Case: OCA-Greater Houston v. State of Texas

1:15-cv-00679 | U.S. District Court for the Western District of Texas

Filed Date: Aug. 6, 2015

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Judge(s)
Attorney for Plaintiff

Counsel, David Michael

Darby, Kenneth Wayne (Texas)

Attorney for Defendant

Barbour, Laura Alicia (Texas)

Deal, Matthew Allen (Texas)

Expert/Monitor/Master/Other

Calderon, Tovah

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Documents in the Clearinghouse

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Complaint

Aug. 6, 2015

Aug. 6, 2015

Complaint
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Defendants State of Texas and Carlos Cascos's Motion to Dismiss Plaintiff's Complaint

Aug. 27, 2015

Aug. 27, 2015

Pleading / Motion / Brief
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Motion to Dismiss for Failure to State a Claim for Relief

Aug. 27, 2015

Aug. 27, 2015

Pleading / Motion / Brief
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Plaintiff's Response to Motion to Dismiss Defendant Williamson County and/or Williamson County Elections Department

Sept. 21, 2015

Sept. 21, 2015

Pleading / Motion / Brief
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Plaintiffs' Memorandum of Law in Opposition to the Motion to Dismiss of Defendants State of Texas and Texas Secretary of State Carlos Cascos

Sept. 21, 2015

Sept. 21, 2015

Pleading / Motion / Brief
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Amended Complaint

Sept. 21, 2015

Sept. 21, 2015

Complaint
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Order

Sept. 24, 2015

Sept. 24, 2015

Order/Opinion
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Defendants State of Texas and Carlos Cascos's Motion to Dismiss Plaintiffs' Amended Complaint

Oct. 5, 2015

Oct. 5, 2015

Pleading / Motion / Brief
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Motion To Dismiss for Failure to State a Claim for Relief ( As to Plaintiff OCA-Greater Houston)

Oct. 14, 2015

Oct. 14, 2015

Pleading / Motion / Brief
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Plaintiffs' Memorandum of Law In Opposition to Defendants State of Texas and Texas Secretary of State Carlos Cascos's Motion to Dismiss Plaintiffs' Amended Complaint

Oct. 19, 2015

Oct. 19, 2015

Pleading / Motion / Brief

Docket

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Last updated Aug. 8, 2025, 7:09 a.m.

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COMPLAINT ( Filing fee $ 400 receipt number 0542-7676182), filed by OCA-Greater Houston, Mallika Das. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit 1, # 2 Civil Cover Sheet)(Hoffman, David) (Entered: 08/06/2015)

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2 Civil Cover Sheet

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Aug. 6, 2015

Aug. 6, 2015

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Case Assigned/Reassigned

Aug. 6, 2015

Aug. 6, 2015

PACER

Order on Motion to Appear Pro Hac Vice

Aug. 6, 2015

Aug. 6, 2015

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REQUEST FOR ISSUANCE OF SUMMONS by Mallika Das, OCA-Greater Houston. (Hoffman, David) (Entered: 08/06/2015)

Aug. 6, 2015

Aug. 6, 2015

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RULE 7 DISCLOSURE STATEMENT filed by OCA-Greater Houston. (Hoffman, David) (Entered: 08/06/2015)

Aug. 6, 2015

Aug. 6, 2015

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MOTION to Appear Pro Hac Vice by David M. Hoffman for Jerry Vattamala ( Filing fee $ 100 receipt number 0542-7676466) by on behalf of Mallika Das, OCA-Greater Houston. (Attachments: # 1 Proposed Order)(Hoffman, David) (Entered: 08/06/2015)

Aug. 6, 2015

Aug. 6, 2015

PACER

Case Assigned to Judge Robert Pitman. 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)

Aug. 6, 2015

Aug. 6, 2015

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Text Order GRANTING 4 Motion to Appear Pro Hac Vice by atty Jerry Vattamala. 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. (This is a text-only entry generated by the court. There is no document associated with this entry.) (jg)

Aug. 6, 2015

Aug. 6, 2015

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Summons Issued as to Carlos Cascos, City of Round Rock, State of Texas, Williamson County Elections Department. (afd) (Entered: 08/06/2015)

