Case: The State of Texas v. United States Department of Health and Human Services

7:23-cv-00022 | U.S. District Court for the Western District of Texas

Filed Date: Feb. 7, 2023

Closed Date: April 8, 2024

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Case Summary

(This summary is temporary while we research the case.) The State of Texas and Mayo Pharmacy filed suit against the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, the Secretary of Health and Human Services, and the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Office for Civil Rights in the U.S. District Court for the Western District of Texas. Plaintiffs challenged DHS' efforts to protect access to reproductive healthcare in the wake of Dobbs, efforts they alleged unconstitutionally required pharmacies to dispense abortion drugs in violation of their religious beliefs.

People

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Judge(s)

Counts, Walter David (Texas)

Attorney for Plaintiff

Bangert, Ryan L. (Texas)

Bowman, Matthew S. (Texas)

Dill, Andrea Regan (Texas)

Hilton, Christopher D. (Texas)

Attorney for Defendant

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Docket

See docket on RECAP: https://www.courtlistener.com/docket/66794869/the-state-of-texas-v-united-states-department-of-health-and-human-services/

Last updated Aug. 8, 2025, 1:33 a.m.

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COMPLAINT ( Filing fee $ 402 receipt number ATXWDC-17056259). No Summons requested at this time, filed by The State of Texas. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit 1, # 2 Exhibit 2, # 3 Exhibit 3, # 4 Exhibit 4, # 5 Civil Cover Sheet)(Hilton, Christopher) (Additional attachment(s) added on 2/8/2023: # 6 Complaint with Corrected Case Number) (jb3). (Entered: 02/07/2023)

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5 Civil Cover Sheet

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6 Complaint with Corrected Case Number

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Feb. 7, 2023

Feb. 7, 2023

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Contacted by filing attorney that case was inadvertently filed in the Austin division; Case will be copied to Midland division as noted on paperwork. (kc)

Feb. 7, 2023

Feb. 7, 2023

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REQUEST FOR ISSUANCE OF SUMMONS by The State of Texas. All Defendants (Attachments: # 1 Xavier Becerra, # 2 Xavier Becerra, # 3 HHS, # 4 HHS, # 5 HHS, # 6 HHS OCR, # 7 HHS OCR, # 8 HHS OCR)(Hilton, Amy) (Entered: 02/07/2023)

Feb. 7, 2023

Feb. 7, 2023

PACER

Case assigned to Judge David Counts. 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. (jb3)

Feb. 7, 2023

Feb. 7, 2023

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Remark (No Doc#)

Feb. 7, 2023

Feb. 7, 2023

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Summons Issued as to All Defendants. (jb3) (Entered: 02/08/2023)

Feb. 8, 2023

Feb. 8, 2023

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Case Assigned/Reassigned

Feb. 8, 2023

Feb. 8, 2023

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DEFICIENCY NOTICE: re 1 Complaint, Please correct header to read Midland/Odessa Division (jb3)

Feb. 10, 2023

Feb. 10, 2023

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AMENDED COMPLAINT Corrected pursuant to Court's Deficiency Notice against Xavier Becerra, United States Department of Health and Human Services, United States Department of Health and Human Services Office for Civil Rights amending 1 Complaint,., filed by The State of Texas.(Hilton, Amy) (Entered: 02/10/2023)

Feb. 10, 2023

Feb. 10, 2023

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Deficiency Notice

Feb. 10, 2023

Feb. 10, 2023

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SUMMONS Returned Executed by The State of Texas. United States Department of Health and Human Services Office for Civil Rights served on 2/13/2023, answer due 4/14/2023. (Hilton, Amy) (Entered: 02/21/2023)

Feb. 21, 2023

Feb. 21, 2023

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SUMMONS Returned Executed by The State of Texas. United States Department of Health and Human Services served on 2/10/2023, answer due 4/11/2023. (Hilton, Amy) (Entered: 02/21/2023)

Feb. 21, 2023

Feb. 21, 2023

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SUMMONS Returned Executed by The State of Texas. United States Department of Health and Human Services Office for Civil Rights served on 2/10/2023, answer due 4/14/2023. (Hilton, Amy) (Entered: 02/21/2023)

