Motion to extend the time to file a response is granted and the time is further extended to and including May 13, 2026.

Motion to extend the time to file a response from April 13, 2026 to May 13, 2026, submitted to The Clerk.

Brief amici curiae of Penn Jillette, et al. filed.

Brief amicus curiae of Jennifer Thompson filed.

Brief amicus curiae of Christopher Scott filed.

Brief amicus curiae of Texas Defender Service filed.

Brief amicus curiae of American Psychological Association filed.

Motion to extend the time to file a response is granted and the time is extended to and including April 13, 2026.

Motion to extend the time to file a response from March 12, 2026 to April 13, 2026, submitted to The Clerk.

Petition for a writ of certiorari and motion for leave to proceed in forma pauperis filed. (Response due March 12, 2026)

Application (25A752) granted by Justice Alito extending the time to file until February 6, 2026.

Application (25A752) to extend the time to file a petition for a writ of certiorari from January 7, 2026 to February 18, 2026, submitted to Justice Alito.

Charles Flores, Petitioner, represented by Gretchen S. Sween

Texas, Respondent, represented by Michele O'Brien Yeatts

American Psychological Association, Amicus Curiae, represented by Daniel Stephen Volchok

Christopher Scott, Amicus Curiae, represented by John Patrick Elwood

Jennifer Thompson, Amicus Curiae, represented by Catherine Bukowski Smith

Penn & Teller, Amicus Curiae, represented by Erin Glenn Busby

Texas Defender Service, Amicus Curiae, represented by Estelle Abekeh Hebron-Jones