Carrie Hanson v. Lacye Garza

ACCEPTED 15-25-00166-CV FIFTEENTH COURT OF APPEALS AUSTIN, TEXAS 11/18/2025 9:13 AM CHRISTOPHER A. PRINE 15-25-00166-CV CLERK IN THE COURT OF APPEALS FILED IN FIFTEENTH COURT OF APPEALS 15th COURT OF APPEALS AUSTIN, TEXAS AUSTIN, TEXAS 11/18/2025 9:13:22 AM CARRIE HANSON CHRISTOPHER A. PRINE Clerk V.

LACYE GARZA CASE APPEALED FROM 119th DISTRICT COURT OF RUNNELS COUNTY CAUSE NUMBER 940 HON. BEN WOODWARD, PRESIDING

MOTION FOR WITHDRAWAL OF COUNSEL and/ or NOTICE OF NON REPRESENTATION OF APPELLEE This Motion for Withdrawal ofCounsel and/or Notice ofNon Representation ofAppellee Lacye Garza is brought by Shawntell McKillop, who is attorney of record for LACYE RENEE GARZA from the trial court final hearing in Runnels County in Cause number 940, 119th Judicial District. Shawntell McKillop requests the Court to grant her permission to withdraw as attorney for LACYE RENEE GARZA in this case or for the Court of Appeals to note that LACYE RENEE GARZA is representing herself in said appeal. In support, Shawntell McKillop shows:

Good cause exists for withdrawal of Shawntell McKillop as counsel, in that LACYE RENEE GARZA no longer wishes to retain Shawntell McKillop, has never agreed to retain Shawntell McKillop for said appeal and wishes to represent herself to file the APPELLEE's RESPONSE due on December 1, 2025.

A copy of this motion has been delivered to LACYE RENEE GARZA, who is hereby notified in writing of her right to object to this motion. LACYE RENEE GARZA has consented to the motion as evidenced by her signature on this motion. The last well-known address of LACYE RENEE GARZA is 202 LAUREL DR, WINTERS, Texas, 79567-3004. The last known phone number of LACYE RENEE GARZA is 325-370-7191 - MOB. The last known email address ofLACYE RENEE GARZA is lacyeb [email protected].

The settings and deadlines, including discovery deadlines, in this case are as follows: Appellee's Brief Due on December 1, 2025 The following hearings have been held in this case and have been recorded by the court reporters set forth below: Type of Date of Transcript Transcript Court Reporter's Hearing Hearing Requested? Received? Name, Address, Tel. No. Final Hearing on k\ug 28, Yes Yes wOri Dobbins Termination �025 12730 County Rd 105 Brownwood Texas 76801 325-659-6456 All documents provided in this appeal have been provided to LAYCE RENEE GARZA.

Counsel has provided the link to the 15th Court of Appeals to LACYE RENEE GARZA.

Counsel has provided the reporters' record, the clerks' record, the brief filed by the Appellant, and the notices provided by the 15th Court of Appeals.

Shawntell McKillop prays that the Court enter an order discharging her as attorney of record for LACYE RENEE GARZA or a notice of non-representation that counsel does not represent Lacye Garza.

Respectfully submitted, SHAWNTELL MCKILLOP W Harris San Angelo, TX 76903

- Tel: (325) 658-1991 Fax: (325) 655-1391

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Certificate of Service I certify that a true copy of this Motion for Withdrawal of Counsel was served in accordance with rule 21a of the Texas Rules of Civil Procedure on the following on November 18, 2025: JENNY HENLEY by electronic filing manager.

LACYE RENEE GARZA by electronic filing manager.

Shawntell McK.ilfcip Attorney for LACYE RENEE GARZA

AGREED TO AND APPROVED: Lacye Garza (Nov 17, 2025 19:12:01 CST)

LACYE RENEE GARZA Laurel Dr Winters, TX 79567-3004 Tel: 325-370-7191 Email: [email protected] Automated Certificate of eService This automated certificate of service was created by the efiling system.

The filer served this document via email generated by the efiling system on the date and to the persons listed below. The rules governing certificates of service have not changed. Filers must still provide a certificate of service that complies with all applicable rules.

Kim Conner on behalf of Shawntell McKillop Bar No. 24007655 [email protected] Envelope ID: 108160130 Filing Code Description: Motion Filing Description: Motion for Withdrawal of Counsel and/or Notice of Non-Representation of Appellee Status as of 11/18/2025 9:30 AM CST Case Contacts Name BarNumber Email TimestampSubmitted Status Jenny Henley [email protected] 11/18/2025 9:13:22 AM SENT Shawntell McKillop [email protected] 11/18/2025 9:13:22 AM SENT Lacye Garza [email protected] 11/18/2025 9:13:22 AM SENT 15-25-00166-CV IN THE COURT OF APPEALS FIFTEENTH COURT OF APPEALS AUSTIN, TEXAS CARRIE HANSON V.

LACYE GARZA CASE APPEALED FROM 119th DISTRICT COURT OF RUNNELS COUNTY CAUSE NUMBER 940 HON. BEN WOODWARD, PRESIDING

ORDER ON MOTION FOR WITHDRAWAL OF COUNSEL and / or NOTICE OF NON REPRESENTATION OF APPELLEE

On _________________________________ the Court considered the Motion for Withdrawal of Counsel and / or the Notice of Non Representation of Appellee Lacye Garza by Shawntell McKillop.

The Court finds that good cause exists for withdrawal of Shawntell McKillop as counsel.

The Court finds that Shawntell McKillop should not be designated as the attorney in charge of this appeal.

The Court finds that a copy of the Motion for Withdrawal of Counsel was delivered to LACYE RENEE GARZA, that LACYE RENEE GARZA was notified in writing of the right to object to the motion, that LACYE RENEE GARZA has consented to the motion, that the last known address of LACYE RENEE GARZA is 202 LAUREL DR, WINTERS, Texas, 79567- 3004, and that the pending settings and deadlines in the case are as follows: Appellee's Brief Due on December 1, 2025 IT IS THEREFORE ORDERED THAT Shawntell McKillop is permitted to withdraw as counsel of record for LACYE RENEE GARZA in this case.

The Court finds that the last known mailing address of LACYE RENEE GARZA is 202 LAUREL DR, WINTERS, Texas, 79567-3004 and ORDERS that all notices in this case shall be either delivered to LACYE RENEE GARZA in person or sent to LACYE RENEE GARZA at that address by both certified and regular first-class mail. The Court finds that LACYE RENEE GARZA’s current Email address is [email protected] and that she be notified of all pleadings and updates through E filing.

SIGNED on .

JUDGE PRESIDING// CLERK PRESIDING

COPIES: LACYE RENEE GARZA [email protected] JENNY HENLEY [email protected] SHAWNTELL MCKILLOP [email protected]