Feb. 21, 2023

Feb. 21, 2023

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SUMMONS Returned Executed by The State of Texas. Xavier Becerra served on 2/10/2023, answer due 4/11/2023. (Hilton, Amy) (Entered: 02/21/2023)

Feb. 21, 2023

Feb. 21, 2023

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SUMMONS Returned Executed by The State of Texas. (Hilton, Amy) (Entered: 02/21/2023)

Feb. 21, 2023

Feb. 21, 2023

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10

SUMMONS Returned Executed by The State of Texas. (Hilton, Amy) (Entered: 02/21/2023)

Feb. 21, 2023

Feb. 21, 2023

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11

NOTICE of DEFICIENT SERVICE OF PROCESS by Xavier Becerra, United States Department of Health and Human Services, United States Department of Health and Human Services Office for Civil Rights re 3 Summons Issued (Noble-AUSA, Liane) (Entered: 02/24/2023)

Feb. 24, 2023

Feb. 24, 2023

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REQUEST FOR ISSUANCE OF SUMMONS by The State of Texas. Summons to HHS (Attachments: # 1 Summons to Becerra, # 2 Summons to HHS-OCR)(Hilton, Amy) (Entered: 02/24/2023)

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Feb. 24, 2023

Feb. 24, 2023

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13

Summons Issued as to All Defendants. (jb3) (Entered: 02/27/2023)

Feb. 27, 2023

Feb. 27, 2023

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AMENDED COMPLAINT against Xavier Becerra, United States Department of Health and Human Services, United States Department of Health and Human Services Office for Civil Rights amending 1 Complaint,., filed by The State of Texas, Mayo Pharmacy, Inc.. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit, # 2 Exhibit, # 3 Exhibit, # 4 Exhibit)(Hilton, Amy) (Entered: 02/28/2023)

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Feb. 28, 2023

Feb. 28, 2023

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NOTICE of Attorney Appearance by Ryan L. Bangert on behalf of Mayo Pharmacy, Inc.. Attorney Ryan L. Bangert added to party Mayo Pharmacy, Inc.(pty:pla) (Bangert, Ryan) (Entered: 03/01/2023)

March 1, 2023

March 1, 2023

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SUMMONS Returned Executed by The State of Texas. Xavier Becerra served on 2/14/2023, answer due 4/11/2023. (Hilton, Amy) (Entered: 03/02/2023)

March 2, 2023

March 2, 2023

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SUMMONS Returned Executed by The State of Texas. Xavier Becerra, Secretary (Hilton, Amy) (Entered: 03/02/2023)

March 2, 2023

March 2, 2023

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SUMMONS Returned Executed by The State of Texas. United States Department of Health and Human Services served on 2/14/2023, answer due 4/17/2023. (Hilton, Amy) (Entered: 03/02/2023)

March 2, 2023

March 2, 2023

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REQUEST FOR ISSUANCE OF SUMMONS by The State of Texas. (Attachments: # 1 Request for Summons-US DHHS-USAG, # 2 Request for Summons-US DHHS, # 3 Request for Summons-US DHHS OCR-US Atty WD, # 4 Request for Summons-US DHHS OCR-USAG, # 5 Request for Summons-US DHHS OCR, # 6 Request for Summons-Becerra-USAG, # 7 Request for Summons-Becerra-US Atty WD, # 8 Request for Summons-Becerra)(Hilton, Amy) (Entered: 03/03/2023)

March 3, 2023

March 3, 2023

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Summons Issued as to All Defendants. (kg) (Entered: 03/03/2023)

March 3, 2023

March 3, 2023

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RULE 7 DISCLOSURE STATEMENT filed by Mayo Pharmacy, Inc.. (Bangert, Ryan) (Entered: 03/10/2023)

March 10, 2023

March 10, 2023

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SUMMONS Returned Executed by The State of Texas. Xavier Becerra served on 3/9/2023, answer due 5/8/2023. (Hilton, Amy) (Entered: 03/15/2023)

