21/2016)	RECAP
41	Jan. 26, 2016	Unopposed MOTION to Stay Plaintiffs' Response to Defendants' Motion to Dismiss by Jane Doe 10, Jane Doe 2, Jane Doe 3, Jane Doe 4, Jane Doe 5, Jane Doe 6, Jane Doe 7, Jane Doe 8, Jane Doe 9, Jane Doe I, Planned Parenthood Cameron County, Planned Parenthood Gulf Coast, Inc., Planned Parenthood San Antonio, Planned Parenthood South Texas Surgical Center, Planned Parenthood of Greater Texas Family Planning and Preventative Health Services, Inc.. (Attachments: # 1 Proposed Order)(Sandman, Jennifer) (Entered: 01/26/2016) 1 Proposed Order View on PACER	RECAP
42	Jan. 27, 2016	ORDER GRANTING 41 Motion to Stay Plaintiffs' Response to Defendants' Motion to Dismiss. Signed by Judge Sam Sparks. (td) (Entered: 01/27/2016)	RECAP
43	March 9, 2016	NOTICE of Change of Address by Jennifer Sandman (Sandman, Jennifer) (Entered: 03/09/2016)	RECAP
44	Oct. 12, 2016	ORDER, (Status Conference/All Pending Matters set for 10/26/2016 at 9:00 AM before Judge Sam Sparks). Signed by Judge Sam Sparks. (td) (Entered: 10/13/2016)	RECAP
45	Oct. 14, 2016	*DEFICIENT PLEADING - should have been filed traditionally* ATTACHMENT Transcript Order Form by Planned Parenthood of Greater Texas Family Planning and Preventative Health Services, Inc.. (Watkins, Thomas) Modified on 10/14/2016 (td). (Entered: 10/14/2016)	RECAP
46	Oct. 14, 2016	DEFICIENCY NOTICE to Thomas H. Watkins: re 45 Attachment. (td) (Entered: 10/14/2016)	RECAP
47	Oct. 14, 2016	MOTION for Leave to File Request for Hearing Transcript by Planned Parenthood Cameron County, Planned Parenthood Gulf Coast, Inc., Planned Parenthood San Antonio, Planned Parenthood South Texas Surgical Center, Planned Parenthood of Greater Texas Family Planning and Preventative Health Services, Inc.. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit, # 2 Proposed Order)(Watkins, Thomas) (Entered: 10/14/2016) 1 Exhibit View on PACER 2 Proposed Order View on PACER	RECAP
48	Oct. 24, 2016	Unopposed MOTION For Leave to Request a Copy of Sealed Hearing Transcript by Planned Parenthood of Greater Texas Family Planning and Preventative Health Services, Inc.. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit, # 2 Proposed Order, # 3 Exhibit)(Watkins, Thomas) (Entered: 10/24/2016) 1 Exhibit View on PACER 2 Proposed Order View on PACER 3 Exhibit View on PACER	RECAP
49	Oct. 25, 2016	ORDER GRANTING 48 Unopposed Motion for Leave to Request a Copy of Sealed Hearing Transcript. Signed by Judge Sam Sparks. (td) (Entered: 10/25/2016)	RECAP
50	Oct. 26, 2016	Minute Entry for proceedings held before Judge Sam Sparks: Status Conference held on 10/26/2016 (Minute entry documents are not available electronically.). (Court Reporter Lily Reznik.)(td) (Entered: 10/26/2016)	RECAP
51	Dec. 20, 2016	NOTICE of Attorney Appearance by Adam Arthur Biggs on behalf of Stuart W. Bowen, Jr., Chris Traylor. Attorney Adam Arthur Biggs added to party Stuart W. Bowen, Jr.(pty:dft), Attorney Adam Arthur Biggs added to party Chris Traylor(pty:dft) (Biggs, Adam) (Entered: 12/20/2016)	RECAP
52	Dec. 20, 2016	NOTICE of Attorney Appearance by Andrew Bowman Stephens on behalf of Stuart W. Bowen, Jr., Chris Traylor (Stephens, Andrew) (Entered: 12/20/2016)	RECAP
53	Dec. 22, 2016	ORDER, (Hearing set for 1/17/2017 at 9:00 AM before Judge Sam Sparks). Signed by Judge Sam Sparks. (td) (Entered: 12/22/2016)	RECAP
