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Texas v. New Mexico

Docket No. Argument Opinion Vote Author Term
22o65 Oct 5, 2020 Dec 14, 2020 7-1 Kavanaugh OT 2020

Holding: Texas" motion to review the Pecos River Master"s determination " that New Mexico was entitled to a delivery credit for evaporated water stored at Texas" request under the Pecos River Compact " is denied.

Judgment: Motion denied, 7-1, in an opinion by Justice Kavanaugh on December 14, 2020. Justice Alito filed an opinion concurring in part and dissenting in part. Justice Barrett took no part in the consideration or decision of this case.

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DateProceedings and Orders (key to color coding)
01/16/1960Motion of the River Master for approval of fees and expenses received.
06/27/1974Motion for leave to file a bill of complaint filed.
08/27/1974Motion for appointment of Special Master filed.
08/28/1974Brief in opposition of State of New Mexico filed.
10/10/1974Memorandum for the U.S. filed.
10/16/1974Response to the memorandum of U.S. requested.
11/01/1974Response of the State of New Mexico to the memorandum U.S. filed.
11/18/1974Application of the State of Texas for an extension to file response to memorandum of U.S. filed and order granting same until 1-5-75. (Burger, C.J.)
01/03/1975Brief of State of Texas in response to New Mexico's opposition and to memorandum of the U.S.
01/24/1975Above report received and order filed. Motion for leave to intervene GRANTED.
03/12/1975Supplemental memorandum to the U.S. filed.
04/21/1975Motion for leave to file bill of complaint GRANTED, defendant is alloted sixty days to answer. Douglas, J. OUT.
04/21/1975Motion for leave to file an bill of complaint GRANTED.
06/19/1975Answer of State of New Mexico filed.
08/20/1975Motion of U.S. for leave to intervene filed.
09/12/1975Response of New Mexico to motion of U.S. for leave to intervene filed.
10/02/1975Motion of U.S. for leave to intervene DISTRIBUTED.
10/09/1975Response of U.S. to State of New Mexico's objection complaint in intervention filed. (D)
10/28/1975Motion of U.S. for leave to intervene and motion for appointment of Special Master DISTRIBUTED. 10-31
11/11/1975ORDERED that Honorable Jean Sala Breitenstein, Senior Judge for the USCA-10 be appointed to Special Master in this case. Motion of the U.S. for leave to intervene is referred to the Special Master. Douglas, J., OUT.
01/07/1976Report of Special Master on Motion of United States for leave to intervene as plaintiff filed.
08/29/1977Report of the Special Master on affirmative defenses of New Mexico filed.
10/03/1977Report of Special Master order filed.
09/14/1979Report of Special Master on Obligation of New Mexico to Texas Under the Pecos River Compact received.
10/15/1979The Report of the Special Master on Obligation of New Mexico to Texas under the Pecos River Compact is received and ordered filed. Exceptions, if any, together with supporting briefs to the Report may be filed by the parties within 45 days. Replies, if any, with supporting briefs, to such exceptions may be filed within 30 days.
11/29/1979Objections of New Mexico to Report of the Special Master filed.
11/30/1979Objections of the State of Texas to the Report of the Special Master filed.
12/31/1979Texas' reply to New Mexico's objections to the Master's Report filed.
02/02/1980Memorandum for the United States filed. (D)
02/09/1980Motion of New Mexico to strike response of United States filed.
02/19/1980The motion of New Mexico to strike the response of the United States is DENIED. The alternative request to file a reply is GRANTED. The Objections to the Report of the Special Master on the obligations of New Mexico to Texas under the Pecos River Compact are set for oral argument in due course.
02/29/1980CIRCULATED.
03/24/1980ARGUED. (on objections to the Report of Special Master)
05/19/1980Upon consideration of the Report filed October 15, 1979, by Senior Judge Jean S. Breitenstein, Special Master, and the Exceptions thereto, and on consideration of briefs and oral arguments thereon, it is ADJUDGED, ordered, and decreed, that all Exceptions are overruled, the Report is in all respects confirmed, and the ruling of the Special Master on the "1946 condition" as that term appears in Artx. 11 (g) and 111 (a) of the Pecos River Compact is approved. (Per Curiam Opinion). Dissenting opinion by Stevens, J.
06/03/1980Petition for rehearing filed.
06/30/1980Rehearing DENIED.
11/30/1981The order of November 11, 1975 is amended to add the word LEGAL to the second sentence of the second paragraph to the order appointing the Special Master. (see order).
09/28/1982Report of the Special Master received.
10/18/1982The report of the Special Master is received and ordered filed. Exceptions to the Report, with supporting briefs, may be filed by the parties within 45 days. Replies to such Exceptions, with supporting briefs, may be filed within 30.
12/01/1982Exceptions to the Report of the Special Master by New Mexico filed.
12/03/1982Exceptions to the Report of the Special Master filed by the United States.
12/03/1982Exceptions to the Report of the Special Master filed by the State of Texas.
01/05/1983Reply brief of the State of New Mexico to Texas' and the U.S.' exceptions and briefs in support of exceptions to the Report and Recommendations of the Special Master filed.
