88R6547 AMF-D
By: Ramos, Plesa, et al. H.B. No. 1179
A BILL TO BE ENTITLED
AN ACT
relating to informing the public about the availability of
provisions in protective orders, including provisions regarding
pets and other companion animals.
BE IT ENACTED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF TEXAS:
SECTION 1. Chapter 81, Family Code, is amended by adding
Section 81.012 to read as follows:
Sec. 81.012. DEVELOPMENT OF INFORMATION REGARDING CERTAIN
PROVISIONS AVAILABLE UNDER PROTECTIVE ORDER. The attorney general
and the State Bar of Texas shall jointly develop information to
provide to the public about the provisions that may be included in a
protective order, including the ability of a court to render a
protective order prohibiting a party from removing a pet, companion
animal, or assistance animal as defined by Section 121.002, Human
Resources Code, from the possession or actual or constructive care
of a person named in the order.
SECTION 2. Subchapter A, Chapter 41, Government Code, is
amended by adding Section 41.016 to read as follows:
Sec. 41.016. INFORMATION REGARDING CERTAIN PROVISIONS
AVAILABLE UNDER PROTECTIVE ORDER. The office of a prosecuting
attorney shall make information developed under Section 81.012,
Family Code, readily available at the prosecuting attorney's office
to persons who wish to apply for a protective order.
SECTION 3. This Act takes effect September 1, 2023.