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Updated: 
July 28, 2023

What are the definitions of sexual abuse, trafficking, and other crimes that could qualify me for this protective order?

Aside from sexual assault, aggravated sexual assault and stalking, which were explained in prior questions, you can read the definitions of the other crimes that can qualify you for this order on our Selected Texas Statutes page at the links below:

  1. indecency with a child;
  2. continuous sexual abuse of young child or disabled individual;
  3. indecent assault;
  4. trafficking (including continuous trafficking); and
  5. forced prostitution.1

1 Tex. C.C.P. Art. 7B.001(a)(1)