01/05/1983Statement of receipts and disbursements by Special Master received.
01/08/1983Texas' reply to the Exceptions of the United States and New Mexico are filed.
01/24/1983The Exceptions to the Report of the Special Master are set for oral argument in due course.
02/15/1983CIRCULATED.
03/28/1983Record filed. (6 filed)
03/30/1983ARGUED.
06/17/1983Sustained in part. Overruled in part. Returned to the Special Mastser for determination of the unresolved issues framed in his Pre-Trial Order, in a manner consistent with this opinion.
02/06/1984Report and Recommendation of Special Master received.
02/27/1984The Report of the Special Master is received and order filed. Excpetions to the Report, with supporting briefs, may be filed by the parties within 45 days. Replies thereto, with supporting briefs, may be filed within 30 days. The request of the Special Master to be discharged is granted and it is ordered that Honorable Jean Sala Breitenstein is discharged as the Special Master in this case.
03/09/1984Waiver of the United States of right to file Exceptions to the Report of the Special Master filed.
04/12/1984Exceptions filed to the Report of the Special Master by New Mexico, of, in the alternative, motion to remand filed.
05/14/1984Reply by Texas to Excpetions of the Special Master filed by New Mexico filed. (D)
06/11/1984The motion of New Mexico to remand the case to the Special Master is denied. The Exception of New Mexico to the Report of the Special Master is overruled. The Report and Recommendation of the Special Master is approved.
06/22/1984STRICKEN from above conference.
07/02/1984The Honorable Jean Sala Breitensten, whose long and invaluable service to the Court in this case is deeply appreciated, has requested that he be relieved of his duties as Special Master, and the Court having granted that request, it is necessary that a Special Master be appointed to conclude this case. It is therefore ordered that Charles J. Meyer of Denver, Colorado, be appointed to Special Master in this case with authority to fix the pleadings and to direct subsequent proceedings, and with authority to summon witnesses, issue subpoenas, and take such evidence as may be introduced and such as he may deem it necessary to call for. The Master is directed to submit such reports as he may deem appropriate. The compensation of the Special Master, the allowances to him, the compensation paid to his legal, technical, stenographic, and clerical assistants, the cost of printing his report, and all other proper expenses shall be charged against and borne by the parties in such proportion as the Court may hereafter direct.
07/30/1984Oath of the Special Master received.
12/20/1985Motion of the Special Master for interim fees and disbursements filed.
02/24/1986The motion of the Special Master for allowance of interim fees and disbursements is granted and a total of $34,213.09 is allowed. Chief Justice Burger, with whom Blackmun and Renquist, J.J., join, dissenting.
07/29/1986Report of the Special Master received.
10/06/1986The Report of the Special Master is received and ordered filed. Exceptions to the Report, with supporting briefs, may be filed by the parties within 45 days. Replies thereto, if any, may be mailed within 30 days. The motion of the Special Master for award and interim fee allowance is granted. Scalia, J., OUT.
11/06/1986Order extending time to file the Exceptions and supporting brief to Report of Special Master granted for all parties to and including December 19, 1986.
12/18/1986Brief, amici curiae of The Incorporated Munincipalities of Alamogordo, Artesia, et al., in support of New Mexico filed.
12/18/1986Exception of State of Texas to Report of the Special Master and Brief in support filed.
12/20/1986Exception of New Mexico to the Report of the Special Master and Brief in support filed.
01/14/1987Order extending time to file 60 printed copies of Texas' reply to New Mexico's Exceptions to the Report of the Special Master until January 13, 1987.
01/20/1987Reply by Texas filed.
01/20/1987Brief, amici curiae, of Red Bluff Water Power Control District in support of Recommendations of the Special Master filed.
02/23/1987The Exceptions to the Report of the Special Master are set for oral argument in due course.
03/02/1987The motion of City of Alamogordo, New Mexico, et al., for leave to participate in oral argument as amici curiae, for divided argument, and for additional time for oral argument is DENIED.
04/29/1987ARGUED.
06/08/1987On Exceptions to the Report of the Special Master. Exceptions to the Report of the Special Master sustained in part and overruled in part. Decree entered. The case is remanded to the Special Master. The Court retains jurisdiction of this suit for the purpose of order, direction, or modification of the decree, or any supplementary decree, that may at any time be deemed proper in relation to the subject matter controversy. Opinion by Justice White; Justice Stevens took no part in the conversation of this case.
11/30/1987Report of the Special Master received.
12/07/1987The Report of the Special Master is received and order filed. Exceptions to the Report, with supporting briefs, may be filed by the parties within 45 days. Replies thereto, with supporting briefs, may be filed within 30 days.
01/11/1988Motion for allowance of interim fees and disbursement filed.
01/20/1988Order extending time to file exceptions and brief in support of exceptions to the Report of the Special Master until January 26, 1988. This extension applies to all parties. No additional request for an extension of time will be entertained by the Clerk.
01/27/1988Exceptions to the Report of the Special Master filed by New Mexico.
