Southern District of Texas • 1:26-cv-00170

#1

Feb 13, 2026

PETITION for Writ of Habeas Corpus (Filing fee $ 5 receipt number ATXSDC-35096406) filed by Samuel Martinez Duarte. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit, # 2 Exhibit, # 3 Exhibit, # 4 Exhibit, # 5 Civil Cover Sheet, # 6 Summons, # 7 Summons, # 8 Summons, # 9 Summons) (Urbanowich, Michael) (Entered: 02/13/2026)

#2

Feb 13, 2026

Clerk's Notice of Redaction Responsibilities and Privacy Protection. Parties notified, filed. (SDTX_CMECF_AutoDocket, ) (Entered: 02/13/2026)

Feb 17, 2026

Referral Judge Selected: Magistrate Judge Karen Betancourt randomly selected to receive referrals. The District Judge has referred this case to the selected Magistrate Judge for all pretrial matters, pursuant to 28 U.S.C. 636(b). The parties may also consent to having the case assigned to the selected Magistrate Judge. (jrl1)

#3

Feb 18, 2026

Order referring case the randomly selected Magistrate Judge Karen Betancourt. (Signed by Judge Rolando Olvera) Parties notified. (dar1)

#4

Mar 10, 2026

SUPPLEMENT by Samuel Martinez Duarte, filed. (Attachments: (1) Exhibit) (Urbanowich, Michael)

#5

Mar 12, 2026

ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE PURSUANT TO 28 U.S.C. § 2243 AND REQUIRING GOVERNMENT RESPONSE. To facilitate the progress of this petition pursuant to 28 U.S.C. § 2243, Respondents are ORDERED to show cause why the writ of habeas corpus should not be granted by no later than April 1, 2026. The Clerk of Court is DIRECTED to deliver copies of the most recent petition and this Order to the United States Attorney for the Southern District of Texas by electronic mail to USATXS.CivilNotice@usdoj.gov. (Served electronically on USAO per MOU.) Show Cause Response due by 4/1/2026 (Signed by Magistrate Judge Karen Betancourt) Parties notified. (bav1)

#6

Mar 16, 2026

ADVISORY by Samuel Martinez Duarte, filed. (Attachments: (1) Exhibit) (Urbanowich, Michael)

#7

Mar 17, 2026

ORDER regarding [6] Advisory. Petitioner's claims against the defendants are dismissed without prejudice. The clerk of court is ordered to close this case. (Signed by Judge Rolando Olvera) Parties notified. (dlr1)