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Current as of January 01, 2024 | Updated by Findlaw Staff
(a) Except as provided by Subsection (b), as soon as possible but not later than 24 hours after the time an application for a protective order is filed, the clerk of the court shall enter a copy of the application into the registry.
(b) A clerk may delay entering information under Subsection (a) into the registry only to the extent that the clerk lacks the specific information required to be entered.
(c) The office shall ensure that a member of the public is not able to access through the registry's Internet website the application or any information related to the application entered into the registry under Subsection (a).
Cite this article: FindLaw.com - Texas Government Code - GOV'T § 72.156. Entry of Applications - last updated January 01, 2024 | https://codes.findlaw.com/tx/government-code/gov-t-sect-72-156/
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