If a final Protective Order is granted, what is the Respondent generally prohibited from doing?
  • Directly communicating in a threatening or harassing manner with Applicant or to any member of the family or household
  • Communicating a threat through any person to Protected Person/Applicant or to any member of the family or household
  • Going within 200 yards of Protected Person/Applicant's place of residence or any subsequent place of residence
  • Removing the children from Protected Person/Applicant's custody
  • Going within 200 yards of the Protected Person/Applicant's place of employment
  • Going within 200 yards of the Protected Person/Applicant's children's child care facility or school
  • Engaging in conduct directed specifically toward a person who is a member of the family or household following the person that is reasonably likely to harass, annoy, alarm, abuse, torment, or embarrass that person
  • Transferring, encumbering or otherwise disposing of, destroying, or harming of any real or personal property mutually owned or leased the parties except in the ordinary course of business
  • Engaging in conduct directed specifically toward a person who is a member of the family or household, including following the person that is reasonably likely to harass, annoy, alarm, abuse, torment, or embarrass the protected person
  • Possessing a firearm or ammunition unless the Respondent is a peace officer, as defined by section 1.07 of the Texas Penal Code, actively engaged in employment as a sworn, full-time paid employee of a stock agency or political subdivision. The Protective Order will suspend the Respondent's license to carry a concealed handgun issued under section 411.177 of the Texas Government Code.

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1. Who qualifies for a Protective Order?
2. Who is entitled to a Protective Order?
3. Who can file for a Protective Order?
4. Can a minor file for a Protective Order?
5. Who can file for a minor?
6. How much does it cost?
7. How does the Texas Family Code and the courts refer to someone who files for a Protective Order?
8. How does the Texas Family Code and the courts refer to someone who a Protective Order is filed against?
9. What is family violence?
10. What is an imminent threat?
11. In which County do you file a Protective Order?
12. Who represents you in a Protective Order?
13. How long does it take to get a Protective Order?
14. What can you do to kick the Respondent out of the house?
15. If the Respondent is excluded from the residence, does that mean he is off the title of the house and is no longer responsible for house payments?
16. If a final Protective Order is granted, what is the Respondent generally prohibited from doing?
17. Can you keep the Respondent from getting your current address, telephone number, and place of employment?
18. What is the difference between a Temporary Ex Parte Protective Order and a Final Protective Order after a Hearing?
19. Why would an extension be needed?
20. Does the Respondent have to be served again if they ask for the hearing to be rescheduled?
21. If the Respondent violates a final Protective Order, what are consequences?
22. Will the Police or the Sheriff’s Office have a copy of your Protective Order on file at their office?
23. How long is a final Protective Order good?
24. What happens if the Respondent has been served notice of the hearing for a final Protective Order and does not show up for court?
25. Can I get another final Protective Order after the first one expires?
26. What happens if the Respondent agrees to the final Protective Order?
27. Are the consequences less if the Respondent agrees?