The Court grants discretionary review on its own motion and would request briefing from the parties on the following question:

Does Rule 38.8(b) of the Texas Rules of Appellate Procedure prevent an appellate court from dismissing a pro se criminal appellant's appeal due to the failure to timely file a brief?

The Clerk of this Court will send copies of this order to the Court of Appeals for the Sixth District, the State Prosecuting Attorney, the District Attorney for Angelina County, and Appellant.

DATE ENTERED: September 11, 2013

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