There are three ways to obtain a protective order:
- Represent yourself in the lawsuit; or
- Hire a private attorney; or
- Seek out a non-profit agency in town that provides FREE representation for protective orders.
Who provides FREE legal assistance for protective orders?
- The Travis County Attorney’s Office, Protective Order Division
- Texas RioGrande Legal Aid (TRLA)
- Texas Advocacy Project (TAP)
- Texas Legal Services Center (TLSC)
- The University of Texas, Domestic Violence Clinic (Available seasonally during the academic year)
How do I apply for a Protective Order at the Travis County Attorney’s Office?
As part of ongoing public efforts to address the spread of COVID-19 and in keeping with recommendations by health officials, we are accepting applications for protective orders through phone screenings only.
Please call (512) 854-4163 to obtain a protective order.
If you reach our voicemail, please be sure to leave a message including your name and date of birth, as well as the name and date of birth of the person you are applying against, and a phone number or email address we can safely contact you. We will get back to you as soon as possible.
We provide services to applicants in all languages.
What do I need to apply for a Protective Order?
These items are REQUIRED:
- The full name and date of birth of the person you are applying against
- A current address for the person that you are applying against.
These items are helpful:
- Copies of divorce and/or custody agreements
- Names & addresses of your child(ren)’s school
- CPS caseworker and/or case number
