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HB 39 87-0 (2021) Author: Neave, Victoria | et. al.
Sponsor: Zaffirini, Judith | et. al.
Relating to protective orders; making conforming changes. House: Juvenile Justice & Family Issues
Senate: Criminal Justice
Effective on 9/1/21
HB 164 87-0 (2021) Author: Meza, Thresa "Terry" Relating to extreme risk protective orders; creating criminal offenses. House: Homeland Security & Public Safety Referred to Homeland Security & Public Safety
HB 210 87-0 (2021) Author: Meza, Thresa "Terry" Relating to requiring a person convicted of an offense involving family violence or a person who is the subject of a family violence protective order to surrender firearms owned by the person. House: Homeland Security & Public Safety Referred to Homeland Security & Public Safety
HB 229 87-0 (2021) Author: Meza, Thresa "Terry" Relating to reporting certain orders and convictions to the Department of Public Safety. House: Homeland Security & Public Safety Referred to Homeland Security & Public Safety
HB 336 87-0 (2021) Author: Cain, Briscoe | et. al. Relating to prohibiting the recognition and enforcement of extreme risk protective orders; creating a criminal offense. House: State Affairs Referred to State Affairs
HB 366 87-0 (2021) Author: Sherman, Sr., Carl Relating to the duration of a protective order prohibiting an offense motivated by bias or prejudice. House: Criminal Jurisprudence Failed to receive affirmative vote in comm.
HB 395 87-0 (2021) Author: Moody, Joe Relating to extreme risk protective orders; creating criminal offenses. House: Homeland Security & Public Safety Referred to Homeland Security & Public Safety
HB 453 87-0 (2021) Author: Moody, Joe Relating to protective orders; making conforming changes. House: Juvenile Justice & Family Issues Referred to Juvenile Justice & Family Issues
HB 674 87-0 (2021) Author: Ramos, Ana-Maria | et. al. Relating to informing the public about the availability of provisions in protective orders, including provisions regarding pets and other companion animals. House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
Senate: Jurisprudence
Referred to Jurisprudence
HB 850 87-0 (2021) Author: Cook, David Relating to the issuance of a protective order by default. House: Juvenile Justice & Family Issues Referred to Juvenile Justice & Family Issues
HB 866 87-0 (2021) Author: Thompson, Senfronia | et. al. Relating to the protection of certain information from disclosure in suits affecting the parent-child relationship and to service of process in those suits on a party whose information is protected from disclosure; providing a punishment for contempt of court. House: Juvenile Justice & Family Issues Referred to Juvenile Justice & Family Issues
HB 918 87-0 (2021) Author: Leman, Ben | et. al.
Sponsor: Hughes, Bryan
Relating to a license to carry a handgun for certain young adults who are protected under certain court orders related to family violence. House: Homeland Security & Public Safety
Senate: State Affairs
Effective on 9/1/21
HB 1112 87-0 (2021) Author: Dutton, Jr., Harold V. Relating to the mandatory transfer of certain protective orders that affect a party's right to possession of or access to a child. House: Juvenile Justice & Family Issues Referred to Juvenile Justice & Family Issues
HB 1141 87-0 (2021) Author: Ramos, Ana-Maria Relating to requiring a person convicted of an offense involving family violence or a person who is the subject of a protective order to surrender firearms owned by the person; authorizing a fee. House: Homeland Security & Public Safety Referred to Homeland Security & Public Safety
HB 1372 87-0 (2021) Author: Guerra, R. D. "Bobby" | et. al.
Sponsor: Zaffirini, Judith
Relating to authorizing a petitioner for a protective order to separate the petitioner's wireless telephone number from the respondent's wireless telephone service account. House: Juvenile Justice & Family Issues
Senate: Jurisprudence
Effective on 9/1/21
HB 1645 87-0 (2021) Author: Sherman, Sr., Carl Relating to an affirmative finding of family violence entered in the trial of certain offenses and to certain family violence protective orders. House: Criminal Jurisprudence Referred to Criminal Jurisprudence
HB 2308 87-0 (2021) Author: Gates, Gary | et. al.
Sponsor: Kolkhorst, Lois | et. al.
Relating to procedures in certain suits affecting the parent-child relationship filed by the Department of Family and Protective Services. House: Juvenile Justice & Family Issues
Senate: Health & Human Services
Removed from local & uncontested calendar
HB 2523 87-0 (2021) Author: Campos, Liz Relating to the expiration of a protective order when the subject of the protective order is confined or imprisoned. House: Criminal Jurisprudence Referred to Criminal Jurisprudence
HB 2702 87-0 (2021) Author: Landgraf, Brooks Relating to the protective order registry maintained by the Office of Court Administration of the Texas Judicial System and the removal of certain vacated protective orders from the registry. House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
Senate: Jurisprudence
Referred to Jurisprudence
HB 2703 87-0 (2021) Author: Landgraf, Brooks Relating to the removal of a vacated protective order from the protective order registry maintained by the Office of Court Administration of the Texas Judicial System. House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence Withdrawn from schedule
HB 2878 87-0 (2021) Author: Goodwin, Vikki Relating to extreme risk protective orders; creating criminal offenses. House: Homeland Security & Public Safety Referred to Homeland Security & Public Safety
HB 3350 87-0 (2021) Author: Moody, Joe Relating to a protective order regarding a defendant charged with certain offenses against persons or property; creating a criminal offense. House: Criminal Jurisprudence Left pending in committee
HB 3466 87-0 (2021) Author: Morales Shaw, Penny Relating to protective orders; making conforming changes. House: Juvenile Justice & Family Issues Referred to Juvenile Justice & Family Issues
HB 3671 87-0 (2021) Author: Johnson, Julie Relating to the reporting of certain orders and convictions to the Department of Public Safety and Federal Bureau of Investigation for use with the National Instant Criminal Background Check System for the transfer of firearms. House: Homeland Security & Public Safety Placed on General State Calendar
HB 3774 87-0 (2021) Author: Leach, Jeff | et. al.
Sponsor: Huffman, Joan | et. al.
Relating to the operation and administration of and practice and procedure related to proceedings in the judicial branch of state government. House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
Senate: Jurisprudence
See remarks for effective date
HB 4134 87-0 (2021) Author: Campos, Liz Relating to the provision of assistance to certain elderly persons in obtaining certain protective orders. House: Human Services Referred to Human Services
HB 4175 87-0 (2021) Author: Landgraf, Brooks | et. al. Relating to the prosecution and punishment of strangulation, rehabilitation of offenders and services for victims of strangulation, and procedures for law enforcement responding to a call alleging strangulation. House: Criminal Jurisprudence Left pending in committee
HB 4250 87-0 (2021) Author: Minjarez, Ina | et. al. Relating to the investigation and punishment of certain sexual assaults, to protective orders issued on the basis of certain sexual assaults, to crime victims' compensation, and to the establishment of a state sexual assault prevention and response program for the Texas Military Department. House: Defense & Veterans' Affairs Left pending in committee
SB 47 87-0 (2021) Author: Zaffirini, Judith Relating to protective orders; making conforming changes. Senate: Criminal Justice Referred to Criminal Justice
SB 84 87-0 (2021) Author: Miles, Borris Relating to lethal violence protective orders; creating criminal offenses. Senate: State Affairs Referred to State Affairs
SB 110 87-0 (2021) Author: West, Royce Relating to extreme risk protective orders; creating criminal offenses. Senate: State Affairs Referred to State Affairs
SB 283 87-0 (2021) Author: Alvarado, Carol Relating to requiring a person convicted of an offense involving family violence or a person who is the subject of a family violence protective order to surrender firearms owned by the person. Senate: State Affairs Referred to State Affairs
SB 548 87-0 (2021) Author: Springer, Drew Relating to prohibiting the recognition and enforcement of extreme risk protective orders; creating a criminal offense. Senate: State Affairs Referred to State Affairs
SB 623 87-0 (2021) Author: Blanco, César | et. al.
