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TX HB2603

Bill

Official Source

Status

Introduced

2/10/2025

Primary Sponsor

Elizabeth Campos

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Origin

House of Representatives

89th Legislature Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Requires the Department of Health and Human Services to provide assistance to elderly persons upon request in obtaining temporary ex parte protective orders under Family Code Section 83.006

  • Protective orders would exclude from an elderly person's residence individuals who have committed physical or verbal abuse alleged to constitute family violence

  • "Family violence" is defined according to Section 71.004 of the Family Code

  • Directs the commissioner to adopt rules necessary to implement the assistance program

  • Takes effect September 1, 2025

Legislative Description

Relating to the provision of assistance to elderly persons in obtaining certain protective orders.

Aging

Last Action

Referred to Human Services

3/18/2025

Committee Referrals

Human Services3/18/2025

Full Bill Text

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