01/29/1988Waiver of Texas to Exceptions to the Report of the Special Master filed.
02/08/1988Nomination for appointment of River Master pursuant to opinion of this Court on June 8, 1987, filed.
03/02/1988Reply by Texas to Exceptions to the Report of Special Master filed.
03/11/1988Motion of New Mexico to file reply brief to Texas' reply.
03/21/1988The motion of the Special Master for allowance of interim fees and disbursements is granted. Dissenting opinion by Blackmun, J. Justice Stevens, OUT.
03/28/1988Motion of New Mexico for leave to file a reply brief is GRANTED. New Mexico's exceptions to the Report of the Special Master are overruled. The Report of the Special Master is approved and amended decree entered. United States dismissed from this proceeding without prejudice. Court retains jurisdiction of this suit. Opinion per curiam. Neil S. Grigg, of Fort Collins, Colorado, appointed River Master of the Pecos River. Justice Stevens took no part in the consideration or decision of this case.
04/07/1988Oath of River Master received.
07/12/1988Motion of the River Master for approval of fees and expenses filed.
07/23/1988New Mexico's motion to stay adoption of Pecos River Master's final report filed.
07/23/1988Application (A-88-116) for a stay of adoption of River Master's Final Report pending Special Master's determination of stateline departure 84-86, submitted to White, J.
07/23/1988Application (A-88-116) DENIED by White, J.
08/04/1988Response to the application (A88-166) filed by Texas.
09/12/1988Letter from River Master respecting oral presentation by state and other parties presented to Justice White and by him referred to the Court filed.
10/03/1988The motion of the River Master for approval of fees and expenses is granted and the River Master is awarded $14,085.35 for the period of March 28-June 30, 1988, to be paid equally by the parties.
10/12/1988Motion for allowance of fees and disbursements for the late Special Master filed.
10/12/1988Memorandum respecting status of case at the time of death of the Special Master filed.
10/18/1988It is ordered that D. Monte Pascoe, Esquire, of Denver, Colorado, be appointed Special Master in the place of Charles J. Meyers, deceased. The Special Master shall have authority to fix the time and conditions for the filling of additional pleadings and to direct subsequent proceedings, and with authority to summon witnesses, issue subpoenas, and take such evidence as may be introduced and such as he may deem it necessary to call for. The Special Master is directed to submit such reports as he may deem appropriate. The compensation paid to his report, and all other proper expenses, including travel expenses, shall be charged against and be bourne by the parties in such proportion as the Court may hereafter direct.
10/28/1988OATH OF SPECIAL MASTER RECEIVED
10/31/1988The motion for allowance of fees and disbursements on behalf of the late Charles J. Meyers, Special Master is granted and the allocation for total services and disbursements set forth in the motion is approved. The amount is to be paid equally by the parties. Stevens, J., OUT.
01/10/1989Motion of River Master for approval of fees and expenses filed.
02/21/1989The motion of the River Master for approval of fees and expenses is granted and the River Master is awarded $5,154.74 for the period July 1-December 31, 1998., to be paid equally by the parties.
04/12/1989Request of the River Master for approval of fees and expenses for the period January 1-March 31, 1989.
05/01/1989The motion of the River Master for approval of fees and expenses is granted and the River Master is awarded $7,168.53 for the period January 1- March 31, 1989, to be paid equally by the parties.
06/20/1989Final Report of the River Master received.
07/03/1989The Final Report of the Pecos River Master for accounting year 1989 is received and order filed.
08/07/1989Status Report by the Special Master received.
10/02/1989The motion of the River Master for approval of fees and expenses is granted and the River Master is awarded $4313.43 for the period April 1-June 30, 1989 to be equally paid by the parties.
10/05/1989Allowances of interim fees and disbursements by Special Master filed.
10/30/1989The motion of the Special Master for allowance of interim fees and disbursements is granted and the Special Master is awarded $55,936.76 to be paid equally by the parties.
01/07/1990Modification determination and grounds for such determination dated December 26, 1990 was received January 2, 1991.
01/16/1990Motion of the River Master for approval of fees and expenses received.
01/22/1990The motion of the River Master for approval of fees and expenses is granted and the River Master awarded $3761.73 for the period of July 1- December 31, 1989, to be paid equally by the parties.
02/07/1990Joint motion of stipulated judgement filed.
02/26/1990The Joint Motion for Entry of Stipulated Judgement is GRANTED.
04/12/1990Motion of River Master for approval of fees for period of January 1-March 21, 1990, to be paid equally by the parties.
04/23/1990The motion of the River Master for approval of fees is granted and the River Master is awarded $1215.00 for the period between January 1-March 31, 1990.
07/06/1990River Master's Final Report for Accounting Year 1990 filed.
07/18/1990Motion of the River Master for fees and expenses filed.
10/01/1990The Final Report of the River Master for Accounting Year 1990 is adopted. The motion for approval of fees and expenses is granted and the River Master is awarded $5,063.44 for the period April 1-June 30, 1990, to be paid equally by the parties.
11/19/1990Motion of the River Master for fees and expenses filed.
