Tex. R. Civ. P. 799
Tex. R. Civ. P. 799 - Judgment by Default
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TEXAS RULES OF CIVIL PROCEDURE (March 1, 2026) Rule 799 — JUDGMENT BY DEFAULT PART VII - RULES RELATING TO SPECIAL PROCEEDINGS Rule 799: JUDGMENT BY DEFAULT If the defendant, who has been personally served with citation according to law or these rules fails to appear and answer by himself or attorney within the time prescribed by law or these rules for other actions in the district court, then judgment by default may be entered against him and in favor of the plaintiff for the title to the premises, or the possession thereof, or for both, according to the petition, and for all costs, without any proof of title by the plaintiff. Page 347 Source: Texas Supreme Court — txcourts.gov | Current through March 1, 2026 Page 1
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