Case: State of Texas v. Biden

3:21-cv-00309 | U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Texas

Filed Date: Oct. 29, 2021

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Case Summary

This is a case challenging President Biden's Executive Order (EO 14042) requiring employees of federal contractors to receive the COVID-19 vaccine. On October 29, 2021, the Attorney General of Texas, on behalf of the State of Texas, (“the State)” filed this lawsuit in the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Texas. The State sued President Biden and the following federal offices (or officials associated with those offices) seeking declaratory relief: the Safer Federal Workforce Task…

This is a case challenging President Biden's Executive Order (EO 14042) requiring employees of federal contractors to receive the COVID-19 vaccine. On October 29, 2021, the Attorney General of Texas, on behalf of the State of Texas, (“the State)” filed this lawsuit in the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Texas. The State sued President Biden and the following federal offices (or officials associated with those offices) seeking declaratory relief: the Safer Federal Workforce Task Force, the Federal Acquisition Regulatory Council, the Office of Personnel Management, the Office of Management and Budget, the General Services Administration, the National Aeronautics and Space Administration, the Department of Agriculture, and the Department of Defense. The State challenged EO 14042 on the grounds that the vaccination requirement violated the Procurement Act, the Administrative Procedures Act (APA), and the U.S. Constitution's Spending Clause and non-delegation principle.

On November 15, 2021, the State filed a motion for a Temporary Restraining Order (TRO) seeking to prevent enforcement of the vaccination requirement, arguing it was a violation of Texans’ constitutional rights. The court stayed the case on December 10, 2021, following a ruling from the Southern District of Georgia enacting a nationwide injunction that provided the relief Texas sought. Georgia v. Biden, 574 F. Supp. 3d 1337. On August 26, 2022, the Eleventh Circuit narrowed the Georgia court’s nationwide injunction to the original parties, excluding Texas. 46 F.4th 1283. Subsequently, the district court in this lawsuit ordered supplemental briefing on: 1) whether this case remained a live controversy; 2) how the Eleventh Circuit’s opinion affected the originally requested relief; and 3) what changes, if any, were appropriate to the injunctive relief Texas originally requested. 

After reviewing the briefing, on October 20, 2022, the court issued an order denying the State’s motion for a TRO. The court found that the State had not shown imminent harm stemming from the Executive Order because defendants had, one day prior, issued guidance directing agencies not to enforce the challenged vaccination requirement. Given this directive not to enforce, the court found that EO 14042 posed no threat of immediate harm to Texas, and there was no reason to grant the TRO.

On March 6, 2023, the court held a status conference and lifted the stay. As of April 2023, litigation remains ongoing.

Summary Authors

Simran Takhar (4/13/2023)

People

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Attorney for Plaintiff

Daniels, Halie Elizabeth (Texas)

Dyer, Heather Lee (Texas)

Hilton, Christopher D. (Texas)

Attorney for Defendant
Expert/Monitor/Master/Other

Dubner, Jeffrey (Texas)

Fried, Rachel (Texas)

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State of Texas's Original Complaint

Oct. 29, 2021

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Order

Oct. 20, 2022

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Docket

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Last updated March 10, 2024, 4:03 a.m.

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COMPLAINT against All Defendants (Filing fee $ 402 receipt number 0541-27273811) filed by STATE OF TEXAS. (Attachments: # 1 Civil Cover Sheet, # 2 Exhibit A-E)(Hilton, Christopher) (Entered: 10/29/2021)

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Oct. 29, 2021

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ORDER for Initial Pretrial and Scheduling Conference and Order to Disclose Interested Persons. Initial Conference set for 2/23/2022 at 09:00 AM in by video before Magistrate Judge Andrew M Edison(Signed by Judge Jeffrey V Brown) Parties notified.(agould, 3) (Entered: 11/01/2021)

