Tex. Fam. Code § 6.503

**Tex. Fam. Code § 6.503. AFFIDAVIT, VERIFIED PLEADING, AND BOND NOT REQUIRED.** (a) A temporary restraining order or temporary injunction under this subchapter: (1) may be granted without an affidavit or a verified pleading stating specific facts showing that immediate and irreparable injury, loss, or damage will result before notice can be served and a hearing can be held; and (2) need not: (A) define the injury or state why it is irreparable; (B) state why the order was granted without notice; or (C) include an order setting the suit for trial on the merits with respect to the ultimate relief sought. (b) In a suit for dissolution of a marriage, the court may dispense with the issuance of a bond between the spouses in connection with temporary orders for the protection of the parties and their property. Added by Acts 1997, 75th Leg., ch. 7, Sec. 1, eff. April 17, 1997.