Tex. Code of Crim. Proc. Article 17A.07
Presence of Corporation or Association

(a)

A defendant corporation or association appears through counsel.

(b)

If a corporation or association does not appear in response to summons, or appears but fails or refuses to plead:

(1)

it is deemed to be present in person for all purposes; and

(2)

the court shall enter a plea of not guilty in its behalf; and

(3)

the court may proceed with trial, judgment, and sentencing.

(c)

If, having appeared and entered a plea in response to summons, a corporation or association is absent without good cause at any time during later proceedings:

(1)

it is deemed to be present in person for all purposes; and

(2)

the court may proceed with trial, judgment, or sentencing.
Added by Acts 1973, 63rd Leg., p. 981, ch. 399, Sec. 2(D), eff. Jan. 1, 1974.

Source: Article 17A.07 — Presence of Corporation or Association, https://statutes.­capitol.­texas.­gov/Docs/CR/htm/CR.­17A.­htm#17A.­07 (accessed Apr. 20, 2024).

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