Relating to the issuance of certain protective orders for certain burglary offenses.

More protective orders for Texas burglary victims

Beginning September 1, 2025, Texas extends protective orders to burglary victims covered by Penal Code Section 30.02(c)(2) or (d). Victims can apply regardless of their relationship to the accused. Any adult can apply for a victim under 18 or an adult under guardianship; prosecutors can also apply. Courts can issue temporary orders without notifying the accused when there is a clear and present danger. After a hearing, courts must issue an order when reasonable grounds show the applicant suffered a covered offense. A conviction or deferred adjudication community supervision meets that standard. After either outcome, prosecutors must promptly apply if nobody has filed. Orders must last for both the offender’s and victim’s lifetimes when the offender also faces lifetime sex-offender registration. Victims 18 or older, qualifying parents or guardians, and original applicants can ask to rescind an order. Victims of covered burglary and other covered offenses gain rights to filing information, prosecutor help, and notice of state-filed applications. Requests for prosecutor help remain subject to professional conduct rules. Victims or qualifying parents or guardians present at conviction or deferred adjudication can get information and file immediately in a court with authority. If absent, they must receive the information from the prosecutor.