Know the Laws: Texas
UPDATED March 24, 2008
A restraining order or protective order is a legal order issued by a state court which requires one person to stop harming another. In Texas, there are temporary and permanent protective orders.
- Overview of Civil vs. Criminal Law
Some restraining orders are issued in criminal court and some are issued in civil court.
- Protective Orders
A civil order that provides protection from harm by a family or household member or dating partner.
- Moving to Another State with a Protective Order
Your Protective Order may be enforceable wherever you move.
- Enforcing your Out-Of-State Order in TX
If you are planning to move to TX or are going to be in TX for any reason, your protection or restraining order may be enforced.
WomensLaw.org would like to thank the Texas Council on Family Violence for its assistance in providing the information below.