Texas Family Code 85.005 – Agreed Order
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(a) To facilitate settlement, the parties to a proceeding may agree in writing to a protective order as provided by Sections 85.021 and 85.022. An agreement under this subsection is subject to the approval of the court. The court may not approve an agreement that requires the applicant for the protective order to do or refrain from doing an act under § 85.022.
(b) An agreed protective order is enforceable civilly or criminally, regardless of whether the court makes the findings required by § 85.001.
Terms Used In Texas Family Code 85.005
- Contract: A legal written agreement that becomes binding when signed.
- in writing: includes any representation of words, letters, or figures, whether by writing, printing, or other means. See Texas Government Code 312.011
- Settlement: Parties to a lawsuit resolve their difference without having a trial. Settlements often involve the payment of compensation by one party in satisfaction of the other party's claims.
(c) If the court approves an agreement between the parties, the court shall render an agreed protective order that is in the best interest of the applicant, the family or household, or a member of the family or household.
(d) An agreed protective order is not enforceable as a contract.
(e) An agreed protective order expires on the date the court order expires.