James B. Estes v. Dallas County Child Welfare Unit Texas Department To Human Service

James B. Estes appeals from a judgment which terminated any rights he might have as the alleged biological father of a child named E.M.R. In three points of error, Estes argues that the trial court erred: (1) by ruling that he did not timely file an admission of paternity as required by section 15.023 of the Texas Family Code; (2) by denying him representation through court appointed counsel; and (3) by providing him less protection and due process than that provided to the mother. We sustain the first point, reverse the trial courts judgment, and remand this case for further proceedings consistent with this opinion.