This cause is before the Court on appellant’s letter filed on March 2, 2022, which we construe as a motion to abate. On November 22, 2021, the Clerk of the Court notified appellant’s previous counsel that the notice of appeal does not comply with T EX . R. A PP . P. 25.1(d)(2). On February 1, 2022, appellant’s counsel, the Honorable Larry Warner, *2 passed away. Shortly thereafter, the trial court signed the final judgment in this matter. Accordingly, appellant needs time to retain new counsel and to file an amended notice of appeal.

The Court, having fully examined and considered appellant’s motion, is of the opinion it should be granted. Therefore, appellant’s motion to abate is granted and this matter is abated until June 13, 2022, or until new counsel files an appearance for appellant, whichever comes first.

PER CURIAM Delivered and filed on the

15th day of March, 2022.

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