March 15, 2023

March 15, 2023

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SUMMONS Returned Executed by The State of Texas. United States Department of Health and Human Services served on 3/9/2023, answer due 5/8/2023. (Hilton, Amy) (Entered: 03/15/2023)

March 15, 2023

March 15, 2023

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SUMMONS Returned Executed by The State of Texas. Xavier Becerra served on 3/10/2023, answer due 5/9/2023. (Hilton, Amy) (Entered: 03/17/2023)

March 17, 2023

March 17, 2023

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SUMMONS Returned Executed by The State of Texas. United States Department of Health and Human Services Office for Civil Rights served on 3/9/2023, answer due 5/8/2023. (Hilton, Amy) (Entered: 03/20/2023)

March 20, 2023

March 20, 2023

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MOTION to Appear Pro Hac Vice (Filing fee $ 100 receipt number 451) by Mayo Pharmacy, Inc. (Attachments: # 1 Attachment 1, # 2 Attachment 2, # 3 Proposed Order)(jb3) (Entered: 03/21/2023)

March 21, 2023

March 21, 2023

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Order on Motion to Appear Pro Hac Vice

March 22, 2023

March 22, 2023

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Text Order GRANTING 26 Matthew S. Bowman's Motion 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. Registration is managed by the PACER Service Center. It is further ORDERED that if Mr. Bowman has not already done so, shall immediately tender the amount of $100.00, made payable to: Clerk, U.S. District Court, in compliance with Local Court Rule AT-1(f)(2). Entered by Judge David Counts. (This is a text-only entry generated by the court. There is no document associated with this entry.) (db)

March 22, 2023

March 22, 2023

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SUMMONS Returned Executed by The State of Texas. United States Department of Health and Human Services Office for Civil Rights served on 3/17/2023, answer due 5/16/2023. (Hilton, Amy) (Entered: 03/22/2023)

March 22, 2023

March 22, 2023

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SUMMONS Returned Executed by The State of Texas. United States Department of Health and Human Services served on 3/17/2023, answer due 5/16/2023. (Hilton, Amy) (Entered: 03/22/2023)

March 22, 2023

March 22, 2023

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SUMMONS Returned Executed by The State of Texas. Xavier Becerra served on 3/17/2023, answer due 5/16/2023. (Hilton, Amy) (Entered: 03/28/2023)

March 28, 2023

March 28, 2023

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NOTICE of Attorney Appearance by Lisa Zeidner Marcus on behalf of Xavier Becerra, United States Department of Health and Human Services, United States Department of Health and Human Services Office for Civil Rights. Attorney Lisa Zeidner Marcus added to party Xavier Becerra(pty:dft), Attorney Lisa Zeidner Marcus added to party United States Department of Health and Human Services(pty:dft), Attorney Lisa Zeidner Marcus added to party United States Department of Health and Human Services Office for Civil Rights(pty:dft) (Marcus, Lisa) (Entered: 05/08/2023)

May 8, 2023

May 8, 2023

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MOTION to Dismiss Amended Complaint by Xavier Becerra, United States Department of Health and Human Services, United States Department of Health and Human Services Office for Civil Rights. (Marcus, Lisa) (Entered: 05/08/2023)

May 8, 2023

May 8, 2023

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NOTICE of Attorney Appearance by Jeremy S. B. Newman on behalf of Xavier Becerra, United States Department of Health and Human Services, United States Department of Health and Human Services Office for Civil Rights. Attorney Jeremy S. B. Newman added to party Xavier Becerra(pty:dft), Attorney Jeremy S. B. Newman added to party United States Department of Health and Human Services(pty:dft), Attorney Jeremy S. B. Newman added to party United States Department of Health and Human Services Office for Civil Rights(pty:dft) (Newman, Jeremy) (Entered: 05/09/2023)

May 9, 2023

May 9, 2023

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NOTICE of Attorney Appearance by Andrea Regan Dill on behalf of Mayo Pharmacy, Inc.. Attorney Andrea Regan Dill added to party Mayo Pharmacy, Inc.(pty:pla) (Dill, Andrea) (Entered: 05/10/2023)

