Tex. Code Crim. Proc. art. 22.11
Current with legislation from the 2023 Regular and Special Sessions signed by the Governor as of November 21, 2023.
After the forfeiture of the bond, if the sureties, if any, have been duly notified, the sureties, if any, may answer in writing and show cause why the defendant did not appear, which answer may be filed within the time limited for answering in other civil actions.
Tex. Code Crim. Proc. § 22.11