54	Dec. 22, 2016	Minute Entry for proceedings held before Judge Sam Sparks: Status Conference held on 12/22/2016 (Minute entry documents are not available electronically.). (Court Reporter Lily Reznik.)(td) (Entered: 12/27/2016)	RECAP
55	Dec. 30, 2016	MOTION for Leave to Exceed Page Limitation Plaintiffs' Motion to Exceed 10-Page Limit for Application for Temporary Restraining Order and Preliminary Injunction by Jane Doe 10, Jane Doe 2, Jane Doe 3, Jane Doe 4, Jane Doe 5, Jane Doe 6, Jane Doe 7, Jane Doe 8, Jane Doe 9, Jane Doe I, Planned Parenthood Cameron County, Planned Parenthood Gulf Coast, Inc., Planned Parenthood San Antonio, Planned Parenthood South Texas Surgical Center, Planned Parenthood of Greater Texas Family Planning and Preventative Health Services, Inc.. (Attachments: # 1 Proposed Order Order granting Motion to Exceed Page Limit, # 2 Exhibit Application and Memorandum of Law in Support Thereof forTemporary Restraining Order and Preliminary Injunction, # 3 Appendix I, # 4 Appendix II, # 5 Appendix III, # 6 Appendix IV, # 7 Proposed Order Proposed Order order granting preliminary injunction)(Sandman, Jennifer) (Entered: 12/30/2016) 1 Proposed Order Order granting Motion to Exceed Page Limit View on PACER 2 Exhibit Application and Memorandum of Law in Support Thereof forTemporary Restra View on PACER 3 Appendix I View on PACER 4 Appendix II View on PACER 5 Appendix III View on PACER 6 Appendix IV View on PACER 7 Proposed Order Proposed Order order granting preliminary injunction View on PACER	RECAP
56	Jan. 3, 2017	NOTICE by Planned Parenthood Cameron County, Planned Parenthood Gulf Coast, Inc., Planned Parenthood San Antonio, Planned Parenthood South Texas Surgical Center, Planned Parenthood of Greater Texas Family Planning and Preventative Health Services, Inc. (Watkins, Thomas) (Entered: 01/03/2017)	RECAP
57	Jan. 4, 2017	ORDER GRANTING 55 Motion for Leave to File Excess Pages. Signed by Judge Sam Sparks. (jf) (Entered: 01/04/2017)	RECAP
58	Jan. 4, 2017	MOTION for Preliminary Injunction, MOTION for Temporary Restraining Order by Jane Doe 10, Jane Doe 2, Jane Doe 3, Jane Doe 4, Jane Doe 5, Jane Doe 6, Jane Doe 7, Jane Doe 8, Jane Doe 9, Jane Doe I, Planned Parenthood Cameron County, Planned Parenthood Gulf Coast, Inc., Planned Parenthood San Antonio, Planned Parenthood South Texas Surgical Center, Planned Parenthood of Greater Texas Family Planning and Preventative Health Services, Inc.. (Attachments: # 1 Appendix I, # 2 Appendix II, # 3 Appendix III, # 4 Appendix IV, # 5 Proposed Order)(jf) (Entered: 01/04/2017) 1 Appendix I View on PACER 2 Appendix II View on PACER 3 Appendix III View on PACER 4 Appendix IV View on PACER 5 Proposed Order View on RECAP	RECAP
59	Jan. 4, 2017	MOTION to Appear Pro Hac Vice by Jennifer Sandman (Maithreyi Ratakonda) ( Filing fee $ 100 receipt number 0542-9171413) by on behalf of Jane Doe 10, Jane Doe 2, Jane Doe 3, Jane Doe 4, Jane Doe 5, Jane Doe 6, Jane Doe 7, Jane Doe 8, Jane Doe 9, Jane Doe I, Planned Parenthood Cameron County, Planned Parenthood Gulf Coast, Inc., Planned Parenthood San Antonio, Planned Parenthood South Texas Surgical Center, Planned Parenthood of Greater Texas Family Planning and Preventative Health Services, Inc.. (Attachments: # 1 Proposed Order)(Sandman, Jennifer) (Entered: 01/04/2017) 1 Proposed Order View on PACER	RECAP
