Noskin Law Firm, PLLC – Press Release

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
JULY 2025
Appellate Court Issues Emergency Stay in Response to Writ of Mandamus Filed to
Protect Anonymous Free Speech


FRISCO, TEXAS — In a pivotal development for free speech rights in Texas, the Court of Appeals has issued an emergency stay in response to a Petition for Writ of Mandamus filed to halt an attempt to unmask an anonymous online speaker behind the “Frisco Chronicles Whistleblower” platform. The appellate court’s intervention underscores the importance of judicial safeguards in protecting First Amendment rights.

The writ was filed on behalf of the Frisco Chronicles Whistleblowers blog in the matter of Jamie Heit v. Frisco Chronicles Whistleblower, a Rule 202 proceeding in Denton County. The central issue is whether Texas Rule of Civil Procedure 202—a pre-suit deposition mechanism—can be used to compel disclosure of anonymous civic commentary.

Mandamus: A Constitutional Check on Premature Disclosure
The Writ of Mandamus asks the appellate court to overturn the trial court’s June 2025 decision that granted Jamie Heit’s Rule 202 petition. The trial court had authorized a deposition to identify the individual(s) responsible for anonymous posts critical of Heit, a limited-public figure.

On July 10, 2025, the appellate court granted the emergency stay pending review of the mandamus petition.

Implications of the Mandamus and Next Steps
The appellate court’s emergency stay temporarily shields the identity of certain individuals and will remain in place until the court of appeals rules on the Writ of Mandamus. What happens next:

  • The appellate court will review the legal arguments and determine whether the writ should be granted, thereby vacating Rule 202 petition order outright.
  • If the Writ is denied, the deposition may proceed, although further appellate review (including to the Texas Supreme Court) may follow.
  • If granted, the case will mark a significant precedent in protecting anonymous speech under Texas law.

Why This Mandamus Matters
“This isn’t just about one blog or one person,” said Steven Noskin, counsel for the anonymous blog. “It’s about whether our courts will uphold the constitutional right to anonymous speech in the face of powerful interests trying to unmask critics without filing suit or meeting their legal burden.”

“Our client is not seeking to avoid accountability,” Noskin continued. “They are asserting the foundational right to speak freely. That right belongs to every concerned citizen—every parent, teacher, or taxpayer who dares to question authority.”

For media inquiries or legal commentary, please contact:

STEVEN NOSKIN, Attorney for Respondent
Email: snoskin@noskinlawfirm.com
Direct: (972) 214-4777
Frisco, Texas

Mr. Noskin may be available for interview or comment upon request.

Letter From Concerned Parent

We have always said we are here to be the People’s Voice! We recently received this letter and asked the parent if we could share while protecting their identity. They replied, yes! This is one parents view of Frisco ISD.

On Wednesday, May 14th, 2025 at 9:51 AM, xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx wrote:

Dear Frisco Chronicles Editorial Team,

I read your recent coverage highlighting issues with Frisco ISD leadership, and unfortunately, I’m experiencing these failures firsthand.

I recently inquired about the possibility of keeping my children together at the same high school. One of my sons qualifies under the senior rule, and I simply asked if his sibling could attend the same school for stability. Instead of thoughtful engagement, I received cold, dismissive responses that completely disregarded our family’s situation. This wasn’t a formal request—just a parent trying to understand options for his children’s education, and even that was met with indifference.

On top of this, Texas has quietly introduced changes related to the TSI (Texas Success Initiative) exam that are now restricting students from earning dual credit. These changes were rolled out with no clear communication and directly contradict state guidelines. Instead of supporting college readiness, the law seems more focused on creating unnecessary roadblocks.

Parents like me are left with no answers, no support, and no leadership willing to even have a conversation. Frisco is a growing, diverse community, but the district leadership is operating with outdated attitudes, ignoring minority voices, and disregarding the very families they are supposed to serve.

Thank you for continuing to shed light on these issues. I hope you’ll keep pressing for answers because families like mine have been stonewalled for far too long.

Sincerely,
XXXXXXXXXXX XXXXXXXXXXX
Concerned Frisco Parent and Community Member

Transparency & Accountability

In the interest of transparency and accountability, we are sharing a cease-and-desist letter we received and our attorney’s formal response. These communications relate to public matters we believe the community deserves to see. Our intention is not to harass, defame, or intimidate, but to clarify misinformation and stand firmly on our constitutional rights. We welcome civil and respectful dialogue. 

Disclaimer: 

The documents below are shared in the context of a legal dispute and public concern. They are posted for informational purposes and are not intended to threaten, harass, or defame any party. This post constitutes fair comment and republication in connection with a public controversy. Frisco Whistleblower does not accept responsibility for third-party comments and reserves the right to moderate discussion to ensure civility and compliance with platform standards. Any party objecting to the content is encouraged to contact us directly or through counsel.

Letter Received From Jake Petras: May 5, 2025

Frisco Chronicles Response Via Our Attorney: Noskin Lawfirm, PLLC

Tammy Talks Gopal

Gopal Ponangi will be in the runoff against Jared Elad in June. We found Tammy Meinershagen’s comments about Gopal to be very interesting:

1) He failed to balance the ISD budget

2) He failed to communicate to voters “why” they needed the bond aka $1 billion

3) He is responsible for the failures at FISD, and she questions how he can lead the city better.

4) Tammy stated that the citizens don’t have confidence in FISD leadership.

She only left off his absence at most meetings and major votes, which we posted about previously (obtained in a PIR)

We’re curious if Tammy would say she’s responsible for the failure of the residents not understanding Proposition A and B for the Frisco Center For The Arts? Did she fail to communicate well? Does that mean she’s not equipped to help run our city? At the end of the day, that is what she implied about Gopal, right?

It will be interesting in the runoff to see if Tammy aligns herself with Gopal when she thinks he was an absolute failure on Frisco ISD school board? It might be more interesting to see if Gopal has a change of heart and supports Burt Thakur! It would make sense considering Tammy spoke so ill of John Keating and Angelia Pelham, who are huge Gopal supporters.

Oh, where will the yellow brick road take us in June?