Texas Family Code § 83.002

Duration of Order; Extension

Temporary Ex Parte Orders

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(a) A temporary ex parte order is valid for the period specified in the order, not to exceed 20 days.

(b) On the request of an applicant or on the court's own motion, a temporary ex parte order may be extended for additional 20-day periods.

Official text of the Texas Family Code as published by the Texas Legislative Council.

Legislative history

Added by Acts 1997, 75th Leg., ch. 34, Sec. 1, eff. May 5, 1997.