60	Jan. 4, 2017	MOTION for Disclosure of Abortion Related Information by Stuart W. Bowen, Jr., Chris Traylor. (Attachments: # 1 Proposed Order)(Stephens, Andrew) (Entered: 01/04/2017) 1 Proposed Order View on PACER	RECAP
61	Jan. 5, 2017	MOTION for Protective Order by Stuart W. Bowen, Jr., Chris Traylor. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit 1, # 2 Proposed Order)(Biggs, Adam) (Entered: 01/05/2017) 1 Exhibit 1 View on PACER 2 Proposed Order View on PACER	RECAP
62	Jan. 6, 2017	ORDER GRANTING 59 Motion to Appear Pro Hac Vice for Maithreyi Ratakonda. Pursuant to our Administrative Policies and Procedures for Electronic Filing, the attorney hereby granted to practice pro hac vice in this case must register for electronic filing with our court within 10 days of this order. Signed by Judge Sam Sparks. (jf) (Entered: 01/06/2017)	RECAP
63	Jan. 6, 2017	MOTION to Amend Complaint by Jane Doe 10, Jane Doe 2, Jane Doe 3, Jane Doe 4, Jane Doe 5, Jane Doe 6, Jane Doe 7, Jane Doe 8, Jane Doe 9, Jane Doe I, Planned Parenthood Cameron County, Planned Parenthood Gulf Coast, Inc., Planned Parenthood San Antonio, Planned Parenthood South Texas Surgical Center, Planned Parenthood of Greater Texas Family Planning and Preventative Health Services, Inc.. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit Exhibit A - First Amended Complaint, # 2 Proposed Order)(Sandman, Jennifer) (Entered: 01/06/2017) 1 Exhibit Exhibit A - First Amended Complaint View on PACER 2 Proposed Order View on PACER	RECAP
64	Jan. 6, 2017	ORDER GRANTING 60 JOINT MOTION FOR AN ORDER AUTHORIZING THE DISCLOSURE AND USE OF ABORTION-RELATED DOCUMENTS, INFORMATION, AND DATA. Signed by Judge Sam Sparks. (td) (Entered: 01/09/2017)	RECAP
65	Jan. 6, 2017	CONFIDENTIALITY AND PROTECTIVE ORDER. Signed by Judge Sam Sparks. (td) (Entered: 01/09/2017)	RECAP
66	Jan. 11, 2017	NOTICE of Attorney Appearance by Patrick K. Sweeten on behalf of Stuart W. Bowen, Jr., Chris Traylor. Attorney Patrick K. Sweeten added to party Stuart W. Bowen, Jr.(pty:dft), Attorney Patrick K. Sweeten added to party Chris Traylor(pty:dft) (Sweeten, Patrick) (Entered: 01/11/2017)	RECAP
67	Jan. 12, 2017	Minute Entry for proceedings held before Judge Sam Sparks: Conference Call in Chambers held on 1/12/2017 Re: Upcoming Preliminary Injunction Hearing (Minute entry documents are not available electronically.). (Court Reporter Lily Reznik.)(td) (Entered: 01/12/2017)	RECAP
68	Jan. 12, 2017	MOTION for Leave to Exceed Page Limitation for Response to Plaintiffs Motion for Temporary Restraining Order and Preliminary Injunction by Stuart W. Bowen, Jr., Chris Traylor. (Attachments: # 1 Brief Resp in Opp to Pls' PI, # 2 Appendix Part 1, # 3 Appendix Part 2, # 4 Appendix Part 3, # 5 Appendix Part 4, # 6 Appendix Part 5, # 7 Appendix Part 6)(Stephens, Andrew) (Entered: 01/12/2017) 1 Brief Resp in Opp to Pls' PI View on PACER 2 Appendix Part 1 View on PACER 3 Appendix Part 2 View on PACER 4 Appendix Part 3 View on PACER 5 Appendix Part 4 View on PACER 6 Appendix Part 5 View on PACER 7 Appendix Part 6 View on PACER	RECAP