Aug. 6, 2015

Aug. 6, 2015

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SUMMONS Returned Executed by OCA-Greater Houston, Mallika Das. State of Texas served on 8/6/2015, answer due 8/27/2015. (Hoffman, David) (Entered: 08/11/2015)

Aug. 11, 2015

Aug. 11, 2015

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SUMMONS Returned Executed by OCA-Greater Houston, Mallika Das. Carlos Cascos served on 8/6/2015, answer due 8/27/2015. (Hoffman, David) (Entered: 08/11/2015)

Aug. 11, 2015

Aug. 11, 2015

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SUMMONS Returned Executed by OCA-Greater Houston, Mallika Das. Williamson County Elections Department served on 8/6/2015, answer due 8/27/2015. (Hoffman, David) (Entered: 08/11/2015)

Aug. 11, 2015

Aug. 11, 2015

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NOTICE of Dismissal of Defendant City of Round Rock Without Prejudice by Mallika Das, OCA-Greater Houston (Hoffman, David) (Entered: 08/11/2015)

Aug. 11, 2015

Aug. 11, 2015

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ORDER GRANTING 9 Notice of Dismissal of Defendant City of Round Rock Without Prejudice filed by OCA-Greater Houston, Mallika Das. Signed by Judge Robert Pitman. (jk) (Entered: 08/12/2015)

Aug. 12, 2015

Aug. 12, 2015

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MOTION to Dismiss State of Texas and Carlos Cascos by Carlos Cascos, State of Texas. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit A)(Barbour, Laura) (Entered: 08/27/2015)

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Aug. 27, 2015

Aug. 27, 2015

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Motion to Dismiss for Failure to State a Claim by Williamson County Elections Department. (Attachments: # 1 Proposed Order)(Prejean, Henry) (Entered: 08/27/2015)

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Aug. 27, 2015

Aug. 27, 2015

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Unopposed MOTION for Extension of Time to File Response/Reply as to 12 Motion to Dismiss for Failure to State a Claim, 11 MOTION to Dismiss State of Texas and Carlos Cascos . PLAINTIFFS' UNOPPOSED MOTION FOR EXTENSION OF TIME TO FILE RESPONSES TO MOTIONS TO DISMISS by Mallika Das, OCA-Greater Houston. (Attachments: # 1 Proposed Order)(Hoffman, David) (Entered: 09/09/2015)

Sept. 9, 2015

Sept. 9, 2015

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Text Order GRANTING 13 Motion for Extension of Time to File Response/Reply entered by Judge Robert Pitman. Plaintiffs must file responses to Defendants' Motions to Dismiss filed 8/27/2015 (Dkt. 11 & 12) on or before 9/21/2015.(This is a text-only entry generated by the court. There is no document associated with this entry.) (dd)

Sept. 10, 2015

Sept. 10, 2015

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Order on Motion for Extension of Time to File Response/Reply

Sept. 10, 2015

Sept. 10, 2015

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AMENDED COMPLAINT against Carlos Cascos, State of Texas, Williamson County Elections Department, Williamson County amending 1 Complaint, filed by OCA-Greater Houston, Mallika Das. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit 1, # 2 Exhibit 2, # 3 Exhibit 3)(ml) Modified on 9/22/2015 to correct filer(ml). (Entered: 09/21/2015)

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Sept. 21, 2015

Sept. 21, 2015

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Memorandum in Opposition to Motion, filed by Mallika Das, OCA-Greater Houston, re 11 MOTION to Dismiss State of Texas and Carlos Cascos filed by Defendant State of Texas, Defendant Carlos Cascos (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit 1)(Hoffman, David) (Entered: 09/21/2015)

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Sept. 21, 2015

Sept. 21, 2015

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RESPONSE to Motion, filed by Mallika Das, OCA-Greater Houston, re 12 Motion to Dismiss for Failure to State a Claim filed by Defendant Williamson County Elections Department (Hoffman, David) (Entered: 09/21/2015)

Sept. 21, 2015

Sept. 21, 2015

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REQUEST FOR ISSUANCE OF SUMMONS by Mallika Das, OCA-Greater Houston. (Hoffman, David) (Entered: 09/22/2015)