Sponsor: Minjarez, Ina | et. al.
Relating to the investigation and punishment of certain sexual offenses, to protective orders issued on the basis of certain sexual offenses, to crime victims' compensation, and to the establishment of a state sexual offense prevention and response program for the Texas Military Department. House: Defense & Veterans' Affairs
Senate: Veteran Affairs
Effective on 9/1/21
SB 1015 87-0 (2021) Author: Huffman, Joan Relating to the removal of a vacated protective order from the protective order registry maintained by the Office of Court Administration of the Texas Judicial System. Senate: Jurisprudence Referred to Jurisprudence
SB 1016 87-0 (2021) Author: Huffman, Joan Relating to the protective order registry maintained by the Office of Court Administration of the Texas Judicial System and the removal of a vacated protective order from the registry. Senate: Jurisprudence Referred to Jurisprudence
SB 1458 87-0 (2021) Author: Zaffirini, Judith
Sponsor: Neave, Victoria
Relating to standardized forms and materials for the issuance of protective orders, magistrate's orders for emergency protection, and temporary ex parte orders. House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
Senate: Jurisprudence
Vetoed by the Governor
SB 1742 87-0 (2021) Author: Whitmire, John Relating to extreme risk protective orders; creating criminal offenses. Senate: State Affairs Referred to State Affairs
HB 127 87-1 (2021) Author: Gates, Gary Relating to procedures in certain suits affecting the parent-child relationship filed by the Department of Family and Protective Services. Filed
HB 222 87-1 (2021) Author: Reynolds, Ron Relating to extreme risk protective orders; creating criminal offenses. Filed
HB 258 87-1 (2021) Author: Sherman, Sr., Carl Relating to the duration of a protective order prohibiting an offense motivated by bias or prejudice. Filed
HB 56 87-2 (2021) Author: Reynolds, Ron Relating to extreme risk protective orders; creating criminal offenses. Filed
HB 53 87-3 (2021) Author: Reynolds, Ron Relating to extreme risk protective orders; creating criminal offenses. Filed
HB 131 86-0 (2019) Author: Moody, Joe | et. al. Relating to extreme risk protective orders and the prosecution of the criminal offense of unlawful transfer of a firearm; creating a criminal offense. House: Criminal Jurisprudence Referred to Criminal Jurisprudence
HB 556 86-0 (2019) Author: Thompson, Senfronia Relating to the issuance of a protective order by default. House: Juvenile Justice & Family Issues Reported favorably as substituted
HB 629 86-0 (2019) Author: Landgraf, Brooks Relating to establishing a protective order registry and the duties of court personnel and other persons and entities in regard to the registry. House: Homeland Security & Public Safety Laid on the table subject to call
HB 1208 86-0 (2019) Author: Rodriguez, Eddie Relating to the storage of firearms surrendered by a person subject to a magistrate's order for emergency protection or protective order as a result of family violence, sexual assault or abuse, stalking, or trafficking of persons. House: Homeland Security & Public Safety Left pending in committee
HB 1209 86-0 (2019) Author: Rodriguez, Eddie | et. al. Relating to the right to vacate and avoid residential lease liability following the occurrence of family violence. House: Business & Industry Postponed
HB 1343 86-0 (2019) Author: Leach, Jeff
Sponsor: Paxton, Angela | et. al.
Relating to the prosecution of the criminal offense of improper contact with a victim and to protective orders for victims of certain offenses; enhancing a criminal penalty. House: Corrections
Senate: Criminal Justice
Effective on 9/1/19
HB 1686 86-0 (2019) Author: Smith, Reggie | et. al. Relating to the application for and duration of a protective order for victims of certain offenses; enhancing a criminal penalty. House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Senate: Criminal Justice
Referred to Criminal Justice
HB 1713 86-0 (2019) Author: Ramos, Ana-Maria | et. al. Relating to requiring a person convicted of an offense involving family violence or a felony or a person who is the subject of a protective order to surrender firearms owned by the person. House: Homeland Security & Public Safety Left pending in committee
HB 1912 86-0 (2019) Author: Meza, Thresa "Terry" Relating to the right to vacate and avoid residential lease liability following the occurrence of family violence. House: Business & Industry Reported favorably w/o amendment(s)
HB 2344 86-0 (2019) Author: Dutton, Jr., Harold V. Relating to evidence sufficient for the issuance of a stalking protective order. House: Criminal Jurisprudence Left pending in committee
HB 3021 86-0 (2019) Author: Ramos, Ana-Maria | et. al. Relating to informing the public about the availability of provisions in protective orders, including provisions regarding pets and other companion animals. House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
HB 3139 86-0 (2019) Author: Bowers, Rhetta Relating to service of a notice of a temporary ex parte protective order. House: Juvenile Justice & Family Issues Committee report sent to Calendars
HB 3191 86-0 (2019) Author: Moody, Joe Relating to requiring a person who is the subject of a family violence protective order or arrested for or charged with an offense involving family violence to surrender firearms owned by the person. House: Homeland Security & Public Safety Left pending in committee
HB 3567 86-0 (2019) Author: Farrar, Jessica Relating to protective orders. House: Juvenile Justice & Family Issues Committee report sent to Calendars
HB 3637 86-0 (2019) Author: Guillen, Ryan Relating to the confidentiality of certain personal information of a person protected by a magistrate's order for emergency protection. House: Criminal Jurisprudence Laid on the table subject to call
HB 3801 86-0 (2019) Author: Hinojosa, Gina Relating to authorizing a petitioner for a protective order to separate the petitioner's wireless telephone number from the respondent's wireless telephone service account. House: Juvenile Justice & Family Issues Referred to Juvenile Justice & Family Issues
HB 4173 86-0 (2019) Author: Leach, Jeff
Sponsor: Kolkhorst, Lois
Relating to the nonsubstantive revision of certain provisions of the Code of Criminal Procedure, including conforming amendments. House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
Senate: Criminal Justice
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SB 157 86-0 (2019) Author: Rodríguez, José | et. al. Relating to extreme risk protective orders and the prosecution of the criminal offense of unlawful transfer of a firearm; creating a criminal offense. Senate: State Affairs Co-author authorized
SB 194 86-0 (2019) Author: Perry, Charles | et. al.
Sponsor: Moody, Joe | et. al.
Relating to the creation of the criminal offense of indecent assault, to judicial protection for victims of that offense, and to certain criminal acts committed in relation to that offense. House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Senate: Criminal Justice
See remarks for effective date
SB 264 86-0 (2019) Author: Rodríguez, José Relating to the issuance of a protective order by default. Senate: State Affairs Referred to State Affairs
SB 325 86-0 (2019) Author: Huffman, Joan | et. al.
