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15-25-00076-cv
FIFTEENTH COURT OF APPEALS
AUSTIN, TEXAS
11/12/2025 2:48 PM
CHRISTOPHER A. PRINE
CLERK
FILED IN
15th COURT OF APPEALS
November 12, 2025 AUSTIN, TEXAS
11/12/2025 2:48:37 PM
CHRISTOPHER A. PRINE
Via e-file Clerk
Fifteenth Court of Appeals
Attn: Chris Prine, Clerk of Court
300 W. 15th Street, Suite 607
Austin, Texas 78701

RE: No. 15-25-00076-CV; In the Matter of the Marriage of Terry Brent Williams and Tracy
Leann Williams and in the Interest of P.R.W., a child

Dear Mr. Prine,

I wanted to bring to the Court’s attention an issue our firm is having with the court reporter that
took down the September 25, 2024 hearing for this matter. Her name is Sherry Stephens and her
email address is sslchance05@msn.com. We are hoping the Court can provide some guidance or
assistance with this matter.

Our firm made a written request for the above referenced transcript on July 17, 2025 via email to
Ms. Stephens. See Exhibit A. Upon receiving the email, Ms. Stephens informed us of the price, and
we mailed a check to satisfy the cost of the transcript. See Exhibit B. To date, this transcript has
not been filed with this Court of Appeals.

It became evident of the importance of including this transcript in the record after receiving the
Appellee’s Brief. We attached it to the Appendix of our Reply Brief, but it has never been filed
with the Court. Our firm has made significant efforts to try to get Ms. Stephens to upload the
transcript that was properly requested and paid for, but she is no longer responsive. See Exhibit C.

Sincerely,

Susan J. Clouthier
Clouthier Law, PLLC
Tex. Bar No. 24062673
susan@clouthierlaw.com

CC: Clint F. Sare, Counsel for Appellee
369th District Court, Leon County, Texas NO. 22-0059CV
Sherry Stephens

9950 Woodloch Forest Dr, Ste 1300 Tel: (346) 443-4300
The Woodlands, Texas 77380 Fax: (346) 443-4343
Exhibit A

Susan Clouthier

From: Sherry Stephens <sslchance05@msn.com>
Sent: Friday, July 18, 2025 1:22 PM
To: Susan Clouthier
Subject: Re: CASE NO. 22-0059CV; IMMO Williams

It looks the cost will be $650.00. You can send the check to Sherry Stephens, ,
. Thank you
Sent from my iPhone

On Jul 17, 2025, at 11:53 AM, Susan Clouthier <susan@clouthierlaw.com> wrote:

Thank you!

Susan J. Clouthier
Founding/Principal Attorney
Clouthier Law, PLLC
The Woodlands Towers at the Waterway
9950 Woodloch Forest Dr, Suite 1300
The Woodlands, Texas 77380
Phone: (346) 443-4300
Fax: (346) 443-4343
www.clouthierlaw.com

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From: Sherry Stephens <sslchance05@msn.com>
Sent: Thursday, July 17, 2025 10:51 AM
To: Susan Clouthier <susan@clouthierlaw.com>
Subject: Re: CASE NO. 22-0059CV; IMMO Williams

I will try to do that today or tomorrow
Sent from my iPhone

On Jul 17, 2025, at 10:22 AM, Susan Clouthier <susan@clouthierlaw.com>
wrote:

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Ms. Stephens,

Can you please provide a quote for the transcript for 9-25-24?

Thanks,

Susan

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From: nancy adams <nancy.texascsr@gmail.com>
Sent: Wednesday, July 16, 2025 6:45 PM
To: Susan Clouthier <susan@clouthierlaw.com>
Subject: Re: CASE NO. 22-0059CV; IMMO Williams

Sherry Stephens: sslchance05@msn.com
The hearing date was 9-25-24

On Wed, Jul 16, 2025 at 1:57 PM Susan Clouthier
<susan@clouthierlaw.com> wrote:

Could you please send me her email again? And also which day of the trial she
took down?

Susan J. Clouthier

Founding/Principal Attorney

Clouthier Law, PLLC

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The Woodlands Towers at the Waterway

9950 Woodloch Forest Dr, Suite 1300

The Woodlands, Texas 77380

Phone: (346) 443-4300

Fax: (346) 443-4343

www.clouthierlaw.com

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From: nancy adams <nancy.texascsr@gmail.com>
Sent: Wednesday, July 16, 2025 1:55 PM
To: Susan Clouthier <susan@clouthierlaw.com>
Subject: Re: CASE NO. 22-0059CV; IMMO Williams

I found the email I sent to Sherry, and I told her you would be in touch with
her if you wanted her record to be included. So, I’m guessing you thought
she would contact you, and Sherry thought you would be contacting
her. Anyway, I’m going to file an extension today when I get in, and explain
all of the mishaps, and I will send a copy of the extension to you and to
Sherry Stephens. In the meantime, you need to contact Sherry and let her
know if you do want her portion of the case to be included. And in the email
to her, I had that the due date was 7-16-25, but on my list of appeals I keep
for myself, I wrote down 7-25-25. Sorry!

