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Terms Used In Texas Code of Criminal Procedure 22.15

  • Answer: The formal written statement by a defendant responding to a civil complaint and setting forth the grounds for defense.

When the sureties have been duly cited and fail to answer, and the principal also fails to answer within the time limited for answering in other civil actions, the court shall enter judgment final by default.