Victoria Curl v. the State of Texas
CourtTexas Court of Appeals, 3rd District (Austin)
Date FiledJune 26, 2026
Docket03-26-00248-CR
StatusPublished
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TEXAS COURT OF APPEALS, THIRD DISTRICT, AT AUSTIN
NO. 03-26-00248-CR
Victoria Curl, Appellant
v.
The State of Texas, Appellee
FROM THE 27TH DISTRICT COURT OF BELL COUNTY
NO. 24DCR89167, THE HONORABLE DEBBIE GARRETT, JUDGE PRESIDING
ORDER AND MEMORANDUM OPINION
PER CURIAM
Appellant’s brief was originally due April 20, 2026. On June 9, 2026, this Court
sent a notice to appellant’s attorney informing him that appellant’s brief was overdue and that a
failure to file a satisfactory response by June 19, 2026, would result in the referral of this case to
the trial court for a hearing under Rule 38.8(b) of the Texas Rules of Appellate Procedure. To
date, no response has been received.
The appeal is abated and remanded to the trial court. The trial court shall conduct
a hearing to determine whether appellant desires to prosecute this appeal and, if so, whether
counsel has abandoned this appeal. See Tex. R. App. P. 38.8(b)(2), (3). The court shall make
appropriate written findings and recommendations. See id. R. 38.8(b)(2), (3). If necessary, the
court shall appoint substitute counsel who will effectively represent appellant in this appeal.
Following the hearing, which shall be transcribed, the trial court shall order the appropriate
supplemental clerk’s and reporter’s records—including all findings and orders—to be prepared
and forwarded to this Court no later than July 10, 2026. See id. R. 38.8(b)(3).
It is so ordered June 26, 2026.
Before Justices Triana, Kelly, and Ellis
Abated and Remanded
Filed: June 26, 2026
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