Family and Domestic Violence

Texas takes child safety very seriously. Laws outlining child abandonment and endangerment are meant to keep children safe. Although well-intentioned, these laws can sometimes affect innocent parties, so it’s crucial to understand how Texas views child endangerment and abandonment. What Is Considered Child Abandonment in Texas? According to Texas Penal Code § 22.041, abandonment is…

According to Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) research, there were 219,782 victims of family violence in Texas in 2016. One in three Texas residents will experience family violence, with the vast majority of adult victims being women. To better understand how prevalent family violence is in Texas, DPS research goes on to identify who…

A protective order is a legal document that prevents a person from having any sort of contact with another. Also called a restraining order, it may be issued after various types of allegations, including stalking, sexual assault, and trafficking. How and Why Protective Orders Are Issued Per Texas Code of Criminal Procedure § 7A, a…

The Texas penal code defines domestic violence (as it is called in many states) as family violence, in many cases. Family violence is defined in part by the Texas Family Code §71.004. The National Conference of State Legislatures (NCSL) outlines the forms of violence that qualify as family violence in Texas. They include: Any act…