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Texas Code of Criminal Procedure

§ 5A.006 — REQUIRED NOTICE FOR ADULT VICTIM

CR § 5A.006Title 1. CODE OF CRIMINAL PROCEDURE · Ch. 5A. PREVENTING, INVESTIGATING, AND PROSECUTING FAMILY VIOLENCE

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(a)A peace officer who investigates a family violence allegation or who responds to a disturbance call that may involve family violence shall advise any possible adult victim of all reasonable means to prevent further family violence, including by providing the written notice adopted by the Health and Human Services Commission under Section 51A.003, Human Resources Code.
(b)In addition to the required notice under Subsection (a), a peace officer may provide to the possible victim any available written information regarding local resources for victims of family violence. 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.006 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.