Art. 24.08. WITNESS MAY SHOW CAUSE.  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.
Acts 1965, 59th Leg., p. 317, ch. 722, Sec. 1, eff. Jan. 1, 1966.