Texas statute
Tex. Fam. Code § 83.002 — Duration of order; extension
Current through 89th Legislature, 2nd Called Session (2025)
Part of Chapter 83: TEMPORARY EX PARTE ORDERS, Texas Family Code.
Full text of Tex. Fam. Code § 83.002
Statutory text current through the 89th Legislature, 2nd Called Session (2025). This publication reproduces the official statutory text; it is not the official statutes of the State of Texas.
(a) A temporary ex parte order is valid for the period specified in the order, not to exceed 20 days. (b) On the request of an applicant or on the court's own motion, a temporary ex parte order may be extended for additional 20-day periods.
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