70	Jan. 12, 2017	Response in Opposition to Motion, filed by Stuart W. Bowen, Jr., Chris Traylor, re 58 MOTION for Preliminary Injunction MOTION for Temporary Restraining Order filed by Plaintiff Jane Doe 8, Plaintiff Jane Doe 2, Plaintiff Jane Doe 9, Plaintiff Planned Parenthood of Greater Texas Family Planning and Preventative Health Services, Inc., Plaintiff Jane Doe 7, Plaintiff Jane Doe 6, Plaintiff Jane Doe 3, Plaintiff Planned Parenthood Gulf Coast, Inc., Plaintiff Jane Doe 4, Plaintiff Planned Parenthood Cameron County, Plaintiff Jane Doe 10, Plaintiff Jane Doe 5, Plaintiff Planned Parenthood South Texas Surgical Center, Plaintiff Jane Doe I, Plaintiff Planned Parenthood San Antonio (Attachments: # 1 Appendix Part 1, # 2 Appendix Part 2, # 3 Appendix Part 3, # 4 Appendix Part 4, # 5 Appendix Part 5, # 6 Appendix Part 6)(td) (Additional attachment(s) added on 2/21/2017: # 7 Sealed Document Appendix 1, # 8 Sealed Document Appendix 2) (jf). (Entered: 01/13/2017) 1 Appendix Part 1 View on PACER 2 Appendix Part 2 View on PACER 3 Appendix Part 3 View on PACER 4 Appendix Part 4 View on PACER 5 Appendix Part 5 View on PACER 6 Appendix Part 6 View on PACER	RECAP
	Jan. 13, 2017	Notice of Correction: re 68 MOTION for Leave to Exceed Page Limitation for Response to Plaintiffs Motion for Temporary Restraining Order and Preliminary Injunction . When filing a Motion for Leave to Exceed Page Limitations in the AUSTIN Division, the document which exceeds the page limit should NOT be attached to the motion, but rather filed as a separate pleading. We will take the necessary steps to pull the document from the Motion for leave to exceed page limit and get it added to the docket record. No further action is required. Please note this information for future filing purposes. (td) (Entered: 01/13/2017)	PACER
	Jan. 13, 2017	Notice of Correction
69	Jan. 13, 2017	DEFICIENCY NOTICE to Andrew Bowman Stephens: re 68 MOTION for Leave to Exceed Page Limitation for Response to Plaintiffs Motion for Temporary Restraining Order and Preliminary Injunction. (td) (Entered: 01/13/2017)	RECAP
71	Jan. 13, 2017	Motion for leave to File Sealed Document (Attachments: # 1 Appendix Part 1, # 2 Appendix Part 2, # 3 Proposed Order) (Stephens, Andrew) (Entered: 01/13/2017)	RECAP
	Jan. 13, 2017	Notice of Correction: re 68 MOTION for Leave to Exceed Page Limitation for Response to Plaintiffs Motion for Temporary Restraining Order and Preliminary Injunction. When filing a Motion for Leave to Exceed Page Limitations in the AUSTIN Division, the document which exceeds the page limit should NOT be attached to the motion, but rather filed as a separate pleading. We will take the necessary steps to pull the document from the Motion for leave to exceed page limit and get it added to the docket record. No further action is required. Please note this information for future filing purposes. (td)
72	Jan. 14, 2017	NOTICE of Filing by Jane Doe 10, Jane Doe 2, Jane Doe 3, Jane Doe 4, Jane Doe 5, Jane Doe 6, Jane Doe 7, Jane Doe 8, Jane Doe 9, Jane Doe I, Planned Parenthood Cameron County, Planned Parenthood Gulf Coast, Inc., Planned Parenthood San Antonio, Planned Parenthood South Texas Surgical Center, Planned Parenthood of Greater Texas Family Planning and Preventative Health Services, Inc. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit 1-Decl of John Robertson, # 2 Exhibit 1A- John Robertson CV, # 3 Exhibit 2- Suppl. Decl. of Paul Fine)(Sandman, Jennifer) (Entered: 01/14/2017) 1 Exhibit 1-Decl of John Robertson View on PACER 2 Exhibit 1A- John Robertson CV View on PACER 3 Exhibit 2- Suppl. Decl. of Paul Fine View on PACER	RECAP
