Texas Family Code

§ 84.006 — HEARSAY STATEMENT OF CHILD VICTIM OF FAMILY VIOLENCE

FA § 84.006Title 4. PROTECTIVE ORDERS AND FAMILY VIOLENCE · Part B. PROTECTIVE ORDERS · Ch. 84. HEARING

Statute text

In a hearing on an application for a protective order, a statement made by a child 12 years of age or younger that describes alleged family violence against the child is admissible as evidence in the same manner that a child's statement regarding alleged abuse against the child is admissible under Section 104.006 in a suit affecting the parent-child relationship.

Legislative history

Added by Acts 2011, 82nd Leg., R.S., Ch. 59 (H.B. 905), Sec. 1, eff. September 1, 2011.