Opinion
03-24-00483-CV
09-09-2024
L. M., Appellant v. Texas Department of Family and Protective Services, Appellee
FROM THE COUNTY COURT AT LAW NO. 1 OF WILLIAMSON COUNTY NO. 22-0072-CPS, THE HONORABLE BRANDY HALLFORD, JUDGE PRESIDING
Before Byrne Chief Justice, Triana and Kelly Justices
ORDER
PER CURIAM
Appellant L. M. filed his notice of appeal on July 30, 2024. The appellate record was complete on August 17, 2024, making appellant's brief due on September 6, 2024. On September 4, 2024, counsel for appellant filed a motion for extension of time to file appellant's brief.
The rules of judicial administration accelerate the final disposition of appeals from suits for termination of parental rights. See Tex. R. Jud. Admin. 6.2(a) (providing 180 days for court's final disposition). The accelerated schedule constrains this Court's leeway in granting extensions. In this instance, we will grant the motion and order Dion W. Clark to file appellant's brief no later than September 16, 2024. If the brief is not filed by that date, counsel may be required to show cause why he should not be held in contempt of court.
It is ordered.