(a) An applicant is eligible for participation in the
ACP if:
(1) they have met with a victim's assistance counselor
from an entity that is identified by the OAG as one that provides
shelter housing, civil legal services, or counseling to victims of
family violence, sexual assault or abuse, stalking, or trafficking
of persons;
(2) they or a household member are protected under,
or have filed an application for an order of protection, under:
(A) a temporary injunction issued under Subchapter
F, Chapter 6, Texas Family Code;
(B) a temporary ex parte order issued under Chapter
83, Texas Family Code;
(C) an order issued under Subchapter A or B, Chapter
7B, of Texas Code of Criminal Procedure or Chapter 85, Texas Family
Code; or
(D) a magistrate's order for emergency protection issued
under Article 17.292, Texas Code of Criminal Procedure; or
(3) they possess other documentation as described in §64.10
of this chapter.
(b) If an applicant does not submit supporting documentation
and relies upon a certification by a crime victim service provider,
the applicant must:
(1) meet with a crime victim assistance counselor from
a state or local agency or other entity;
(2) file the application from or through that agency;
and
(3) include the name, title, and signature of the crime
victim assistance counselor or advocate who met with and assisted
the applicant in the preparation of the application.
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