PLEADING. A. General. This guide tells you how to respond or file an answer in a civil case in Texas not involving family law.September 1, 2009. Sec. 30.014. Learn How to Make Dilatory Pleas as Part of Answering a Lawsuit in Texas State Court in the Second Part of This Series. A party may file a motion with the court asking that another party be required to clarify a pleading. You may accidentally give up important legal rights if you file this form with the Court without first consulting with a lawyer. Filing an answer with the court protects the respondent's right to have a say in the case. The deadline to file your answer depends on what type of court you have been sued in. The answer date is usually always a Monday. Pleading must either be licensed to practice in the Southern District of Texas or must file a motion to appear pro hac vice. 27.