It is a crime for any person to cause any physical injury or harm, even if that person is a member or former member of your family or household. Please tell the investigating peace officer:
If you, your child or any other household resident has been injured. If you believe you will be in danger after the officer(s) leaves. You have a right to:
- Ask the local prosecutor to file a criminal complaint against the person committing family violence.
- Apply to a court for an order to protect you. To do so, you should consult a legal aid office, a prosecuting attorney or a private attorney.
For example, the court can enter an order that:
- The abuser not commit further acts of violence.
- The abuser not threaten, harass or contact you at home.
- Directs the abuser to leave your household.
- Establishes temporary custody of your children and directs the abuser not to interfere with your children or any property.
A violation of certain provisions of court ordered protection (such as 1 and 2 above) is a criminal offense.
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Law Enforcement Agencies Telephone Numbers |
| Emergency - Police, Sheriff's Dept., Ambulance |
9 - 1 - 1 |
| Harris County Sheriff's Dept (outside city limits) |
713-221-6000 |
| Domestic Violence / Sexual Assault |
713-967-5743 |
| Child Abuse Unit |
713-529-4216 |
| Homicide / Assault |
713-967-5810 |
| Houston Police Department (inside City of Houston) |
| Family Violence Unit (Mon-Fri 6 am to 6 pm) |
713-535-7900 |
| Victim Services (Mon-Fri 6am to 6 pm) |
713-535-7900 |
| Crime Victims Compensations Assistance |
713-535-7900 |
| Homicide Division (24 Hours) |
713-731-5800 |
| District Attorney's Office - Protective Orders |
713-755-5888 |
| Pasadena Police - Domestic Violence Unit |
713-477-1221 |
| Humble Police - Victim Assistance Liaison |
281-446-7127 |