APPROXIMATELY $1,589.00 v. State

OPINION

CHARLES W. SEYMORE, Justice.

Appellant, Laura Perez Ansari a/k/a Laura Perez, 1 appeals a judgment ordering forfeiture of $1,589.00 as contraband. In her sole issue, appellant contends the trial court erred by refusing to hear her motion to strike deemed admissions after finding the motion was not timely filed. We reverse and remand.

Background

The State filed a Notice of Seizure and Intended Forfeiture, asserting it had seized approximately $1,589.00 from appellant and alleging the currency was subject to forfeiture as contraband. After appellant filed an answer, the State served a…