Relating to the duration of a protective order against family violence.

HB 1863 would allow Texas courts to issue protective orders in family violence cases that last longer than two years, and potentially for the lifetime of both the protected person and the person subject to the order. This applies only when the court finds the person causing violence committed a felony family violence offense (regardless of charges or conviction), caused serious bodily injury, or has two or more prior protective orders for family violence. The bill repeals an existing law section and would take effect for orders issued on or after September 1, 2025. It directly affects victims of family violence and individuals subject to protective orders under these specific circumstances.