Sponsor: Landgraf, Brooks
Relating to establishing a protective order registry and the duties of court personnel and other persons and entities in regard to the registry. House: Homeland Security & Public Safety
Senate: State Affairs
Effective on 9/1/19
SB 801 86-0 (2019) Author: Rodríguez, José
Sponsor: Farrar, Jessica
Relating to protective orders. House: Juvenile Justice & Family Issues
Senate: State Affairs
Committee report sent to Calendars
SB 1018 86-0 (2019) Author: Alvarado, Carol | et. al. Relating to requiring a person convicted of an offense involving family violence or a person who is the subject of a protective order to surrender firearms owned by the person. Senate: State Affairs Co-author authorized
SB 1691 86-0 (2019) Author: Fallon, Pat | et. al.
Sponsor: Nevárez, Poncho
Relating to expedited processing of certain applications for a license to carry a handgun; waiving a fee. House: Homeland Security & Public Safety
Senate: State Affairs
Committee report sent to Calendars
SB 1766 86-0 (2019) Author: West, Royce Relating to requiring a person who is the subject of a family violence protective order to surrender firearms owned by the person. Senate: State Affairs Referred to State Affairs
SB 1896 86-0 (2019) Author: Zaffirini, Judith Relating to alternate health benefit plan contact information for victims of family violence. Senate: Business & Commerce Referred to Business & Commerce
SB 1946 86-0 (2019) Author: Watson, Kirk Relating to a standardized form and materials necessary for protective orders, magistrate's orders for emergency protection, and temporary ex parte orders. Senate: State Affairs Referred to State Affairs
SB 2023 86-0 (2019) Author: West, Royce Relating to service of a notice of an application for a protective order. Senate: State Affairs Referred to State Affairs
SB 2390 86-0 (2019) Author: Powell, Beverly
Sponsor: Guillen, Ryan
Relating to the confidentiality of certain personal information of a person protected by a magistrate's order for emergency protection. House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Senate: State Affairs
Effective on 9/1/19
HB 289 85-0 (2017) Author: Phelan, Dade | et. al. Relating to protective orders for certain children who are victims of abuse or neglect. House: Human Services Referred to Human Services
HB 461 85-0 (2017) Author: Dale, Tony | et. al. Relating to service of a temporary ex parte order issued in response to an application for a protective order in circumstances involving family violence. House: Juvenile Justice & Family Issues Placed on General State Calendar
HB 472 85-0 (2017) Author: Dale, Tony | et. al. Relating to judicial review of protective orders and the duration of those orders. House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence Laid on the table subject to call
HB 866 85-0 (2017) Author: Moody, Joe Relating to lethal violence protective orders; creating a criminal offense. House: Criminal Jurisprudence Left pending in committee
HB 2021 85-0 (2017) Author: Hunter, Todd | et. al. Relating to the duration of certain protective orders against family violence. House: Juvenile Justice & Family Issues Laid on the table subject to call
HB 2083 85-0 (2017) Author: Shaheen, Matt Relating to expedited processing of certain applications for a license to carry a handgun; waiving a fee. House: Homeland Security & Public Safety Left pending in committee
HB 2222 85-0 (2017) Author: Hunter, Todd | et. al. Relating to the confidentiality of home address information of certain victims of family violence, sexual assault or abuse, stalking, or trafficking of persons. House: Criminal Jurisprudence Laid on the table subject to call
HB 2315 85-0 (2017) Author: Landgraf, Brooks Relating to establishing a protective order registry and the duties of courts in regard to the registry. House: Criminal Jurisprudence Committee report sent to Calendars
HB 3052 85-0 (2017) Author: Herrero, Abel
Sponsor: Watson, Kirk
Relating to certain protective orders and agreements involving families. House: Juvenile Justice & Family Issues
Senate: Business & Commerce
Effective on 9/1/17
HB 3321 85-0 (2017) Author: Frank, James
Sponsor: Perry, Charles
Relating to jurisdiction of the county courts in certain counties. House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
Senate: State Affairs
Effective on 9/1/17
SB 256 85-0 (2017) Author: Taylor, Van | et. al.
Sponsor: Hunter, Todd | et. al.
Relating to the confidentiality of home address information of certain victims of family violence, sexual assault or abuse, stalking, or trafficking of persons. House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Senate: Criminal Justice
Effective immediately
SB 257 85-0 (2017) Author: Taylor, Van
Sponsor: Dale, Tony
Relating to judicial review of protective orders and the duration of those orders. House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
Senate: State Affairs
Effective on 9/1/17
SB 434 85-0 (2017) Author: Rodríguez, José Relating to lethal violence protective orders; creating a criminal offense. Senate: State Affairs Referred to State Affairs
SB 454 85-0 (2017) Author: Perry, Charles | et. al. Relating to certain protective orders in a suit for dissolution of marriage or a suit affecting the parent-child relationship, including a proceeding to adjudicate parentage. House: Juvenile Justice & Family Issues
Senate: State Affairs
Referred to Juvenile Justice & Family Issues
SB 712 85-0 (2017) Author: Hinojosa, Juan | et. al.
Sponsor: Hunter, Todd | et. al.
Relating to the duration of certain protective orders against family violence. House: Juvenile Justice & Family Issues
Senate: State Affairs
Effective on 9/1/17
SB 1242 85-0 (2017) Author: Rodríguez, José | et. al.
Sponsor: Burkett, Cindy
Relating to the confidentiality of certain personal information of an applicant for or a person protected by a protective order. House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Senate: State Affairs
Effective on 9/1/17
SB 1320 85-0 (2017) Author: Huffman, Joan Relating to establishing a protective order registry and the duties of courts in regard to the registry. Senate: State Affairs Referred to State Affairs
SB 1700 85-0 (2017) Author: Rodríguez, José Relating to uniform reporting of information concerning protective orders, concerning magistrate's orders for emergency protection, and concerning conditions of bond imposed on a person awaiting trial in a family violence, sexual assault or abuse, stalking, or trafficking case. Senate: State Affairs Referred to State Affairs
HB 388 84-0 (2015) Author: Raymond, Richard Peña
Sponsor: Zaffirini, Judith
Relating to the duration of protective orders issued in cases of family violence against persons who are subsequently confined or imprisoned. House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
Senate: State Affairs
Effective immediately
HB 498 84-0 (2015) Author: Hernandez, Ana Relating to the violation of certain court orders or conditions of bond in a family violence, sexual assault or abuse, stalking, or trafficking case. House: Criminal Jurisprudence Left pending in committee
HB 1076 84-0 (2015) Author: Thompson, Senfronia Relating to the authority of a magistrate to prohibit certain communications in an order for emergency protection; amending provisions subject to a criminal penalty. House: Criminal Jurisprudence Laid on the table subject to call
HB 1447 84-0 (2015) Author: Dale, Tony | et. al.
Sponsor: Rodríguez, José
Relating to protective orders for certain victims of sexual assault or abuse, stalking, or trafficking. House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Senate: Administration
Effective on 9/1/15
HB 1453 84-0 (2015) Author: Thompson, Senfronia Relating to a dismissal or nonsuit of an application for a protective order. House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence Referred to Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
HB 1460 84-0 (2015) Author: Thompson, Senfronia | et. al. Relating to a temporary restraining order for preservation of property and protection of the parties in a suit for the dissolution of marriage. House: Juvenile Justice & Family Issues Laid on the table subject to call
HB 1470 84-0 (2015) Author: Thompson, Senfronia Relating to the requirement that a parent appointed as a conservator of a child disclose certain information regarding family violence. House: Juvenile Justice & Family Issues Left pending in committee
HB 1480 84-0 (2015) Author: Thompson, Senfronia | et. al. Relating to the definitions of dating violence and family violence for purposes of the issuance of a protective order. House: Juvenile Justice & Family Issues Laid on the table subject to call
HB 1660 84-0 (2015) Author: Moody, Joe Relating to certain protective orders and magistrate's orders for emergency protection. House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence Left pending in committee
HB 1782 84-0 (2015) Author: Bonnen, Greg
Sponsor: Taylor, Larry | et. al.
