in the Matter of J.D.G., a Juvenile

OPINION

Opinion by Justice RODRIGUEZ.

Appellant, J.D.G., brings this appeal following an order by the juvenile court requiring appellant to register as a sex offender. See Tex.Code Crim. PROC. Ann. art. 62.13® (Vernon Supp.2004). By three issues appellant contends the trial court abused its discretion in requiring him to register as a sex offender. Specifically, appellant argues: (1) the protection of the public would not be increased by appellant’s registration, and alternatively, any potential increase would be clearly outweighed by the substantial harm to appellant and his family resulting…