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TX HB1194

Bill

Status

Introduced

11/12/2024

Primary Sponsor

Christian Manuel

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Origin

House of Representatives

89th Legislature Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Extends the duration of emergency protection orders issued under Subsection (a) or (b)(1) from a maximum of 61 days to 91 days, and increases the minimum duration from 31 days to 61 days

  • Extends the duration of emergency protection orders issued under Subsection (b)(2) from a maximum of 91 days to 121 days, and increases the minimum duration from 61 days to 91 days

  • Amends Article 17.292(j) of the Code of Criminal Procedure governing emergency protection orders

  • Applies only to emergency protection orders issued on or after September 1, 2025; orders issued before that date remain governed by prior law

  • Takes effect September 1, 2025

Legislative Description

Relating to the period during which an order for emergency protection remains in effect.

Family

Last Action

Laid on the table subject to call

5/6/2025

Committee Referrals

Criminal Jurisprudence3/7/2025

Full Bill Text

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