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HB 782

Relating to the transfer of a protective order.

89th Legislature (2025) Introduced by Senfronia Thompson

HB 782 simplifies transferring protective orders between Texas jurisdictions to protect domestic violence and stalking victims who relocate without legal coverage gaps.

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Bill Summary · HB 782

Legislative bill overview

HB 782 addresses the procedural mechanism for transferring protective orders (restraining orders) between jurisdictions in Texas. The bill allows individuals with active protective orders to move them to different counties or districts without losing legal protection, streamlining what is currently a complex process requiring new filings.

Why is this important

Protective orders are critical safety tools for domestic violence, stalking, and harassment victims. Without transfer mechanisms, survivors relocating for safety, employment, or family reasons must restart proceedings in new jurisdictions, creating legal gaps where they remain unprotected. This bill reduces barriers that might prevent vulnerable people from seeking the protection they need.

Potential points of contention

  • Judicial efficiency concerns: Courts may worry about processing backlogs if transfers become administratively simpler, potentially delaying new protective order cases
  • Due process questions: Whether transferring orders without new hearings in the receiving jurisdiction adequately protects respondents' rights to challenge circumstances that may have changed
  • Implementation costs: County courts may face resource demands for inter-jurisdictional coordination and record management systems

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

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