After a person is arrested for suspected domestic violence in Texas, an “emergency protective order” is usually issued after charges are made in arraignment. This order may: - Evict you from your home for 60 days or more - Prohibit you from possessing any firearms or weapons - Prohibit threatening contact towards anyone protected by the order - Restrict the ability to go near the residence, job or school of anyone protected by the order. Usually, non-threatening contact is still allowed unless a “no contact” order is made by the magistrate. This depends on the charges and the situation in the domestic violence case. Read more about if you can return home after a domestic violence charge in Houston.