Relating to protective orders against certain persons who are convicted of or placed on deferred adjudication community supervision for an offense involving family violence. House: Juvenile Justice & Family Issues
Senate: Criminal Justice
Effective on 9/1/15
HB 2409 84-0 (2015) Author: Rodriguez, Eddie Relating to the storage of firearms surrendered by a person subject to a magistrate's order for emergency protection or protective order as a result of family violence, sexual assault or abuse, stalking, or trafficking of persons. House: Criminal Jurisprudence Referred to Criminal Jurisprudence
HB 2596 84-0 (2015) Author: Leach, Jeff | et. al. Relating to the date by which certain protective order information must be entered by a local law enforcement agency into the statewide law enforcement information system. House: Juvenile Justice & Family Issues
Senate: Criminal Justice
Referred to Criminal Justice
HB 2653 84-0 (2015) Author: Moody, Joe Relating to protective orders for certain victims of sexual assault or abuse, stalking, or trafficking. House: Criminal Jurisprudence Withdrawn from schedule
HB 2998 84-0 (2015) Author: Rodriguez, Justin | et. al. Relating to adoption of the Uniform Adult Guardianship and Protective Proceedings Jurisdiction Act. House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence Placed on General State Calendar
HB 3128 84-0 (2015) Author: Dale, Tony Relating to service of a temporary ex parte order issued in response to an application for a protective order in circumstances involving family violence. House: Juvenile Justice & Family Issues
Senate: Criminal Justice
Referred to Criminal Justice
SB 112 84-0 (2015) Author: Taylor, Van
Sponsor: Thompson, Senfronia
Relating to the authority of a magistrate to prohibit certain communications in an order for emergency protection; amending provisions subject to a criminal penalty. House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Senate: Criminal Justice
Effective immediately
SB 147 84-0 (2015) Author: Rodríguez, José | et. al.
Sponsor: Hernandez, Ana
Relating to the violation of certain court orders or conditions of bond in a family violence, sexual assault or abuse, stalking, or trafficking case; providing penalties. House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Senate: Criminal Justice
Effective on 9/1/15
SB 352 84-0 (2015) Author: Birdwell, Brian Relating to the violation of certain court orders or conditions of bond in a family violence, sexual assault or abuse, stalking, or trafficking case. Senate: Criminal Justice Referred to Criminal Justice
SB 630 84-0 (2015) Author: Rodríguez, José | et. al.
Sponsor: Dale, Tony
Relating to protective orders for certain victims of sexual assault or abuse, stalking, or trafficking. House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Senate: Criminal Justice
Effective on 9/1/15
SB 737 84-0 (2015) Author: Rodríguez, José
Sponsor: Moody, Joe
Relating to certain protective orders and magistrate's orders for emergency protection. House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
Senate: Criminal Justice
Effective on 9/1/15
SB 815 84-0 (2015) Author: Rodríguez, José
Sponsor: Thompson, Senfronia
Relating to a temporary restraining order for preservation of property and protection of the parties in a suit for the dissolution of marriage. House: Juvenile Justice & Family Issues
Senate: State Affairs
Effective on 9/1/15
SB 816 84-0 (2015) Author: Rodríguez, José Relating to a dismissal or nonsuit of an application for a protective order. Senate: State Affairs Referred to State Affairs
SB 817 84-0 (2015) Author: Rodríguez, José
Sponsor: Thompson, Senfronia
Relating to the issuance of a protective order and the appointment of a managing conservator in certain family law proceedings. House: Juvenile Justice & Family Issues
Senate: State Affairs
Effective on 9/1/15
SB 818 84-0 (2015) Author: Rodríguez, José | et. al.
Sponsor: Thompson, Senfronia
Relating to the requirement that a parent appointed as a conservator of a child disclose certain information regarding family violence; creating a criminal offense. House: Juvenile Justice & Family Issues
Senate: State Affairs
Effective on 9/1/15
SB 1014 84-0 (2015) Author: Rodríguez, José Relating to the possession of and access to a child in a suit affecting the parent-child relationship in which there is evidence of family violence, child abuse or neglect, or the sexual assault of one parent by the other parent. Senate: State Affairs Left pending in committee
HB 8 83-0 (2013) Author: Thompson, Senfronia | et. al.
Sponsor: Van de Putte, Leticia | et. al.
Relating to the prosecution and punishment of offenses related to trafficking of persons and to certain protections for victims of trafficking of persons. House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
Senate: Criminal Justice
Effective on 9/1/13
HB 153 83-0 (2013) Author: Taylor, Van | et. al. Relating to the definition of intoxicated for purposes of certain weapons offenses. House: Criminal Jurisprudence Placed on General State Calendar
HB 570 83-0 (2013) Author: Alonzo, Roberto
Sponsor: Rodríguez, José
Relating to issuance of a magistrate's order for emergency protection. House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Senate: Criminal Justice
Effective immediately
HB 733 83-0 (2013) Author: Raymond, Richard Peña Relating to certain personal information included in a decree of dissolution of a marriage, a qualified domestic relations order, an order or writ of withholding, or an order in a suit affecting the parent-child relationship. House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence Referred to Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
HB 1292 83-0 (2013) Author: Anchía, Rafael Relating to the issuance of protective orders for certain sexual, stalking, and trafficking offenses. House: Criminal Jurisprudence Placed on General State Calendar
HB 1426 83-0 (2013) Author: Moody, Joe | et. al. Relating to discovery in a criminal case. House: Criminal Jurisprudence Left pending in committee
HB 1438 83-0 (2013) Author: Lucio III, Eddie Relating to the duration of a magistrate's order for emergency protection. House: Criminal Jurisprudence Committee report sent to Calendars
HB 1462 83-0 (2013) Author: Moody, Joe Relating to violation of certain protective orders or conditions of bond; providing a penalty. House: Criminal Jurisprudence Referred to Criminal Jurisprudence
HB 1469 83-0 (2013) Author: Laubenberg, Jodie Relating to provisions in protective orders regarding pets and other companion animals; providing a penalty. House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence Referred to Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
HB 1625 83-0 (2013) Author: McClendon, Ruth Relating to discovery in a criminal case. House: Criminal Jurisprudence No action taken in committee
HB 1848 83-0 (2013) Author: Carter, Stefani Relating to certain conditions of, penalties for violating, and collection of information about protective orders issued in certain family violence, sexual assault or abuse, stalking, or trafficking cases. House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence Comm. report sent to Local & Consent Calendar
HB 1894 83-0 (2013) Author: Elkins, Gary Relating to the adoption of the Uniform Trade Secrets Act. House: Technology Laid on the table subject to call
HB 2172 83-0 (2013) Author: Lucio III, Eddie | et. al. Relating to the penalties prescribed for repeated violations of certain court orders or conditions of bond in a family violence case. House: Criminal Jurisprudence Laid on the table subject to call
HB 2246 83-0 (2013) Author: Harper-Brown, Linda Relating to in camera review and filing of the information at issue in a suit filed under the public information law. House: Government Efficiency & Reform Left pending in committee
HB 2323 83-0 (2013) Author: Gonzalez, Naomi Relating to the extension of an emergency order for protective services for certain persons who are elderly or have disabilities. House: Human Services Laid on the table subject to call
HB 2413 83-0 (2013) Author: Naishtat, Elliott Relating to the protection of persons from family violence and other violence in guardianship proceedings. House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence Referred to Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
HB 2508 83-0 (2013) Author: Anchía, Rafael Relating to the protection of persons from family violence and other violence in guardianship proceedings. House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence Referred to Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
HB 3133 83-0 (2013) Author: Lucio III, Eddie Relating to the penalties prescribed for a single violation or repeated violations of certain court orders or conditions of bond in a family violence case. House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence Referred to Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
SB 91 83-0 (2013) Author: Ellis, Rodney Relating to discovery in a criminal case. Senate: Criminal Justice Referred to Criminal Justice
SB 117 83-0 (2013) Author: Hinojosa, Juan Relating to the right of a person to enter the person's residence or former residence accompanied by a peace officer to recover certain personal property; providing penalties. Senate: Jurisprudence Committee report printed and distributed
SB 129 83-0 (2013) Author: Nelson, Jane | et. al.
