in the Interest of A.M.M.

Opinion

Fourth Court of Appeals

San Antonio, Texas

August 12, 2014

No. 04-14-00248-CV

IN THE INTEREST OF A.M.M. AND M.B.L., CHILDREN,

From the 288th Judicial District Court, Bexar County, Texas Trial Court No. 2013-PA-01040 Honorable Charles E. Montemayor, Judge Presiding

ORDER

Sitting: Sandee Bryan Marion, Justice Marialyn Barnard, Justice Rebeca C. Martinez, Justice

This is an accelerated appeal from the termination of appellant’s parental rights. On August 1, 2014, the State filed a “Rule 12 Motion to Show Authority, Strike Pleadings and Dismiss,” in which the State contends, for various reasons, that appellant has not expressed a desire to prosecute an appeal and, therefore, appellant’s appellate counsel does not have the authority to prosecute this appeal on his behalf. We DENY the State’s motion.

Appellant’s brief was filed on July 7, 2014, and the State’s brief was originally due on July 28, 2014. On August 1, 2014, we granted the State an extension of time in which to file its brief, until August 27, 2014, and the State was informed that no further extensions of time would be considered. If the State’s brief is not filed by August 27, 2014, this appeal will be set for submission without benefit of an appellee’s brief.

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Sandee Bryan Marion, Justice

IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand and affixed the seal of the said court on this 12th day of August, 2014.

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Keith E. Hottle Clerk of Court