Tex. Code Crim. Proc. art. 22.15
Current with legislation from the 2023 Regular and Special Sessions signed by the Governor as of November 21, 2023.
When the sureties have been duly cited and fail to answer, and the principal also fails to answer within the time limited for answering in other civil actions, the court shall enter judgment final by default.
Tex. Code Crim. Proc. § 22.15