Domestic Violence (Protective Orders)

Legal Resources

• Sexual Assault Legal Advocacy Manual

  A manual for advocates who deal with sexual assault issues, but also contains useful general information on sexual assault issues. Content Detail

  By:

  Texas Association Against Legal Assault

• Sexual Assault Survivors: Know Your Legal Rights!

  Content Detail

  By:

  Texas Association Against Sexual Assault

• Waiver of Electric and Telephone Service Deposit

  If you have been a victim of family violence, you may be able to receive a waiver of the deposit to help you establish electric and/or telephone service. In order to qualify, you must be able to establish that you have been a victim of family violence and have this letter filled out by one of the following: family violence center staff, treating medical personnel, law enforcement personnel, Office of the Attorney General, the local County or District Attorney's office, or your local legal aid office. Once the letter has been filled out, you must send the letter to the electric and/or telephone company you are applying for service with. Content Detail

  By:

  Texas Council on Family Violence

• Waiver of Gas Service Deposit

  If you have been a victim of family violence, you may be able to receive a waiver of the deposit to help you establish gas service. In order to qualify, you must be able to establish that you have been a victim of family violence and have this letter filled out by family violence center staff, treating medical personnel, or law enforcement personnel. Once the letter has been filled out, you must deliver the signed original to the gas company you are applying for service with. Content Detail

  By:

  Texas Council on Family Violence