Tex. Fam. Code Section 85.006
Default Order


(a)

Notwithstanding Rule 107, Texas Rules of Civil Procedure, a court may render a protective order that is binding on a respondent who does not attend a hearing if:

(1)

the respondent received service of the application and notice of the hearing; and

(2)

proof of service was filed with the court before the hearing.

(b)

If the court reschedules the hearing under Chapter 84 (Hearing), a protective order may be rendered if the respondent does not attend the rescheduled hearing.
Added by Acts 1997, 75th Leg., ch. 34, Sec. 1, eff. May 5, 1997.
Amended by:
Acts 2021, 87th Leg., R.S., Ch. 787 (H.B. 39), Sec. 2, eff. September 1, 2021.

Source: Section 85.006 — Default Order, https://statutes.­capitol.­texas.­gov/Docs/FA/htm/FA.­85.­htm#85.­006 (accessed Apr. 13, 2024).

Accessed:
Apr. 13, 2024

§ 85.006’s source at texas​.gov