Sponsor: Lewis, Tryon
Relating to proper venue for filing an application for a protective order against family violence. House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
Senate: Jurisprudence
Effective immediately
SB 130 83-0 (2013) Author: Nelson, Jane | et. al.
Sponsor: Lewis, Tryon
Relating to representation by prosecuting attorneys in proceedings for protective orders against family violence and in certain other actions. House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
Senate: Jurisprudence
Effective immediately
SB 355 83-0 (2013) Author: West, Royce
Sponsor: Lewis, Tryon
Relating to the powers and duties of the Title IV-D agency regarding the establishment, collection, and enforcement of child support and in connection with an application for a marriage license or protective order; authorizing a surcharge. House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
Senate: Jurisprudence
Effective on 9/1/13
SB 357 83-0 (2013) Author: Hinojosa, Juan
Sponsor: Anchía, Rafael
Relating to the issuance of protective orders for certain sexual, stalking, and trafficking offenses. House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Senate: Criminal Justice
Effective on 9/1/13
SB 532 83-0 (2013) Author: Van de Putte, Leticia | et. al. Relating to the prosecution and punishment of offenses related to trafficking of persons and to certain protections for victims of trafficking of persons. Senate: Criminal Justice Referred to Criminal Justice
SB 555 83-0 (2013) Author: Davis, Wendy
Sponsor: Laubenberg, Jodie
Relating to provisions in protective orders regarding pets and other companion animals; providing a penalty. House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
Senate: Criminal Justice
Effective on 9/1/13
SB 707 83-0 (2013) Author: Paxton, Ken Relating to the definition of intoxicated for purposes of certain weapons offenses. Senate: Criminal Justice Referred to Criminal Justice
SB 743 83-0 (2013) Author: Nelson, Jane
Sponsor: Lucio III, Eddie
Relating to the penalties prescribed for repeated violations of certain court orders or conditions of bond in a family violence case. House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Senate: Criminal Justice
Effective on 9/1/13
SB 893 83-0 (2013) Author: Carona, John
Sponsor: Carter, Stefani
Relating to certain conditions of, penalties for violating, and collection of information about protective orders issued in certain family violence, sexual assault or abuse, stalking, or trafficking cases. House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
Senate: Criminal Justice
Effective on 9/1/13
SB 946 83-0 (2013) Author: Nelson, Jane
Sponsor: Bohac, Dwayne
Relating to the right to terminate a lease and avoid liability by a victim of certain sexual offenses or stalking. House: Business & Industry
Senate: Jurisprudence
Effective on 1/1/14
SB 953 83-0 (2013) Author: Carona, John
Sponsor: Elkins, Gary | et. al.
Relating to the adoption of the Uniform Trade Secrets Act. House: Technology
Senate: State Affairs
Effective on 9/1/13
SB 983 83-0 (2013) Author: Ellis, Rodney
Sponsor: Harper-Brown, Linda
Relating to in camera review and filing of the information at issue in a suit filed under the public information law. House: Government Efficiency & Reform
Senate: Open Government
Effective on 9/1/13
SB 1236 83-0 (2013) Author: West, Royce
Sponsor: Gonzalez, Naomi
Relating to the extension of an emergency order for protective services for certain persons who are elderly or have disabilities. House: Human Services
Senate: Jurisprudence
Effective immediately
HB 119 82-0 (2011) Author: Castro, Joaquin | et. al. Relating to protective orders against dating violence. House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
Senate: Criminal Justice
Referred to Criminal Justice
HB 323 82-0 (2011) Author: Laubenberg, Jodie | et. al. Relating to inclusion of pets and other companion animals in protective orders; providing a penalty. House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence Laid on the table subject to call
HB 482 82-0 (2011) Author: Dutton, Jr., Harold V. Relating to agreed orders in family law matters. House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence Withdrawn from schedule
HB 487 82-0 (2011) Author: Dutton, Jr., Harold V. Relating to testimony by certain children at a hearing on an application for a protective order. House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence Referred to Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
HB 649 82-0 (2011) Author: Gallego, Pete
Sponsor: Hinojosa, Juan
Relating to the issuance and duration of certain protective orders for victims of sexual assault. House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Senate: Criminal Justice
Effective on 9/1/11
HB 825 82-0 (2011) Author: Anchía, Rafael | et. al. Relating to protective orders for stalking victims. House: Criminal Jurisprudence Laid on the table subject to call
HB 905 82-0 (2011) Author: Thompson, Senfronia | et. al.
Sponsor: Harris, Chris
Relating to the admissibility of certain hearsay statements of a child in hearings on an application for a protective order. House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
Senate: Jurisprudence
Effective on 9/1/11
HB 907 82-0 (2011) Author: Thompson, Senfronia Relating to the duration of a protective order against family violence. House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence Referred to Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
HB 1260 82-0 (2011) Author: Thompson, Senfronia Relating to family violence and protective orders. House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence Referred to Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
HB 1313 82-0 (2011) Author: Gonzalez, Naomi Relating to the admissibility of certain hearsay statements of a child in hearings on an application for a protective order. House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence Referred to Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
HB 1721 82-0 (2011) Author: Lucio III, Eddie | et. al.
Sponsor: Zaffirini, Judith
Relating to protective orders for certain victims of stalking or sexual assault. House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Senate: Criminal Justice
Effective on 9/1/11
HB 1817 82-0 (2011) Author: Gonzalez, Naomi Relating to protective orders. House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence Referred to Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
HB 2329 82-0 (2011) Author: Zedler, Bill
Sponsor: Van de Putte, Leticia
Relating to the confidentiality of certain information regarding victims of trafficking of persons and to the issuance and enforcement of protective orders to protect victims of trafficking of persons; providing penalties. House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
Senate: Criminal Justice
Effective on 9/1/11
HB 2624 82-0 (2011) Author: Sheffield, Ralph
Sponsor: Van de Putte, Leticia | et. al.
Relating to procedures applicable in circumstances involving family violence or other criminal conduct and military personnel. House: Defense & Veterans' Affairs
Senate: Veteran Affairs & Military Installations
Effective on 9/1/11
HB 3172 82-0 (2011) Author: Gonzalez, Naomi | et. al.
