Texas Family Code

§ 157.115 — DEFAULT JUDGMENT

FA § 157.115Title 5. THE PARENT-CHILD RELATIONSHIP AND THE SUIT AFFECTING THE PARENT-CHILD RELATIONSHIP · Part B. SUITS AFFECTING THE PARENT-CHILD RELATIONSHIP · Ch. 157. ENFORCEMENT · Art. C. FAILURE TO APPEAR; BOND OR SECURITY

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(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.

Legislative history

Added by Acts 1995, 74th Leg., ch. 20, Sec. 1, eff. April 20, 1995. Amended by Acts 1995, 74th Leg., ch. 751, Sec. 51, eff. Sept. 1, 1995.