12/10/1990The motion of the River Master for approval of fees and expenses is granted and the River Master is awarded $2,638.52 for the period July 1- September 30, 1990, to be paid equally by the parties.
01/10/1991Motion of the River Master for compensation and reimbursement of expenses filed.
01/22/1991The motion of the River Master for approval of fees and expenses is granted and the River Master is awarded $4,451.32 for the period of October 1- December 31, 1990, to be paid equally by the parties.
01/24/1991Second motion of the Special Master for compensation and reimbursement of expenses filed.
02/19/1991ORDER: The second motion of the Special Master for compensation and reimbursement of expenses is granted and the Special Master is allowed a total of $30,391.20 for the period September 1, 1989 through January 23, 1991 to be paid equally by the parties. The request of the Special Master to be discharged is granted and Monte Pasco is hereby discharged with the thanks of the Court.
04/16/1991Motion of the River Master for fees and expenses filed.
04/29/1991ORDER: Motion of the River Master for approval of fees and expenses is granted and the River Master is awarded $7,732.95 for the period January 1- March 1, 1991, to be paid equally by the parties.
07/26/1991Motion of New Mexico to review River Master's final report for 1990.
07/29/1991Motion of River Master for fees and expenses filed.
08/08/1991Response of Texas to New Mexico's motion filed.
08/12/1991Record of proceedings before the River Master received.
08/23/1991Reply of New Mexico to the response filed by Texas filed.
10/07/1991ORDER: Motion of the River Master for approval of fees is granted and the River Master is awarded $10,705.20 for the period April 1, 1991- June 30, 1991, to be paid equally by the parties. The Motion of New Mexico to review the River Master's final report for water year 1990 is DENIED.
10/15/1991ORDER: Amendment to the March 28, 1988 order appointing the River Master: It is ordered that Neil S. Grigg be and he hereby is appointed River Master of the Pecos River for the purpose of performing the duties set forth in the Amended Decree of March 28, 1988. It is further ordered that the River Master shall have the power and authority to subpoena information or data, compiled in reasonable or usable form, which he deems necessary or desirable for the proper and efficient performance of his duties. It is further ordered that the RIver Master is allowed his necessary expenses including the cost of competent legal advice deemed by him to be necessary to carry out his duties, as well as reasonable fees for his services, statements for which shall be submitted quarterly to the Court for its approval. Upon Court approval, such statements will be paid by the States of New Mexico and Texas. It is further ordered that if the position of River Master becomes vacant during a recess of the Court, the Chief Justice shall have the authority to make a new designation which shall have the same effect as if originally made by the Court.
01/27/1992Motion of the River Master for approval of fees and expenses filed.
02/24/1992ORDER: Motion of the River Master for approval of fees and expenses is granted and the River Master is awarded $7,644.00 for the period October 1- December 31, 1992, to be paid equally by the parties.
05/12/1992Motion for approval of fees and expenses by the River Master filed.
06/01/1992ORDER: Motion of the River Master for approval of fees and expenses is GRANTED and the River Master is awarded $4208.44 for the period January 1- March 31, 1992, to be paid equally by the parties.
06/02/1992Final Report for Accounting Year 1991 by the River Master filed.
09/28/1992Motion of the River Master for approval of fees and expenses filed.
10/19/1992ORDER: Motion of the River Master for approval of fees and expenses is GRANTED and the River Master is awarded $14,388.53 for the period April 1- June 28, 1992, to be paid equally by the parties.
11/05/1992Motion of the River Master for approval of fees and expenses filed.
11/16/1992ORDER: Motion of the River Master for approval of fees and expenses is GRANTED and the River Master is awarded $8,082.13 for the period July 1- September 30, 1992, to be paid equally by the parties.
12/31/1992Modification determination of the River Master filed (see cover letter dated 12-29-92)
01/26/1993Motion of the River Master for award of compensation and fees files
02/22/1993ORDER: Motion of the River Master for approval of fees and expenses is GRANTED and the River Master is awarded $7,318.93 for the period Oct 1-Dec 31, 1992, to be paid equally by the parties.
05/17/1993Motion of River Master for award of fees and expenses filed.
05/24/1993ORDER: Motion of the River Master for approval of fees and expenses is GRANTED and the River Master is awarded $370.29 for the period January 1- March 31, 1993, to be paid equally by the parties.
02/22/1994ORDER: Motion of the River Master for approval of fees and expenses is GRANTED and the River Master is awarded $444.60 for the period October 1- December 31, 1994, to be paid equally by the parties.
05/05/1994Motion of River Master for award of fees and reimbursement of expenses filed.
06/13/1994ORDER: Motion of the River Master for approval of fees and expenses is GRANTED and the River Master is awarded $836.00 for the period January 1- March 31, 1994, to be paid equally by the parties.
06/27/1994Pecos River Master's Final Report for Accounting Year 1994 received.
10/03/1994ORDER: Motion of the River Master for approval of fees and expenses is GRANTED and the River Master is awarded $5,403.75 for the period April 1- June 30, 1994, to be paid equally by the parties.
11/14/1994Motion of River Master for award of fees and reimbursement of expenses paid.
