Opinion
No. 04-16-00105-CV
04-01-2016
IN THE INTEREST OF A.M.W., A CHILD
From the 57th Judicial District Court, Bexar County, Texas
Trial Court No. 1995EM501946
The Honorable Nick Catoe, Jr., Judge Presiding
ORDER
Sitting: Karen Angelini, Justice Marialyn Barnard, Justice Rebeca C. Martinez, Justice
On February 29, 2016, the clerk of the court advised appellant by letter that the filing fee in this appeal had not been paid. The letter advised appellant to remit the filing fee no later than March 14, 2016 or the matter would be referred to the court. On March 30, 2016, we ordered appellant to pay the filing fee, or to provide written proof to this court that he is excused by statute or these rules from paying the filing fee, no later than ten days from the date of our order. See TEX. R. APP. P. 20.1 (providing that party who qualifies as indigent under Rule 20 may proceed without advance payment of costs).
Appellant has filed a notice with this court requesting the appointment of appellate counsel and an extension of time to pay the filing fee and file a docketing statement. Appellant explained that he did not receive the clerk's letter in a timely manner because he was transferred from prison to a therapeutic community.
Appellant's request for the appointment of appellate counsel is DENIED. Appellant's request for an extension of time to pay the filing fee and file a docketing statement is GRANTED. The filing fee or written proof that appellant is excused by statute or rules from paying the filing fee is due on April 15, 2016. If appellant fails to respond within the time provided this appeal will be dismissed.
The docketing statement is due on April 22, 2016. See TEX. R. APP. P. 32.1 (explaining the contents of a docketing statement in a civil case).
/s/_________
Karen Angelini, Justice
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand and affixed the seal of the said court on this 1st day of April, 2016.
/s/_________
Keith E. Hottle
Clerk of Court