Nov. 1, 2021

Nov. 1, 2021

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Request for Issuance of Summons as to All Defendants, filed. (Attachments: # 1 Supplement Summons_Biden 2, # 2 Supplement Summons_Biden 3, # 3 Supplement Summons_OPM 1, # 4 Supplement Summons_OPM 2, # 5 Supplement Summons_OPM 3, # 6 Supplement Summons_Ahuja 1, # 7 Supplement Summons_Ahuja 2, # 8 Supplement Summons_Ahuja 3, # 9 Supplement Summons_GSA 1, # 10 Supplement Summons_GSA 2, # 11 Supplement Summons_GSA 3, # 12 Supplement Summons_Carnahan 1, # 13 Supplement Summons_Carnahan 2, # 14 Supplement Summons_Carnahan 3, # 15 Supplement Summons_OMB 1, # 16 Supplement Summons_OMB 2, # 17 Supplement Summons_OMB 3, # 18 Supplement Summons_Young 1, # 19 Supplement Summons_Young 2, # 20 Supplement Summons_Young 3, # 21 Supplement Summons_SFWTF 1, # 22 Supplement Summons_SFWTF 2, # 23 Supplement Summons_SFWTF 3, # 24 Supplement Summons_Zients 1, # 25 Supplement Summons_Zients 2, # 26 Supplement Summons_Zients 3, # 27 Supplement Summons_NASA 1, # 28 Supplement Summons_NASA 2, # 29 Supplement Summons_NASA 3, # 30 Supplement Summons_Nelson 1, # 31 Supplement Summons_Nelson 2, # 32 Supplement Summons_Nelson 3, # 33 Supplement Summons_Dept of Ag 1, # 34 Supplement Summons_Dept of Ag 2, # 35 Supplement Summons_Dept of Ag 3, # 36 Supplement Summons_Vilsack 1, # 37 Supplement Summons_Vilsack 2, # 38 Supplement Summons_Vilsack 3, # 39 Supplement Summons_FAR 1, # 40 Supplement Summons_FAR 2, # 41 Supplement Summons_FAR 3, # 42 Supplement Summons_Austin 1, # 43 Supplement Summons_Austin 2, # 44 Supplement Summons_Austin 3)(Hilton, Christopher) (Entered: 11/02/2021)

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33 Supplement Summons_Dept of Ag 1

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36 Supplement Summons_Vilsack 1

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Nov. 2, 2021

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Summons Issued as to All Defendants, US Attorney's Office, and US Attorney General. Issued summons delivered to plaintiff by NEF, filed.(CynthiaBenavides, 3) (Entered: 11/04/2021)

Nov. 4, 2021

Nov. 4, 2021

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RETURN of Service of SUMMONS Executed as to All Defendants, filed. (Attachments: # 1 Supplement, # 2 Supplement, # 3 Supplement, # 4 Supplement, # 5 Supplement, # 6 Supplement, # 7 Supplement, # 8 Supplement, # 9 Supplement, # 10 Supplement, # 11 Supplement, # 12 Supplement, # 13 Supplement, # 14 Supplement)(Hilton, Christopher) (Entered: 11/10/2021)

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Nov. 10, 2021

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Opposed MOTION for Temporary Restraining Order by State Of Texas, filed. Motion Docket Date 12/6/2021. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit Exhibits A-S, # 2 Proposed Order)(Daniels, Halie) (Entered: 11/15/2021)

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Nov. 15, 2021

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NOTICE of Setting re: 6 Opposed MOTION for Temporary Restraining Order. Parties notified. Motion Hearing set for 11/16/2021 at 02:00 PM in by telephone before Judge Jeffrey V Brown, filed. (GeorgeCardenas, 4) (Entered: 11/15/2021)

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NOTICE of Appearance by Daniel D. Hu on behalf of Kiran Ahuja, Lloyd J. Austin, III, Joseph R. Biden, Robin Carnahan, Federal Acquisitions Regulation Council, General Services Administration, National Aeronautics And Space Administration, Bill Nelson, Office of Management and Budget, Safer Federal Workforce Task Force, United States Department Of Agriculture, United States Office of Personnel Management, Tom Vilsack, Shalanda Young, Jeffrey Zients, filed. (Hu, Daniel) (Entered: 11/15/2021)

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CERTIFICATE OF INTERESTED PARTIES by State Of Texas, filed.(Hilton, Amy) (Entered: 11/15/2021)

