Tex. Fam. Code § 82.021
Current with legislation from the 2023 Regular and Special Sessions signed by the Governor as of November 21, 2023.
A respondent to an application for a protective order who is served with notice of an application for a protective order may file an answer at any time before the hearing. A respondent is not required to file an answer to the application.
Tex. Fam. Code § 82.021