08/14/2026
A protection order is more than a piece of paper—it carries enforceable court rules designed to help keep someone safe. 🛡️⚖️
In Texas, violating an order can lead to:
• Arrest when law enforcement has probable cause, including mandatory arrest when an officer witnesses the violation.
• Criminal charges, often beginning as a Class A misdemeanor.
• More serious felony consequences for repeat violations, assault, or stalking.
Courts may also address violations through contempt proceedings, which can result in fines or jail time. A prohibited act that causes family violence may be prosecuted as a separate offense.
If someone contacts, threatens, follows, or approaches you in violation of the order, prioritize your safety, call 911 when necessary, and save texts, voicemails, screenshots, and other evidence.
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