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MOTION for Kristin A. Taylor to Appear Pro Hac Vice by Kiran Ahuja, Lloyd J. Austin, III, Joseph R. Biden, Robin Carnahan, Federal Acquisitions Regulation Council, General Services Administration, National Aeronautics And Space Administration, Bill Nelson, Office of Management and Budget, Safer Federal Workforce Task Force, United States Department Of Agriculture, United States Office of Personnel Management, Tom Vilsack, Shalanda Young, Jeffrey Zients, filed. Motion Docket Date 12/7/2021. (Taylor, Kristin) (Entered: 11/16/2021)

Nov. 16, 2021

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NOTICE of Additional Agency Action re: 6 Opposed MOTION for Temporary Restraining Order by State Of Texas, filed. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit)(Daniels, Halie) (Entered: 11/16/2021)

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PROPOSED ORDER re: 6 Opposed MOTION for Temporary Restraining Order, filed.(Daniels, Halie) (Entered: 11/16/2021)

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ORDER granting 10 Motion for Kristin A. Taylor to Appear Pro Hac Vice.(Signed by Judge Jeffrey V Brown) Parties notified.(GeorgeCardenas, 4) (Entered: 11/16/2021)

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Minute Entry for proceedings held before Judge Jeffrey V Brown. MOTION HEARING held on 11/16/2021. Taken under advisement. Brief due by 11/22/2021. Reply soon after. Appearances:Brad Rosenburg. Daniel David Hu, Kristin Alyssa Taylor, Christopher D. Hilton, Halie Elizabeth Daniels, Amy Snow Hilton.(Court Reporter: Laura Wells), filed.(GeorgeCardenas, 4)

Nov. 16, 2021

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NOTICE of Appearance by Kristin A Taylor on behalf of Kiran Ahuja, Lloyd J. Austin, III, Joseph R. Biden, Robin Carnahan, Federal Acquisitions Regulation Council, General Services Administration, National Aeronautics And Space Administration, Bill Nelson, Office of Management and Budget, Safer Federal Workforce Task Force, United States Department Of Agriculture, United States Office of Personnel Management, Tom Vilsack, Shalanda Young, Jeffrey Zients, filed. (Taylor, Kristin) (Entered: 11/16/2021)

Nov. 16, 2021

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Motion Hearing

Nov. 16, 2021

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MOTION for Brad P. Rosenberg to Appear Pro Hac Vice by Kiran Ahuja, Lloyd J. Austin, III, Joseph R. Biden, Robin Carnahan, Federal Acquisitions Regulation Council, General Services Administration, National Aeronautics And Space Administration, Bill Nelson, Office of Management and Budget, Safer Federal Workforce Task Force, United States Department Of Agriculture, United States Office of Personnel Management, Tom Vilsack, Shalanda Young, Jeffrey Zients, filed. Motion Docket Date 12/8/2021. (Hu, Daniel) (Entered: 11/17/2021)

Nov. 17, 2021

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NOTICE of Appearance by Brad P. Rosenberg on behalf of Kiran Ahuja, Lloyd J. Austin, III, Joseph R. Biden, Robin Carnahan, Federal Acquisitions Regulation Council, General Services Administration, National Aeronautics And Space Administration, Bill Nelson, Office of Management and Budget, Safer Federal Workforce Task Force, United States Department Of Agriculture, United States Office of Personnel Management, Tom Vilsack, Shalanda Young, Jeffrey Zients, filed. (Hu, Daniel) (Entered: 11/17/2021)

Nov. 17, 2021

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AO 435 TRANSCRIPT REQUEST by Daniel D. Hu for Transcript of Motion Hearing,11/16/2021, Judge Brown. Daily (24 hours) turnaround requested. Court Reporter/Transcriber: Laura Wells, filed. (Hu, Daniel) (Entered: 11/17/2021)

Nov. 17, 2021

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TRANSCRIPT re: Hearing on Motion held on November 16, 2021 before Judge Jeffrey V Brown. Court Reporter/Transcriber Laura Wells. Ordering Party Mr. Daniel Hu Release of Transcript Restriction set for 2/15/2022., filed. (lwells, ) (Entered: 11/17/2021)

Nov. 17, 2021

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Notice of Filing of Official Transcript as to 18 Transcript. Party notified, filed. (lusmith, 3) (Entered: 11/18/2021)

