Justice HECHT delivered the opinion of the Court.
In cases brought by the government for termination of parental rights, section 263.405 of the Texas Family Code prescribes shortened post-trial deadlines and special procedures to discourage frivolous appeals and expedite finality, minimizing the time a child must spend in temporary care. Section 263.405(i) limits an appeal to the issues included in a statement filed in the trial court within fifteen days after the...
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