It appears that significant confusion existed with regard to the procedures to be followed concerning finding an appellant indigent for purposes of preparing the appellate record. See generally Tex. R. App. P. 20. Appellant has been found not to qualify for a free record, but has informed the court that she wishes to prosecute the appeal and needs time to attempt to secure funds to pay for the record. Accordingly, we abate this appeal until March 15, 2005. The record may be filed at any time and the appeal will be reinstated on the active docket. Should appellant decide not to pursue the appeal, a motion to dismiss may be filed at any time.

W. Kenneth Law, Chief Justice

Before Chief Justice Law, Justices B. A. Smith and Pemberton

Filed: October 8, 2004