11/14/1994ORDER: Motion of the River Master for approval of fees and expenses is GRANTED and the River Master is awarded $972.00 for the period July 1- September 30, 1994, to be paid equally by the parties.
02/06/1995Statement of River Master re: fees and expenses for October 1- December 31, 1994 received.
04/20/1995Motion of River Master for award of fees and reimbursement of expenses filed.
05/01/1995ORDER: Motion of the River Master for approval of fees and expenses is GRANTED and the River Master is awarded $2,808.0 for the period January 1- March 31, 1995, to be paid equally by the parties.
06/28/1995Pecos River Master's Final Report for Accounting Year 1995 received.
10/02/1995ORDER: Motion of the River Master for approval of fees and expenses is GRANTED and the River Master is awarded $3,999.78 for the period April 1- June 30, 1995, to be paid equally by the parties.
02/15/1996Statement from River Master re: fees and expenses for period October 1-December 31, 1995, filed. (nothing due from parties).
05/22/1996Motion of River Master for award of fees and reimbursement of expenses filed.
05/22/1996Motion of River Master for reimbursement of fees and expenses filed.
06/03/1996ORDER: Motion of the River Master for approval of fees and expenses is GRANTED and the River Master is awarded $2,632.00 for the period January 1- March 31, 1996, to be paid equally by the parties.
06/24/1996Pecos River Master's Final Report for Accounting Year 1996 filed.
10/07/1996ORDER: Motion of the River Master for approval of fees and expenses is GRANTED and the River Master is awarded $4,752.67 for the period April 1- June 30 1996, to be paid equally by the parties.
11/01/1996Motion of the River Master for fees and reimbursement of expenses filed.
11/12/1996ORDER: Motion of the River Master for approval of fees and expenses is GRANTED and the River Master is awarded $1218.00 for the period July 1-September 30, 1996, to be paid equally by the parties.
04/29/1997Motion of River Master for fees and expenses filed.
05/19/1997ORDER: Motion of the River Master for approval of fees and expenses is GRANTED and the River Master is awarded $2,758.00 for the period January 1- March 31, 1997, to be paid equally by the parties.
06/30/1997Pecos River Master's Final Report for Accounting Year 1997 filed.
09/10/1997Motion of River Master for fees and expenses filed.
10/14/1997ORDER: Motion of the River Master for approval of fees and expenses is GRANTED and the River Master is awarded $4,071.59 for the period April 1- June 30, 1997, to be paid equally by the parties.
11/20/1997Statement for fees and expenses for July 1- Septemeber 30, 1997, filed.
06/15/1998ORDER: Motion of the River Master for approval of fees and expenses is GRANTED and the River Master is awarded $2,445.00 for the period January 1- March 31, 1998, to be paid equally by the parties.
06/25/1998Pecos River Master's Final Report for Accounting Year 1998 filed
08/24/1998Motion of River Master for fees and expenses filed.
04/15/1999Motion of River Master for fees and expenses filed.
04/26/1999ORDER: Motion of the River Master for approval of fees and expenses is GRANTED and the River Master is awarded $2,505.00 for the period January 1- March 31, 1998, to be paid equally by the parties.
06/21/1999Pecos River Master's Final Report for Accounting Year 1999 filed.
10/12/1999ORDER: Motion of the River Master for approval of fees and expenses is GRANTED and the River Master is awarded $3,189.89 for the period April 1- June 30, 1999, to be paid equally by the parties.
05/04/2000Motion of River Master for fees and expenses filed.
06/05/2000ORDER: Motion of the River Master for approval of fees and expenses is GRANTED and the River Master is awarded $2,439.00 for the period January 1- March 31, 2000, to be paid equally by the parties.
06/28/2000Pecos River Master's Final Report for Accounting Year 2000 filed.
08/28/2000Motion of River Master for fees and expenses filed.
10/10/2000ORDER: Motion of the River Master for approval of fees and expenses is GRANTED and the River Master is awarded $2,885.93 for the period April 1- June 30, 2000, to be paid equally by the parties.
07/02/2001Pecos River Master's Final Report for Accounting Year 2001.
09/19/2001Motion of River Master for fees and expenses filed.
10/15/2001ORDER: Motion of the River Master for approval of fees and expenses is GRANTED and the River Master is awarded $2,970.18 for the period April 1- June 30, 2001, to be paid equally by the parties.
06/06/2002Agreed Request to Modify Section B.1.c(1) of the River Master's Manual approved by River Master effective June 6, 2002, filed.
08/15/2002Motion of River Master for fees and expenses filed.
08/21/2002Motion Distributed. September 30, 2002 (page 121)
10/07/2002ORDER: Motion of the River Master for fees and reimbursement of expenses is granted, and the River Master is awarded a total of $5,820.53 for the period January 1, 2002, through June 30, 2002 to be paid equally by the parties.
05/13/2003Motion of River Master for fees and expenses for the period January 1, 2003 through March 31, 2003 filed.
05/27/2003Motion Distributed. June 12, 2003 (page 4)
06/16/2003Motion of River Master for fees and expenses for the period January 1, 2003 through March 31, 2003 GRANTED.