Sponsor: Carona, John
Relating to protective orders. House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
Senate: Jurisprudence
Left pending in committee
HB 3380 82-0 (2011) Author: Shelton, Mark Relating to certain persons receiving mental health services. House: Public Health Referred to Public Health
HCR 181 82-0 (2011) Author: Zedler, Bill
Sponsor: Van de Putte, Leticia
Instructing the enrolling clerk of the house to make corrections in H.B. No. 2329. Signed by the Governor
SB 116 82-0 (2011) Author: Uresti, Carlos | et. al.
Sponsor: Castro, Joaquin
Relating to protective orders against dating violence. House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
Senate: Criminal Justice
Effective immediately
SB 218 82-0 (2011) Author: Nelson, Jane
Sponsor: Dukes, Dawnna
Relating to procedures in certain suits affecting the parent-child relationship and the operation of the child protective services and foster care systems. House: Human Services
Senate: Jurisprudence
Effective on 9/1/11
SB 250 82-0 (2011) Author: Zaffirini, Judith
Sponsor: Anchía, Rafael | et. al.
Relating to protective orders for stalking victims. House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Senate: Criminal Justice
Effective on 9/1/11
SB 279 82-0 (2011) Author: Davis, Wendy
Sponsor: Laubenberg, Jodie | et. al.
Relating to inclusion of pets and other companion animals in protective orders; providing a penalty. House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
Senate: Criminal Justice
Effective on 9/1/11
SB 787 82-0 (2011) Author: Harris, Chris Relating to the admissibility of certain hearsay statements of a child in hearings on an application for a protective order. Senate: Jurisprudence Referred to Jurisprudence
SB 789 82-0 (2011) Author: Harris, Chris | et. al.
Sponsor: Thompson, Senfronia
Relating to the duration of a protective order against family violence. House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
Senate: Jurisprudence
Effective on 9/1/11
SB 819 82-0 (2011) Author: Harris, Chris | et. al.
Sponsor: Thompson, Senfronia
Relating to family violence and protective orders. House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
Senate: Jurisprudence
Effective on 9/1/11
HB 853 81-0 (2009) Author: Laubenberg, Jodie | et. al.
Sponsor: Uresti, Carlos
Relating to inclusion of pets and other companion animals in protective orders; providing a penalty. House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
Senate: Criminal Justice
Senate appoints conferees-reported
HB 973 81-0 (2009) Author: Dutton, Jr., Harold V. Relating to testimony by certain children at a hearing on an application for a protective order. House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence Referred to Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
HB 974 81-0 (2009) Author: Dutton, Jr., Harold V. Relating to requiring the court to confer with a child before a protective order hearing. House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence Referred to Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
HB 1986 81-0 (2009) Author: Martinez Fischer, Trey Relating to protective orders against dating violence. House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence Referred to Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
HB 2202 81-0 (2009) Author: Castro, Joaquin | et. al. Relating to protective orders against family violence. House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
Senate: Jurisprudence
Referred to Jurisprudence
HB 2797 81-0 (2009) Author: Bolton, Valinda Relating to family violence and protective orders. House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence Left pending in committee
SB 843 81-0 (2009) Author: Uresti, Carlos | et. al.
Sponsor: Castro, Joaquin | et. al.
Relating to protective orders against dating violence. House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
Senate: Criminal Justice
Placed on General State Calendar
SB 1435 81-0 (2009) Author: Watson, Kirk Relating to family violence and protective orders. Senate: Criminal Justice Referred to Criminal Justice
HB 1547 80-0 (2007) Author: Laubenberg, Jodie | et. al. Relating to inclusion of pets and other companion animals in protective orders; providing a penalty. House: Juvenile Justice & Family Issues Committee report sent to Calendars
HB 1907 80-0 (2007) Author: Peña, Aaron Relating to the issuance or violation of an order for emergency protection on the basis of the offense of sexual assault or aggravated sexual assault. House: Criminal Jurisprudence Laid on the table subject to call
HB 1988 80-0 (2007) Author: Martinez, Armando
Sponsor: Hinojosa, Juan
Relating to the issuance of a protective order for a victim of the offense of sexual assault, aggravated sexual assault, or indecency with a child. House: Juvenile Justice & Family Issues
Senate: Criminal Justice
Effective on 9/1/07
HB 4105 80-0 (2007) Author: Thompson, Senfronia | et. al. Relating to findings required for the issuance of a protective order for a victim of sexual assault. House: Criminal Jurisprudence Referred to Criminal Jurisprudence
HJR 6 80-0 (2007) Author: Straus, Joe | et. al.
Sponsor: Wentworth, Jeff
Proposing a constitutional amendment authorizing the denial of bail to a person who violates certain court orders or conditions of release in a felony or family violence case. House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Senate: Criminal Justice
Filed with the Secretary of State
SB 584 80-0 (2007) Author: Carona, John
Sponsor: Peña, Aaron
Relating to the issuance or violation of an order for emergency protection on the basis of the offense of sexual assault or aggravated sexual assault. House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Senate: Criminal Justice
Effective immediately
SB 789 80-0 (2007) Author: Hegar, Glenn | et. al.
Sponsor: Martinez, Armando
Relating to the issuance of a protective order for a victim of the offense of sexual assault, aggravated sexual assault, or indecency with a child. House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Senate: Criminal Justice
Committee report sent to Calendars
HB 211 79-0 (2005) Author: Guillen, Ryan | et. al. Relating to the effect that certain orders relating to family violence and certain decisions regarding military service have on residential leases. House: Business & Industry
Senate: Business & Commerce
Referred to Business & Commerce
HB 1059 79-0 (2005) Author: Naishtat, Elliott
Sponsor: Wentworth, Jeff
Relating to the enforcement of certain protective orders. House: Juvenile Justice & Family Issues
Senate: Jurisprudence
Effective immediately
HB 1177 79-0 (2005) Author: Dutton, Jr., Harold V. Relating to an appeal of a protective order. House: Juvenile Justice & Family Issues Left pending in committee
HB 2911 79-0 (2005) Author: Davis, John Relating to the issuance of certain court orders to protect victims of family violence. House: Criminal Jurisprudence Left pending in subcommittee
HB 3040 79-0 (2005) Author: Strama, Mark | et. al. Relating to a magistrate's order for an emergency protective order for sexual assaults. House: Law Enforcement Left pending in committee
HB 3159 79-0 (2005) Author: Noriega, Melissa Relating to the effect that certain orders relating to family violence and certain decisions regarding military service have on residential leases and lease agreements. House: Business & Industry Left pending in committee
SB 55 79-0 (2005) Author: Nelson, Jane Relating to protective orders when family violence occurs between minors. House: Juvenile Justice & Family Issues
Senate: Jurisprudence
Left pending in committee
SB 1275 79-0 (2005) Author: Jackson, Mike
Sponsor: Davis, John
Relating to the issuance of certain court orders to protect victims of family violence. House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Senate: Jurisprudence
Effective immediately
HB 297 78-0 (2003) Author: Goodman, Toby
Sponsor: West, Royce
Relating to the duration and effect of a magistrate's order for emergency protection. House: Juvenile Justice & Family Issues
Senate: Criminal Justice
Effective on 9/1/03
HB 779 78-0 (2003) Author: Naishtat, Elliott Relating to the issuance and enforcement of protective orders to protect victims of sexual assault; providing criminal penalties. House: Juvenile Justice & Family Issues Companion considered in lieu of in committee
HB 780 78-0 (2003) Author: Naishtat, Elliott Relating to the prosecution of the offense of violation of a protective order or magistrate's order. House: Juvenile Justice & Family Issues Companion considered in lieu of in committee
HB 1391 78-0 (2003) Author: Hamric, Peggy
Sponsor: Gallegos, Jr., Mario
Relating to the confidentiality of pleadings and protective order applications in certain proceedings in the Family Code. House: Juvenile Justice & Family Issues
Senate: Jurisprudence
Effective on 9/1/03
HB 2099 78-0 (2003) Author: Dutton, Jr., Harold V. | et. al.
