Know the Laws: Texas
- State Law Overview
Most of the laws relevant to domestic violence and sexual assault are based on state law.
- Restraining Orders
Information about temporary and permanent orders of protection in Texas.
- Custody
Information about custody in Texas.
- Parental Kidnapping
This page addresses the general (not state-specific) laws of one parent taking a child out of the state or country, without the other parent's consent.
- Divorce
Information about divorce in Texas.
- Crimes
General information (not state-specific) about crimes your abuser may have committed.
- State Gun Laws
There are state laws that may make it illegal for an abuser to buy or have a gun.
- Suing Your Abuser
You may have a right to sue the abuser for medical costs, lost wages, and to recover your property.
Federal Laws
- Immigration
Immigration information for victims of domestic violence or sexual abuse.
- Federal Gun Laws
Under federal law, which applies to all states, an abuser may lose his right to have a gun.
- Military
Information about military protection orders and confidentiality on military bases.
Tribal Laws
- Tribal Law
Information about tribal laws related to domestic violence and sexual abuse.
Religious Law
- Jewish Get Law (Divorce Law)
A get is a divorce under Jewish law.