Tippett v. State

Opinion on Interlocutory Order

Opinion by:

PAUL W. GREEN, Justice.

Although the appellant, Glenn Tippett, perfected his appeals three months ago, we have not received the clerks’ records because Tippett did not pay for them or show he was entitled to proceed without paying for them. We refer the cause to the trial court for an abandonment hearing.

According to information provided by the trial court clerk, Tippett is represented by retained counsel. Tippett’s sentences *463were imposed on January 11, 1999, and he was not released on bond. He filed motions for new trial on February 9. If the clerk’s…