Domestic Violence in Texas - FAQ's

What must an applicant for a protective order prove to have the order issued?

The court must find that family violence has occurred and that family violence is likely to occur in the future.  The court may then issue a protective order applying to both parties that is in the best interest of the person protected by the order or family or household member.  The court may also issue a protective order that requires the respondent to do or refrain from doing an act to prevent or reduce the likelihood of family violence.  This may include attending a battering intervention and prevention program, counsel with a social worker, psychiatrist, psychologist or other mental health professional.  Almost certainly it will also order the person to refrain from further family violence, threatening or harassing members of the household and among other things, suspend the person’s concealed handgun permit.

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