What did the court decide?

The court dismissed the appeal because the appellant did not file the required brief and failed to respond to the court’s notice, so the court did not decide the underlying case on its merits.

Who is affected by this decision?

The appellant, Jillian Warren, is directly affected because her appeal has been dismissed; the appellees, Mark Rendon and Stellar Executive Group Inc., are beneficiaries of the dismissal.

What happens next for the appellant?

The appellant may seek reinstatement or file a motion for rehearing if Texas appellate rules allow and if filed within the applicable time period, but relief is not guaranteed and is subject to the court’s discretion.

Why was the appeal dismissed?

Because the appellant failed to file her appellate brief by the deadline, did not request an extension, and did not respond to the court’s notice to cure the default by a set date.

Jillian Warren v. Mark Rendon and Stellar Executive Group Inc.

Docket 03-25-00916-CV

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CivilDismissed

Filed: Apr 7, 2026 · 3 weeks ago
Jurisdiction: Texas
Court: Texas Court of Appeals, 3rd District (Austin)
Type: Lead Opinion
Case type: Civil
Disposition: Dismissed
Docket: 03-25-00916-CV

Appeal from the 169th District Court of Bell County; appellate brief overdue and appeal reviewed for dismissal for want of prosecution

Summary

The Texas Third Court of Appeals dismissed Jillian Warren’s appeal for want of prosecution because she failed to file her appellant brief, which was originally due March 2, 2026, and did not respond to the court’s notice requiring a satisfactory response by March 23, 2026. The court invoked Texas Rule of Appellate Procedure 42.3(b) and entered dismissal on April 7, 2026. No substantive merits decision was reached because the appeal was dismissed for procedural noncompliance.

Issue Decided

Whether the appeal should be dismissed for want of prosecution due to the appellant’s failure to file a brief or timely respond to the court’s notice.

Court's Reasoning

The court relied on the appellant’s failure to file the required brief and her failure to respond to the court’s notice giving a deadline to cure the default. Under the appellate rules, failure to prosecute an appeal after notice permits dismissal. Because the appellant did not file a brief or seek an extension, dismissal under Rule 42.3(b) was warranted without reaching the merits.

Authorities Cited

Texas Rules of Appellate ProcedureTex. R. App. P. 42.3(b)

Parties

Appellant: Jillian Warren
Appellee: Mark Rendon
Appellee: Stellar Executive Group Inc.
Judge: Rosa Lopez Theofanis
Judge: Cari L. Starritt-Burnett

Key Dates

appellant brief due date: 2026-03-02
court notice deadline to respond: 2026-03-23
dismissal filed: 2026-04-07
notice sent to appellant: 2026-03-12

What You Should Do Next

1
Consult appellate counsel immediately
An attorney can advise about deadlines for motions for reinstatement or rehearing and evaluate whether a timely motion can be made to restore the appeal.
2
Check procedural timelines
Determine the applicable time limits in the Texas Rules of Appellate Procedure for filing a motion for reinstatement, motion for rehearing, or other relief from dismissal.
3
Prepare supporting motion if eligible
If eligible, prepare a motion explaining the failure to file (e.g., excusable neglect) and include any supporting evidence to request reinstatement of the appeal.

Frequently Asked Questions

What did the court decide?: The court dismissed the appeal because the appellant did not file the required brief and failed to respond to the court’s notice, so the court did not decide the underlying case on its merits.
Who is affected by this decision?: The appellant, Jillian Warren, is directly affected because her appeal has been dismissed; the appellees, Mark Rendon and Stellar Executive Group Inc., are beneficiaries of the dismissal.
What happens next for the appellant?: The appellant may seek reinstatement or file a motion for rehearing if Texas appellate rules allow and if filed within the applicable time period, but relief is not guaranteed and is subject to the court’s discretion.
Why was the appeal dismissed?: Because the appellant failed to file her appellate brief by the deadline, did not request an extension, and did not respond to the court’s notice to cure the default by a set date.

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Full Filing Text

TEXAS COURT OF APPEALS, THIRD DISTRICT, AT AUSTIN


                                      NO. 03-25-00916-CV


                                   Jillian Warren, Appellant

                                                 v.

                 Mark Rendon and Stellar Executive Group Inc., Appellees




              FROM THE 169TH DISTRICT COURT OF BELL COUNTY
NO. 24DCV347429, THE HONORABLE CARI L. STARRITT-BURNETT, JUDGE PRESIDING



                            MEMORANDUM OPINION


               Appellant’s brief was originally due on March 2, 2026. On March 12, 2026, this

Court sent a notice to appellant informing her that her brief was overdue and that a failure to file

a satisfactory response by March 23, 2026 would result in the dismissal of this appeal for want of

prosecution.   To date, appellant has not filed a brief or a motion for extension of time.

Accordingly, we dismiss this appeal for want of prosecution. See Tex. R. App. P. 42.3(b).



                                              __________________________________________
                                              Rosa Lopez Theofanis, Justice

Before Chief Justice Byrne, Justices Theofanis and Crump

Dismissed for Want of Prosecution

Filed: April 7, 2026