May 10, 2023

May 10, 2023

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ORDER Setting Hearing on 31 MOTION to Dismiss Amended Complaint: Motion Hearing set for 6/12/2023 01:30 PM in Midland before Judge David Counts. Signed by Judge David Counts. (kg) (Entered: 05/12/2023)

May 12, 2023

May 12, 2023

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ORDER RESetting Hearing on 31 MOTION to Dismiss Amended Complaint : Motion Hearing REset for 6/29/2023 01:30 PM in Midland before Judge David Counts. Signed by Judge David Counts. (kg) (Entered: 05/15/2023)

May 15, 2023

May 15, 2023

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Unopposed MOTION for Extension of Time to File Response/Reply by Mayo Pharmacy, Inc., The State of Texas. (Attachments: # 1 Proposed Order)(Hilton, Amy) (Entered: 05/17/2023)

May 17, 2023

May 17, 2023

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

May 18, 2023

May 18, 2023

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Text Order GRANTING 36 Plaintiffs' Unopposed Motion for Extension of Time to File Response to Defendants' Motion to Dismiss. It is ORDERED that Plaintiffs' deadline to file a response to Defendants' Motion to Dismiss is extended to May 30, 2023. Defendants' reply, if any, is extended to June 13, 2023. It is so ORDERED. Entered by Judge David Counts. (This is a text-only entry generated by the court. There is no document associated with this entry.) (db)

May 18, 2023

May 18, 2023

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Response in Opposition to Motion, filed by Mayo Pharmacy, Inc., The State of Texas, re 31 MOTION to Dismiss Amended Complaint filed by Defendant United States Department of Health and Human Services Office for Civil Rights, Defendant United States Department of Health and Human Services, Defendant Xavier Becerra (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit Exhibit 1, # 2 Exhibit Exhibit 2)(Hilton, Amy) (Entered: 05/30/2023)

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May 30, 2023

May 30, 2023

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REPLY to Response to Motion, filed by Xavier Becerra, United States Department of Health and Human Services, United States Department of Health and Human Services Office for Civil Rights, re 31 MOTION to Dismiss Amended Complaint filed by Defendant United States Department of Health and Human Services Office for Civil Rights, Defendant United States Department of Health and Human Services, Defendant Xavier Becerra (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit 1 - Pharmacy Guidance with passages highlighted)(Newman, Jeremy) (Entered: 06/13/2023)

1 Exhibit 1 - Pharmacy Guidance with passages highlighted

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June 13, 2023

June 13, 2023

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NOTICE by Xavier Becerra, United States Department of Health and Human Services, United States Department of Health and Human Services Office for Civil Rights (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit - Press release regarding closing of investigations)(Newman, Jeremy) (Entered: 06/21/2023)

1 Exhibit - Press release regarding closing of investigations

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June 21, 2023

June 21, 2023

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NOTICE of Attorney Appearance by William D. Wassdorf on behalf of The State of Texas. Attorney William D. Wassdorf added to party The State of Texas(pty:pla) (Wassdorf, William) (Entered: 06/22/2023)

June 22, 2023

June 22, 2023

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NOTICE by Mayo Pharmacy, Inc. re 39 Notice (Other), (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit Exh 1 White House Fact Sheet)(Dill, Andrea) (Entered: 06/26/2023)

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June 26, 2023

June 26, 2023

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Minute Entry for proceedings held before Judge David Counts: Motion Hearing held on 6/29/2023 re 31 MOTION to Dismiss Amended Complaint filed by United States Department of Health and Human Services Office for Civil Rights, United States Department of Health and Human Services, Xavier Becerra (Minute entry documents are not available electronically). (Court Reporter Tamara Ross)(slt) (Entered: 06/29/2023)

June 29, 2023

June 29, 2023

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NOTICE of Supplemental Authority by Mayo Pharmacy, Inc. (Bowman, Matthew) (Entered: 06/30/2023)

