Tex. Fam. Code § 157.115

Current with legislation from the 2023 Regular and Special Sessions signed by the Governor as of November 21, 2023.
Section 157.115 - Default Judgment
(a) The court may render a default order for the relief requested if the respondent:
(1) has been personally served, has filed an answer, or has entered an appearance; and
(2) does not appear at the designated time, place, and date to respond to the motion.
(b) If the respondent fails to appear, the court may not hold the respondent in contempt but may order a capias to be issued.

Tex. Fam. Code § 157.115

Amended by Acts 1995, 74th Leg., ch. 751, Sec. 51, eff. 9/1/1995.