Section 682.007 - Appearance At Hearing(a) A person charged with a civil offense who fails to appear at an administrative adjudication hearing authorized under this chapter is considered to admit liability for the offense charged.(b) The person who issued the citation or summons is not required to attend an instanter hearing.Tex. Transp. Code § 682.007
Acts 1995, 74th Leg., ch. 165, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1995.