Tex. Fam. Code Section 6.502
Temporary Injunction and Other Temporary Orders


(a)

While a suit for dissolution of a marriage is pending and on the motion of a party or on the court’s own motion after notice and hearing, the court may render an appropriate order, including the granting of a temporary injunction for the preservation of the property and protection of the parties as deemed necessary and equitable and including an order directed to one or both parties:

(1)

requiring a sworn inventory and appraisement of the real and personal property owned or claimed by the parties and specifying the form, manner, and substance of the inventory and appraisal and list of debts and liabilities;

(2)

requiring payments to be made for the support of either spouse;

(3)

requiring the production of books, papers, documents, and tangible things by a party;

(4)

ordering payment of reasonable attorney’s fees and expenses;

(5)

appointing a receiver for the preservation and protection of the property of the parties;

(6)

awarding one spouse exclusive occupancy of the residence during the pendency of the case;

(7)

prohibiting the parties, or either party, from spending funds beyond an amount the court determines to be for reasonable and necessary living expenses;

(8)

awarding one spouse exclusive control of a party’s usual business or occupation; or

(9)

prohibiting an act described by Section 6.501 (Temporary Restraining Order)(a).

(a-1)

If the court on its own motion refers to mediation a suit described by Subsection (a) in which a motion for a temporary order described by that subsection is pending, the court may not postpone the initial hearing on the pending motion to a date that is later than the 30th day after the date set for the hearing.

(b)

Not later than the 30th day after the date a receiver is appointed under Subsection (a)(5), the receiver shall give notice of the appointment to each lienholder of any property under the receiver’s control.

(c)

Not later than the seventh day after the date a receiver is appointed under Subsection (a)(5), the court shall issue written findings of fact and conclusions of law in support of the receiver’s appointment. If the court dispenses with the issuance of a bond between the spouses as provided by Section 6.503 (Affidavit, Verified Pleading, and Bond Not Required)(b) in connection with the receiver’s appointment, the court shall include in the court’s findings an explanation of the reasons the court dispensed with the issuance of a bond.
Added by Acts 1997, 75th Leg., ch. 7, Sec. 1, eff. April 17, 1997. Amended by Acts 2001, 77th Leg., ch. 695, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 2001.
Amended by:
Acts 2017, 85th Leg., R.S., Ch. 493 (H.B. 2703), Sec. 1, eff. September 1, 2017.
Acts 2023, 88th Leg., R.S., Ch. 509 (H.B. 2671), Sec. 1, eff. September 1, 2023.

Source: Section 6.502 — Temporary Injunction and Other Temporary Orders, https://statutes.­capitol.­texas.­gov/Docs/FA/htm/FA.­6.­htm#6.­502 (accessed Apr. 20, 2024).

6.001
Insupportability
6.002
Cruelty
6.003
Adultery
6.004
Conviction of Felony
6.005
Abandonment
6.006
Living Apart
6.007
Confinement in Mental Hospital
6.008
Defenses
6.103
Underage Annulment Barred by Adulthood
6.104
Discretionary Annulment of Underage Marriage
6.105
Under Influence of Alcohol or Narcotics
6.106
Impotency
6.107
Fraud, Duress, or Force
6.108
Mental Incapacity
6.109
Concealed Divorce
6.111
Death of Party to Voidable Marriage
6.201
Consanguinity
6.202
Marriage During Existence of Prior Marriage
6.203
Certain Void Marriages Validated
6.204
Recognition of Same-sex Marriage or Civil Union
6.205
Marriage to Minor
6.206
Marriage to Stepchild or Stepparent
6.301
General Residency Rule for Divorce Suit
6.302
Suit for Divorce by Nonresident Spouse
6.303
Absence on Public Service
6.304
Armed Forces Personnel Not Previously Residents
6.305
Acquiring Jurisdiction over Nonresident Respondent
6.306
Jurisdiction to Annul Marriage
6.307
Jurisdiction to Declare Marriage Void
6.308
Exercising Partial Jurisdiction
6.401
Caption
6.402
Pleadings
6.403
Answer
6.404
Information Regarding Protective Orders
6.405
Protective Order and Related Orders
6.406
Mandatory Joinder of Suit Affecting Parent-child Relationship
6.407
Transfer of Suit Affecting Parent-child Relationship to Divorce Court
6.408
Service of Citation
6.409
Citation by Publication
6.410
Report to Accompany Petition
6.411
Confidentiality of Pleadings
6.501
Temporary Restraining Order
6.502
Temporary Injunction and Other Temporary Orders
6.503
Affidavit, Verified Pleading, and Bond Not Required
6.504
Protective Orders
6.505
Counseling
6.506
Contempt
6.507
Interlocutory Appeal
6.601
Arbitration Procedures
6.602
Mediation Procedures
6.604
Informal Settlement Conference
6.701
Failure to Answer
6.702
Waiting Period
6.703
Jury
6.704
Testimony of Husband or Wife
6.705
Testimony by Marriage Counselor
6.706
Change of Name
6.707
Transfers and Debts Pending Decree
6.708
Costs
6.709
Temporary Orders During Appeal
6.710
Notice of Final Decree
6.711
Findings of Fact and Conclusions of Law
6.712
Date of Marriage Requirement in Final Decree
6.801
Remarriage
6.802
Waiver of Prohibition Against Remarriage
6.4035
Waiver of Service
6.6015
Determination of Validity and Enforceability of Contract Containing Agreement to Arbitrate

Accessed:
Apr. 20, 2024

§ 6.502’s source at texas​.gov