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Tex. Code of Criminal Procedure § 5A.001 Legislative Statement
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Art. 5A.001. LEGISLATIVE STATEMENT. (a) Family violence is a serious danger and threat to society and its members. Victims of family violence are entitled to the maximum protection as permitted by law from harm or abuse or the threat of harm or abuse. (b) In any law enforcement, …
Tex. Code of Criminal Procedure § 5A.002 Definitions
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Art. 5A.002. DEFINITIONS. In this chapter, "family," "family violence," "household," and "member of a household" have the meanings assigned by Chapter 71, Family Code. Added by Acts 2025, 89th Leg., R.S., Ch. 202 (H.B. 1610), Sec. 1.01, eff. April 1, 2027. Text of article effecti…
Tex. Code of Criminal Procedure § 5A.003 Primary Duties of Peace Officer Investigating Family Violence
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Art. 5A.003. PRIMARY DUTIES OF PEACE OFFICER INVESTIGATING FAMILY VIOLENCE. The primary duties of a peace officer who investigates a family violence allegation or who responds to a disturbance call that may involve family violence are to: (1) protect any potential victim of famil…
Tex. Code of Criminal Procedure § 5A.004 No Waiver Or Exception Created By Family Or Household Relationship
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Art. 5A.004. NO WAIVER OR EXCEPTION CREATED BY FAMILY OR HOUSEHOLD RELATIONSHIP. (a) A general duty prescribed for an officer by Chapter 2A is not waived or excepted in any family violence case or investigation because of a family or household relationship between an alleged viol…