Sept. 22, 2015

Sept. 22, 2015

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Summons Issued as to Williamson County. (ml) (Entered: 09/22/2015)

Sept. 22, 2015

Sept. 22, 2015

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ORDER DISMISSING WITHOUT PREJUDICE 11 Motion to Dismiss ; DISMISSING WITHOUT PREJUDICE 12 Motion to Dismiss for Failure to State a Claim. Signed by Judge Robert Pitman. (ml) (Entered: 09/25/2015)

Sept. 24, 2015

Sept. 24, 2015

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SUMMONS Returned Executed by OCA-Greater Houston, Mallika Das. Williamson County served on 9/23/2015, answer due 10/14/2015. (Hoffman, David) (Entered: 10/02/2015)

Oct. 2, 2015

Oct. 2, 2015

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MOTION to Dismiss Plaintiffs' Amended Complaint 14 by Carlos Cascos, State of Texas. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit A)(Barbour, Laura) Modified on 10/5/2015 to include link(ml). (Entered: 10/05/2015)

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Oct. 5, 2015

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Motion to Dismiss for Failure to State a Claim by Williamson County. (Attachments: # 1 Proposed Order)(Prejean, Henry) (Entered: 10/14/2015)

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Oct. 14, 2015

Oct. 14, 2015

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ANSWER to 14 Amended Complaint, . Attorney Henry W. Prejean added to party Williamson County(pty:dft) by Williamson County.(Prejean, Henry) (Entered: 10/14/2015)

Oct. 14, 2015

Oct. 14, 2015

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Memorandum in Opposition to Motion, filed by Mallika Das, OCA-Greater Houston, re 21 MOTION to Dismiss Plaintiffs' Amended Complaint filed by Defendant State of Texas, Defendant Carlos Cascos (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit 1)(Hoffman, David) (Entered: 10/19/2015)

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Oct. 19, 2015

Oct. 19, 2015

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REPLY to Response to Motion, filed by Carlos Cascos, State of Texas, re 21 MOTION to Dismiss Plaintiffs' Amended Complaint filed by Defendant State of Texas, Defendant Carlos Cascos (Barbour, Laura) (Entered: 10/26/2015)

Oct. 26, 2015

Oct. 26, 2015

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Memorandum in Opposition to Motion, filed by Mallika Das, OCA-Greater Houston, re 22 Motion to Dismiss for Failure to State a Claim filed by Defendant Williamson County (Hoffman, David) (Entered: 10/28/2015)

Oct. 28, 2015

Oct. 28, 2015

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ORDER DENYING 21 Motion to Dismiss Plaintiffs' Amended Complaint; GRANTING 22 Motion to Dismiss Plaintiff OCA Greater Houston's claims against it. Signed by Judge Robert Pitman. (ml) (Entered: 12/03/2015)

Dec. 3, 2015

Dec. 3, 2015

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Order for Proposed Scheduling Order. Plaintiff shall submit a proposed scheduling order to the Court within sixty (60) days after the appearance of any defendant. Proposed Scheduling Order due by 1/14/2016. Signed by Judge Robert Pitman. (ml) (Entered: 12/17/2015)

Dec. 16, 2015

Dec. 16, 2015

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Original ANSWER to 14 Amended Complaint, by Carlos Cascos, State of Texas.(Barbour, Laura) (Entered: 12/17/2015)

Dec. 17, 2015

Dec. 17, 2015

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NOTICE of Submission of Proposed Scheduling Order by Mallika Das, OCA-Greater Houston (Attachments: # 1 Proposed Order)(Hoffman, David) (Entered: 01/13/2016)

Jan. 13, 2016

Jan. 13, 2016

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ORDER, (Initial Pretrial Conference set for 2/1/2016 10:00 AM before Judge Robert Pitman,). Signed by Judge Robert Pitman. (ml) (Entered: 01/14/2016)

Jan. 14, 2016

Jan. 14, 2016

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NON-CONSENT to Trial by US Magistrate Judge by Carlos Cascos, State of Texas. (Barbour, Laura) (Entered: 01/29/2016)

Jan. 29, 2016

Jan. 29, 2016

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NON-CONSENT to Trial by US Magistrate Judge by Williamson County. (Prejean, Henry) (Entered: 01/29/2016)

