In the Interest of T.R.M., a Child

Summary

The Tenth Court of Appeals of Texas reviewed an Anders brief in an appeal from an order terminating Courtney B.'s parental rights to T.R.M. After independently examining the record and finding no meritorious issues, the court affirmed the trial court's termination order.

Holdings

1. The Anders procedures apply to appeals from orders terminating parental rights.
2. When an Anders brief is filed, the reviewing appellate court must independently examine the record to determine whether the appeal is frivolous.
3. The appeal was frivolous and presented no meritorious issue; the trial court's termination order was affirmed.

Questions Presented

1. Whether appointed counsel complied with the Anders procedures in this termination-of-parental-rights appeal.
2. Whether independent review of the record disclosed any arguable or non-frivolous issue requiring reversal of the termination order.

Disposition

affirmed