Relating to the issuance of certain protective orders for certain burglary offenses.

HB 2596 expands protective order eligibility in Texas to include victims of specific burglary offenses (those punishable under Penal Code Section 30.02(c)(2) or (d)). It requires prosecutors to automatically file protective order applications for these victims after a defendant’s conviction or deferred adjudication. The bill also allows courts to issue temporary protective orders without a hearing if there’s a clear danger of harm. This change applies directly to burglary victims and modifies Texas Code of Criminal Procedure Articles 7B.001, 7B.002, and 7B.003. The law became effective September 1, 2025.