Jan. 29, 2016

Jan. 29, 2016

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NON-CONSENT to Trial by US Magistrate Judge by Mallika Das, OCA-Greater Houston. (Hoffman, David) (Entered: 01/29/2016)

Jan. 29, 2016

Jan. 29, 2016

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ADR Report Filed - Joint Report on Alternative Dispute Resolution by Mallika Das, OCA-Greater Houston(Hoffman, David) (Entered: 01/29/2016)

Jan. 29, 2016

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Minute Entry for proceedings held before Judge Robert Pitman: Initial Pretrial Conference held on 2/1/2016 (Minute entry documents are not available electronically.). (Court Reporter Pamela Andasola.)(ml) (Entered: 02/01/2016)

Feb. 1, 2016

Feb. 1, 2016

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SCHEDULING ORDER: Bench Trial set for 7/11/2016 09:00 AM before Judge Robert Pitman, Consent to Trial by Magistrate due by 1/29/2016, ADR Report Deadline due by 1/29/2016, Amended Pleadings due by 1/29/2016, Discovery due by 4/1/2016, Joinder of Parties due by 1/29/2016, Dispositive Motions due by 4/22/2016. Signed by Judge Robert Pitman. (ml) (Entered: 02/01/2016)

Feb. 1, 2016

Feb. 1, 2016

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MOTION to Appear Pro Hac Vice by David M. Hoffman for Kenneth Wayne Darby Jr. ( Filing fee $ 100 receipt number 0542-8260971) by on behalf of Mallika Das, OCA-Greater Houston. (Attachments: # 1 Proposed Order)(Hoffman, David) (Entered: 03/04/2016)

March 4, 2016

March 4, 2016

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Text Order GRANTING 38 Motion to Appear Pro Hac Vice by atty Kenneth Wayne Darby Jr. entered by Judge Robert Pitman. 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. (This is a text-only entry generated by the court. There is no document associated with this entry.) (jg)

March 7, 2016

March 7, 2016

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Order on Motion to Appear Pro Hac Vice

March 7, 2016

March 7, 2016

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ORDER, (Telephone Status Conference set for 4/21/2016 10:45 AM before Judge Robert Pitman,). Signed by Judge Robert Pitman. (ml) (Entered: 04/07/2016)

April 7, 2016

April 7, 2016

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NOTICE of Attorney Appearance by Matthew Allen Deal on behalf of Carlos Cascos, State of Texas. Attorney Matthew Allen Deal added to party Carlos Cascos(pty:dft), Attorney Matthew Allen Deal added to party State of Texas(pty:dft) (Deal, Matthew) (Entered: 04/07/2016)

April 7, 2016

April 7, 2016

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STIPULATION of Dismissal by State of Texas, Williamson County, Williamson County Elections Department. (Attachments: # 1 Proposed Order)(Prejean, Henry) (Entered: 04/20/2016)

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April 20, 2016

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ORDER OF DISMISSAL, dismissing defendants Williamson County Elections Department and Williamson County with prejudice. Signed by Judge Robert Pitman. (ml) (Entered: 04/21/2016)

April 21, 2016

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Minute Entry for proceedings held before Judge Robert Pitman: Telephone Status Conference held on 4/21/2016 (Minute entry documents are not available electronically.). (Court Reporter Pamela Andasola.)(td) (Entered: 04/21/2016)

April 21, 2016

April 21, 2016

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MOTION for Summary Judgment by Mallika Das, OCA-Greater Houston. (Attachments: # 1 Affidavit Declaration of Kenneth W. Darby, # 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, # 13 Exhibit L, # 14 Exhibit M, # 15 Exhibit N, # 16 Exhibit O, # 17 Exhibit P, # 18 Exhibit Q, # 19 Exhibit R, # 20 Exhibit S, # 21 Exhibit T, # 22 Exhibit U, # 23 Exhibit V, # 24 Exhibit W)(Hoffman, David) (Additional attachment(s) added on 5/11/2016: # 25 Corrected Exhibit C) (dm). (Entered: 04/22/2016)