06/26/2003Pecos River Master's Final Report for Accounting Year 2003.
08/06/2003Revised River Master's Manual dated July 28, 2003 received.
09/16/2003Motion of River Master for fees and expenses for the period April 1, 2003 through July 31, 2003 filed by River Master.
10/01/2003Motion DISTRIBUTED for Conference of October 17, 2003.
10/20/2003Motion for fees and expenses for the period April 1, 2003 through July 31, 2003 GRANTED.
06/16/2004Motion for fees and expenses for the period January 1, 2004 through March 31, 2004 filed by River Master.
06/21/2004Pecos River Master's Final Report for Accounting Year 2004.
06/30/2004Motion DISTRIBUTED for Conference of September 27, 2004.
07/12/2004Motion for fees and expenses for the period April 1, 2004 through June 30, 2004 filed by River Master.
07/14/2004Motion DISTRIBUTED for Conference of September 27, 2004.
10/04/2004Motion for fees and expenses for the period January 1, 2005 through March 31, 2005 filed by River Master.
10/04/2004Motion for fees and expenses for the period April 1, 2004 through June 30, 2004 filed by River Master. GRANTED.
05/10/2005Motion DISTRIBUTED for Conference of May 26, 2005.
05/31/2005Motion for fees and expenses for the period January 1, 2005 through March 31, 2005 filed by River Master. GRANTED.
07/07/2005Pecos River Master's Final Report for Accounting Year 2005.
07/14/2005Motion for fees and expenses for the period April 1, 2005 through June 30, 2005 filed by River Master filed by River Master.
07/27/2005Motion DISTRIBUTED for Conference of September 26, 2005.
10/03/2005The motion of the River Master for fees and reimbursement of expenses is granted, and the River Master is awarded a total of $4750.22 for the period April 1, 2005, through June 30, 2005, to be paid equally by the parties. The Chief Justice took no part in the consideration or decision of this motion.
07/05/2006Pecos River Master's Final Report for Accounting Year 2006.
07/25/2006Motion for fees and expenses for the period July 1, 2005 through June 30, 2006 filed by River Master.
08/16/2006Motion DISTRIBUTED for Conference of September 25, 2006.
10/02/2006The Motion of the River Master for fees and reimbursement of expenses is GRANTED and the River Master is awarded a total of $6,262.49 for the period July 1, 2005 through June 30, 2006 to be paid equally by the parties.
07/08/2007Pecos River Master's Final Report for Accounting Year 2007.
08/10/2007Motion for fees and expenses for the period July 1, 2006 through June 30, 2007 filed by River Master.
08/22/2007Motion DISTRIBUTED for Conference of September 24, 2007.
10/01/2007The Motion of the River Master for fees and reimbursement of expenses is GRANTED and the River Master is awarded a total of $5,995.61 for the period July 1, 2006 through June 30, 2007 to be paid equally by the parties.
07/03/2008Pecos River Master's Final Report for Accounting Year 2008.
07/22/2008Motion for fees and expenses for the period July 1, 2007 through June 30, 2008 filed by the River Master.
10/06/2008The Motion of the River Master for fees and reimbursement of expenses is GRANTED and the River Master is awarded a total of $6,673.16 for the period July 1, 2007 through June 30, 2008 to be paid equally by the parties.
07/06/2009Pecos River Master's Final Report for Accounting Year 2009.
07/28/2009Motion for fees and expenses for the period July 1, 2008 through June 30, 2009 filed by River M (CL Page 162)
08/12/2009Motion DISTRIBUTED for Conference of September 29, 2009.
10/05/2009The Motion of the River Master for fees and reimbursement of expenses is Granted, and the River Master is awarded a total of $6,910.61 for the period July 1, 2008, through June 30, 2009, to be paid equally by the parties.
07/07/2010Pecos River Master's Final Report for Accounting Year 2010.
07/13/2010Motion for fees and expenses for the period July 1, 2009 through June 30, 2010 filed by River Master. (CL Page 162)
07/28/2010Motion DISTRIBUTED for Conference of September 27, 2010.
10/04/2010The motion of the River Master for fees and reimbursement of expenses is granted, and the River Master is awarded a total of $7,083.87 for the period July 1, 2009 through June 30, 2010, to be paid equally by the parties.
06/28/2011Pecos River Master's Final Report for Accounting Year 2011.
07/25/2011Motion fees and expenses for the period July 1, 2010 through June 30, 2011 filed by River Master.
08/10/2011Motion DISTRIBUTED for Conference of September 26, 2011.
10/03/2011The motion of the River Master for fees and reimbursement of expenses is granted, and the River Master is awarded a total of $6,885.82 for the period July 1, 2010, through June 30, 2011, to be paid equally by the parties.
07/11/2012Pecos River Master's Final Report for Accounting Year 2012.
07/16/2012Motion for fees and expenses for the period July 1, 2011 through June 30, 2012 filed by River Master.
07/18/2012Motion DISTRIBUTED for Conference of September 24, 2012.
