Tex. Code Crim. Proc. art. 22.06
Current with legislation from the 2023 Regular and Special Sessions signed by the Governor as of November 21, 2023.
Where the surety is a nonresident of the State, or where he is a transient person, or where his residence is unknown, the district or county attorney may, upon application in writing to the county clerk, stating the facts, obtain a citation to be served by publication; and the same shall be served by a publication and returned as in civil actions.
Tex. Code Crim. Proc. § 22.06