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: February 21, 2013
Date Decided: February 22, 2013
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