1 Affidavit Declaration of Kenneth W. Darby

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25 Corrected Exhibit C

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April 22, 2016

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MOTION for Summary Judgment by Carlos Cascos, State of Texas. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit 1 Williamson County Elections Dept Poll Worker Training Guide, # 2 Exhibit 2 Deposition Transcript Excerpts of Saurabh Das, # 3 Errata 3 Deposition Transcript Excerpts of Deborah Y. Chen, # 4 Proposed Order)(Deal, Matthew) (Entered: 04/29/2016)

1 Exhibit 1 Williamson County Elections Dept Poll Worker Training Guide

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2 Exhibit 2 Deposition Transcript Excerpts of Saurabh Das

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3 Errata 3 Deposition Transcript Excerpts of Deborah Y. Chen

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4 Proposed Order

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April 29, 2016

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DEFICIENCY NOTICE to Matthew Allen Deal: re 45 MOTION for Summary Judgment . (td) (Entered: 05/02/2016)

May 2, 2016

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CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE by Carlos Cascos, State of Texas 45 MOTION for Summary Judgment (Deal, Matthew) (Entered: 05/02/2016)

May 2, 2016

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RESPONSE to Motion, filed by Carlos Cascos, State of Texas, re 44 MOTION for Summary Judgment filed by Plaintiff OCA-Greater Houston, Plaintiff Mallika Das (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit 1 Williamson County Elections Dept Poll Worker Training Guide, # 2 Exhibit 2 Deposition Excerpts of Saurabh Das, # 3 Exhibit 3 Declaration of Brian Keith Ingram, # 4 Exhibit 4 Deposition Excerpts of Deborah Y. Chen, # 5 Exhibit 5 9 Tex. Reg. 3925 (1984), # 6 Exhibit 6 9 Tex. Reg. 1181-82, 1187 (1984), # 7 Exhibit 7 11 Tex. Reg. 2052-2128, 2042 (1986), # 8 Exhibit 8 11 Tex. Reg. 2740 (1986), # 9 Proposed Order)(Deal, Matthew) (Entered: 05/06/2016)

1 Exhibit 1 Williamson County Elections Dept Poll Worker Training Guide

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2 Exhibit 2 Deposition Excerpts of Saurabh Das

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3 Exhibit 3 Declaration of Brian Keith Ingram

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4 Exhibit 4 Deposition Excerpts of Deborah Y. Chen

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5 Exhibit 5 9 Tex. Reg. 3925 (1984)

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6 Exhibit 6 9 Tex. Reg. 1181-82, 1187 (1984)

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7 Exhibit 7 11 Tex. Reg. 2052-2128, 2042 (1986)

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8 Exhibit 8 11 Tex. Reg. 2740 (1986)

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9 Proposed Order

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May 6, 2016

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Unopposed MOTION for Leave to File Corrected Ex. C to Pltfs MSJ [Dkt. 44-4] in Substitute by Mallika Das, OCA-Greater Houston. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit Corrected Exhibit C, # 2 Proposed Order)(Hoffman, David) (Entered: 05/11/2016)

May 11, 2016

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Order on Motion for Leave to File

May 11, 2016

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Text Order GRANTING 49 Motion for Leave to File entered by Judge Robert Pitman. (This is a text-only entry generated by the court. There is no document associated with this entry.) (dd)

May 11, 2016

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REPLY to Response to Motion, filed by Mallika Das, OCA-Greater Houston, re 44 MOTION for Summary Judgment filed by Plaintiff OCA-Greater Houston, Plaintiff Mallika Das (Hoffman, David) (Entered: 05/13/2016)

May 13, 2016

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Response in Opposition to Motion, filed by Mallika Das, OCA-Greater Houston, re 45 MOTION for Summary Judgment filed by Defendant State of Texas, Defendant Carlos Cascos (Attachments: # 1 Affidavit Declaration of Kenneth W. Darby, # 2 Exhibit 1, # 3 Exhibit 2, # 4 Exhibit 3, # 5 Exhibit 4, # 6 Exhibit 5, # 7 Exhibit 6, # 8 Exhibit 7, # 9 Exhibit 8, # 10 Exhibit 9, # 11 Exhibit 10, # 12 Exhibit 11, # 13 Exhibit 12, # 14 Exhibit 13, # 15 Exhibit 14, # 16 Exhibit 15, # 17 Exhibit 16, # 18 Exhibit 17, # 19 Exhibit 18, # 20 Exhibit 19, # 21 Exhibit 20, # 22 Exhibit 21, # 23 Exhibit 22, # 24 Exhibit 23, # 25 Exhibit 24, # 26 Exhibit 25, # 27 Exhibit 26, # 28 Exhibit 27)(Hoffman, David) (Entered: 05/13/2016)

