Tex. Fam. Code § 82.041-82.043

TEXAS FAMILY CODE Chapter 82, Subchapter C — NOTICE OF APPLICATION FOR PROTECTIVE ORDER CHAPTER 82 • APPLYING FOR PROTECTIVE ORDER Subchapter C: NOTICE OF APPLICATION FOR PROTECTIVE ORDER Sec. 82.041. CONTENTS OF NOTICE OF APPLICATION. (a) A notice of an application for a protective order must: (1) be styled "The State of Texas"; (2) be signed by the clerk of the court under the court's seal; (3) contain the name and location of the court; (4) show the date the application was filed; (5) show the date notice of the application for a protective order was issued; (6) show the date, time, and place of the hearing; (7) show the file number; (8) show the name of each applicant and each person alleged to have committed family violence; (9) be directed to each person alleged to have committed family violence; (10) show: (A) the name and address of the attorney for the applicant; or (B) if the applicant is not represented by an attorney: (i) the mailing address of the applicant; or (ii) if applicable, the name and mailing address of the person designated under Section 82.011; and (11) contain the address of the clerk of the court. (b) The notice of an application for a protective order must state: "An application for a protective order has been filed in the court stated in this notice alleging that you have committed family violence. You may employ an attorney to defend you against this allegation. You or your attorney may, but are not required to, file a written answer to the application. Any answer must be filed before the hearing on the application. If you receive this notice within 48 hours before the time set for the hearing, you may request the court to reschedule the hearing not later than 14 days after the date set for the hearing. If you do not attend the hearing, a default judgment may be taken and a hearing, you may request the court to reschedule the hearing not later than 14 days after the date set for the hearing. If you do not attend the hearing, a default judgment may be taken and a protective order may be issued against you." Added by Acts 1997, 75th Leg., ch. 34, Sec. 1, eff. May 5, 1997. Amended by Acts 1997, 75th Leg., ch. 1193, Sec. 10, eff. Sept. 1, 1997. Amended by: Acts 2017, 85th Leg., R.S., Ch. 422 (S.B. 1242), Sec. 2, eff. September 1, 2017. Sec. 82.042. ISSUANCE OF NOTICE OF APPLICATION. (a) On the filing of an application, the clerk of the court shall issue a notice of an application for a protective order and deliver the notice as directed by the applicant. (b) On request by the applicant, the clerk of the court shall issue a separate or additional notice of an application for a protective order. Added by Acts 1997, 75th Leg., ch. 34, Sec. 1, eff. May 5, 1997. Sec. 82.043. SERVICE OF NOTICE OF APPLICATION. (a) Each respondent to an application for a protective order is entitled to service of notice of an application for a protective order. Source: Texas Legislature Online (89th Leg., 2nd Called Sess., 2025) Page 1 --- TEXAS FAMILY CODE Chapter 82, Subchapter C — NOTICE OF APPLICATION FOR PROTECTIVE ORDER (b) An applicant for a protective order shall furnish the clerk with a sufficient number of copies of the application for service on each respondent. (c) Notice of an application for a protective order must be served in the same manner as citation under the Texas Rules of Civil Procedure, except that service by publication is not authorized. (d) Service of notice of an application for a protective order is not required before the issuance of a temporary ex parte order under Chapter 83. (e) The requirements of service of notice under this subchapter do not apply if the application is filed as a motion in a suit for dissolution of a marriage. orary ex parte order under Chapter 83. (e) The requirements of service of notice under this subchapter do not apply if the application is filed as a motion in a suit for dissolution of a marriage. Notice for the motion is given in the same manner as any other motion in a suit for dissolution of a marriage. Added by Acts 1997, 75th Leg., ch. 34, Sec. 1, eff. May 5, 1997. Source: Texas Legislature Online (89th Leg., 2nd Called Sess., 2025) Page 2