COURT OF APPEALS FOR THE
FIRST DISTRICT OF TEXAS AT HOUSTON
ORDER ON MOTION
Cause number: 01-18-00485-CV
Style: In the Interest of K.L.W., A Child
Date motion filed*: June 12, 2018
Type of motion: Unopposed Motion to Extend Time to File Notice of Appeal
Party filing motion: Appellant B.B.C.’s appointed counsel, Donald M. Crane
Document to be filed: N/A
Is appeal accelerated? Yes (parental termination).
If motion to extend time:
Original due date: May 23, 2018 (Notice of appeal deadline)
Number of extensions granted: 0 Current Due Date: June 7, 2018 (15-day
grace period)
Date Requested: June 6, 2018
Ordered that motion is:
Granted
Denied
Dismissed (e.g., want of jurisdiction, moot)
Other: _____________________________________
Appellant B.B.C.’s motion to extend the time to file the notice of appeal is granted
because the first amended notice of appeal was filed on June 6, 2018, within the 15-day
grace period and appointed counsel’s motion provides a reasonable explanation for the
14-day delay. See TEX. R. APP. P. 10.5(b), 26.1(b), 26.3; Verburgt v. Dorner, 959
S.W.2d 615, 617 (Tex. 1997).
Judge’s signature: /s/ Laura C. Higley
the Court
Date: June 14, 2018
November 7, 2008 Revision