Teague v. Southside Bank

MEMORANDUM OPINION

Appellant Darrin R. Teague (“Teague”) challenges the trial court’s denial of his request to proceed without advance payment of costs filed pursuant to Texas Rule of Appellate Procedure 20.1. We affirm.

Background

Teague seeks to appeal a summary judgment granted in favor of Southside Bank. On December 12, 2002, he filed a notice of appeal and an affidavit of inability to pay costs with the clerk of the trial court. In his affidavit, Teague states the following:

1. Plaintiff is a prisoner in the Texas Department of Criminal Justice Institutional Division;

2. Plaintiff is without…