Southern District of Texas • 5:26-cv-01672

#1

Sep 21, 2026

PETITION for Writ of Habeas Corpus (Filing fee $ 5) filed by Luis D. Gonzalez Avila. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit, # 2 Envelope) (scg5) (Entered: 09/21/2026)

#2

Sep 21, 2026

MOTION to Appear Pro Hac Vice for Paul S. Zoltan (Fee Paid: $100, receipt number 00) by Luis D. Gonzalez Avila, filed. Motion Docket Date 10/13/2026. (scg5) (Entered: 09/21/2026)

#3

Sep 21, 2026

CLERKS NOTICE Regarding Consent to Jurisdiction of Magistrate Judge. Parties notified, filed. (scg5) (Entered: 09/21/2026)

#4

Sep 21, 2026

ORDER REFERRING CASE to Magistrate Judge Brian C. Bajew. (Signed by Judge Diana Saldana) Parties notified. (scg5) (Entered: 09/21/2026)

#5

Sep 21, 2026

ORDER re: 1 Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus (Served electronically on USAO per MOU.). Having reviewed the Petition, Respondents are hereby ORDERED to show cause and submit a response to the Habeas Petition, (Dkt. 1), and serve it on Petitioner no later than September 28, 2026, which is between the three-to-twenty-day time period contemplated by 28 U.S.C. § 2243. The Court advises the Respondents that if no response is received, the Court may treat the petition as unopposed. Petitioner is ORDERED to submit a reply to Respondents Response on or before October 1, 2026.The Clerk of Court is also DIRECTED to e-mail a copy of the Petition, (Dkt. 1), and this Order to the following email addresses: usatxs.civilnotice@usdoj.gov and Lance.Duke@usdoj.gov.Additionally, it is further ORDERED that Respondents must notify the Court of any anticipated or planned transfer or removal of Petitioner outside of the Southern District of Texas at least five (5) days beforehand and then inform the Court IMMEDIATELY after any transfer or removal occurs.IT IS SO ORDERED.(Signed by Judge Diana Saldana) Parties notified. (rlt5) (Entered: 09/21/2026)

#7

Sep 21, 2026

Clerk's Notice of Redaction Responsibilities and Privacy Protection. Parties notified, filed. (SDTX_CMECF_AutoDocket, ) (Entered: 09/21/2026)

Sep 21, 2026

Referral Judge Selected: Magistrate Judge Brian C. Bajew randomly selected to receive referrals. An order or notice of referral of case or motion to follow. (scg5)

Sep 21, 2026

Filing Fee Filing fee: $5.00 re: 1 Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus, receipt number 500002677, filed. (eg5)

Sep 21, 2026

Referral Judge Selected

Sep 21, 2026

Filing Fee Received

#8

Sep 22, 2026

ORDER granting 2 Motion for Paul S. Zoltan to Appear Pro Hac Vice Note: Instructions to request Texas Southern CM/ECF registration through PACER are found here.(Signed by Magistrate Judge Brian C Bajew) Parties notified. (vm5) (Entered: 09/22/2026)