Opinion
2853-21
01-26-2022
ORDER
Emin Toro Judge.
On January 3, 2022, respondent filed a Motion to Dismiss for Failure to Properly Prosecute (Doc. 9). On January 13, 2022, the Court held a conference call with the parties about the status of the case. On January 24, 2022, this case was called from the calendar during the Court's Houston, Texas, remote trial session. Counsel for respondent appeared and advised the Court that a basis for settlement has been reached. Upon due consideration, and for reasons appearing more fully in the transcript of the proceeding, it is hereby
ORDERED that respondent's Motion to Dismiss for Failure to Properly Prosecute is denied. It is further
ORDERED that, on or before February 23, 2022, the parties shall file with the Court either a joint report (or, if that is not expedient, then separate reports) describing the status of the case or a stipulated decision document. It is further
ORDERED that the undersigned judge retains jurisdiction of this case.