Nov. 18, 2021

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MOTION for Rachel Fried to Appear Pro Hac Vice by American Medical Association, filed. Motion Docket Date 12/10/2021. (ltrevino, 3) (Entered: 11/19/2021)

Nov. 19, 2021

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MOTION for Jessica Morton to Appear Pro Hac Vice by American Medical Association, filed. Motion Docket Date 12/10/2021. (ltrevino, 3) (Entered: 11/19/2021)

Nov. 19, 2021

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MOTION for Madeline M. McMahon to Appear Pro Hac Vice by Kiran Ahuja, Lloyd J. Austin, III, Joseph R. Biden, Robin Carnahan, Federal Acquisitions Regulation Council, General Services Administration, National Aeronautics And Space Administration, Bill Nelson, Office of Management and Budget, Safer Federal Workforce Task Force, United States Department Of Agriculture, Tom Vilsack, Shalanda Young, Jeffrey Zients, filed. Motion Docket Date 12/13/2021. (Taylor, Kristin) (Entered: 11/21/2021)

Nov. 21, 2021

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MOTION for C. Lee Reeves II to Appear Pro Hac Vice by Kiran Ahuja, Lloyd J. Austin, III, Joseph R. Biden, Robin Carnahan, Federal Acquisitions Regulation Council, General Services Administration, National Aeronautics And Space Administration, Bill Nelson, Office of Management and Budget, Safer Federal Workforce Task Force, United States Department Of Agriculture, United States Office of Personnel Management, Tom Vilsack, Shalanda Young, Jeffrey Zients, filed. Motion Docket Date 12/13/2021. (Taylor, Kristin) (Entered: 11/21/2021)

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NOTICE of Appearance by Madeline M. McMahon on behalf of Kiran Ahuja, Lloyd J. Austin, III, Joseph R. Biden, Robin Carnahan, Federal Acquisitions Regulation Council, General Services Administration, National Aeronautics And Space Administration, Bill Nelson, Office of Management and Budget, Safer Federal Workforce Task Force, United States Department Of Agriculture, United States Office of Personnel Management, Tom Vilsack, Shalanda Young, Jeffrey Zients, filed. (Taylor, Kristin) (Entered: 11/21/2021)

Nov. 21, 2021

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NOTICE of Appearance by C. Lee Reeves II on behalf of Kiran Ahuja, Lloyd J. Austin, III, Joseph R. Biden, Robin Carnahan, Federal Acquisitions Regulation Council, General Services Administration, National Aeronautics And Space Administration, Bill Nelson, Office of Management and Budget, Safer Federal Workforce Task Force, United States Department Of Agriculture, United States Office of Personnel Management, Tom Vilsack, Shalanda Young, Jeffrey Zients, filed. (Taylor, Kristin) (Entered: 11/21/2021)

Nov. 21, 2021

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ORDER granting 15 Motion for Brad P. Rosenberg to Appear Pro Hac Vice.(Signed by Judge Jeffrey V Brown) Parties notified.(GeorgeCardenas, 4) (Entered: 11/22/2021)

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ORDER granting 20 Motion for Rachel Fried to Appear Pro Hac Vice.(Signed by Judge Jeffrey V Brown) Parties notified.(GeorgeCardenas, 4) (Entered: 11/22/2021)

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ORDER granting 21 Motion for Jessica Morton to Appear Pro Hac Vice.(Signed by Judge Jeffrey V Brown) Parties notified.(GeorgeCardenas, 4) (Entered: 11/22/2021)

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ORDER granting 22 Motion for Madeline M. McMahon to Appear Pro Hac Vice.(Signed by Judge Jeffrey V Brown) Parties notified.(GeorgeCardenas, 4) (Entered: 11/22/2021)

Nov. 22, 2021

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ORDER granting 23 Motion for Lee Reeves to Appear Pro Hac Vice.(Signed by Judge Jeffrey V Brown) Parties notified.(GeorgeCardenas, 4) (Entered: 11/22/2021)

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MOTION for Leave to File Amicus Curiae Brief by American Medical Association, filed. Motion Docket Date 12/13/2021. (Attachments: # 1 Proposed Order, # 2 Proposed Amicus Brief)(Fried, Rachel) (Entered: 11/22/2021)