Sponsor: West, Royce
Relating to the determination of the conservatorship of, and the right of possession of or access to, a child by a person who has a history of family violence. House: Juvenile Justice & Family Issues
Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective on 9/1/03
HB 3027 78-0 (2003) Author: Martinez Fischer, Trey Relating to notice and appearance of attorneys representing governmental entities at a hearing for a temporary restraining order. House: Civil Practices Referred to Civil Practices
SB 93 78-0 (2003) Author: West, Royce Relating to the modification of an order for emergency protection. Senate: Criminal Justice Referred to Criminal Justice
SB 317 78-0 (2003) Author: Hinojosa, Juan
Sponsor: Naishtat, Elliott
Relating to the prosecution of the offense of violation of a protective order or magistrate's order. House: Juvenile Justice & Family Issues
Senate: Criminal Justice
Effective on 9/1/03
SB 433 78-0 (2003) Author: Nelson, Jane
Sponsor: Naishtat, Elliott
Relating to the issuance and enforcement of protective orders to protect victims of sexual assault; providing criminal penalties. House: Juvenile Justice & Family Issues
Senate: Criminal Justice
Effective on 9/1/03
HB 508 77-0 (2001) Author: Allen, Ray Relating to the penalty for certain offenses committed for remuneration, for obstruction or retaliation, or in violation of a protective order. House: Criminal Jurisprudence No action taken in committee
HB 587 77-0 (2001) Author: Thompson, Senfronia | et. al.
Sponsor: Ellis, Rodney
Relating to the investigation and prosecution of an offense motivated by bias or prejudice, to other civil and criminal remedies for and protections against certain hateful acts, and to training and education concerning hate laws. House: Judicial Affairs
Senate: Criminal Justice
Effective on 9/1/01
HB 593 77-0 (2001) Author: Goodman, Toby
Sponsor: Harris, Chris
Relating to information required in certain pleadings in the Family Code. House: Juvenile Justice & Family Issues
Senate: Jurisprudence
Effective on 9/1/01
HB 600 77-0 (2001) Author: Goodman, Toby | et. al. Relating to creating an offense for the unlawful possession of a firearm by a person subject to an active protective order. House: Criminal Jurisprudence Left pending in committee
HB 601 77-0 (2001) Author: Goodman, Toby Relating to the duration and effect of a magistrate's order for emergency protection. House: Juvenile Justice & Family Issues Left pending in committee
HB 919 77-0 (2001) Author: Goodman, Toby | et. al.
Sponsor: West, Royce
Relating to the uniform enforcement of protective orders from other states. House: Juvenile Justice & Family Issues
Senate: Jurisprudence
Effective on 9/1/01
HB 961 77-0 (2001) Author: Naishtat, Elliott | et. al. Relating to the entry of protective order information in the statewide law enforcement information system. House: Public Safety Referred to Public Safety
HB 1741 77-0 (2001) Author: Dunnam, Jim Relating to an appeal from the issuance of a protective order. House: Juvenile Justice & Family Issues Left pending in committee
HB 2964 77-0 (2001) Author: Hamric, Peggy Relating to the confidentiality of pleadings and protective order applications in certain proceedings in the Family Code. House: Judicial Affairs
Senate: Jurisprudence
Referred to Jurisprudence
SB 68 77-0 (2001) Author: Moncrief, Mike | et. al.
Sponsor: McCall, Brian | et. al.
Relating to protective orders with regard to dating violence. House: Juvenile Justice & Family Issues
Senate: Jurisprudence
Effective on 9/1/01
SB 479 77-0 (2001) Author: West, Royce
Sponsor: Naishtat, Elliott
Relating to the entry of protective order information in the statewide law enforcement information system. House: Public Safety
Senate: Jurisprudence
Effective on 9/1/01
SB 904 77-0 (2001) Author: Bernsen, David
Sponsor: Ritter, Allan
Relating to the prosecution and punishment of criminal offenses relating to making certain false statements or reports. House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Senate: Criminal Justice
Vetoed by the Governor
SB 1349 77-0 (2001) Author: Armbrister, Kenneth Relating to the prosecution and punishment of criminal offenses relating to making certain false statements or reports. Senate: Criminal Justice Referred to Criminal Justice
SB 1767 77-0 (2001) Author: Carona, John
Sponsor: Tillery, Dale
Relating to the issuance of a protective custody order by a magistrate. House: Public Health
Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective immediately
HB 663 76-0 (1999) Author: Hilderbran, Harvey Relating to the murder of an individual who is protected by a court order by a person to whom the order is directed as a capital offense. House: Criminal Jurisprudence Subcommittee members named
HB 684 76-0 (1999) Author: Solomons, Burt Relating to the murder of an individual who is protected by a court order by a person to whom the order is directed as a capital offense. House: Criminal Jurisprudence Subcommittee members named
HB 1077 76-0 (1999) Author: Solis, Jim Relating to the issuance of an order for emergency protection after a defendant's appearance before a magistrate. House: Criminal Jurisprudence Withdrawn from schedule
HB 1235 76-0 (1999) Author: Naishtat, Elliott Relating to the duration of certain emergency protection orders issued by magistrates. House: Criminal Jurisprudence Referred to Criminal Jurisprudence
HB 1263 76-0 (1999) Author: Dukes, Dawnna Relating to the issuance and duration of a protective order against family violence. House: Juvenile Justice & Family Issues Left pending in committee
HB 1312 76-0 (1999) Author: Truitt, Vicki Relating to the delivery of protective orders to certain affected persons. House: Juvenile Justice & Family Issues Considered in Calendars
HB 1412 76-0 (1999) Author: Naishtat, Elliott Relating to the application for, issuance of, and contents of a protective order. House: Juvenile Justice & Family Issues Referred to Juvenile Justice & Family Issues
HB 2124 76-0 (1999) Author: Cuellar, Henry
Sponsor: Ellis, Rodney
Relating to protective orders and the protection of victims of family violence. House: Juvenile Justice & Family Issues
Senate: Jurisprudence
Effective on 9/1/99
HB 2688 76-0 (1999) Author: Reyna, Arthur Relating to a temporary order in a suit affecting the parent-child relationship. House: Juvenile Justice & Family Issues
Senate: Jurisprudence
Referred to Jurisprudence
HB 2786 76-0 (1999) Author: Dunnam, Jim Relating to an appeal from the issuance of a protective order. House: Juvenile Justice & Family Issues Left pending in committee
HB 2911 76-0 (1999) Author: Naishtat, Elliott Relating to venue in certain actions regarding intermediate care facilities for the mentally retarded. House: Public Health Laid on the table subject to call
SB 23 76-0 (1999) Author: Nelson, Jane | et. al.
Sponsor: Naishtat, Elliott
Relating to the duration of certain emergency protection orders issued by magistrates. House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Senate: Criminal Justice
Effective on 9/1/99
SB 50 76-0 (1999) Author: Nelson, Jane | et. al.
Sponsor: Naishtat, Elliott | et. al.
