Carrie Hanson v. Lacye Garza

ACCEPTED
15-25-00166-CV
FIFTEENTH COURT OF APPEALS
AUSTIN, TEXAS
11/18/2025 9:13 AM
CHRISTOPHER A. PRINE
15-25-00166-CV CLERK
IN THE COURT OF APPEALS
FILED IN
FIFTEENTH COURT OF APPEALS 15th COURT OF APPEALS
AUSTIN, TEXAS AUSTIN, TEXAS
11/18/2025 9:13:22 AM
CARRIE HANSON CHRISTOPHER A. PRINE
Clerk
V.

LACYE GARZA

CASE APPEALED FROM 119th DISTRICT COURT
OF RUNNELS COUNTY
CAUSE NUMBER 940
HON. BEN WOODWARD, PRESIDING

MOTION FOR WITHDRAWAL OF COUNSEL and/ or NOTICE OF NON
REPRESENTATION OF APPELLEE

This Motion for Withdrawal ofCounsel and/or Notice ofNon Representation ofAppellee
Lacye Garza is brought by Shawntell McKillop, who is attorney of record for LACYE RENEE
GARZA from the trial court final hearing in Runnels County in Cause number 940, 119th
Judicial District. Shawntell McKillop requests the Court to grant her permission to withdraw as
attorney for LACYE RENEE GARZA in this case or for the Court of Appeals to note that
LACYE RENEE GARZA is representing herself in said appeal. In support, Shawntell McKillop
shows:

Good cause exists for withdrawal of Shawntell McKillop as counsel, in that LACYE
RENEE GARZA no longer wishes to retain Shawntell McKillop, has never agreed to retain
Shawntell McKillop for said appeal and wishes to represent herself to file the APPELLEE's
RESPONSE due on December 1, 2025.

A copy of this motion has been delivered to LACYE RENEE GARZA, who is hereby
notified in writing of her right to object to this motion. LACYE RENEE GARZA has consented
to the motion as evidenced by her signature on this motion. The last well-known address of
LACYE RENEE GARZA is 202 LAUREL DR, WINTERS, Texas, 79567-3004. The last known
phone number of LACYE RENEE GARZA is 325-370-7191 - MOB. The last known email
address ofLACYE RENEE GARZA is lacyeb 07@yahoo.com.
The settings and deadlines, including discovery deadlines, in this case are as follows:
Appellee's Brief Due on December 1, 2025

The following hearings have been held in this case and have been recorded by the court
reporters set forth below:
Type of Date of Transcript Transcript Court Reporter's
Hearing Hearing Requested? Received? Name, Address,
Tel. No.

Final Hearing on k\ug 28, Yes Yes wOri Dobbins
Termination �025 12730 County Rd 105
Brownwood Texas 76801
325-659-6456

All documents provided in this appeal have been provided to LAYCE RENEE GARZA.
Counsel has provided the link to the 15th Court of Appeals to LACYE RENEE GARZA.

Counsel has provided the reporters' record, the clerks' record, the brief filed by the
Appellant, and the notices provided by the 15th Court of Appeals.

Shawntell McKillop prays that the Court enter an order discharging her as attorney of
record for LACYE RENEE GARZA or a notice of non-representation that counsel does not
represent Lacye Garza.
Respectfully submitted,

SHAWNTELL MCKILLOP
439 W Harris
San Angelo, TX 76903

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Tel: (325) 658-1991
Fax: (325) 655-1391

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Shawntell McKillop
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Attorney for LACYE RENEE GARZA

Certificate of Service
I certify that a true copy of this Motion for Withdrawal of Counsel was served in

accordance with rule 21a of the Texas Rules of Civil Procedure on the following on November

18, 2025:

JENNY HENLEY by electronic filing manager.

LACYE RENEE GARZA by electronic filing manager.

Shawntell McK.ilfcip
Attorney for LACYE RENEE GARZA

AGREED TO AND APPROVED:
Lacye Garza (Nov 17, 2025 19:12:01 CST)

LACYE RENEE GARZA
202 Laurel Dr
Winters, TX 79567-3004
Tel: 325-370-7191
Email: lacyeb_07@yahoo.com
Automated Certificate of eService
This automated certificate of service was created by the efiling system.
The filer served this document via email generated by the efiling system
on the date and to the persons listed below. The rules governing
certificates of service have not changed. Filers must still provide a
certificate of service that complies with all applicable rules.

Kim Conner on behalf of Shawntell McKillop
Bar No. 24007655
main@mckilloplawoffice.com
Envelope ID: 108160130
Filing Code Description: Motion
Filing Description: Motion for Withdrawal of Counsel and/or Notice of
Non-Representation of Appellee
Status as of 11/18/2025 9:30 AM CST

Case Contacts

Name BarNumber Email TimestampSubmitted Status

Jenny Henley justicewithjenny@hotmail.com 11/18/2025 9:13:22 AM SENT

Shawntell McKillop main@mckilloplawoffice.com 11/18/2025 9:13:22 AM SENT

Lacye Garza lacyeb_07@yahoo.com 11/18/2025 9:13:22 AM SENT
15-25-00166-CV
IN THE COURT OF APPEALS
FIFTEENTH COURT OF APPEALS
AUSTIN, TEXAS

CARRIE HANSON

V.

LACYE GARZA

CASE APPEALED FROM 119th DISTRICT COURT
OF RUNNELS COUNTY
CAUSE NUMBER 940
HON. BEN WOODWARD, PRESIDING

ORDER ON MOTION FOR WITHDRAWAL OF COUNSEL and / or NOTICE OF NON
REPRESENTATION OF APPELLEE

On _________________________________ the Court considered the Motion for
Withdrawal of Counsel and / or the Notice of Non Representation of Appellee Lacye Garza by
Shawntell McKillop.

The Court finds that good cause exists for withdrawal of Shawntell McKillop as counsel.

The Court finds that Shawntell McKillop should not be designated as the attorney in
charge of this appeal.

The Court finds that a copy of the Motion for Withdrawal of Counsel was delivered to
LACYE RENEE GARZA, that LACYE RENEE GARZA was notified in writing of the right to
object to the motion, that LACYE RENEE GARZA has consented to the motion, that the last
known address of LACYE RENEE GARZA is 202 LAUREL DR, WINTERS, Texas, 79567-
3004, and that the pending settings and deadlines in the case are as follows:

Appellee's Brief Due on December 1, 2025

IT IS THEREFORE ORDERED THAT Shawntell McKillop is permitted to withdraw as
counsel of record for LACYE RENEE GARZA in this case.
The Court finds that the last known mailing address of LACYE RENEE GARZA is 202
LAUREL DR, WINTERS, Texas, 79567-3004 and ORDERS that all notices in this case shall be
either delivered to LACYE RENEE GARZA in person or sent to LACYE RENEE GARZA at
that address by both certified and regular first-class mail. The Court finds that LACYE RENEE
GARZA’s current Email address is lacyeb_07@yahoo.com and that she be notified of all
pleadings and updates through E filing.

SIGNED on .

JUDGE PRESIDING// CLERK PRESIDING

COPIES:

LACYE RENEE GARZA lacyeb_07@yahoo.com

JENNY HENLEY justicewithjenny@hotmail.com

SHAWNTELL MCKILLOP main@mckillopalwoffice.com