In the Interest of T. R., a child Appeal from 321st District Court of Smith County (memorandum opinion per curiam)
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NO. 12-20-00030-CV IN THE COURT OF APPEALS TWELFTH COURT OF APPEALS DISTRICT TYLER, TEXAS § APPEAL FROM THE 321ST § JUDICIAL DISTRICT COURT § SMITH COUNTY, TEXAS IN THE INTEREST OF T.R., A CHILD MEMORANDUM OPINION PER CURIAM This appeal is being dismissed for failure to comply with the Texas Rules of Appellate Procedure. See TEX. R. APP. P. 42.3(c). A party who is not excused by statute or the appellate rules from paying costs must pay-at the time an item is presented for filing--whatever fees are required by statute or Texas Supreme Court order. TEX. R. APP. P. 5. An appellate court may enforce Rule 5 by any order that is just. Id. After giving ten days’ notice, an appellate court may dismiss an appeal because the appellant failed to comply with a requirement of the appellate rules, a court order, or a notice from the clerk requiring a response or other action within a specified time. TEX. R. APP. P. 42.3(c). On January 30, 2020, the Clerk of this Court notified Appellant, T.R., that the filing fee in this appeal is due. See TEX. R. APP. P. 5. Appellant was informed that failure to remit the filing fee on or before February 10 would result in the Court’s taking appropriate action, including dismissal of the case without further notice. See TEX. R. APP. P. 42.3(c). The date for remitting the filing fee passed, and Appellant has not paid the fee or otherwise shown that he is excused from paying the fee. 1 Because Appellant failed, after notice, to comply with Rule 5, the appeal is dismissed. See TEX. R. APP. P. 42.3(c). 1 The case information sheet provided by the Smith County District Clerk’s Office does not reflect that Appellant has been declared indigent. 1 Opinion delivered February 19, 2020. Panel consisted of Worthen, C.J., Hoyle, J., and Neeley, J. 2 COURT OF APPEALS TWELFTH COURT OF APPEALS DISTRICT OF TEXAS JUDGMENT FEBRUARY 19, 2020 NO. 12-20-00030-CV IN THE INTEREST OF T.R., A CHILD Appeal from the 321st District Court of Smith County, Texas (Tr.Ct.No. 18-1250-D) THIS CAUSE came to be heard on the appellate record; and the same being considered, it is the opinion of this Court that this appeal should be dismissed. It is therefore ORDERED, ADJUDGED and DECREED by this Court that this appeal be, and the same is, hereby dismissed; and that this decision be certified to the court below for observance. By per curiam opinion. Panel consisted of Worthen, C.J., Hoyle, J. and Neeley, J. 3
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