June 30, 2023

June 30, 2023

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Memorandum Opinion. Signed by Judge David Counts. (kg) (Entered: 07/12/2023)

July 12, 2023

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Case transferred from TXWD has been received and opened in North Dakota District as case number 1:23-CV-130. (slt) (Entered: 07/14/2023)

July 14, 2023

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ANSWER to 14 Amended Complaint, by Xavier Becerra, United States Department of Health and Human Services, United States Department of Health and Human Services Office for Civil Rights.(Marcus, Lisa) (Entered: 07/26/2023)

July 26, 2023

July 26, 2023

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Transcript filed of Proceedings held on 6/29/23, Proceedings Transcribed: Motion Hearing. Court Reporter: Tamara Ross, Telephone number: 4326850346. 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 8/29/2023, Redacted Transcript Deadline set for 9/8/2023, Release of Transcript Restriction set for 11/6/2023, (tdr) (Entered: 08/08/2023)

Aug. 8, 2023

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TRANSCRIPT REQUEST Motion Hearing held June 29, 2023 by The State of Texas for proceedings held on 6/29/2023. Proceedings Transcribed: Motion Hearing. Court Reporter: Tamara Ross. (Wassdorf, William) (Entered: 08/08/2023)

Aug. 8, 2023

Aug. 8, 2023

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MOTION for Summary Judgment by Mayo Pharmacy, Inc., The State of Texas. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit A - Declaration of Eric Bentley, # 2 Exhibit B - Declaration of Mayo Pharmacy, Inc., # 3 Proposed Order)(Dill, Andrea) (Entered: 09/15/2023)

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Sept. 15, 2023

Sept. 15, 2023

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Unopposed MOTION for Extension of Time to File Response/Reply as to 49 MOTION for Summary Judgment : Unopposed Motion to Modify Briefing Schedule and for Other Relief by Xavier Becerra, United States Department of Health and Human Services, United States Department of Health and Human Services Office for Civil Rights. (Attachments: # 1 Proposed Order)(Marcus, Lisa) (Entered: 09/26/2023)

1 Proposed Order

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Sept. 26, 2023

Sept. 26, 2023

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Deficiency Notice

Sept. 27, 2023

Sept. 27, 2023

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

Sept. 27, 2023

Sept. 27, 2023

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DEFICIENCY NOTICE: re 50 Unopposed MOTION for Extension of Time to File Response/Reply as to 49 MOTION for Summary Judgment : Unopposed Motion to Modify Briefing Schedule and for Other Relief. No Certificate of Service included in motion. File a Certificate of Service as a SEPARATE PLEADING, including a Cover page with proper heading, case style, case number and document title. File using the "Certificate of Service" Event located under the "Service of Process" menu. Link the Certificate of Service to the Original Pleading (jb3)

Sept. 27, 2023

Sept. 27, 2023

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CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE by Xavier Becerra, United States Department of Health and Human Services, United States Department of Health and Human Services Office for Civil Rights 50 Unopposed MOTION for Extension of Time to File Response/Reply as to 49 MOTION for Summary Judgment : Unopposed Motion to Modify Briefing Schedule and for Other Relief (Marcus, Lisa) (Entered: 09/27/2023)

Sept. 27, 2023

Sept. 27, 2023

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Text Order GRANTING 50 Defendants' Unopposed Motion for Extension of Time to File Response/Reply. It is ORDERED that the time for Defendants to respond to Plaintiffs' Motion for Summary Judgment is extended to October 20, 2023. It is further ORDERED that the parties' deadlines and page limits for briefing their cross-motions for summary judgments are as follows: Plaintiffs' Supplemental Summary Judgment Brief is due three weeks following the issuance of HHS revised pharmacy guidance (20-page limit); Defendants' Combined Cross-Motion for Summary Judgment and Opposition to Plaintiffs' Motion for Summary Judgment is due 10/20/2023 (40-page limit); Plaintiffs' Combined Reply and Opposition to Defendants Cross-Motion is due 11/3/2023 (30-page limit); and Defendants' Combined Reply and Supplemental Opposition to Plaintiffs' Supplemental Brief is due 11/17/2023 (30-page limit). It is so ORDERED. Entered by Judge David Counts. (This is a text-only entry generated by the court. There is no document associated with this entry.) (db)