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NOTICE of Appearance by Rachel L. Fried on behalf of American Medical Association, filed. (Fried, Rachel) (Entered: 11/22/2021)

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NOTICE of Appearance by Jessica Anne Morton on behalf of American Medical Association, filed. (Morton, Jessica) (Entered: 11/22/2021)

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RESPONSE in Opposition to 6 Opposed MOTION for Temporary Restraining Order, filed by Kiran Ahuja, Lloyd J. Austin, III, Joseph R. Biden, Robin Carnahan, Federal Acquisitions Regulation Council, General Services Administration, National Aeronautics And Space Administration, Bill Nelson, Office of Management and Budget, Safer Federal Workforce Task Force, United States Department Of Agriculture, United States Office of Personnel Management, Tom Vilsack, Shalanda Young, Jeffrey Zients. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit Baughman Decl., # 2 Exhibit Liu Decl., # 3 Exhibit Summers Decl., # 4 Exhibit Westlake Decl., # 5 Exhibit Jackson Decl., # 6 Exhibit Lopez Decl., # 7 Exhibit Exhibit 1 to Lopez Decl., # 8 Proposed Order)(Taylor, Kristin) (Entered: 11/22/2021)

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MOTION for Jeffrey Dubner to Appear Pro Hac Vice by American Medical Association, filed. Motion Docket Date 12/13/2021. (ltrevino, 3) (Entered: 12/01/2021)

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ORDER granting 31 Motion for Leave to File.(Signed by Judge Jeffrey V Brown) Parties notified.(GeorgeCardenas, 4) (Entered: 11/29/2021)

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REPLY in Support of 6 Opposed MOTION for Temporary Restraining Order, filed by State Of Texas. (Hilton, Christopher) (Entered: 11/29/2021)

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NOTICE of Setting re: 6 Opposed MOTION for Temporary Restraining Order. Parties notified. Motion Hearing set for 12/3/2021 at 10:00 AM in by telephone before Judge Jeffrey V Brown, filed. (GeorgeCardenas, 4) (Entered: 12/01/2021)

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MOTION for JoAnn Kintz to Appear Pro Hac Vice by American Medical Association, filed. Motion Docket Date 12/22/2021. (ltrevino, 3) (Entered: 12/01/2021)

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NOTICE of Supplemental Authority by State Of Texas, filed. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit Exhibit A)(Hilton, Christopher) (Entered: 12/02/2021)

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TRANSCRIPT re: Telephonic Hearing held on December 3, 2021 before Judge Jeffrey V Brown. Court Reporter/Transcriber Laura Wells. Ordering Party Ms. Kristin Alyssa Taylor Release of Transcript Restriction set for 3/7/2022., filed. (lwells, ) (Entered: 12/06/2021)

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AO 435 TRANSCRIPT REQUEST by Kristin A Taylor for Transcript of Preliminary Injunction Hearing, December 3, 2021; Judge Brown. 3-Day turnaround requested. Court Reporter/Transcriber: Laura Wells, filed. (Taylor, Kristin) (Entered: 12/06/2021)

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SUPPLEMENT to 6 Opposed MOTION for Temporary Restraining Order by State Of Texas, filed. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit A, # 2 Exhibit B, # 3 Exhibit C, # 4 Exhibit D, # 5 Exhibit E)(Hilton, Christopher) (Entered: 12/06/2021)

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Notice of Filing of Official Transcript as to 41 Transcript. Party notified, filed. (lusmith, 3) (Entered: 12/07/2021)

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ORDER granting 39 Motion for Jo Ann Kintz to Appear Pro Hac Vice.(Signed by Judge Jeffrey V Brown) Parties notified.(GeorgeCardenas, 4) (Entered: 12/07/2021)

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ORDER granting 38 Motion for Jeffrey Dubner to Appear Pro Hac Vice.(Signed by Judge Jeffrey V Brown) Parties notified.(GeorgeCardenas, 4) (Entered: 12/07/2021)

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NOTICE of Supplemental Authority re: 6 Opposed MOTION for Temporary Restraining Order by State Of Texas, filed. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit A)(Daniels, Halie) (Entered: 12/07/2021)

