Bill: SB 801, 86(R) - 2019

Committee

Senate State Affairs

Vote Recommendation

Vote Recommendation Economic Freedom Property Rights Personal Responsibility Limited Government Individual Liberty
Neutral Neutral Neutral Neutral Neutral Neutral

Author(s)

José Rodríguez

Bill Caption

Relating to protective orders.

Fiscal Notes

No significant fiscal implication to the State is anticipated.

Bill Analysis

SB 801 would clarify when a hearing can be held for certain protective orders and whether the violation of an agreed order is enforceable as a criminal offense. Specifically, it clarifies that an agreed PO is criminally enforceable even if, in order to facilitate settlement, the court omits a finding that family violence has occurred and is likely to occur in the future. 

This bill would also provide that courts may render a default judgment for a PO as long as the respondent was served 48 hours in advance and proof of service is on file with the court.

It would also expand standing to apply for a protective order (PO) on behalf of a child or an adult under guardianship. This would include standing to any adult to apply for a sexual assault, stalking, or human trafficking PO on behalf of a child or an adult who is under guardianship.

Vote Recommendation Notes

Texas Action remains neutral on SB 801 because it does not affect our liberty principles. 


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