Day November 3, 2025

When a final judgment is signed in a Texas civil case, the clock starts ticking.The time to file a notice of appeal is controlled by Texas Rule of Appellate Procedure 26.1 — and missing it can end your appeal before…

Filing an answer is the first and most important step in defending yourself in a Texas civil case.If you don’t file it on time, the plaintiff can ask the court for a default judgment — meaning the court could decide…