Tex. Code Crim. Proc. art. 5A.001 · Chapter 5A. PREVENTING, INVESTIGATING, AND PROSECUTING FAMILY VIOLENCE
LEGISLATIVE STATEMENT.
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Text of article effective on April 01, 2027
Text — Current through the 89th 2nd Called Legislative Session, 2025
(a) Family violence is a serious danger and threat to society and its members. Victims of family violence are entitled to the maximum protection as permitted by law from harm or abuse or the threat of harm or abuse.
(b) In any law enforcement, prosecutorial, or judicial response to an allegation of family violence, the responding peace or judicial officer shall protect the victim without regard to the relationship between the alleged offender and victim.
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History
Added by Acts 2025, 89th Leg., R.S., Ch. 202 (H.B. 1610), Sec. 1.01, eff. April 1, 2027.
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- https://statutes.capitol.texas.gov/Docs/CR/htm/CR.5A.htm
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