Sept. 27, 2023

Sept. 27, 2023

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NOTICE by Xavier Becerra, United States Department of Health and Human Services, United States Department of Health and Human Services Office for Civil Rights (Attachments: # 1 Pharmacy Guidance (revised Sept. 29, 2023))(Marcus, Lisa) (Entered: 09/29/2023)

1 Pharmacy Guidance (revised Sept. 29, 2023)

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Sept. 29, 2023

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SUPPLEMENTAL MEMORANDUM to 49 MOTION for Summary Judgment by Mayo Pharmacy, Inc., The State of Texas. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit)(Hilton, Amy) (Entered: 10/20/2023)

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Oct. 20, 2023

Oct. 20, 2023

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NOTICE of Filing Administrative Record by Xavier Becerra, United States Department of Health and Human Services, United States Department of Health and Human Services Office for Civil Rights (Attachments: # 1 AR Certification & Index, # 2 Administrative Record)(Marcus, Lisa) (Entered: 10/20/2023)

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Oct. 20, 2023

Oct. 20, 2023

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MOTION for Summary Judgment and Opposition to Plaintiffs' Motion for Summary Judgment by Xavier Becerra, United States Department of Health and Human Services, United States Department of Health and Human Services Office for Civil Rights. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit 1, # 2 Proposed Order)(Marcus, Lisa) (Entered: 10/20/2023)

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Oct. 20, 2023

Oct. 20, 2023

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Miscellaneous Objection to 54 Notice of Filing, Defendants' Notice of Administration Record by Mayo Pharmacy, Inc., The State of Texas. (Hilton, Amy) (Entered: 11/03/2023)

Nov. 3, 2023

Nov. 3, 2023

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Response in Opposition to Motion, filed by Mayo Pharmacy, Inc., The State of Texas, re 55 MOTION for Summary Judgment and Opposition to Plaintiffs' Motion for Summary Judgment filed by Defendant United States Department of Health and Human Services Office for Civil Rights, Defendant United States Department of Health and Human Services, Defendant Xavier Becerra and Reply in Support of Plaintiffs' Motion for Summary Judgment (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit)(Hilton, Amy) (Entered: 11/03/2023)

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Nov. 3, 2023

Nov. 3, 2023

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NOTICE of Filing of Supplemental Administrative Record by Xavier Becerra, United States Department of Health and Human Services, United States Department of Health and Human Services Office for Civil Rights (Attachments: # 1 Supplemental Certification of the Administrative Record, # 2 Index to the Administrative Record (As Supplemented November 17, 2023), # 3 Supplement to Administrative Record)(Marcus, Lisa) (Entered: 11/17/2023)

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2 Index to the Administrative Record (As Supplemented November 17, 2023)

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Nov. 17, 2023

Nov. 17, 2023

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RESPONSE to 56 Miscellaneous Objection by Xavier Becerra, United States Department of Health and Human Services, United States Department of Health and Human Services Office for Civil Rights. (Marcus, Lisa) (Entered: 11/17/2023)

Nov. 17, 2023

Nov. 17, 2023

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REPLY to Response to Motion, filed by Xavier Becerra, United States Department of Health and Human Services, United States Department of Health and Human Services Office for Civil Rights, re 55 MOTION for Summary Judgment and Opposition to Plaintiffs' Motion for Summary Judgment filed by Defendant United States Department of Health and Human Services Office for Civil Rights, Defendant United States Department of Health and Human Services, Defendant Xavier Becerra : Defendants Reply in Support of Motion for Summary Judgment and Supplemental Opposition to Plaintiffs Motion for Summary Judgment (Attachments: # 1 Ex. 1 - Redline comparing Revised Guidance to Superseded Guidance)(Marcus, Lisa) (Entered: 11/17/2023)

