Anderson & Associates Law Firm PLLC v. Hilliard Martinez Gonzales, LLP - Lawsuit Dismissed

Texas Court of Appeals

Filed March 19th, 2026

Detected March 21st, 2026

Summary

The Texas Court of Appeals, 13th District, dismissed the appeal in Anderson & Associates Law Firm PLLC v. Hilliard Martinez Gonzales, LLP and Thomas J. Henry Injury Attorneys. The dismissal was due to the appellant's failure to pay the required filing fee within the specified timeframe.

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The Texas Court of Appeals, 13th District, has dismissed the appeal in the case of Anderson & Associates Law Firm PLLC v. Hilliard Martinez Gonzales, LLP and Thomas J. Henry Injury Attorneys. The court's decision, issued on March 19, 2026, followed the appellant's failure to remit a $205.00 filing fee after being notified of the delinquency. The appeal was dismissed for want of prosecution, as per Texas Rule of Appellate Procedure 42.3 (b), (c).

This dismissal means the case will not proceed further on appeal. For legal professionals involved in appellate proceedings, this serves as a reminder of the critical importance of adhering to court filing fee requirements and responding promptly to court notices. Failure to do so can result in the dismissal of an appeal, as demonstrated in this case.

What to do next

Ensure timely payment of all court-mandated filing fees in appellate cases.
Monitor court notices and respond within specified deadlines to avoid dismissal for want of prosecution.

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Anderson & Associates Law Firm PLLC v. Hilliard Martinez Gonzales, LLP and Thomas J. Henry Injury Attorneys

Texas Court of Appeals, 13th District

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Docket Number: 13-26-00040-CV
Nature of Suit: Miscellaneous/other civil
Disposition: Dismissed
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Disposition

Dismissed

Lead Opinion

NUMBER 13-26-00040-CV

COURT OF APPEALS

THIRTEENTH DISTRICT OF TEXAS

CORPUS CHRISTI – EDINBURG

ANDERSON & ASSOCIATES
LAW FIRM PLLC, Appellant,

HILLIARD MARTINEZ GONZALES, LLP
AND THOMAS J. HENRY INJURY
ATTORNEYS, Appellees.

ON APPEAL FROM THE COUNTY COURT AT LAW NO. 1
OF NUECES COUNTY, TEXAS

MEMORANDUM OPINION

Before Chief Justice Tijerina and Justices West and Cron
Memorandum Opinion by Chief Justice Tijerina

On January 15, 2026, appellant filed a notice of appeal. On January 20, 2026, the

Clerk of the Court requested appellant to remit a $205.00 filing fee within ten days from

the date of the notice. On February 4, 2026, the Clerk of the Court notified appellant it
was delinquent in remitting the $205.00 filing fee and that the appeal was subject to

dismissal if the filing fee was not paid within ten days of the letter. See TEX. R. APP. P.

42.3 (b), (c).

Appellant has neither paid the filing fee nor otherwise responded to the notice from

the Clerk of the Court requiring a response or other action within the time specified;

accordingly, the appeal is dismissed for want of prosecution. See id.

JAIME TIJERINA
Chief Justice

Delivered and filed on the
19th day of March, 2026