TX SB1559

Protective orders (including temporary ex parte orders) now prevail over conflicting orders in divorce proceedings or suits affecting parent-child relationships for the duration the protective order is valid

Courts must transfer protective orders to courts handling related family law cases when a motion is filed, provided the transfer will not negatively impact the safety of protected persons

Motions to transfer require a certificate of service; parties contesting transfer must file a response with a controverting affidavit within 20 days stating the transfer would negatively impact safety

Protected persons must be given the opportunity to submit statements regarding how a potential transfer would impact their safety before the court can order a transfer

All protective orders must display a prominent notice in bold, capital letters, or underlined text explaining that the order prevails over conflicting divorce or parent-child orders; effective September 1, 2025