in the Interest of D.R.P., a Child

Opinion

COURT OF APPEALS

CATHERINE STONE FOURTH COURT OF APPEALS DISTRICT KEITH E. HOTTLE CHIEF JUSTICE CADENA-REEVES JUSTICE CENTER CLERK OF KAREN ANGELINI 300 DOLOROSA, SUITE 3200 COURT SANDEE BRYAN MARION SAN ANTONIO, TEXAS 78205-3037 MARIALYN BARNARD WWW.4THCOA.COURTS.STATE.TX.US REBECA C. MARTINEZ TELEPHONE PATRICIA O. ALVAREZ (210) 335-2635 LUZ ELENA D. CHAPA JUSTICES FACSIMILE NO.

(210) 335-2762

April 14, 2014

Malcolm U. McClinchie III Susan D. Reed 100 Dolorosa Fl 3 District Attorney, Bexar County San Antonio, TX 78205-3038 Paul Elizondo Tower 1 * DELIVERED VIA E-MAIL * 101 W. Nueva suite 370 San Antonio, TX 78205

Carmen M. Ramirez * DELIVERED VIA E-MAIL * PO Box 791136 San Antonio, TX 78279-1136 * DELIVERED VIA E-MAIL *

RE: Court of Appeals Number: 04-14-00191-CV Trial Court Case Number: 2012-PA-03045 Style: In the Interest of D.R.P., A Child

Enclosed please find the order which the Honorable Court of Appeals has issued in reference to the above styled and numbered cause.

If you should have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact me.

Very truly yours, KEITH E. HOTTLE, CLERK

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Luz Estrada Deputy Clerk, Ext. 3219

Fourth Court of Appeals

San Antonio, Texas

April 14, 2014

No. 04-14-00191-CV

IN THE INTEREST OF D.R.P., A Child,

From the 150th Judicial District Court, Bexar County, Texas Trial Court No. 2012-PA-03045 Honorable Barbara Hanson Nellermoe, Judge Presiding

ORDER

On April 2, 2014, this court ordered appellant to provide a reasonable explanation for failing to timely file the notice of appeal. Appellant filed a response, which we deem adequate to show cause why the appeal should not be dismissed.

Appellant is reminded that because this is an accelerated appeal in a parental termination case, the Texas Rules of Judicial Administration require this court to “ensure that the appeal is brought to final disposition . . . [w]ithin 180 days of the date the notice of appeal is filed.” TEX. R. JUD. ADM. 6.2(a). Appellant’s brief is due no later than April 28, 2014.

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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 14th day of April, 2014.

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Keith E. Hottle Clerk of Court

MINUTES

Court of Appeals

Fourth Court of Appeals District San Antonio, Texas

April 14, 2014

No. 04-14-00191-CV

IN THE INTEREST OF D.R.P., A Child,

From the 150th Judicial District Court, Bexar County, Texas Trial Court No. 2012-PA-03045 Honorable Barbara Hanson Nellermoe, Judge Presiding

ORDER

On April 2, 2014, this court ordered appellant to provide a reasonable explanation for failing to timely file the notice of appeal. Appellant filed a response, which we deem adequate to show cause why the appeal should not be dismissed.

Appellant is reminded that because this is an accelerated appeal in a parental termination case, the Texas Rules of Judicial Administration require this court to “ensure that the appeal is brought to final disposition . . . [w]ithin 180 days of the date the notice of appeal is filed.” TEX. R. JUD. ADM. 6.2(a). Appellant’s brief is due no later than April 28, 2014.

/s/ Sandee Bryan Marion Sandee Bryan Marion, Justice

IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand and affixed the seal of the said court on this 14th day of April, 2014.

/s/ Keith E. Hottle Keith E. Hottle Clerk of Court

ENTERED THIS 14TH DAY OF APRIL, 2014.

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