Section 85.006. Default Order

TX Fam Code § 85.006 (2019) (N/A)
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Sec. 85.006. DEFAULT ORDER. (a) A court may render a protective order that is binding on a respondent who does not attend a hearing if the respondent received service of the application and notice of the hearing.

(b) If the court reschedules the hearing under Chapter 84, 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.