Fourth Court of Appeals San Antonio, Texas May 3, 2022 No. 04-22-00158-CR Clarence Edward LIPPERT, Appellant v. The STATE of Texas, Appellee From the 216th Judicial District Court, Gillespie County, Texas Trial Court No. 7076 Honorable Albert D. Pattillo, III, Judge Presiding ORDER After appellant’s conviction, his appointed trial counsel, Mr. Oliver Neel, filed a motion to withdraw as trial counsel, which the trial court granted on April 7, 2022. On April 22, 2022, Mr. Neel filed a motion with this court asking that the appeal be abated and remanded to the trial court for appointment of appellate counsel. On April 26, 2022, the trial court appointed Mr. Neel as appellate counsel for appellant. On April 27, 022, Mr. Neel filed a notice of appearance and a waiver of his motion to abate. Therefore, the Motion to Abate Appeal and for Appointment of New Counsel is DENIED AS MOOT. _________________________________ Lori I. Valenzuela, Justice IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand and affixed the seal of the said court on this 3rd day of May, 2022. ___________________________________ Michael A. Cruz, Clerk of Court