Jose M. Gonzalez, Jr. v. Office of the Attorney General of Texas ( 2022 )

Fourth Court of Appeals San Antonio, Texas May 12, 2022 No. 04-22-00090-CV Jose M. GONZALEZ, Jr., Appellant v. OFFICE OF THE ATTORNEY GENERAL OF TEXAS, Appellee From the 224th Judicial District Court, Bexar County, Texas Trial Court No. 2021-CI-25068 Honorable Antonia Arteaga, Judge Presiding ORDER On March 31, 2022, the court reporter responsible for preparing the reporter’s record in this appeal filed a notification of late record, stating that appellant has failed: (1) to request in writing that she prepare the reporter’s record; and (2) to pay or make arrangements to pay the fee for preparing the reporter’s record. On April 6, 2022, this court ordered appellant to file written proof that he has requested the official court reporter to prepare the reporter’s record and written proof that either: (1) the reporter’s fee has been paid or arrangements have been made to pay the reporter’s fee; or (2) appellant is entitled to appeal without paying the reporter’s fee. We stated if appellant fails to respond within the time provided, then we will set a due date for appellant’s brief, and the court may only consider those issues or points raised in appellant’s brief that do not require a reporter’s record for a decision. See TEX. R. APP. P. 37.3(c). On April 29, 2022, appellant filed a “Motion to Proceed Without Court Reporters Record” requesting this appeal be considered without a reporter’s record. The motion is GRANTED; however, the court may only “consider and decide those issues or points that do not require a reporter’s record for a decision.” See TEX. R. APP. P. 37.3. Appellant’s brief is due on or before June 1, 2022. It is so ORDERED on this 12th day of May, 2022. PER CURIAM ATTESTED TO: ______________________________ MICHAEL A. CRUZ, Clerk of Court