Relating to the minimum duration of certain protective orders.

HB 1754 establishes a minimum one-year duration for certain protective orders in Texas. It amends the Code of Criminal Procedure and Family Code to require that protective orders issued under these statutes be effective for "not less than one year," replacing prior language that allowed shorter terms. If no specific duration is stated in the order, it automatically expires two years after issuance. This bill directly affects victims and offenders in cases involving protective orders under criminal or family law. The changes apply only to orders issued on or after September 1, 2025.