in the Interest of T.C.D., A.P.D. and P.S.D., Children

Opinion

Fourth Court of Appeals

San Antonio, Texas

June 3, 2015

No. 04-15-00325-CV

IN THE INTEREST OF T.C.D., A.P.D. AND P.S.D., Children,

From the 225th Judicial District Court, Bexar County, Texas Trial Court No. 2007-CI-06301 Honorable Karen H. Pozza, Judge Presiding

ORDER

On February 11, 2015, appellant was held in contempt for violating provisions of an order in a suit affecting the parent child relationship. Appellant has filed (1) a notice of appeal from the February 11, 2015 contempt judgment, and (2) a motion for extension of time to file the notice of appeal.

This court does not have jurisdiction to review contempt orders by direct appeal. In re Rich, 993 S.W.2d 272, 274 (Tex. App.CSan Antonio 1999, no pet.); Metzger v. Sebek, 892 S.W.2d 20, 55 (Tex. App.—Houston [1st Dist.] 1994, writ denied). Contempt orders may only be reviewed by an application for a writ of habeas corpus, if the contemnor’s liberty has been restrained, or by a petition for a writ of mandamus, if the contemnor has not been confined or otherwise had his liberty restrained. See Rosser v. Squier, 902 S.W.2d 962, 962 (Tex. 1995); Ex parte Williams, 690 S.W.2d 243, 243 (Tex. 1985).

We therefore order appellant may show cause in writing by June 15, 2015 why this appeal should not be dismissed for lack of jurisdiction.

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Luz Elena D. Chapa, Justice

IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand and affixed the seal of the said court on this 3rd day of June, 2015.

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Keith E. Hottle Clerk of Court