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Motion to Modify Protective Order

Texas · Texas Judicial Branch

This form is used to ask the judge to change an existing Protective Order. The person filing must explain what happened since the order was put in place and why the requested changes will not put the protected person at greater risk.

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Where this fits in a case

After judgment

Stage: After judgment

This form is used when someone needs to ask the court to change the terms of a Protective Order that has already been issued.

Either party may file.

Common questions

Who can file this form?
The Respondent, Applicant, or a Person filing on the Applicant’s behalf can file this form.
What must the person filing explain?
The person filing must explain what happened after the Protective Order was issued and why the requested changes will not increase the risk to the protected person.

Revision history

No changes recorded since we started tracking this form on October 9, 2026.

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