Sent from my iPad

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On Jul 16, 2025, at 12:39 PM, Susan Clouthier
<susan@clouthierlaw.com> wrote:

I am not sure she ever got back to me.

Susan J. Clouthier

Founding/Principal Attorney

Clouthier Law, PLLC

The Woodlands Towers at the Waterway

9950 Woodloch Forest Dr, Suite 1300

The Woodlands, Texas 77380

Phone: (346) 443-4300

Fax: (346) 443-4343

www.clouthierlaw.com

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From: nancy adams <nancy.texascsr@gmail.com>
Sent: Wednesday, July 16, 2025 12:31 PM
To: Susan Clouthier <susan@clouthierlaw.com>
Subject: Re: CASE NO. 22-0059CV; IMMO Williams

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Did you ever get in touch with Sherry Stephens that did the
first hearing in this matter and make payment arrangements
with her? I thought it was in the email thread with you where I
notified you about her (but can't put my hands on it at the
moment-in a hurry to get to dentist). I'll look again when I
return home this afternoon. Going from memory, I emailed
Sherry, at that time, also, to let her know that the record was
requested. Will also look for that. Nancy

On Wed, Jul 16, 2025 at 12:25 PM Susan Clouthier
<susan@clouthierlaw.com> wrote:

Thank you. You may hopefully receive the check today.

Susan J. Clouthier

Founding/Principal Attorney

Clouthier Law, PLLC

The Woodlands Towers at the Waterway

9950 Woodloch Forest Dr, Suite 1300

The Woodlands, Texas 77380

Phone: (346) 443-4300

Fax: (346) 443-4343

www.clouthierlaw.com

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notify us immediately at 346-443-4300. Further, this email does not
create an attorney-client relationship.

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Exhibit B

TEXAS IOLTA TRUST ACCOUNTS 2867
CLOUTHIER LAW, PLLC
STE 1300 3�7/1130TX
9950 WOODLOCH FOREST DR 171Mi2
THE WOODLANDS, TX TT380-4252

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Exhibit C-1

From: Carmen Contreras
To: "nancy adams"
Subject: RE: CASE NO. 22-0059CV; IMMO Williams
Date: Monday, October 20, 2025 3:19:00 PM
Attachments: image001.png

Yes, she received it. Thanks so much for getting back to me.

Many thanks,

Carmen Y. Contreras
Clouthier Law, PLLC
Office Manager/Senior Paralegal
The Woodlands Towers at the Waterway
9950 Woodloch Forest Dr, Suite 1300
The Woodlands, Texas 77380
Phone: (346) 443-4300
Fax: (346) 443-4343
www.clouthierlaw.com

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From: nancy adams <nancy.texascsr@gmail.com>
Sent: Monday, October 20, 2025 4:18 PM
To: Carmen Contreras <carmen@clouthierlaw.com>
Subject: Re: CASE NO. 22-0059CV; IMMO Williams

I sent Sherry a message regarding the record, but when looking up the previous email
correspondence between she and I from July 22, 2025, she stated she had sent Ms.
Clouthier an email message giving the cost of the record. Nancy

On Mon, Oct 20, 2025 at 4:07 PM nancy adams <nancy.texascsr@gmail.com> wrote:
Sorry about the delay in responding, but I was on a 3-week trip. I don't have Sherry's
phone number (in fact, I have never met her). All I can do is send her an email and see
if she will respond. Nancy

On Wed, Oct 15, 2025 at 12:10 PM Carmen Contreras <carmen@clouthierlaw.com>
wrote:

Good morning, Nancy,

I apologize for the inconvenience, but I’m reaching out to ask for your help. I’ve been
trying to get in touch with Sherry Stephens regarding the hearing held on September 25,
2024, but I haven’t received a response.

I understand she is retired and may be out of town frequently. If possible, could you either
pass along a message to her on our behalf or provide an alternative way to reach her?
Thank you in advance for your time and assistance, and again, I apologize for the
interruption.

Many thanks,

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Jacksonville, Texas 75766

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Exhibit C-2

From: Carmen Contreras
To: Sherry Stephens
Subject: RE: CASE NO. 22-0059CV; IMMO Williams
Date: Friday, October 31, 2025 9:58:00 AM
Attachments: image001.png

Thanks for the reply. Any idea when can we expect them to be filed next week?

