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TEXAS COURT OF APPEALS, THIRD DISTRICT, AT AUSTIN NO. 03-25-00611-CR Jeremy Dwayne Parker, Appellant v. The State of Texas, Appellee FROM THE 274TH DISTRICT COURT OF COMAL COUNTY NO. CR2025-043C, THE HONORABLE ROBERT UPDEGROVE, JUDGE PRESIDING ORDER AND MEMORANDUM OPINION PER CURIAM On September 21, 2026, this Court sent a notice to appellant informing him that his brief was overdue and that a failure to file a satisfactory response by October 01, 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. 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 November 30, 2026. See id. R. 38.8(b)(3). It is so ordered October 16, 2026. Before Chief Justice Byrne, Justices Kelly and Theofanis Abated and Remanded Filed: October 16, 2026 Do Not Publish 2