Texas HB1194 amends the duration of emergency protection orders issued under the Code of Criminal Procedure.

Texas HB1194 modifies the duration of emergency protection orders under the Code of Criminal Procedure. The bill specifies that an order issued under Subsection (a) or (b)(1) remains in effect for up to 91 days but not less than 61 days after issuance. An order issued under Subsection (b)(2) remains in effect for up to 121 days but not less than 91 days after issuance. The issuing court may modify an order if it finds the original order unworkable, the modification does not increase risk to the victim, and it does not endanger a protected person.

Texas HB1194 amends the duration of emergency protection orders issued under the Code of Criminal Procedure.

Texas HB1194 modifies the duration of emergency protection orders under the Code of Criminal Procedure. The bill specifies that an order issued under Subsection (a) or (b)(1) remains in effect for up to 91 days but not less than 61 days after issuance. An order issued under Subsection (b)(2) remains in effect for up to 121 days but not less than 91 days after issuance. The issuing court may modify an order if it finds the original order unworkable, the modification does not increase risk to the victim, and it does not endanger a protected person.