73	Jan. 17, 2017	MOTION to Appear Pro Hac Vice by Roger Evans on behalf of Jane Doe 10, Jane Doe 2, Jane Doe 3, Jane Doe 4, Jane Doe 5, Jane Doe 6, Jane Doe 7, Jane Doe 8, Jane Doe 9, Jane Doe I, Planned Parenthood Cameron County, Planned Parenthood Gulf Coast, Inc., Planned Parenthood San Antonio, Planned Parenthood South Texas Surgical Center, Planned Parenthood of Greater Texas Family Planning and Preventative Health Services, Inc.. (td) (Entered: 01/17/2017)	RECAP
74	Jan. 17, 2017	ORDER GRANTING 73 Motion to Appear Pro Hac Vice for Attorney Roger K. Evans for Jane Doe 10, Jane Doe 2, Jane Doe 3, Jane Doe 4, Jane Doe 5, Jane Doe 6, Jane Doe 7, Jane Doe 8, Jane Doe 9, Jane Doe I, Planned Parenthood Cameron County, Planned Parenthood Gulf Coast, Inc., Planned Parenthood San Antonio, Planned Parenthood South Texas Surgical Center, Planned Parenthood of Greater Texas Family Planning and Preventative Health Services, Inc.. Pursuant to our Administrative Policies and Procedures for Electronic Filing, the attorney hereby granted to practice pro hac vice in this case must register for electronic filing with our court within 10 days of this order. Signed by Judge Sam Sparks. (td) (Entered: 01/17/2017)	RECAP
75	Jan. 17, 2017	ORDER GRANTING 63 Motion for Leave to File Amended Complaint. FURTHER ORDERED that Defendants' Motion to Dismiss # 34 is DISMISSED WITHOUT PREJUDICE to refiling because one of the alleged grounds for relief, lack of ripeness, is MOOT and Plaintiffs filed an Amended Complaint. Signed by Judge Sam Sparks. (td) Modified on 1/18/2017 to add text (td). (Entered: 01/17/2017)	RECAP
76	Jan. 17, 2017	AMENDED COMPLAINT against Stuart W. Bowen, Jr., Charles Smith amending 1 Complaint, filed by Jane Doe 2, Planned Parenthood San Antonio, Planned Parenthood of Greater Texas Family Planning and Preventative Health Services, Inc., Jane Doe I, Planned Parenthood Cameron County, Jane Doe 4, Jane Doe 7, Jane Doe 10, Jane Doe 9, Planned Parenthood Gulf Coast, Inc., Planned Parenthood South Texas Surgical Center, Jane Doe 11.(td) (Entered: 01/17/2017)	Clearinghouse
77	Jan. 17, 2017	Minute Entry for proceedings held before Judge Sam Sparks: Motion Hearing held on 1/17/2017 re 58 MOTION for Preliminary Injunction filed by Jane Doe 8, Jane Doe 2, Jane Doe 9, Planned Parenthood of Greater Texas Family Planning and Preventative Health Services, Inc., Jane Doe 7, Jane Doe 6, Jane Doe 3, Planned Parenthood Gulf Coast, Inc., Jane Doe 4, Planned Parenthood Cameron County, Jane Doe 10, Jane Doe 5, Planned Parenthood South Texas Surgical Center, Jane Doe I, Planned Parenthood San Antonio (Minute entry documents are not available electronically.), Motion Hearing continued to 1/18/2017 09:00 AM before Judge Sam Sparks. (Court Reporter Lily Reznik.)(td) (Entered: 01/18/2017)	RECAP
78	Jan. 18, 2017	ORDER GRANTING 68 Motion for Leave to File Excess Pages. Signed by Judge Sam Sparks. (td) (Entered: 01/18/2017)	RECAP
79	Jan. 18, 2017	MOTION for Leave to File Jane Doe Identities Under Seal by Jane Doe 10, Jane Doe 2, Jane Doe 3, Jane Doe 4, Jane Doe 5, Jane Doe 6, Jane Doe 7, Jane Doe 8, Jane Doe 9, Jane Doe I, Jane Doe 11, Planned Parenthood Cameron County, Planned Parenthood Gulf Coast, Inc., Planned Parenthood San Antonio, Planned Parenthood South Texas Surgical Center, Planned Parenthood of Greater Texas Family Planning and Preventative Health Services, Inc.. (Attachments: # 1 Proposed Order Proposed Order Granting Mot to File Under Seal)(Sandman, Jennifer) (Entered: 01/18/2017) 1 Proposed Order Proposed Order Granting Mot to File Under Seal View on PACER	RECAP
