Texas Family Code

§ 71.0021 — DATING VIOLENCE

FA § 71.0021Title 4. PROTECTIVE ORDERS AND FAMILY VIOLENCE · Part A. GENERAL PROVISIONS · Ch. 71. DEFINITIONS

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(a)"Dating violence" means an act, other than a defensive measure to protect oneself, by an actor that:

(1)is committed against a victim or applicant for a protective order:

(A)with whom the actor has or has had a dating relationship; or

(B)because of the victim's or applicant's marriage to or dating relationship with an individual with whom the actor is or has been in a dating relationship or marriage; and

(2)is intended to result in physical harm, bodily injury, assault, or sexual assault or that is a threat that reasonably places the victim or applicant in fear of imminent physical harm, bodily injury, assault, or sexual assault.

(b)For purposes of this title, "dating relationship" means a relationship between individuals who have or have had a continuing relationship of a romantic or intimate nature. The existence of such a relationship shall be determined based on consideration of:

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Legislative history

Acts 2011, 82nd Leg., R.S., Ch. 872 (S.B. 116), Sec. 2, eff. June 17, 2011. Acts 2015, 84th Leg., R.S., Ch. 117 (S.B. 817), Sec. 1, eff. September 1, 2015.