Texas Family Code GuidePresented by the Law Offices of Jesus R. Lopez

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

Chapter 85

Issuance of Protective Order

Subchapter A. Findings and Orders

85.001Required Findings and Orders
85.002Exception for Violation of Expired Protective Order
85.003Separate Protective Orders Required
85.004Protective Order in Suit for Dissolution of Marriage
85.005Agreed Order
85.006Default Order
85.007Confidentiality of Certain Information
85.009Order Valid Until Superseded

Subchapter B. Contents of Protective Order

85.021Requirements of Order Applying to Any Party
85.022Requirements of Order Applying to Person Who Committed Family Violence
85.0221Standard Protective Order Form
85.0225Separation of Wireless Telephone Service Account
85.023Effect on Property Rights
85.024Enforcement of Counseling Requirement
85.025Duration of Protective Order
85.026Warning on Protective Order

Subchapter C. Delivery of Protective Order

85.041Delivery to Respondent
85.042Delivery of Order to Other Persons

Subchapter D. Relationship Between Protective Order and Suit for Dissolution of Marriage and Suit Affecting Parent-Child Relationship

85.061Dismissal of Application Prohibited; Subsequently Filed Suit for Dissolution of Marriage or Suit Affecting Parent-Child Relationship
85.062Application Filed While Suit for Dissolution of Marriage or Suit Affecting Parent-Child Relationship Pending
85.063Application Filed After Final Order Rendered in Suit for Dissolution of Marriage or Suit Affecting Parent-Child Relationship
85.064Transfer of Protective Order
85.065Effect of Transfer