Ex Parte Acker

in which CORNYN, ENOCH, SPECTOR, BAKER and ABBOTT, Justices, joined.

In this original habeas corpus proceeding, relator challenges her confinement for nonpayment of child support. The trial court ordered relator incarcerated under two separate contempt orders, one relating to regular monthly child support and the other relating to a separate health insurance obligation. We hold that the first order is unenforceable because the trial court did not inform relator of her right to counsel when she appeared pro se at the contempt hearing. We further hold that the second order is unenforceable…