10/01/2012The motion of the River Master for fees and reimbursement of expenses is granted, and the River Master is awarded a total of $6,88.59 for the period July 1, 2011, through June 30, 2012, to be paid equally by the parties.
07/02/2013Pecos River Master's Final Report for Accounting Year 2013.
08/06/2013Motion for fees and expenses for the period July 1, 2012 through June 30, 2013 filed by River Master.
08/21/2013Motion DISTRIBUTED for Conference of September 30, 2013.
10/07/2013The motion of the River Master for fees and reimbursement of expenses is granted, and the River Master is awarded a total of $6889.03 for the period July 1, 2012 through June 30, 2013, to be paid equally by the parties.
07/17/2014Motion for fees and expenses for the period July 1, 2013 through June 30, 2014 filed by River Master.
07/17/2014Pecos River Master's Final Report for Accounting Year 2014.
07/25/2014Joint Motion Requesting Review of the River Master's Final Determination filed by the parties.
08/13/2014Motion DISTRIBUTED for Conference of September 29, 2014.
08/25/2014Letter withdrawing the Joint Motion Requesting Review of the River Master's Final Determination filed by the parties.
10/06/2014Motion for fees and expenses GRANTED and the River Master is awarded a total of $8455.87 for the period July 1, 2013, through June 30, 2014, to be paid equally by the parties.
07/07/2015Pecos River Master's Final Report for Accounting Year 2015.
08/10/2015Motion for fees and expenses for the period July 1, 2014, through June 30, 2015 filed by River Master.
08/26/2015Motion DISTRIBUTED for Conference of September 28, 2015.
10/05/2015Motion for fees and expenses GRANTED and the River Master is awarded a total of $10,327.05 for the period July 1, 2014 through June 30, 2015, to be paid equally by the parties.
06/28/2016Pecos River Master's Final Report for Accounting Year 2016.
07/14/2016Motion for fees and expenses for the period July 1, 2015, through June 30, 2016 filed by River Master.
07/27/2016Motion DISTRIBUTED for Conference of September 26, 2016.
10/03/2016Motion for fees and expenses GRANTED and the River Master is awarded a total of $12,227.20, for the period July 1, 2015, through June 30, 2016, to be paid equally by the parties.
07/21/2017Pecos River Master's Final Report for Accounting Year 2017.
08/08/2017Motion for fees and expenses for the period July 1, 2016 through June 30, 2017 filed by River Master.
10/02/2017Motion for fees and expenses GRANTED and the River Master is awarded a total of $7505.97, for the period July 1, 2016, through June 30, 2017, to be paid equally by the parties.
06/26/2018Joint motion for an extension of time for the Pecos River Master to file his Final Report for Accounting Year 2018.
06/28/2018Joint motion for an extension of time granted. The time for the Pecos River Master to file his Final Report for Accounting Year 2018 is extended to and including September 10, 2018.
09/06/2018Pecos River Master's Final Report for Accounting Year 2018.
10/04/2018Motion for an extension of time to file a motion to review River Master's determination filed by plaintiff State of Texas.
10/09/2018Plaintiff's motion for an extension of time granted. The time for the State of Texas to file a motion for review of the River Master's September 6, 2018 final determination is extended to and including December 10, 2018.
10/10/2018Motion for fees and expenses for the period July 1, 2017 through June 30, 2018 filed by River Master.
10/17/2018Motion DISTRIBUTED for Conference of November 2, 2018..
11/05/2018The motion of the River Master for fees and expenses is granted, and the River Master is awarded a total of $14,242.82, for the period July 1, 2017, through June 30, 2018, to be paid equally by the parties.
11/20/2018Motion for a further extension of time to file a motion to review Special Master's determination filed by plaintiff State of Texas.
11/28/2018Plaintiff's motion for an additional extension of time granted. The time for the State of Texas to file a motion for review of the River Master's September 6, 2018 final determination is extended to and including December 17, 2018.
12/17/2018Motion for review of River Master's Final Determination filed by plaintiff State of Texas.
01/02/2019Motion for an extension of time to file response to plaintiff's motion for review of Special Master's determination filed by defendant State of New Mexico.
01/02/2019Defendant's motion for an extension of time granted. The time for the State of New Mexico to file a response to plaintiff's motion for review of the River Master's September 6, 2018 final determination is extended to and including February 15, 2019.
02/15/2019Response to motion for review of River Master's Final Determination from respondent State of New Mexico filed.
02/22/2019Motion to extend the time to file reply in support of motion for review to April 26, 2019, submitted to The Clerk.
02/27/2019Motion to extend the time to file reply is granted and the time is extended to and including April 26, 2019.
04/26/2019Reply of petitioner State of Texas filed.
06/03/2019The Solicitor General is invited to file a brief in this case expressing the views of the United States with respect to the motion for review of the River Master's final determination.
07/01/2019Motion for fees and expenses for the period July 1, 2018 through June 30, 2019 filed by River Master.
07/08/2019Pecos River Master's Final Report for Accounting Year 2019 filed.
07/17/2019Motion DISTRIBUTED for Conference of October 1, 2019..
