Guides: Commonly Requested Legal Forms: Protective Orders

Protective Order Forms

TexasLawHelp.org Forms

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Protective order kits (domestic violence or sexual assault)
Protect yourself from someone who has been violent or threatened to be violent. These kits contain forms and instructions to request a protective order, also known as a restraining order. Kits are available for both domestic violence and sexual assault.
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Office of Court Administration Forms

The Office of Court Administration (OCA) is a state agency in the judicial branch of the Texas government.

Protective order kit [PDF]
Protect yourself from someone who has been violent or threatened to be violent. This kit contains forms and instructions to request a protective order, also known as a restraining order. En Español [PDF].
View all family law forms on the OCA's website

Texas Advocacy Project Forms

The Texas Advocacy Project is a nonprofit organization that specializes in assisting victims of domestic violence, sexual assault, and stalking.

Pro se protective order packet [PDF]
Protect yourself from someone who has been violent or threatened to be violent. This packet contains forms and instructions to request a protective order, also known as a restraining order. It contains a Q&A section, sample forms with instructions, and blank forms to fill out and file. Also available in Spanish [PDF] and Vietnamese [PDF].
Pro se sexual assault protective order packet [PDF]
Protect yourself from a person who has assaulted you. This packet contains forms and instructions to request a sexual assault protective order, also known as a restraining order. It contains a Q&A section, sample forms with instructions, and blank forms to fill out and file.

Other Places to Find Forms

Court websites

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For example, the Dallas County District Clerk and the Harris County District Clerk provide downloadable legal forms on their websites.
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Legal Research Guides from the Texas State Law Library

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