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HB 1754

Relating to the minimum duration of certain protective orders.

89th Legislature (2025) Introduced by Christian Manuel

Texas bill modifying minimum duration requirements for protective orders, affecting how long abuse/harassment protections last and when they can be modified.

Referred to Criminal Jurisprudence
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Bill Summary · HB 1754

Legislative bill overview

HB 1754 modifies the minimum duration requirements for certain protective orders in Texas. The bill adjusts how long protective orders must remain in effect before they can be modified or dismissed. This represents a technical adjustment to family law and protective order procedures.

Why is this important

Protective orders are critical legal tools for individuals experiencing domestic violence, stalking, or harassment. Changes to their minimum duration directly affect how long victims are legally protected and when abusers can petition for modification, making this substantively important to victim safety and legal certainty.

Potential points of contention

  • Victim safety concerns: Shorter minimum durations could allow abusers to petition for order termination sooner, potentially compromising victim protection and requiring victims to repeatedly defend orders in court
  • Burden on courts: Longer or more restrictive minimum durations could increase litigation if respondents cannot modify orders even when circumstances change, or decrease it if victims face fewer modification challenges
  • Due process for respondents: Balancing protection duration against respondents' ability to have orders reviewed when circumstances genuinely change represents an ongoing legal tension

Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.

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