If your spouse or partner violates the protective order, call the police immediately. Law enforcement agencies are notified of all protective orders filed in their jurisdiction. When they receive notification that someone has violated a protective order, they can arrest the person and file charges. Financial assistance is available to victims of domestic violence. The Texas Crime Victims' Compensation Program, which is administered by my office, can assist with medical and counseling bills that result from domestic violence.
Victims can also receive compensation for loss of support and relocation.
Texas Exile, another program administered by my office, is also working to prevent further instances of domestic violence. It is against the law for a person who has been convicted of domestic violence to possess a gun. If a person who is subject to these prohibitions is caught with a weapon, under Texas Exile, he or she will face a tough sentence in federal prison with no possibility for parole. The Internet offers tremendous freedom and opportunity and has fostered incredible economic growth in Texas. Sadly, some people use it to engage in questionable enterprises.