07/25/2019Motion for an extension of time to file a motion to review River Master's determination filed by plaintiff State of Texas.
07/31/2019Plaintiff's motion for an extension of time granted, and the time for the State of Texas to file a motion for review of the River Master's final determination is extended to and including September 6, 2019.
09/03/2019Conditional motion for review of River Master's 2019 final determination filed by petitioner State of Texas.
10/02/2019Conditional motion DISTRIBUTED for Conference of 10/18/2019.
10/07/2019Motion for fees and expenses GRANTED and the River Master is awarded a total of $22,924.06, for the period July 1, 2018, through June 30, 2019, to be paid equally by the parties.
10/21/2019Conditional motion for review of River Master's 2019 final determination filed by petitioner GRANTED.
12/09/2019Brief amicus curiae of United States filed.
12/23/2019Supplemental brief of State of Texas in response to the brief for the United States as amicus curiae filed.
01/08/2020DISTRIBUTED for Conference of 1/24/2020.
01/27/2020The motion for review of the River Master's final determination is set for oral argument in due course.
02/03/2020Motion of the Solicitor General for leave to participate in oral argument as amicus curiae and for divided argument filed.
02/21/2020SET FOR ARGUMENT on Tuesday, April 21, 2020.
03/19/2020CIRCULATED
03/23/2020Motion of the Solicitor General for leave to participate in oral argument as amicus curiae and for divided argument GRANTED.
04/03/2020ORAL ARGUMENT POSTPONED.
04/13/2020Argument to be rescheduled for the October Term 2020.
07/13/2020SET FOR ARGUMENT on Monday, October 5, 2020.
07/29/2020Pecos River Master's Final Report for Accounting Year 2020 filed.
07/29/2020Motion for fees and expenses for the period July 1, 2019 through June 30, 2020 filed by River Master.
08/27/2020Conditional motion for review of River Master's 2020 final determination filed by petitioner State of Texas.
10/05/2020Argued. For plaintiff: Kyle D. Hawkins, Solicitor General, Austin, Tex. For defendant: Jeffrey J. Wechsler, Santa Fe, N. M.; and Masha G. Hansford, Assistant to the Solicitor General, Department of Justice, Washington, D. C. (for United States, as amicus curiae.)
10/07/2020Conditional motion for review of River Master's 2020 final determination DISTRIBUTED for Conference of 10/30/2020..
11/02/2020Conditional motion of Texas for review of the River Master's 2020 final determination GRANTED. Justice Barrett took no part in the consideration or decision of this motion.
11/04/2020River Master's Motion for fees and expenses DISTRIBUTED for Conference of 11/20/2020.
11/23/2020Motion for fees and expenses GRANTED and the River Master is awarded a total of $6,411.02, for the period July 1, 2019, through June 30, 2020, to be paid equally by the parties.
12/14/2020Motion for review of the River Master's final determination DENIED. Kavanaugh, J., delivered the <a href = 'https://www.supremecourt.gov/opinions/20pdf/22o65_dc8e.pdf'>opinion</a> of the Court, in which Roberts, C. J., and Thomas, Breyer, Sotomayor, Kagan, and Gorsuch, JJ., joined. Alito, J., filed an opinion concurring in the judgment in part and dissenting in part. Barrett, J., took no part in the consideration or decision of the case.
06/29/2021Pecos River Master's Final Report for Accounting Year 2021 filed.
07/09/2021Motion for fees and expenses for the period July 1, 2020 through June 30, 2021 filed by River Master.
08/11/2021DISTRIBUTED for Conference of 9/27/2021.
10/04/2021Motion for fees and expenses GRANTED and the River Master is awarded a total of $6,673.24, for the period July 1, 2020, through June 30, 2021, to be paid equally by the parties.
07/25/2022Pecos River Master's Final Report for Accounting Year 2022 filed.
07/25/2022Motion for fees and expenses for the period July 1, 2021 through June 30, 2022 filed by River Master.
08/24/2022Motion DISTRIBUTED for Conference of 9/28/2022.
10/03/2022Motion for fees and expenses GRANTED, and the River Master is awarded a total of $8,750.64, for the period July 1, 2021, through June 30, 2022, to be paid equally by the parties.
07/18/2023Pecos River Master's Final Report for Accounting Year 2023 filed.
07/18/2023Motion for fees and expenses for the period July 1, 2022 through June 30, 2023 filed by River Master.
08/16/2023Motion DISTRIBUTED for Conference of 9/26/2023.
10/02/2023Motion for fees and expenses GRANTED, and the River Master is awarded a total of $8,796.96, for the period July 1, 2022, through June 30, 2023, to be paid equally by the parties.
07/18/2024Pecos River Master's Final Report for Accounting Year 2024 filed.
07/18/2024Motion for fees and expenses for the period July 1, 2023 through June 30, 2024 filed by River Master.
08/07/2024Motion DISTRIBUTED for Conference of 9/30/2024.
10/07/2024Motion for fees and expenses GRANTED, and the River Master is awarded a total of $9,032.48, for the period July 1, 2023, through June 30, 2024, to be paid equally by the parties.