Many thanks,

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From: Sherry Stephens <sslchance05@msn.com>
Sent: Thursday, October 30, 2025 3:57 PM
To: Carmen Contreras <carmen@clouthierlaw.com>
Subject: Re: CASE NO. 22-0059CV; IMMO Williams

I am still out of town. Will not be back until next week.
Sent from my iPhone

On Oct 30, 2025, at 4:15 PM, Carmen Contreras
<carmen@clouthierlaw.com> wrote:

Sherry,

I am following up on the below email. Please advise.

Many thanks,

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From: Carmen Contreras
Sent: Wednesday, October 29, 2025 1:11 PM
To: sslchance05@msn.com
Subject: CASE NO. 22-0059CV; IMMO Williams

Ms. Sherry,

I heard back from Nancy, and unfortunately, she’s not able to help with this. We
really need these records —this is an urgent matter. Can you please make sure it
gets filed as soon as possible? I’d really appreciate your help with this.
Many thanks,

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From: Carmen Contreras
To: Sherry Stephens
Subject: RE: CASE NO. 22-0059CV; IMMO Williams
Date: Friday, November 7, 2025 11:11:00 AM
Attachments: image001.png

Good morning, Ms. Sherry,

I hope this message finds you well. I wanted to follow up regarding the records you mentioned
filing with the Court of Appeals. I understand that things can get busy, and I just wanted to
check in to see if there has been any progress.

I greatly appreciate your attention to this matter and look forward to hearing from you.

Thank you for your time and efforts.

Many thanks,

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From: Sherry Stephens <sslchance05@msn.com>
Sent: Thursday, October 30, 2025 3:57 PM
To: Carmen Contreras <carmen@clouthierlaw.com>
Subject: Re: CASE NO. 22-0059CV; IMMO Williams

I am still out of town. Will not be back until next week.
Sent from my iPhone

On Oct 30, 2025, at 4:15 PM, Carmen Contreras
<carmen@clouthierlaw.com> wrote:

Sherry,

I am following up on the below email. Please advise.

Many thanks,

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From: Carmen Contreras
Sent: Wednesday, October 29, 2025 1:11 PM
To: sslchance05@msn.com
Subject: CASE NO. 22-0059CV; IMMO Williams

Ms. Sherry,

Many thanks,

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From: Carmen Contreras
To: "Sherry Stephens"
Subject: RE: CASE NO. 22-0059CV; IMMO Williams
Date: Wednesday, November 12, 2025 1:19:00 PM
Attachments: image001.png

Ms. Sherry,

We are still waiting on the records to be filed with the COA. Please advise when you will filing
them.

Many thanks,

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From: Carmen Contreras
Sent: Friday, November 7, 2025 11:12 AM
To: Sherry Stephens <sslchance05@msn.com>
Subject: RE: CASE NO. 22-0059CV; IMMO Williams

Good morning, Ms. Sherry,
I hope this message finds you well. I wanted to follow up regarding the records you mentioned
filing with the Court of Appeals. I understand that things can get busy, and I just wanted to
check in to see if there has been any progress.

I greatly appreciate your attention to this matter and look forward to hearing from you.

Thank you for your time and efforts.

Many thanks,

Click here to subscribe to our YouTube channel

From: Sherry Stephens <sslchance05@msn.com>
Sent: Thursday, October 30, 2025 3:57 PM
To: Carmen Contreras <carmen@clouthierlaw.com>
Subject: Re: CASE NO. 22-0059CV; IMMO Williams

I am still out of town. Will not be back until next week.
Sent from my iPhone
On Oct 30, 2025, at 4:15 PM, Carmen Contreras
<carmen@clouthierlaw.com> wrote:

Sherry,

I am following up on the below email. Please advise.

Many thanks,

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From: Carmen Contreras
Sent: Wednesday, October 29, 2025 1:11 PM
To: sslchance05@msn.com
Subject: CASE NO. 22-0059CV; IMMO Williams

Ms. Sherry,

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Case Contacts

Name BarNumber Email TimestampSubmitted Status

Clouthier Law info@clouthierlaw.com 11/12/2025 2:48:37 PM SENT

Susan J.Clouthier susan@clouthierlaw.com 11/12/2025 2:48:37 PM SENT

Clint F.Sare cfs@sarelaw.com 11/12/2025 2:48:37 PM SENT

In the Matter of the Marriage of Terry Brent Williams and Tracy Leann Williams and in the Interest of P.R.W., a Child v. the State of Texas

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