80	Jan. 18, 2017	ORDER GRANTING 79 Motion for Leave to File Jane Doe Identities Under Seal. Signed by Judge Sam Sparks. (td) (Entered: 01/18/2017)	RECAP
81	Jan. 18, 2017	NOTICE of Filing by Jane Doe 10, Jane Doe 2, Jane Doe 3, Jane Doe 4, Jane Doe 5, Jane Doe 6, Jane Doe 7, Jane Doe 8, Jane Doe 9, Jane Doe I, Jane Doe 11, Planned Parenthood Cameron County, Planned Parenthood Gulf Coast, Inc., Planned Parenthood San Antonio, Planned Parenthood South Texas Surgical Center, Planned Parenthood of Greater Texas Family Planning and Preventative Health Services, Inc. (Attachments: # 1 Declaration of Melissa Farrell, # 2 Exhibit A, # 3 Exhibit B, # 4 Exhibit C, # 5 Exhibit D, # 6 Exhibit E, # 7 Exhibit F, # 8 Exhibit G, # 9 Exhibit H, # 10 Exhibit I, # 11 Exhibit J, # 12 Exhibit K)(Sandman, Jennifer) (Entered: 01/18/2017) 1 Declaration of Melissa Farrell View on PACER 2 Exhibit A View on PACER 3 Exhibit B View on PACER 4 Exhibit C View on PACER 5 Exhibit D View on PACER 6 Exhibit E View on PACER 7 Exhibit F View on PACER 8 Exhibit G View on PACER 9 Exhibit H View on PACER 10 Exhibit I View on PACER 11 Exhibit J View on PACER 12 Exhibit K View on PACER	RECAP
82	Jan. 18, 2017	Minute Entry for proceedings held before Judge Sam Sparks: Motion Hearing held on 1/18/2017 re 58 MOTION for Preliminary Injunction filed by Jane Doe 8, Jane Doe 2, Jane Doe 9, Planned Parenthood of Greater Texas Family Planning and Preventative Health Services, Inc., Jane Doe 7, Jane Doe 6, Jane Doe 3, Planned Parenthood Gulf Coast, Inc., Jane Doe 4, Planned Parenthood Cameron County, Jane Doe 10, Jane Doe 5, Planned Parenthood South Texas Surgical Center, Jane Doe I, Planned Parenthood San Antonio (Minute entry documents are not available electronically.), Set Motion Hearing for 58 MOTION for Preliminary Injunction MOTION for Temporary Restraining Order (Motion Hearing continued to 1/19/2017 09:00 AM before Judge Sam Sparks). (Court Reporter Lily Reznik.)(td) (Entered: 01/19/2017)	RECAP
83	Jan. 19, 2017	Miscellaneous Objection - Plaintiffs' Objection to the Declaration of David Daleiden by Jane Doe 10, Jane Doe 2, Jane Doe 3, Jane Doe 4, Jane Doe 5, Jane Doe 6, Jane Doe 7, Jane Doe 8, Jane Doe 9, Jane Doe I, Jane Doe 11, Planned Parenthood Cameron County, Planned Parenthood Gulf Coast, Inc., Planned Parenthood San Antonio, Planned Parenthood South Texas Surgical Center, Planned Parenthood of Greater Texas Family Planning and Preventative Health Services, Inc.. (Watkins, Thomas) (Entered: 01/19/2017)	RECAP
84	Jan. 19, 2017	ORDER. Signed by Judge Sam Sparks. (jf) (Entered: 01/19/2017)	RECAP
85	Jan. 19, 2017	Minute Entry for proceedings held before Judge Sam Sparks: Motion Hearing held on 1/19/2017 re 58 MOTION for Preliminary Injunction filed by Jane Doe 8, Jane Doe 2, Jane Doe 9, Planned Parenthood of Greater Texas Family Planning and Preventative Health Services, Inc., Jane Doe 7, Jane Doe 6, Jane Doe 3, Planned Parenthood Gulf Coast, Inc., Jane Doe 4, Planned Parenthood Cameron County, Jane Doe 10, Jane Doe 5, Planned Parenthood South Texas Surgical Center, Jane Doe I, Planned Parenthood San Antonio (Minute entry documents are not available electronically.). (Court Reporter Lily Reznik.)(td) (Entered: 01/20/2017)	RECAP
