Bill > HB1754

This bill modifies the duration requirements for protective orders in Texas, specifically in the Code of Criminal Procedure and Family Code. Under the new provisions, protective orders must now be effective for a minimum of one year, instead of allowing for shorter durations. In the Code of Criminal Procedure, a protective order can now be effective for the lives of the offender and victim or for a period of at least one year, with a default duration of two years if no specific period is stated. Similarly, in the Family Code, protective orders must now be effective for a period of at least one year and not more than two years, replacing previous language that did not specify a minimum duration. The changes will apply only to protective orders issued on or after September 1, 2025, meaning orders rendered before this date will continue to be governed by the previous legal standards. This legislative update aims to provide more consistent and potentially longer-lasting protection for victims by establishing a minimum one-year duration for protective orders.

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