Relating to the application for, issuance of, and contents of a protective order. House: Juvenile Justice & Family Issues
Senate: Criminal Justice
Effective on 9/1/99
SB 685 76-0 (1999) Author: Brown, J. E.
Sponsor: Truitt, Vicki
Relating to the delivery of protective orders to certain affected persons. House: Juvenile Justice & Family Issues
Senate: Jurisprudence
Committee report sent to Calendars
SB 804 76-0 (1999) Author: Ellis, Rodney
Sponsor: Naishtat, Elliott
Relating to developing a standard format for protective orders. House: Juvenile Justice & Family Issues
Senate: Criminal Justice
Effective on 9/1/99
SB 1049 76-0 (1999) Author: Moncrief, Mike
Sponsor: Naishtat, Elliott
Relating to venue for certain judicial actions involving intermediate care facilities for the mentally retarded. House: Public Health
Senate: Human Services
Effective on 9/1/99
SB 1329 76-0 (1999) Author: Gallegos, Jr., Mario Relating to the issuance of a protective order for stalking victims. Senate: Criminal Justice Referred to Criminal Justice
HB 110 70-0 (1987) Author: Collazo, Jr., Frank
Sponsor: Krier, Cynthia
Relating to protective orders in cases of family violence. House: Judiciary
Senate: Jurisprudence
Effective in 90 days - 8/31/87
HB 116 70-0 (1987) Author: Collazo, Jr., Frank Relating to the offense of violation of a court order. House: Criminal Jurisprudence Laid on the table subject to call
HB 861 70-0 (1987) Author: Delco, Wilhelmina Relating to the filing, prosecution, and enforcement of protective orders. House: Judiciary Placed on General State Calendar
HB 968 70-0 (1987) Author: Hinojosa, Juan Relating to fees and costs that may be charged in a proceeding for a protective order and service of the protective order. House: Judiciary 1st Printing sent to Comm. on Cal.
HB 1413 70-0 (1987) Author: Hackney, Clint Relating to the enforcement of certain orders, including an order for child support and for possession of and access to a child, and to the offense of criminal nonsupport. House: Judiciary Pending in committee
HB 1570 70-0 (1987) Author: Morales, Dan Relating to protective orders and the elements of an offense of a violation of a protective order. House: Judiciary Rules suspended
SB 886 70-0 (1987) Author: Krier, Cynthia
Sponsor: Morales, Dan
Relating to temporary court orders relating to residence of a spouse, to the duration of protective orders, and to attorney's fees in family violence cases. House: Judiciary
Senate: Jurisprudence
Placed on General State Calendar
SB 887 70-0 (1987) Author: Krier, Cynthia
Sponsor: Morales, Dan
Relating to protective orders and the elements of an offense of a violation of a protective order. House: Judiciary
Senate: Jurisprudence
Effective on 9/1/87
SB 1093 70-0 (1987) Author: Barrientos, Gonzalo
Sponsor: Morales, Dan
Relating to the filing, prosecution, and testimony in enforcement of protective orders. House: Judiciary
Senate: Jurisprudence
Placed on General State Calendar
SB 1110 70-0 (1987) Author: Krier, Cynthia Relating to protective orders in cases of family violence. Senate: Jurisprudence Reported favorably with substitute
SB 1111 70-0 (1987) Author: Krier, Cynthia
Sponsor: Collazo, Jr., Frank
Relating to the offense of violation of a court order. House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Senate: Jurisprudence
Effective on 9/1/87
SB 1150 70-0 (1987) Author: Barrientos, Gonzalo
Sponsor: Hudson, David
Relating to the reporting, investigation, and prevention of abuse of elderly or disabled persons. House: Human Services
Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective on 9/1/87
SB 1151 70-0 (1987) Author: Barrientos, Gonzalo
Sponsor: Hudson, David
Relating to orders for protective services for an elderly or disabled person. House: Human Services
Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective immediately
SB 1348 70-0 (1987) Author: Brooks, Chet
Sponsor: Hinojosa, Juan
Relating to fees and costs that may be charged in a proceeding for a protective order; providing a penalty. House: Judiciary
Senate: Jurisprudence
Effective in 90 days - 8/31/87
HB 68 70-2 (1987) Author: Hackney, Clint Relating to actions under Titles 1 and 2, Family Code, including an action for child support or possession of and access to a child. House: Judiciary Referred to Judiciary
HB 167 70-2 (1987) Author: Harris, Chris
Sponsor: Farabee, Ray
Relating to actions under Title 1 and 2, Family Code, including an action for child support or possession of and access to a child and to the offense of criminal nonsupport. House: Judiciary
Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective on . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
HB 1625 69-0 (1985) Author: Morales, Dan Relating to temporary court orders relating to residence of a spouse, to the duration of protective orders, and to attorney's fees in family violence cases. House: Judiciary Referred to Judiciary
HB 2160 69-0 (1985) Author: Patronella, David
Sponsor: Washington, Craig
Relating to the confidentiality of certain information in family violence protective orders. House: Judiciary
Senate: Jurisprudence
Effective on . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
SB 870 69-0 (1985) Author: Krier, Cynthia Relating to temporary court orders relating to residence of a spouse, to the duration of protective orders, and to attorney's fees in family violence cases. House: Judiciary
Senate: Jurisprudence
Testimony received in committee
HB 1728 68-0 (1983) Author: Danburg, Debra Relating to protective orders against family violence. House: Judiciary Referred to subcommittee
SB 202 68-0 (1983) Author: Vale, Bob Relating to notice and probable cause hearings in connection with orders of protective custody. Senate: Health & Human Resources Referred to Committee on Health & Human Resources
SB 878 68-0 (1983) Author: Brooks, Chet
Sponsor: Danburg, Debra
Relating to protective orders and to court costs and assessments under Title 4, Family Code. House: Judiciary
Senate: Jurisprudence
Effective on . . . . . . . . . .
SB 997 68-0 (1983) Author: Doggett, Lloyd
Sponsor: Armbrister, Kenneth
Relating to certain protective orders issued to deter family violence and to criminal penalties for the violation of those orders. House: Judiciary
Senate: Jurisprudence
Effective on . . . . . . . . . .
HB 2105 67-0 (1981) Author: Danburg, Debra Relating to protective orders under Title 4, Family Code. House: Judiciary Subcommittee laid on table subject to call
SB 69 67-0 (1981) Author: Brooks, Chet
Sponsor: Danburg, Debra
Relating to protective orders under Title 4, Family Code. House: Judiciary
Senate: Jurisprudence
Committee report printed and sent to Committee on Calendars
HB 1075 66-0 (1979) Author: Lalor, Lance
Sponsor: Brooks, Chet
Relating to shelter and services for victims of family violence and court orders for the protection of members of a family or a household. House: Human Services
Senate: Human Resources
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HB 1076 66-0 (1979) Author: Lalor, Lance Relating to court orders for the protection of members of a family or a household. House: Judicial Affairs Scheduled for future calendar placement
SB 595 66-0 (1979) Author: Brooks, Chet Relating to court orders for the protection of members of a family or a household. Senate: Jurisprudence Referred to Subcommittee on Civil Matters
HB 2225 64-0 (1975) Author: Bryant, John W. Relating to permitting any magistrate to grant an order of protective custody for a proposed mental patient in counties with a population in excess of 1,200,000. House: Judiciary Reported from committee favorably without amendments
SB 930 62-0 (1971) Author: Harrington, D. Roy Relating to uniform reciprocal enforcement of support.


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