86	Jan. 19, 2017	Witness List for Preliminary Injunction Hearing held on January 17, 2017. (td) (Entered: 01/20/2017)	RECAP
87	Jan. 19, 2017	Exhibit List for Preliminary Injunction Hearing held on January 17, 2017. (td) (Additional attachment(s) added on 2/22/2017: # 1 Plaintiff Exhibits Part 1, # 2 Plaintiff Exhibits Part 2, # 3 Plaintiff Exhibits Part 3, # 4 Plaintiff Exhibits Part 4, # 6 Plaintiff Exhibits Part 5, # 7 Plaintiff Exhibits Part 6, # 8 Plaintiff Exhibits Part 7, # 9 Defendant Exhibits Part 1, # 10 Defendant Exhibits Part 2, # 11 Defendant Exhibits Part 3, # 12 Defendant Exhibits Part 4, # 13 Defendant Exhibits Part 5, # 14 Defendant Exhibits Part 6, # 15 Defendant Exhibits Part 7, # 16 Defendant Exhibits Part 8, # 17 Defendant Exhibits Part 9, # 18 Defendant Exhibits Part 10, # 19 Defendant Exhibits Part 11), Defendant Exhibits 194A-194L are video clips on a thumb drive. These exhibits are not compatible with system requirements and are unable to be uploaded; they will be retained in the Clerks Office thru the pendency of this action (ml). (Attachment 15 replaced on 5/22/2017) (td). (Additional attachment(s) added on 5/22/2017: Exhibits Sealed per Order 151 - #(20) Sealed Exhibit(s) DX68, DX79 & DX81) (td). (Entered: 01/20/2017) 1 Plaintiff Exhibits Part 1 View on PACER 2 Plaintiff Exhibits Part 2 View on PACER 3 Plaintiff Exhibits Part 3 View on PACER 4 Plaintiff Exhibits Part 4 View on PACER 6 Plaintiff Exhibits Part 5 View on PACER 7 Plaintiff Exhibits Part 6 View on PACER 8 Plaintiff Exhibits Part 7 View on PACER 9 Defendant Exhibits Part 1 View on PACER 10 Defendant Exhibits Part 2 View on PACER 11 Defendant Exhibits Part 3 View on PACER 12 Defendant Exhibits Part 4 View on PACER 13 Defendant Exhibits Part 5 View on PACER 14 Defendant Exhibits Part 6 View on PACER 15 Defendant Exhibits Part 7 View on PACER 16 Defendant Exhibits Part 8 View on PACER 17 Defendant Exhibits Part 9 View on PACER 18 Defendant Exhibits Part 10 View on PACER 19 Defendant Exhibits Part 11 View on PACER	RECAP
88	Jan. 23, 2017	Miscellaneous Objection to Plaintiffs' Declarations by Stuart W. Bowen, Jr., Charles Smith. (Stephens, Andrew) (Entered: 01/23/2017)	RECAP
89	Jan. 24, 2017	MOTION for Extension of Time to File by Jane Doe 10, Jane Doe 2, Jane Doe 3, Jane Doe 4, Jane Doe 5, Jane Doe 6, Jane Doe 7, Jane Doe 8, Jane Doe 9, Jane Doe I, Jane Doe 11, Planned Parenthood Cameron County, Planned Parenthood Gulf Coast, Inc., Planned Parenthood San Antonio, Planned Parenthood South Texas Surgical Center, Planned Parenthood of Greater Texas Family Planning and Preventative Health Services, Inc.. (Attachments: # 1 Proposed Order Proposed Order Granting Motion for Extension of Time)(Sandman, Jennifer) (Entered: 01/24/2017) 1 Proposed Order Proposed Order Granting Motion for Extension of Time View on PACER	RECAP
90	Jan. 25, 2017	ORDER DENYING 89 Motion for Extension of Time to File Proposed Findings of Fact and Conclusions of Law. Signed by Judge Sam Sparks. (td) (Entered: 01/25/2017)	RECAP
91	Jan. 26, 2017	BRIEF by Planned Parenthood Cameron County, Planned Parenthood Gulf Coast, Inc., Planned Parenthood San Antonio, Planned Parenthood South Texas Surgical Center, Planned Parenthood of Greater Texas Family Planning and Preventative Health Services, Inc.. (Watkins, Thomas) (Entered: 01/26/2017)	RECAP

