Texas HB2288 allows a respondent to an application for a protective order to plead an affirmative defense that family violence is not likely to occur.

Texas HB2288 amends the Family Code to introduce an affirmative defense for respondents in protective order applications. If the court finds that family violence has occurred, it must issue a protective order against the person found to have committed family violence unless they prove by a preponderance of the evidence that future family violence is not likely. The court may also issue a protective order that applies to both parties if it is in the best interest of the protected person or their family.

Texas HB2288 allows a respondent to an application for a protective order to plead an affirmative defense that family violence is not likely to occur.

Texas HB2288 amends the Family Code to introduce an affirmative defense for respondents in protective order applications. If the court finds that family violence has occurred, it must issue a protective order against the person found to have committed family violence unless they prove by a preponderance of the evidence that future family violence is not likely. The court may also issue a protective order that applies to both parties if it is in the best interest of the protected person or their family.