A witness cited to show cause, as provided in the preceding Article, may do so under oath, in writing or verbally, at any time before judgment final is entered against him; but if he fails to show cause within the time limited for answering in civil actions, a judgment final by default shall be entered against him.
Tex. Code Crim. Proc. art. 24.08
WITNESS MAY SHOW CAUSE
Known as the Uniform Act
The act spans §§ 24–24 (34 sections).
Acts 1965, 59th Leg., p. 317, ch. 722, Sec. 1, eff
Official source: Texas Constitution and Statutes. Reproduced from public-domain Texas statutes; confirm against the official source for the current text. Not legal advice.