ACCEPTED 03-14-00774-CV 8235355 THIRD COURT OF APPEALS AUSTIN, TEXAS 12/15/2015 9:08:55 AM JEFFREY D. KYLE CLERK

FILED IN 3rd COURT OF APPEALS AUSTIN, TEXAS December 15, 2015 12/15/2015 9:08:55 AM JEFFREY D. KYLE Mr. Jeffrey D. Kyle Clerk Clerk of the Court Third Court of Appeals W. 14th Street, Room 101 Austin, Texas 78701 Re: Case No. 03-14-00774-CV; Texas State Board of Veterinary Medical Examiners, et al., Appellants/Cross-Appellees v. Ellen Jefferson, D.V.M.

Appellee/Cross-Appellant; Third Court of Appeals, Austin, Texas Dear Mr. Kyle: This letter is to advise the Court that the parties to the referenced appeal have reached an agreement regarding the allotment of time for this Wednesday’s oral argument.

Appellees/Cross-Appellants (Vet Board, et al.) intend to stand on their brief regarding their rule challenge appeal. I will of course be happy to answer any questions from the Court on that issue. With that in mind, the parties have agreed to the following: 1. Appellee/Cross-Appellant (Dr. Jefferson): 15 minutes.

2. Appellants/Cross-Appellees: 20 minutes 3. Dr. Jefferson rebuttal: 5 minutes Thank you for your attention to this matter, and please advise if you have any questions.

Very truly yours, /s/ Ted A. Ross Ted A. Ross Assistant Attorney General cc: David Brown (via e-services) David Blanke (via e-services Ryan Clinton (via e-services P os t Of fic e B ox 12548 , Aust in , Texa s 7 8 7 1 1 - 2 5 4 8 • ( 5 1 2 ) 4 6 3 - 2 1 0 0 • www. t exa satt o r n eygen era l. go v