A person described by Section 1205.041(a) may become a named party to an action brought under this chapter by:

1. (1) filing an answer with the court at or before the time set for trial under Section 1205.041; or
2. (2) intervening, with leave of court, after the trial date.

Added by Acts 1999, 76th Leg., ch. 227, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1999.