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Fourth Court of Appeals San Antonio, Texas November 10, 2021 No. 04-20-00611-CV INTEREST OF L.J.L. AND J.W.L., MINOR CHILDREN From the 407th Judicial District Court, Bexar County, Texas Trial Court No. 2016-CI-08129 Honorable Angelica Jimenez, Judge Presiding

ORDER Sitting: Rebeca C. Martinez, Chief Justice Patricia O. Alvarez, Justice Liza A. Rodriguez, Justice On October 27, 2021, Appellant filed his reply brief. On October 29, 2021, Appellee requested leave to file a sur-reply brief. Sur-replies may be permitted “whenever justice requires.” See TEX. R. APP. P. 38.7. As Appellee argues, justice requires a sur-reply because Appellant’s reply raised a new issue. But as Appellant argues, the new issue has not been identified; the need for a sur-reply has not been established. Without a clear need for a sur-reply, we decline to grant leave to file one. See In re Estate of Washington, 289 S.W.3d 362, 370 (Tex. App.—Texarkana 2009, pet. denied).

Appellee’s motion is DENIED.

It is so ORDERED November 10, 2021.

PER CURIAM

ATTESTED TO:__________________________ MICHAEL A. CRUZ, CLERK OF COURT