Verified Current

Tex. Fam. Code § 93.001

Tex. Fam. Code § 93.001 - Definitions (2026)

Official Source: View official Texas source
Freshness: Verified Currentlast checked July 9, 2026

Verbatim reference text. This is the full, unedited text of Tex. Fam. Code § 93.001, provided for reference only — it is not legal advice, and Divorce.law is not a law firm. Always confirm current wording against the official source.

**Tex. Fam. Code § 93.001. DEFINITIONS.** In this chapter: (1) "Advocate" means a person who has at least 20 hours of training in assisting victims of family violence and is an employee or volunteer of a family violence center. (2) "Family violence center" means a public or private nonprofit organization that provides, as its primary purpose, services to victims of family violence, including the services described by Section 51.005(b)(3), Human Resources Code. (3) "Victim" has the meaning assigned to "victim of family violence" by Section 51.002, Human Resources Code. Added by Acts 2017, 85th Leg., R.S., Ch. 1091 (H.B. 3649), Sec. 2, eff. September 1, 2017.

About this page. This page reproduces the verbatim text of Tex. Fam. Code § 93.001 as published by Texas's official source. Divorce.law is not a law firm, does not provide legal advice, and does not represent you. This text is provided for reference and research purposes only and may not reflect the most recent amendments, repeals, or judicial interpretations. Statutory and court-rule text can change; before relying on this text for any legal purpose, confirm it against the official source at https://statutes.capitol.texas.gov/Docs/FA/htm/FA.93.htm or consult a licensed attorney in your jurisdiction. Divorce.law's founder, Antonio G. Jimenez, is licensed to practice law in Florida only; nothing on this page implies review, verification, or endorsement of this text by Antonio or by any attorney.