February 5, 2026 Appeals Case Law Update Texas Court of Appeals Pro Se Protection Ends at the Appellate Clerk: Enforcing Rule 38.1 in Family Law Crossovers
February 5, 2026 Appeals Case Law Update Texas Court of Appeals Rescuing Stalled Appeals: Using TRAP 35.3(c) to Force Filings from Delinquent Court Reporters in High-Stakes Custody Cases
February 5, 2026 Appeals Case Law Update Evidence Termination Texas Court of Appeals Fourth Court of Appeals Affirms Termination of Parental Rights Following Anders Brief Submission
February 5, 2026 Appeals Case Law Update Evidence Termination Texas Court of Appeals Failure to Make Offer of Proof Fatal to Evidentiary Challenge in Parental Termination Appeal
February 5, 2026 Appeals Case Law Update Termination Texas Court of Appeals Failure to Provide Reasonable Explanation for Late Notice of Appeal Results in Dismissal of Termination Appeal
February 5, 2026 Appeals Case Law Update Texas Court of Appeals Thirteenth Court of Appeals Clarifies Jurisdictional Limits of Rule 145(g) Challenges
February 5, 2026 Appeals Case Law Update Texas Court of Appeals Appellate Jurisdiction Requires a Signed Written Order: Oral Rulings and Docket Entries Insufficient