1 Affidavit Declaration of Kenneth W. Darby

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May 13, 2016

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REPLY to Response to Motion, filed by Carlos Cascos, State of Texas, re 45 MOTION for Summary Judgment filed by Defendant State of Texas, Defendant Carlos Cascos (Deal, Matthew) (Entered: 05/20/2016)

May 20, 2016

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ORDER, (Bench Trial set for 7/22/2016 09:00 AM before Judge Robert Pitman,). Signed by Judge Robert Pitman. (ml) (Entered: 06/07/2016)

June 7, 2016

June 7, 2016

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SUGGESTION OF DEATH as to Mallika Das, OCA-Greater Houston Statement Noting a Party's Death. (Hoffman, David) (Entered: 06/09/2016)

June 9, 2016

June 9, 2016

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ORDER RESETTING Bench Trial for 8/8/2016 09:00 AM before Judge Robert Pitman. Signed by Judge Robert Pitman. (klw) (Entered: 06/22/2016)

June 22, 2016

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ORDER, (Evidentiary Hearing set for 8/8/2016 09:00 AM before Judge Robert Pitman,) The Court will set trial as needed shortly thereafter. Signed by Judge Robert Pitman. (ml) (Entered: 07/01/2016)

July 1, 2016

July 1, 2016

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Minute Entry for proceedings held before Judge Robert Pitman: Evidentiary Hearing held on 8/8/2016 (Minute entry documents are not available electronically.). (Court Reporter Pamela Andasola.)(ml) (Entered: 08/08/2016)

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Witness List. (ml) (Entered: 08/08/2016)

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Exhibit List from Evidentiary Hearing Held 08/08/2016. (Attachments: # 1 Plaintiff's Exhibits 1-5)(ml) (Entered: 08/08/2016)

Aug. 8, 2016

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ORDER GRANTING 44 Motion for Summary Judgment; DENYING 45 Motion for Summary Judgment. Signed by Judge Robert Pitman. (ml) (Entered: 08/12/2016)

Aug. 12, 2016

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MOTION for Permanent Injunction by OCA-Greater Houston. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit A, # 2 Proposed Order)(Hoffman, David) (Attachment 1 replaced on 8/22/2016) (klw). (Entered: 08/19/2016)

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Aug. 19, 2016

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RESPONSE to Motion, filed by Carlos Cascos, State of Texas, re 61 MOTION for Permanent Injunction filed by Plaintiff OCA-Greater Houston (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit A)(Deal, Matthew) (Entered: 08/26/2016)

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Aug. 26, 2016

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Notice of Correction

Aug. 26, 2016

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ATTACHMENT Proposed Order to 62 Response to Motion by Carlos Cascos, State of Texas. (Deal, Matthew) (Entered: 08/26/2016)

Aug. 26, 2016

Aug. 26, 2016

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MOTION for Attorney Fees by OCA-Greater Houston. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit 1 - Hoffman Declaration, # 2 Exhibit A, # 3 Exhibit B, # 4 Exhibit C, # 5 Exhibit D, # 6 Exhibit E, # 7 Exhibit F, # 8 Exhibit G, # 9 Exhibit 2 - Vattamala Declaration, # 10 Exhibit A, # 11 Exhibit B, # 12 Exhibit C, # 13 Exhibit D, # 14 Proposed Order Proposed Order)(Hoffman, David) (Entered: 08/26/2016)

Aug. 26, 2016

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DEFICIENCY NOTICE: Matthew Allen Deal re 62 Response to Motion. (ml) (Entered: 08/26/2016)

Aug. 26, 2016

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Notice of Correction: re 65 Deficiency Notice. Clerical Error, proposed order has been filed. Please disregard. (ml)

