Jul 26, 2025 · Understand the procedural framework governing default judgments in Texas, from the initial failure to answer to challenging the court's final order. A default judgment in Texas …

Mar 9, 2015 · There are basically three types of default judgments recognized by Texas courts: (1) the no-answer default judgment; (2) the nihil dicit judgment; and (3) the post answer default …

If a defendant does not appear for a scheduled hearing, the plaintiff/petitioner could be granted a default judgment by the judge. The resources listed below are not exhaustive and may not …

Nov 12, 2024 · In Texas, a motion for default judgment is a request made by a plaintiff when the defendant fails to respond to a civil complaint within the required time. If the defendant does …

Aug 31, 2025 · Comment to 1990 change: To make Texas Rules of Civil Procedure timetables mandatory and to preclude use of unpublished local rules or other “standing” orders to local …

If the defendant does not file an answer to a claim by the answer date or otherwise appear in the case, the judge must promptly render a default judgment upon the plaintiff's proof of the …

Jan 8, 2025 · What Is a Default Judgment in Texas? A default judgment occurs when a creditor sues you for an unpaid debt, and you fail to respond or appear in court. Without your …

Sep 25, 2023 · This article explains how to ask the judge to set aside (cancel) a default judgment.

Sep 28, 2025 · A default judgment occurs when you file a lawsuit against someone and they fail to respond within the timeframe required by Texas law. After you serve the defendant with an …

Sep 18, 2024 · In Texas, What Does a Default Judgment Mean in a Texas Divorce? It means that the court has ruled in favor of the plaintiff (often the spouse who filed the divorce) because the …