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NOTICE of Setting. Parties notified. Status Conference set for 12/10/2021 at 10:30 AM in by telephone before Judge Jeffrey V Brown, filed. (GeorgeCardenas, 4) (Entered: 12/08/2021)

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RESPONSE to 43 Notice (Other), filed by Kiran Ahuja, Lloyd J. Austin, III, Joseph R. Biden, Robin Carnahan, Federal Acquisitions Regulation Council, General Services Administration, National Aeronautics And Space Administration, Bill Nelson, Office of Management and Budget, Safer Federal Workforce Task Force, United States Department Of Agriculture, United States Office of Personnel Management, Tom Vilsack, Shalanda Young, Jeffrey Zients. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit 1, Gutierrez Decl., # 2 Exhibit 2, Duff Decl., # 3 Exhibit 3, Best Decl., # 4 Exhibit 4, Brown Decl., # 5 Exhibit 5, Novatnak Decl., # 6 Exhibit 6, Garcia Decl.)(Taylor, Kristin) Modified on 12/8/2021 (GeorgeCardenas, 4). (Entered: 12/08/2021)

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Minute Entry for proceedings held before Judge Jeffrey V Brown. STATUS CONFERENCE held on 12/10/2021. Case is stayed. Appearances: Daniel David Hu, Kristin Alyssa Taylor, Brad P Rosenberg, Madeline M McMahon, Lee Reeves, Christopher D. Hilton, Halie Elizabeth Daniels, Amy Snow Hilton.(Court Reporter: Laura Wells), filed.(GeorgeCardenas, 4)

Dec. 10, 2021

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Status Conference

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NOTICE of Resetting as to 2 Order for Initial Conference - FORM,. Parties notified. Initial Conference reset for 7/13/2022 at 09:00 AM by video before Magistrate Judge Andrew M Edison, filed. (rcastro, 4) (Entered: 02/22/2022)

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NOTICE of Attorney Withdrawal by Kiran Ahuja, Lloyd J. Austin, III, Joseph R. Biden, Robin Carnahan, Federal Acquisitions Regulation Council, General Services Administration, National Aeronautics And Space Administration, Bill Nelson, Office of Management and Budget, Safer Federal Workforce Task Force, United States Department Of Agriculture, United States Office of Personnel Management, Tom Vilsack, Shalanda Young, Jeffrey Zients, filed. (Taylor, Kristin) (Entered: 04/13/2022)

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CLERKS NOTICE OF CANCELLATION Initial Conference set for 7/13/2022 at 09:00 AM is CANCELED. Parties notified, filed. (rcastro, 4) (Entered: 06/27/2022)

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NOTICE of Appearance by Heather L. Dyer on behalf of State Of Texas, filed. (Dyer, Heather) (Entered: 07/19/2022)

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ORDER (Signed by Judge Jeffrey V Brown) Parties notified.(GeorgeCardenas, 3) (Entered: 09/21/2022)

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RESPONSE to the Court's Order for Supplemental Briefing, filed by State Of Texas. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit)(Dyer, Heather) (Entered: 10/12/2022)

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Supplemental BRIEF re: 54 Order by Joseph R. Biden, filed.(Hu, Daniel) (Entered: 10/12/2022)

Oct. 12, 2022

Oct. 12, 2022

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57

NOTICE by Kiran Ahuja, Lloyd J. Austin, III, Joseph R. Biden, Robin Carnahan, Federal Acquisitions Regulation Council, General Services Administration, National Aeronautics And Space Administration, Bill Nelson, Office of Management and Budget, Safer Federal Workforce Task Force, United States Department Of Agriculture, United States Office of Personnel Management, Tom Vilsack, Shalanda Young, Jeffrey Zients, filed. (McMahon, Madeline) (Entered: 10/14/2022)

Oct. 14, 2022

Oct. 14, 2022

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58

ORDER denying 6 Motion for Temporary Restraining Order.(Signed by Judge Jeffrey V Brown) Parties notified.(GeorgeCardenas, 3) (Entered: 10/20/2022)

Oct. 20, 2022

Oct. 20, 2022

Clearinghouse
59

NOTICE of Supplemental Authority by State Of Texas, filed. (Hilton, Amy) (Entered: 12/22/2022)

