Opinion
No. 04-16-00344-CV
07-25-2016
IN THE INTEREST OF A.A.T., A CHILD
From the 63rd Judicial District Court, Val Verde County, Texas
Trial Court No. 31,313
Honorable Enrique Fernandez, Judge Presiding
ORDER
Appellant's brief was due to be filed by July 19, 2016. Appellant has not filed the brief. Therefore, it is ORDERED appellant show cause in writing within ten days from the date of this order why this appeal should not be dismissed for want of prosecution. TEX. R. APP. P. 38.8(a).
Appellant's response should include a reasonable explanation for failure to timely file the brief and should demonstrate affirmative steps taken to remedy the deficiency. If appellant intends for the response to act as a motion for extension of time, it must comply with Rule 10.5 of the Texas Rules of Appellate Procedure and the Fourth Court of Appeals' local rules. If appellant no longer wishes to pursue this appeal, the response should include a motion to dismiss.
If this Court does not receive an adequate response within ten days, the appeal will be dismissed for want of prosecution. TEX. R. APP. P. 38.8(a)(1).
/s/_________
Jason Pulliam, Justice
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand and affixed the seal of the said court on this 25th day of July, 2016.
/s/_________
Keith E. Hottle
Clerk of Court