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A BILL TO BE ENTITLED
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AN ACT
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relating to informing the public about the availability of |
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provisions in protective orders, including provisions regarding |
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pets and other companion animals. |
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BE IT ENACTED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF TEXAS: |
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SECTION 1. Chapter 81, Family Code, is amended by adding |
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Section 81.012 to read as follows: |
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Sec. 81.012. DEVELOPMENT OF INFORMATION REGARDING CERTAIN |
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PROVISIONS AVAILABLE UNDER PROTECTIVE ORDER. The attorney general |
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and the State Bar of Texas shall jointly develop information to |
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provide to the public about the provisions that may be included in a |
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protective order, including the ability of a court to render a |
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protective order prohibiting a party from removing a pet, companion |
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animal, or assistance animal as defined by Section 121.002, Human |
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Resources Code, from the possession or actual or constructive care |
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of a person named in the order. |
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SECTION 2. Subchapter A, Chapter 41, Government Code, is |
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amended by adding Section 41.016 to read as follows: |
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Sec. 41.016. INFORMATION REGARDING CERTAIN PROVISIONS |
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AVAILABLE UNDER PROTECTIVE ORDER. The office of a prosecuting |
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attorney shall make information developed under Section 81.012, |
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Family Code, readily available at the prosecuting attorney's office |
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to persons who wish to apply for a protective order. |
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SECTION 3. This Act takes effect September 1, 2023. |