Texas statute
Tex. Fam. Code § 84.006 — Hearsay statement of child victim of family violence
Current through 89th Legislature, 2nd Called Session (2025)
Part of Chapter 84: HEARING, Texas Family Code.
Full text of Tex. Fam. Code § 84.006
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.
In a hearing on an application for a protective order, a statement made by a child 12 years of age or younger that describes alleged family violence against the child is admissible as evidence in the same manner that a child's statement regarding alleged abuse against the child is admissible under Section 104.006 in a suit affecting the parent-child relationship.
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