in the Interest of J.R.I., a Child, 11-15-00101-CV

This is an appeal from a trial court order terminating the parental rights of J.R.I.'s mother and father; the father appealed, the mother did not.
The father’s court-appointed counsel filed an Anders brief and a motion to withdraw, asserting the appeal is frivolous.
Counsel complied with Anders, Schulman, and Kelly procedures and informed Appellant of his rights and record access.
Appellant did not file a pro se response or motion in this court for access to the appellate record.
The court independently reviewed the record and concluded the appeal is without merit and should be dismissed; the motion to withdraw is granted.

Issue	Plaintiff's Argument	Defendant's Argument	Held
Whether the appeal is frivolous and should be dismissed	Father’s counsel concluded there are no arguable grounds	N/A as no response filed by father; counsel withdraws	Appeal dismissed as frivolous

Anders v. California, 386 U.S. 738 (1967) (assignment of counsel for frivolous appeals)
In re Schulman, 252 S.W.3d 403 (Tex. Crim. App. 2008) (Merits review under counsel withdrawal in frivolous appeal)
High v. State, 573 S.W.2d 807 (Tex. Crim. App. [Panel Op.] 1978) (guidance on procedures for frivolous appeals)
In re R.M.C., 395 S.W.3d 820 (Tex. App.—Eastland 2013) (parens support for Anders in parental termination context)
In re K.D., 127 S.W.3d 66 (Tex. App.—Houston [1st Dist.] 2003) (frivolous-appeal analysis in termination cases)