Tex. R. Civ. P. 812 · 9. SUITS AGAINST NON-RESIDENTS
NO JUDGMENT BY DEFAULT
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Text — As posted by the Supreme Court of Texas (file dated October 2, 2026)
No judgment by default shall be taken in such case when service has been had by publication, but in such case the facts entitling the plaintiff to judgment shall be exhibited to the court on the trial; and a statement of facts shall be filed as provided by law and these rules in suits against nonresidents of this State served by publication, where no appearance has been made by them.
Source of truth
- Edition
- As posted by the Supreme Court of Texas (file dated October 2, 2026)
- Official file
- https://www.txcourts.gov/media/1463426/texas-rules-of-civil-procedure.pdf (PDF pages 367)
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