Vernon's Texas Rules Annotated - VTRA TX R HAYS CTY DIST Chapter 32. Default Judgments

All requests for entry of a default must be set for hearing.  In divorce cases, no default judgment will be rendered in the absence of sufficient evidence regarding the character and value of the parties' community estate and the amount of any joint liabilities.  Additionally, a certificate of last known address, non-military affidavit, and (where applicable) a statement of evidence must be on file before the Court will render a default judgment.