Tex. Fam. Code § 84.006

Current with legislation from the 2023 Regular and Special Sessions signed by the Governor as of November 21, 2023.
Section 84.006 - Hearsay Statement of Child Victim of Family Violence

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.

Tex. Fam. Code § 84.006

Added by Acts 2011, 82nd Leg., R.S., Ch. 59, Sec. 1, eff. 9/1/2011.