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Tex. Fam. Code § 84.006

Tex. Fam. Code § 84.006 - Hearsay Statement Of Child Victim Of Family Violence (2026)

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**Tex. Fam. Code § 84.006. HEARSAY STATEMENT OF CHILD VICTIM OF FAMILY VIOLENCE.** In a hearing on an application for a protective order, a statement made by a child 12 years of age or younger that describes alleged family violence against the child is admissible as evidence in the same manner that a child's statement regarding alleged abuse against the child is admissible under Section 104.006 in a suit affecting the parent-child relationship. Added by Acts 2011, 82nd Leg., R.S., Ch. 59 (H.B. 905), Sec. 1, eff. September 1, 2011.

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