In the Interest of C.N.J. and T.M.J., Minor Children--Appeal from 166th Judicial District Court of Bexar County

MEMORANDUM OPINION
No. 04-04-00273-CV
IN THE INTEREST OF C.N.J AND T.N.J, CHILDREN
From the 166th Judicial District Court, Bexar County, Texas
Trial Court No. 1998-EM5-01294
Honorable Janet P. Littlejohn, Judge Presiding

PER CURIAM

Sitting: Catherine Stone, Justice

Paul W. Green, Justice

Sarah B. Duncan, Justice

Delivered and Filed: June 2, 2004

DISMISSED FOR LACK OF JURISDICTION

On January 28, 2004, appellant was committed to county jail for failing to pay child support. Appellant appears to be appealing this decision. This court does not have jurisdiction to review contempt orders by direct appeal. Norman v. Norman, 692 S.W.2d 655, 655 (Tex. 1985). Contempt orders may only be reviewed by an application for a writ of habeas corpus, if the contemnor has been confined, or by a petition for a writ of mandamus, if the contemnor has not been confined. See Rosser v. Squier, 902 S.W.2d 962, 962 (Tex. 1995); Ex parte Williams, 690 S.W.2d 243, 243 (Tex. 1985).

We ordered appellant to show cause why this appeal should not be dismissed for lack of jurisdiction. Appellant has not responded to our order. The appeal is therefore dismissed for lack of jurisdiction.

PER CURIAM