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Texas Code of Criminal Procedure

§ 5A.001 — LEGISLATIVE STATEMENT

CR § 5A.001Title 1. CODE OF CRIMINAL PROCEDURE · Ch. 5A. PREVENTING, INVESTIGATING, AND PROSECUTING FAMILY VIOLENCE

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(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. Added by Acts 2025, 89th Leg., R.S., Ch. 202 (H.B. 1610), Sec. 1.01, eff. April 1, 2027. Text of article effective on April 01, 2027

Source: Texas Code of Criminal Procedure § 5A.001 from the Texas Constitution and Statutes (Texas Legislature) (public record). DecisionDepot is for informational use only and is not legal advice — verify against the official source before relying on this text.