Tex. Code of Crim. Proc. Article 5.01
Legislative Statement

(a)

Family violence is a serious danger and threat to society and its members. Victims of family violence are entitled to the maximum protection from harm or abuse or the threat of harm or abuse as is permitted by law.

(b)

In any law enforcement, prosecutorial, or judicial response to allegations of family violence, the responding law enforcement or judicial officers shall protect the victim, without regard to the relationship between the alleged offender and victim.
Added by Acts 1985, 69th Leg., ch. 583, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1985.

Source: Article 5.01 — Legislative Statement, https://statutes.­capitol.­texas.­gov/Docs/CR/htm/CR.­5.­htm#5.­01 (accessed May 26, 2025).

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May 26, 2025

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