In the Interest of M.B., III, et al., Children--Appeal from 131st Judicial District Court of Bexar County

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MEMORANDUM OPINION No. 04-08-00795-CV IN THE INTEREST OF M.B., III, et al., Children, Appellant From the 131st Judicial District Court, Bexar County, Texas Trial Court No. 2007-PA-02231 Honorable Charles E. Montemayor, Judge Presiding Opinion by: Rebecca Simmons, Justice Sitting: Rebecca Simmons, Justice Steven C. Hilbig, Justice Marialyn Barnard, Justice Delivered and Filed: July 15, 2009 AFFIRMED After the trial court terminated her parental rights, Monica C. appealed the trial court s finding that an appeal of the termination order would be frivolous. See TEX. FAM. CODE ANN. § 263.405(g) (Vernon 2002). Monica C s court-appointed appellate attorney filed a brief containing a professional evaluation of the record demonstrating that there are no arguable grounds to be advanced. Counsel concludes that the appeal is frivolous and without merit. The brief meets the requirements of Anders v. California, 386 U.S. 738 (1967); see also In re R.R., No. 04-03-00096-CV, 2003 WL 21157944, at * 4 (Tex. App. San Antonio May 21, 2003, no 04-08-00795-CV pet.) (applying Anders procedure in appeal from termination of parental rights) (mem. op.); In re K.M., 98 S.W.3d 774 (Tex. App. Fort Worth 2003, order) (same). Counsel certified that a copy of his brief was delivered to Monica C who was advised of her right to examine the record and to file a pro se brief. No pro se brief has been filed. After reviewing the record, we agree that the appeal is frivolous and without merit. The judgment of the trial court is, therefore, affirmed and counsel s motion to withdraw is granted. Rebecca Simmons, Justice -2-

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