Texas Family Code
§ 83.002 — DURATION OF ORDER; EXTENSION
FA § 83.002Title 4. PROTECTIVE ORDERS AND FAMILY VIOLENCE · Part B. PROTECTIVE ORDERS · Ch. 83. TEMPORARY EX PARTE ORDERS
Statute text
View on source(a)A temporary ex parte order is valid for the period specified in the order, not to exceed 20 days.
(b)On the request of an applicant or on the court's own motion, a temporary ex parte order may be extended for additional 20-day periods.
Legislative history
Added by Acts 1997, 75th Leg., ch. 34, Sec. 1, eff. May 5, 1997.