In the Interest of B.G., et al., Children--Appeal from 73rd Judicial District Court of Bexar County

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i i i i i i MEMORANDUM OPINION No. 04-08-00442-CV IN THE INTEREST OF B.G., J.G., B.G., S.M., and G.M. From the 73rd Judicial District Court, Bexar County, Texas Trial Court No. 2007-PA-01011 Honorable Charles E. Montemayor, Judge Presiding Opinion by: Karen Angelini, Justice Sitting: Karen Angelini, Justice Phylis J. Speedlin, Justice Steven C. Hilbig, Justice Delivered and Filed: November 26, 2008 AFFIRMED This is an accelerated appeal from an order terminating Karen Long s parental rights. The trial court found Long to be indigent but concluded that her appellate points were frivolous. See TEX . FAM . CODE ANN . § 263.405(d) (Vernon Supp. 2008). Long s court-appointed appellate attorney has also concluded that her appellate points are frivolous. Counsel has filed a motion to withdraw and a brief in support of that motion, stating that, in his professional opinion, the appeal is frivolous. Counsel s brief and motion meets the requirements of Anders v. California, 386 U.S. 738 (1967), by presenting a professional evaluation of the record demonstrating why there are no arguable grounds for relief. See In re R.R., No. 04-03-00096-CV, 2003 WL 21157944, at *4 (Tex. App. San Antonio 2003, no pet.) (applying Anders procedure in appeal from order terminating 04-08-00442-CV parental rights). Counsel sent a copy of his brief to Long and advised her of her right to examine the record and to file a pro se brief. Long, however, did not file a pro se brief. After reviewing the record, we agree that Long s appeal is frivolous and without merit. Therefore, we affirm the trial court s judgment terminating Long s parental rights and grant counsel s motion to withdraw. Karen Angelini, Justice -2-

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