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Case Details

State / Territory:

Texas

Case Type(s):

Public Benefits/Government Services

Healthcare Access and Reproductive Issues

Special Collection(s):

Multi-LexSum (in sample)

Planned Parenthood Medicaid Litigation

Key Dates

Filing Date: Nov. 23, 2015

Closing Date: May 13, 2021

Case Ongoing: No

Plaintiffs

Plaintiff Description:

Planned Parenthood Providers and Medicaid Patients

Plaintiff Type(s):

Non-profit NON-religious organization

Public Interest Lawyer: Yes

Filed Pro Se: No

Class Action Sought: No

Class Action Outcome: Not sought

Defendants

State

Health and Human Services Commission

Defendant Type(s):

Hospital/Health Department

Case Details

Causes of Action:

42 U.S.C. § 1983

Declaratory Judgment Act, 28 U.S.C. § 2201

Medicaid, 42 U.S.C §1396 (Title XIX of the Social Security Act)

Constitutional Clause(s):

Equal Protection

Other Dockets:

Western District of Texas 1:15-cv-01058

U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit 17-50282

Available Documents:

Any published opinion

Complaint (any)

Injunctive (or Injunctive-like) Relief

Trial Court Docket

Outcome

Prevailing Party: Defendant

Relief Granted:

None

Source of Relief:

None

Content of Injunction:

Preliminary relief granted

Amount Defendant Pays: 0

Issues

General/Misc.:

Payment for care

Benefits (Source):

Medicaid

Discrimination Basis:

Sex discrimination

Affected Sex/Gender(s):

Female

Reproductive rights:

Abortion

Contraception

Reproductive health care (including birth control, abortion, and others)

Recommended Citation

Case Summary of Planned Parenthood of Greater Texas v. Smith, Civil Rights Litig. Clearinghouse, https://clearinghouse.net/case/15655/ (last updated 4/10/2023).