Dec. 22, 2022

Dec. 22, 2022

PACER
60

NOTICE OF SUPPLEMENTAL AUTHORITY by State Of Texas, filed. (Dyer, Heather) (Entered: 02/09/2023)

Feb. 9, 2023

Feb. 9, 2023

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61

NOTICE of Setting. Parties notified. Status Conference set for 3/6/2023 at 10:30 AM in by telephone before Judge Jeffrey V Brown, filed. (GeorgeCardenas, 3) (Entered: 02/10/2023)

Feb. 10, 2023

Feb. 10, 2023

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Status Conference

March 6, 2023

March 6, 2023

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Minute Entry for proceedings held before Judge Jeffrey V Brown. STATUS CONFERENCE held on 3/6/2023. Ruling stay to be removed. Appearances: Madeline M McMahon, Brad P Rosenberg, Lee Reeves, Heather Lee Dyer, Amy Snow Hilton.(Court Reporter: Laura Wells), filed.(GeorgeCardenas, 3)

March 6, 2023

March 6, 2023

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62

Unopposed MOTION for Extension of Time to Respond to Complaint by Kiran Ahuja, Lloyd J. Austin, III, Joseph R. Biden, Robin Carnahan, Federal Acquisitions Regulation Council, General Services Administration, National Aeronautics And Space Administration, Bill Nelson, Office of Management and Budget, Safer Federal Workforce Task Force, United States Department Of Agriculture, United States Office of Personnel Management, Tom Vilsack, Shalanda Young, Jeffrey Zients, filed. Motion Docket Date 4/19/2023. (Attachments: # 1 Proposed Order)(McMahon, Madeline) (Entered: 03/29/2023)

1 Proposed Order

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March 29, 2023

March 29, 2023

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63

ORDER granting 62 Motion for Extension of Time; Motion-related deadline set re: 62 Unopposed MOTION for Extension of Time to Respond to Complaint..(Signed by Judge Jeffrey V Brown) Parties notified.(GeorgeCardenas, 3) (Entered: 03/30/2023)

March 30, 2023

March 30, 2023

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64

NOTICE of Dismissal as to All Defendants by State Of Texas, filed. (Dyer, Heather) (Entered: 05/12/2023)

May 12, 2023

May 12, 2023

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65

ORDER OF DISMISSAL. Case terminated on 5/16/2023 (Signed by Judge Jeffrey V Brown) Parties notified.(GeorgeCardenas, 3) (Entered: 05/16/2023)

May 16, 2023

May 16, 2023

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Case Details

State / Territory: Texas

Case Type(s):

Presidential/Gubernatorial Authority

Special Collection(s):

COVID-19 (novel coronavirus)

Key Dates

Filing Date: Oct. 29, 2021

Case Ongoing: Yes

Plaintiffs

Plaintiff Description:

The Attorney General, on behalf of the state of Texas.

Plaintiff Type(s):

State Plaintiff

Public Interest Lawyer: Yes

Filed Pro Se: No

Class Action Sought: No

Class Action Outcome: Not sought

Defendants

Office of Personnel Management (Washington, District of Columbia), Federal

Safer Federal Workforce Task Force (Washington, District of Columbia), Federal

General Services Administration (Washington, District of Columbia), Federal

Office of Management and Budget (Washington, District of Columbia), Federal

National Aeronautics and Space Administration (Washington, District of Columbia), Federal

Department of Agriculture (Washington, District of Columbia), Federal

Federal Acquisition Regulatory Council (Washington, District of Columbia), Federal

Department of Defense (Washington, District of Columbia), Federal

Defendant Type(s):

Jurisdiction-wide

Case Details

Causes of Action:

Administrative Procedure Act, 5 U.S.C. §§ 551 et seq.

Ex parte Young (federal or state officials)

Constitutional Clause(s):

Federalism (including 10th Amendment)

Available Documents:

Trial Court Docket

Complaint (any)

Outcome

Prevailing Party: None Yet / None

Nature of Relief:

None yet

Source of Relief:

None yet

Content of Injunction:

Preliminary relief denied

Issues

COVID-19:

COVID vaccination ordered