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   Protective Order Kit This link opens a PDF file in a new window. If you do not have an accessible Acrobat Reader, a link is provided at the bottom of this page.
A protective order is a court order that can protect you from someone who has been violent or threatened to be violent. You can use this kit yourself to ask a court for a protective order. The kit contains information, step-by-step instructions, and court forms that you can use on your own.

Please note that these form can be filled out on screen and printed out with your information. The forms will not save your information. If you start to fill out the forms and are unable to finish, you will have to fill them out again.

If you need more help, please contact the Family Violence Legal Line: 800-374-HOPE (4673). Or to find a legal aid program, click here. You can also ask your local district or county attorney’s office for help.

PLEASE BE CAREFUL: anyone who uses your computer can see what websites and pages you have visited. You cannot completely clear it. If you think this may happen, please use a safer computer, call your local shelter, or call the National Domestic Violence Hotline at 800-799-SAFE (7233) or TTY: 800-787-3224.

These court forms have been approved by the Supreme Court of Texas. This means that you can file these forms in any county in Texas. Click here for the Supreme Court order approving the forms.

Special thanks to the Texas Bar Foundation for providing a grant for this kit.


By: Supreme Court Protective Order Taskforce
    Read this in: Spanish / Español , Vietnamese / Tiếng Việt 		  
   
   Domestic Violence and Battered Immigrant Women
How does domestic violence affect battered immigrant women?
By: Texas RioGrande Legal Aid - Austin   		  
   
   How Does Domestic Violence Affect Children?
Domestic violence and its impact on children
By: Texas RioGrande Legal Aid - Austin   		  
   
   Marital Rape
What Is Marital Rape? Can a husband rape his wife?
By: Texas RioGrande Legal Aid - Austin   		  
   
   Myths and Facts About Domestic Violence

By: Texas RioGrande Legal Aid - Austin   		  
   
   National Domestic Violence Hotline (Separate Website)
Link to NDVH. 		  
   
   2011 Referral Directory Legal Services and Other Resources This link opens a PDF file in a new window. If you do not have an accessible Acrobat Reader, a link is provided at the bottom of this page.
Legal services and other resources for low-income Texans.
By: Texas Lawyers Care 		  
   
   A Legal Resource About Sexual Assault This link opens a PDF file in a new window. If you do not have an accessible Acrobat Reader, a link is provided at the bottom of this page. (Separate Website)

By: Texas Association Against Sexual Assault 		  
   
   Battered Immigrant Women (Separate Website)
Hotline numbers, questions and answers, and other information specifically for battered immigrant women from a variety of backgrounds.
By: Futures without Violence 		  
   
   Certification of Domestic Violence, Dating Violence or Stalking
Purpose of Form: The Violence Against Women and Justice Department Reauthorization Act of 2005 protects qualified tenants and family members of tenants who are victims of domestic violence, dating violence, or stalking (collectively ?domestic violence?) from being evicted or terminated from housing assistance based on acts of such violence against them.
By: U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development 		  
   
   Court Structure of Texas (Separate Website)

By: Office of Court Administration 		  
   
   Domestic Violence Facts and Resources This link opens a PDF file in a new window. If you do not have an accessible Acrobat Reader, a link is provided at the bottom of this page. (Separate Website)
  
   
   Family Violence Centers and Organizations (Separate Website)
List of family violence centers and organizations that provide shelter, support services, as well as special services.
By: Texas Health and Human Services Commission 		  
   
   Fox26Law: Your Legal Questions Answered (Separate Website)
Every Tuesday and Thursday in its 7 a.m. newscast on FOX 26 Morning News, legal analyst Chris Tritico offers up some free legal insight. On this page you can ask your questions, watch previous segments, and read Chris' online-only responses to various questions.
By: Fox26 KRIV 		  
   
   How to Select a Lawyer This link opens a PDF file in a new window. If you do not have an accessible Acrobat Reader, a link is provided at the bottom of this page. (Separate Website)

By: The State Bar of Texas 		  
   
   Law Libraries in Texas (Separate Website)
Law libraries in Texas.
By: Texas State Law Library 		  
   
   Limited Scope Representation This link opens a PDF file in a new window. If you do not have an accessible Acrobat Reader, a link is provided at the bottom of this page.
A way for people with limited money to afford an attorney.
By: Legal Hotlines for Texans 		  
   
   NEW: Interactive Protective Order Kit (Separate Website)
Use an interactive interview to generate numerous documents to apply for a Protective Order: Instructions and Help, Application for Protective Order, Affidavit, Temporary Ex Parte Protective Order, Protective Order, and Respondent Information sheet.
By: Texas Legal Services Center 		  
   
   Nonparent Authorization Agreement (Separate Website)
Click on this link for the form 2638 that authorizes a child's grandparent, aunt, uncle or adult sibling to care for a child when the child's parent agrees. This form authorizes the nonparent relative to consentt o medical treatment and make educational decisions for a child, often without the need for court approval, and meets the requirements of Texas Family Code, Chapter 34.
By: Texas Department of Family and Protective Services 		  
   
   Personal Safety Planning This link opens a PDF file in a new window. If you do not have an accessible Acrobat Reader, a link is provided at the bottom of this page.
Information about creating a personal safety plan for victims of domestic violence.
By: Texas RioGrande Legal Aid - Austin   		  
   
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