Gina Ilisa Steadman v. the State of Texas

• Court: Texas Court of Appeals, 3rd District (Austin)
• Decided: March 20, 2026
• Docket: 03-25-00853-CR
• Status: Published

Opinion

TEXAS COURT OF APPEALS, THIRD DISTRICT, AT AUSTIN

NO. 03-25-00853-CR

Gina Ilisa Steadman, Appellant

v.

The State of Texas, Appellee

FROM THE 433RD DISTRICT COURT OF COMAL COUNTY NO. CR2022-477D, THE HONORABLE ROBERT UPDEGROVE, JUDGE PRESIDING

ORDER AND MEMORANDUM OPINION

PER CURIAM

Appellant’s brief was originally due February 4, 2026. On February 18, 2026,

this Court sent a notice to appellant informing her that her brief was overdue and that a failure to

file a satisfactory response by March 2, 2026 would result in the referral of this case to the trial

court for a hearing under Rule 38.8(b) of the Texas Rules of Appellate Procedure. As of this

date, we have received no response.

The appeal is abated and remanded to the trial court. The trial court shall conduct

a hearing to determine whether appellant desires to prosecute this appeal and, if so, whether

counsel has abandoned this appeal. See Tex. R. App. P. 38.8(b)(2), (3). The court shall make

appropriate written findings and recommendations. See id. R. 38.8(b)(2), (3). If necessary, the

court shall appoint substitute counsel who will effectively represent appellant in this appeal. Following the hearing, which shall be transcribed, the trial court shall order the appropriate

supplemental clerk’s and reporter’s records—including all findings and orders—to be prepared

and forwarded to this Court no later than April 20, 2026. See id. R. 38.8(b)(3).

It is so ordered March 20, 2026.

Before Justices Triana, Kelly, and Ellis

Abated and Remanded

Filed: March 20, 2026

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