In the Interest of D.M.B.

DISSENTING OPINION

Dissenting Opinion by:

Rebeca C. Martinez, Justice

Because I disagree with the majority’s conclusion that Father made a general appearance by and through his court-appointed ad litem attorney in this parental termination case, thus waiving any complaint about service and failing to show error on the face of the record, I respectfully dissent. I believe this court has jurisdiction to review the merits of this restricted appeal from the judgment terminating Father’s parental rights.

In this case, Father opted to challenge the judgment by restricted appeal, as the Texas Rules of…