Aug. 26, 2016

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ORDER, the Court ENJOINS the provisions of the Texas Election Code are inconsistent with the Voting Rights Act and SUPPLEMENTS its August 12th Order to incorporate the contents of this order. Signed by Judge Robert Pitman. (ml) (Entered: 08/30/2016)

Aug. 30, 2016

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ORDER DENYING 61 Motion for Permanent Injunction. Signed by Judge Robert Pitman. (ml) (Entered: 09/02/2016)

Sept. 2, 2016

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RESPONSE to Motion, filed by Carlos Cascos, State of Texas, re 64 MOTION for Attorney Fees filed by Plaintiff OCA-Greater Houston (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit 1, # 2 Proposed Order)(Deal, Matthew) (Entered: 09/09/2016)

Sept. 9, 2016

Sept. 9, 2016

PACER

Notice of Appeal

Sept. 9, 2016

Sept. 9, 2016

PACER
69

Appeal of Order entered by District Judge 66, 60 by Carlos Cascos, State of Texas. ( Filing fee $ 505 receipt number 0542-8833310) (Barbour, Laura) (Entered: 09/09/2016)

Sept. 9, 2016

Sept. 9, 2016

PACER

NOTICE OF APPEAL following 69 Notice of Appeal (E-Filed) by Carlos Cascos, State of Texas. Filing fee $ 505, receipt number 0542-8833310. Per 5th Circuit rules, the appellant has 14 days, from the filing of the Notice of Appeal, to order the transcript. To order a transcript, the appellant should fill out Form DKT-13 (Transcript Order) and follow the instructions set out on the form. This form is available in the Clerk's Office or by clicking the hyperlink above. (ml)

Sept. 9, 2016

Sept. 9, 2016

PACER
70

TRANSCRIPT REQUEST by Carlos Cascos, State of Texas for dates of 08/08/2015. Proceedings Transcribed: Evidentiary Hearing. Court Reporter: Pamela Andasola. (ml) (Entered: 09/12/2016)

Sept. 12, 2016

Sept. 12, 2016

PACER
71

REPLY to Response to Motion, filed by OCA-Greater Houston, re 64 MOTION for Attorney Fees filed by Plaintiff OCA-Greater Houston (Hoffman, David) (Entered: 09/16/2016)

Sept. 16, 2016

Sept. 16, 2016

PACER
72

Transcript filed of Evidentiary Hearing Proceedings held on August 08, 2016, Court Reporter/Transcriber: Pamela J. Andasola, Telephone number: 210-244-5038, pjandasola@comcast.net. Parties are notified of their duty to review the transcript to ensure compliance with the FRCP 5.2(a)/FRCrP 49.1(a). A copy may be purchased from the court reporter or viewed at the clerk's office public terminal. If redaction is necessary, a Notice of Redaction Request must be filed within 21 days. If no such Notice is filed, the transcript will be made available via PACER without redaction after 90 calendar days. The clerk will mail a copy of this notice to parties not electronically noticed Redaction Request due 10/24/2016, Redacted Transcript Deadline set for 11/3/2016, Release of Transcript Restriction set for 1/3/2017, Appeal Record due by 10/18/2016, (Andasola, Pamela) (Entered: 10/03/2016)

Oct. 3, 2016

Oct. 3, 2016

PACER

Certification of the Electronic Record on Appeal has been accepted by the 5th Circuit re Notice of Appeal. Attorneys are advised that they may now download the EROA from the Fifth Circuit CM/ECF site by following these instructions here (ml)

Oct. 25, 2016

Oct. 25, 2016

PACER

Appeal Record Accepted and Available Electronically

Oct. 25, 2016

Oct. 25, 2016

PACER
73

ORDER GRANTING 64 Motion for Attorney Fees, Costs, and Expenses. Signed by Judge Robert Pitman. (ml) (Entered: 01/30/2017)

Jan. 30, 2017

Jan. 30, 2017

Clearinghouse
74

ADVISORY TO THE COURT by OCA-Greater Houston. (Hoffman, David) (Entered: 02/03/2017)

Feb. 3, 2017

Feb. 3, 2017

PACER
75

ORDER regarding a minor error in the Court's opinion on attorney's fees. Signed by Judge Robert Pitman. (ml) (Entered: 02/08/2017)

