Texas HB2596 modifies the issuance of protective orders for victims of certain sexual offenses and burglary offenses.

HB2596 amends the Texas Code of Criminal Procedure to expand the issuance of protective orders for victims of sexual assault, abuse, indecent assault, stalking, and trafficking offenses. The bill allows courts to issue temporary ex parte orders without notice to the alleged offender if there is a clear and present danger to the applicant. It also mandates that the state attorney file an application for a protective order for victims following the offender's conviction or placement on deferred adjudication community supervision.

Texas HB2596 modifies the issuance of protective orders for victims of certain sexual offenses and burglary offenses.

HB2596 amends the Texas Code of Criminal Procedure to expand the issuance of protective orders for victims of sexual assault, abuse, indecent assault, stalking, and trafficking offenses. The bill allows courts to issue temporary ex parte orders without notice to the alleged offender if there is a clear and present danger to the applicant. It also mandates that the state attorney file an application for a protective order for victims following the offender's conviction or placement on deferred adjudication community supervision.