In Re Doe

We affirm the court of appeals’ judgment dismissing Jane Doe’s appeal. See McAllen Med. Ctr., Inc. v. Cortez, 66 S.W.3d 227, 231 (Tex.2001). Because of the district court’s and district clerk’s actions below, we elaborate.

On October 1, 2002, Doe, a minor, filed an application for an abortion without parental notification under Texas Family Code section 33.003. On October 2, 2002, the district court conducted a hearing on the application, but did not specifically rule on the application or make findings of fact, as required by statute. See Tex. Fam.Code § 33.003(h). Instead, on the same day…