In the Interest of G. H., C. M. H., N. M., Children v. --Appeal from 276th District Court of Camp County (memorandum opinion by chief justice iii morriss)
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In The Court of Appeals Sixth Appellate District of Texas at Texarkana No. 06-12-00102-CV IN THE INTEREST OF G.H., C.M.H., N.M., CHILDREN On Appeal from the 276th District Court Camp County, Texas Trial Court No. CPS-11-1749 Before Morriss, C.J., Carter and Moseley, JJ. Memorandum Opinion by Chief Justice Morriss MEMORANDUM OPINION Cindy s 1 parental rights to G.H., C.M.H., and N.M. were terminated. Cindy is represented on appeal by court-appointed counsel who has filed a brief in accordance with the requirements of Anders v. California, 386 U.S. 738 (1967). 2 Court-appointed counsel has concluded that, after a thorough review of the record, this appeal is frivolous and without merit. Because we agree, we affirm the judgment of the trial court. The Anders brief filed by Cindy s counsel presents a professional evaluation of the record demonstrating why there are no arguable grounds for reversal. Counsel has established that he provided Cindy with a copy of his brief, notified her of her right to file a pro se response, and explained how she could obtain a copy of the appellate record. Cindy has not exercised her right to file a pro se response. Court-appointed counsel s brief meets the requirements of Anders by providing a professional evaluation of the record and advancing a contention of possible error which might arguably support the appeal. See Anders, 386 U.S. at 744; High v. State, 573 S.W.2d 807 (Tex. Crim. App. [Panel Op.] 1978). 1 To protect the children s privacy, the biological mother of G.H., C.M.H., and N.M. will be referred to as Cindy. The biological father of G.H. and C.M.H. will be referred to as John, and the biological father of N.M. will be referred to as Anthony. While the trial court also terminated the parental rights of John and Anthony, this appeal relates to the termination of Cindy s rights only. 2 Anders applies to an appeal from a termination of parental rights. In re P.M.H., No. 06 10 00008 CV, 2010 WL 1794390, at *1 (Tex. App. Texarkana May 6, 2010, no pet.) (mem.op.). 2 Having thoroughly reviewed the record and counsel s brief, we agree with counsel s assessment that the appeal is frivolous and without merit. We find nothing in the record that could arguably support the appeal. We affirm the trial court s final order terminating Cindy s parental rights to G.H., C.M.H., and N.M. and grant counsel s motion to withdraw. Josh R. Morriss, III Chief Justice Date Submitted: Date Decided: February 21, 2013 February 22, 2013 3
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