Court of Civil Appeals of Texas, 2023

In the Interest of J.O.L. and I.C.L. Children v. the State of Texas

In the Interest of J.O.L. and I.C.L. Children v. the State of Texas
Court of Civil Appeals of Texas · Decided March 1, 2023

In the Interest of J.O.L. and I.C.L. Children v. the State of Texas

Opinion

Fourth Court of Appeals San Antonio, Texas JUDGMENT No. 04-21-00495-CV IN THE INTEREST OF J.O.L. and I.C.L. Children From the 365th Judicial District Court, Maverick County, Texas Trial Court No. 12-06-27527-MCVAJA Honorable Amado J. Abascal III, Judge Presiding BEFORE JUSTICE ALVAREZ, JUSTICE CHAPA, AND JUSTICE VALENZUELA In accordance with this court’s opinion of this date, the trial court’s judgment is REVERSED and the cause is REMANDED for a new trial that incorporates the fit-parent presumption into the children’s best interest analysis. Costs of court for this appeal are taxed against Appellees.

SIGNED March 1, 2023.

_____________________________ Patricia O. Alvarez, Justice

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