In Texas, a temporary restraining order or attachment of the child issued under this chapter expires not later than __ days after the date it is issued unless it is extended as provided by the Texas Rules of Civil Procedure.

In Texas, a temporary restraining order or attachment of the child issued under this chapter expires not later than __ days after the date it is issued unless it is extended as provided by the Texas Rules of Civil Procedure.

• A. 7 days
• B. 14 days
• C. 30 days
• D. 60 days

Answer: (B)

Temporary restraining orders and attachments are meant to be brief protective measures that preserve the status quo until a hearing can occur. In Texas, there is a fixed time limit on how long these orders can stay in place without a court’s further action. Once issued, they must expire not later than 14 days after the date of issuance unless the court extends them under the Texas Rules of Civil Procedure. This 14-day ceiling ensures timely judicial review and prevents indefinite restraint without due process, while still allowing a court to extend for a short, defined period if a hearing is held and good cause is shown. Therefore, the correct duration is 14 days.

Temporary restraining orders and attachments are meant to be brief protective measures that preserve the status quo until a hearing can occur. In Texas, there is a fixed time limit on how long these orders can stay in place without a court’s further action. Once issued, they must expire not later than 14 days after the date of issuance unless the court extends them under the Texas Rules of Civil Procedure. This 14-day ceiling ensures timely judicial review and prevents indefinite restraint without due process, while still allowing a court to extend for a short, defined period if a hearing is held and good cause is shown. Therefore, the correct duration is 14 days.