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Nov. 17, 2023

Nov. 17, 2023

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RESPONSE to 59 Response by Mayo Pharmacy, Inc., The State of Texas. (Hilton, Amy) (Entered: 11/21/2023)

Nov. 21, 2023

Nov. 21, 2023

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Unopposed MOTION to Withdraw as Attorney by The State of Texas. (Attachments: # 1 Proposed Order)(Hilton, Amy) (Entered: 12/14/2023)

Dec. 14, 2023

Dec. 14, 2023

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Order on Motion to Withdraw as Attorney

Dec. 15, 2023

Dec. 15, 2023

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Text Order GRANTING 62 Plaintiff's Unopposed Motion to Withdraw as Counsel of Record. It is ORDERED that Christopher D. Hilton is hereby withdrawn as counsel of record for Plaintiff. The Clerk of Court is directed to terminate Mr. Hilton from receiving further filings in this case. It is so ORDERED. Entered by Judge David Counts. (This is a text-only entry generated by the court. There is no document associated with this entry.) (db)

Dec. 15, 2023

Dec. 15, 2023

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ORDER Setting Motion Hearing for 1/26/2024 01:00 PM in Midland before Judge David Counts. Signed by Judge David Counts. (bot2) (Entered: 12/21/2023)

Dec. 21, 2023

Dec. 21, 2023

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Minute Entry for proceedings held before Judge David Counts: Motion Hearing held on 1/26/2024 re 50 Unopposed MOTION for Extension of Time to File Response/Reply as to 49 MOTION for Summary Judgment : Unopposed Motion to Modify Briefing Schedule and for Other Relief filed by United States Department of Health and Human Services Office for Civil Rights, United States Department of Health and Human Services, Xavier Becerra, 49 MOTION for Summary Judgment filed by Mayo Pharmacy, Inc., The State of Texas, 55 MOTION for Summary Judgment and Opposition to Plaintiffs' Motion for Summary Judgment filed by United States Department of Health and Human Services Office for Civil Rights, United States Department of Health and Human Services, Xavier Becerra (Minute entry documents are not available electronically). (Court Reporter Tamara Ross)(slt) (Entered: 01/26/2024)

Jan. 26, 2024

Jan. 26, 2024

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ADVISORY TO THE COURT by Mayo Pharmacy, Inc., The State of Texas . (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit)(Hilton, Amy) (Entered: 01/30/2024)

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Jan. 30, 2024

Jan. 30, 2024

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Transcript filed of Proceedings held on 1/26/2024, Proceedings Transcribed: Motion Hearing. Court Reporter/Transcriber: Tamara D. Ross, Telephone number: (432) 685-0346. 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 2/27/2024, Redacted Transcript Deadline set for 3/8/2024, Release of Transcript Restriction set for 5/6/2024. (sg) (Entered: 02/06/2024)

Feb. 6, 2024

Feb. 6, 2024

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TRANSCRIPT REQUEST by The State of Texas for proceedings held on January 26, 2024. Proceedings Transcribed: Motions Hearing. Court Reporter: Tamara Ross. (Hilton, Amy) (Entered: 02/06/2024)

Feb. 6, 2024

Feb. 6, 2024

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NOTICE OF SUPPLEMENTAL AUTHORITY by The State of Texas (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit A)(Hilton, Amy) (Entered: 03/26/2024)

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March 26, 2024

March 26, 2024

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MEMORANDUM OPINION AND ORDER re 49 Motion for Summary Judgment filed by Mayo Pharmacy, Inc., The State of Texas, 55 Motion for Summary Judgment, filed by United States Department of Health and Human Services Office for Civil Rights, United States Department of Health and Human Services, Xavier Becerra. Signed by Judge David Counts. (jb3) (Entered: 04/05/2024)

April 5, 2024

April 5, 2024

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FINAL JUDGMENT. Signed by Judge David Counts. (jb3) (Entered: 04/08/2024)

April 8, 2024

April 8, 2024

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Case Details

State / Territory: Texas

Case Type(s):

Speech and Religious Freedom

Key Dates

Filing Date: Feb. 7, 2023

Closing Date: April 8, 2024