In the Interest of N.L. v. the State of Texas

Summary

The Ninth District Court of Appeals of Texas reviewed an Anders brief in an appeal from an order terminating the mother’s parental rights. After independently reviewing the record and finding no arguable grounds for appeal, the court affirmed the termination order.

Holdings

1. After independently evaluating the appellate record and appointed counsel's Anders brief, the court found no arguable grounds supporting reversal and concluded that the appeal was frivolous and without merit.
2. The court was not required to appoint new counsel to re-brief the appeal because its independent review disclosed no arguable grounds for reversal.

Questions Presented

1. Whether the appellate record contained any arguable grounds for reversal of the order terminating Mother's parental rights.
2. Whether new appellate counsel had to be appointed to re-brief the appeal after appointed counsel filed an Anders brief.

Disposition

affirmed