Relating to certain duties of the court regarding the restrictions that may be included in a protective order on a person found to have committed family violence.
HB 1755 requires Texas courts to inform applicants in family violence protective order cases about specific location restrictions they may impose, including those outlined in Family Code Sections 85.022(b)(3) and (4). During hearings, judges must specifically ask applicants whether they want these location restrictions included in the order if family violence is found likely to recur. The bill amends Family Code Sections 84.007 (requiring court notification and inquiry) and 85.022 (mandating courts to consider applicants' wishes regarding location restrictions). It applies to all protective order hearings held on or after September 1, 2025, regardless of when the application was filed. This directly affects victims seeking protection and courts handling family violence cases.
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Introduced Mar 14, 2025
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Mar 14, 2025
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Mar 14, 2025
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Christian Manuel
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