Feb. 7, 2017

Feb. 7, 2017

PACER
76

USCA LETTER granting Motion to substitute appellant, Carlos Cascos with Rolando B. Pablos. (ml) (Entered: 02/21/2017)

Feb. 21, 2017

Feb. 21, 2017

PACER
77

Appeal of Order entered by District Judge 73 by Carlos Cascos, State of Texas. No filing fee submitted (Barbour, Laura) (Entered: 02/28/2017)

Feb. 28, 2017

Feb. 28, 2017

PACER

Notice of Appeal

Feb. 28, 2017

Feb. 28, 2017

PACER

NOTICE OF APPEAL following 77 Notice of Appeal (E-Filed) by Carlos Cascos, State of Texas. Filing Fee Not Submitted. Per 5th Circuit rules, the appellant has 14 days, from the filing of the Notice of Appeal, to order the transcript. To order a transcript, the appellant should fill out Form DKT-13 (Transcript Order) and follow the instructions set out on the form. This form is available in the Clerk's Office or by clicking the hyperlink above. (ml)

Feb. 28, 2017

Feb. 28, 2017

PACER
78

USCA Appeal Fees received $ 505 receipt number 100029751 re Notice of Appeal, filed by State of Texas, Carlos Cascos (ml) (Entered: 03/10/2017)

March 10, 2017

March 10, 2017

PACER
79

TRANSCRIPT REQUEST (Transcript is unnecessary for appeal purposes) by Carlos Cascos, City of Round Rock, State of Texas, Williamson County, Williamson County Elections Department (ml) (Entered: 03/16/2017)

March 16, 2017

March 16, 2017

PACER

Certification of the Electronic Record on Appeal has been accepted by the 5th Circuit re Notice of Appeal. Attorneys are advised that they may now download the EROA from the Fifth Circuit CM/ECF site by following these instructions here (ml)

March 31, 2017

March 31, 2017

PACER

Appeal Record Accepted and Available Electronically

April 3, 2017

April 3, 2017

PACER
80

Certified copy of USCA JUDGMENT/MANDATE Dismissing Appeal 17-50171 re 77 Notice of Appeal (E-Filed) filed by State of Texas, Carlos Cascos. (ml) (Entered: 06/12/2017)

June 12, 2017

June 12, 2017

Clearinghouse

Case Details

State / Territory: Texas

Case Type(s):

Election/Voting Rights

Special Collection(s):

Law Firm Antiracism Alliance (LFAA) project

Key Dates

Filing Date: Aug. 6, 2015

Case Ongoing: Perhaps, but long-dormant

Plaintiffs

Plaintiff Description:

(1) Individual voter with limited English proficiency registered in Williamson County, Texas. (2) Non-profit membership organization dedicated to advocating for the rights of Chinese Americans and Asian-Pacific Americans.

Plaintiff Type(s):

Private Plaintiff

Non-profit NON-religious organization

Attorney Organizations:

Asian American Legal Defense & Educ. Fund (AALDEF)

Public Interest Lawyer: Yes

Filed Pro Se: No

Class Action Sought: No

Class Action Outcome: Not sought

Defendants

State of Texas, State

State of Texas, State

Williamson County (Williamson), County

Williamson County (Williamson), County

City of Round Rock (Round Rock, Williamson), City

Defendant Type(s):

Jurisdiction-wide

Case Details

Causes of Action:

Voting Rights Act, section 208 (assistance for disabled persons), 52 U.S.C. § 10508 (previously 42 U.S.C. § 1973aa-6)

42 U.S.C. § 1983

Available Documents:

Trial Court Docket

Complaint (any)

Injunctive (or Injunctive-like) Relief

Any published opinion

Outcome

Prevailing Party: Plaintiff

Nature of Relief:

Injunction / Injunctive-like Settlement

Attorneys fees

Source of Relief:

Settlement

Litigation

Form of Settlement:

Private Settlement Agreement

Order Duration: 2016 - None

Issues

General/Misc.:

Language access/needs

Affected Language(s):

Chinese

Other

Affected National Origin/Ethnicity(s):

Other

Affected Race(s):

Asian/Pacific Islander

Voting:

Election administration

Voting: General & Misc.

Voting: Physical/Effective Access