In the Interest of P.A.R., a Child v. the State of Texas ( 2024 )

DISMISS and Opinion Filed May 7, 2024 S In The Court of Appeals Fifth District of Texas at Dallas No. 05-24-00299-CV IN THE INTEREST OF P.A.R., A CHILD On Appeal from the 254th Judicial District Court Dallas County, Texas Trial Court Cause No. DF-23-15290 MEMORANDUM OPINION Before Justices Smith, Miskel, and Breedlove Opinion by Justice Smith On April 9, 2024, we sent a letter to the parties questioning our jurisdiction because it appears appellant is appealing from an agreed judgment. We explained that absent an allegation and proof of fraud, collusion, or misrepresentation, such a judgment cannot be appealed. We directed appellant to file a letter brief addressing our jurisdictional concern no later than April 19, 2024. We expressly cautioned appellant that failure to do so might result in the dismissal of the appeal without further notice. To date, appellant has not filed a letter brief nor further corresponded with the Court regarding the status of this appeal. Accordingly, we dismiss this appeal. See Tex. R. App. P. 42.3(b), (c). /Craig Smith/ CRAIG SMITH JUSTICE 240299F.P05 –2– S Court of Appeals Fifth District of Texas at Dallas JUDGMENT IN THE INTEREST OF P.A.R., A On Appeal from the 254th Judicial CHILD District Court, Dallas County, Texas Trial Court Cause No. DF-23-15290. No. 05-24-00299-CV Opinion delivered by Justice Smith. Justices Miskel and Breedlove participating. In accordance with this Court’s opinion of this date, the appeal is DISMISSED. Judgment entered May 7, 2024 –3–