When APS staff validates an allegation that an alleged victim is a victim of family violence as specified in Texas Family Code, §71.004, DFPS may apply for a protective order to protect the victim. Before DFPS files the protective order, APS staff contacts the victim and a non-abusive adult member of the household, if available:
  (1) to notify them of DFPS's intent to file a protective order; and
  (2) to request assistance in developing a safety plan for the protection of the victim and any non-abusive household members.

Source Note: The provisions of this §705.903 adopted to be effective February 1, 2021, 46 TexReg 317