Sec. 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.
Added by Acts 2011, 82nd Leg., R.S., Ch. 59 (H.B. 905), Sec. 1, eff. September 1, 2011.
Structure Texas Statutes
Title 4 - Protective Orders and Family Violence
Subtitle B - Protective Orders
Section 84.001. Time Set for Hearing
Section 84.002. Extended Time for Hearing in District Court in Certain Counties
Section 84.003. Hearing Rescheduled for Failure of Service
Section 84.004. Hearing Rescheduled for Insufficient Notice
Section 84.005. Legislative Continuance
Section 84.006. Hearsay Statement of Child Victim of Family Violence