Temporary Ex Parte Order
Texas · Texas Judicial Branch
This document provides instructions for filling out various protective order forms, including the Temporary Ex Parte Order. It gives separate guidance for people who are applying for the order themselves, for lawyers, and for judges.
Where this fits in a case
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This information is used when someone needs to file for a protective order, which is a court order meant to keep people safe from threats or violence.
Either party may file.
Common questions
- If I am a lawyer, what should I be careful about?
- Lawyers can change the style or delete parts of the order, but they should not change the main content or the substance of the order.
- What does the court clerk do with this order?
- The law requires the court clerk to enter the information from the protective order into the Protective Order Registry within 24 hours of the court issuing it.
Revision history
No changes recorded since we started tracking this form on October 9, 2026.
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