Relating to the issuance of certain protective orders for certain burglary offenses.
Bill overview
Relating to the issuance of certain protective orders for certain burglary offenses.
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HB 2596 sources, status methodology and verification
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Bill → law status
HB 2596 is recorded as enacted
- Current status
- Effective
- Signed
- May 29, 2025
- Effective
- September 1, 2025
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KeepTXRed summary
HB 2596 lets victims of first- or second-degree felony burglary of a habitation seek protective orders without regard to their relationship with the alleged offender.
What would change
The Act adds burglary of a habitation punishable as a first- or second-degree felony to Chapter 7B protective-order law. Covered victims, qualifying adults acting for minors or adult wards, and prosecutors may apply, and the offense is included in temporary ex parte, final protective-order, and specified post-conviction protective-order provisions.
Who may be affected
Victims of serious burglary of a habitation, families and guardians, prosecutors, courts, alleged offenders, and law-enforcement agencies enforcing protective orders.
When it would take effect
The Act took effect September 1, 2025.
Limits and uncertainty
The expansion applies to burglary of a habitation punishable under Penal Code Section 30.02(c)(2) or (d), not every burglary offense.
Editorial sources and review notes
Final enrolled text and official TLO materials reviewed.
Editorial explanation reviewed 9/5/2026.
Current status
Effective
Effective on 9/1/25
Latest official action
Effective on 9/1/25
May 29, 2025 · house
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- Criminal Justice
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