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Tex. R. Civ. P. 725
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Rule 725 Judgment by Default
Section 34.001, Civil Practice and Remedies Code, the successful party may, for the purpose of
If the plaintiff appears and the claimant fails to appear or neglects or refuses to join issue under the direction of the court or justice within the time prescribed for pleading, the plaintiff shall have judgment by default.