in the Interest of T. L. C, a Child v. Department of Family and Protective Services ( 2017 )

COURT OF APPEALS FOR THE FIRST DISTRICT OF TEXAS AT HOUSTON ORDER Appellate case name: In the Interest of T. C., a Child In the Interest of T.L.C., a Child Appellate case number: 01-17-00497-CV 01-17-00498-CV Trial court case number: 2014-71072 2011-08360 Trial court: 309th District Court of Harris County These appeals involve termination and child-protection cases. Appellant’s brief initially was due on September 11, 2017. On October 2, 2017, appellant’s appointed counsel filed an Anders brief in each appeal. We concluded that the appeals warranted further development by counsel, abated the appeals, remanded the cases to the trial court, and directed the trial court to appoint new appellate counsel. The trial court appointed new appellate counsel, and appellant’s brief was then due on November 6, 2017. Appellant has filed a motion for an extension to December 4, 2017 to file her brief. We grant the motion. Appellant’s brief is due to be filed in these appeals no later than Monday, December 4, 2017. No further extensions will be granted. See TEX. R. APP. P. 28.4(b), 35.3(c). Because these appeals involve termination and child-protection cases, this Court is required to bring the appeals to final disposition within 180 days of June 30, 2017, the date the notices of appeal were filed, so far as reasonably possible. See Tex. R. Jud. Admin. 6.2, reprinted in Tex. Gov’t. Code Ann., tit. 2, subtit. F app. (Vernon 2013). It is so ORDERED. Judge’s signature: /s/ Terry Jennings  Acting individually  Acting for the Court Date: November 14, 2017