Texas Family Code › Title 4. Protective Orders and Family Violence

Chapter 82

Applying for Protective Order

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Subchapter A. Application for Protective Order

82.001Application

82.002Who May File Application

82.004Form and Content of Application

82.005Application Filed During Suit for Dissolution of Marriage or Suit Affecting Parent-Child Relationship

82.006Application Filed After Dissolution of Marriage

82.007Application Filed for Child Subject to Continuing Jurisdiction

82.008Application Filed After Expiration of Former Protective Order

82.0085Application Filed Before Expiration of Previously Rendered Protective Order

82.009Application for Temporary Ex Parte Order

82.010Confidentiality of Application

82.011Confidentiality of Certain Information

Subchapter B. Pleadings by Respondent

82.022Request by Respondent for Protective Order

Subchapter C. Notice of Application for Protective Order

82.041Contents of Notice of Application

82.042Issuance of Notice of Application

82.043Service of Notice of Application