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Digest
HB 1863 amends the Family Code to allow courts to issue protective orders against individuals found to have committed family violence for a duration exceeding two years, potentially lasting for the lifetime of the individuals involved. It eliminates the previous requirement for specific conditions, such as felony offenses or multiple prior protective orders, for issuing protective orders of extended duration. The change applies only to protective orders rendered on or after September 1, 2025.
Author (1)
Joseph Moody
Contact the Author
Rep. Joseph Moody
Capitol Phone:
(512) 463-0728
Capitol Office:
CAP GW.18
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