Tex. Fam. Code § 84.006 · Chapter 84. HEARING
HEARSAY STATEMENT OF CHILD VICTIM OF FAMILY VIOLENCE.
Text — Current through the 89th 2nd Called Legislative Session, 2025
In a hearing on an application for a protective order, a statement made by a child 12 years of age or younger that describes alleged family violence against the child is admissible as evidence in the same manner that a child's statement regarding alleged abuse against the child is admissible under Section 104.006 in a suit affecting the parent-child relationship.
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History
Added by Acts 2011, 82nd Leg., R.S., Ch. 59 (H.B. 905), Sec. 1, eff. September 1, 2011.
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