Tex. R. Civ. P. 237
As amended through February 20, 2024
If a defendant, who has been duly cited, is by the citation required to answer on a day which is in term time, such day is appearance day as to him. If he is so required to answer on a day in vacation, he shall plead or answer accordingly, and the first day of the next term is appearance day as to him.
Tex. R. Civ. P. 237