For the limited purpose of awarding benefits for relocation and housing rental expenses pursuant to Tex. Code Crim. Proc. Art. 56.42(d)(1) and (2), the following terms shall have the following meanings:

1. (1) Family violence--As defined in Tex. Fam. Code §71.004(1), the term "family violence" refers to an act by a member of a family or household against another member of the family or household that is intended to result in physical harm, bodily injury, assault, or sexual assault, or that is a threat that reasonably places the member in fear of imminent physical harm, bodily injury, assault, or sexual assault, but does not include defensive measures to protect oneself.
2. (2) Domestic violence--For purposes of this subchapter the term "domestic violence" shall have the same meaning as the term "family violence" in Tex. Fam. Code §71.004(1). "Domestic violence" refers to an act by a member of a family or household against another member of the family or household that is intended to result in physical harm, bodily injury, assault, or sexual assault, or that is a threat that reasonably places the member in fear of imminent physical harm, bodily injury, assault, or sexual assault, but does not include defensive measures to protect oneself.

3. (3) Family--As defined in Tex. Fam. Code §71.003, without regard to whether the following individuals reside together, the term "family" includes:

   1. (A) individuals related by consanguinity or affinity, as determined by Tex. Govt. Code, §§573.022 and 573.024;
   2. (B) individuals who are former spouses of each other;
   3. (C) individuals who are the biological parents of the same child without regard to marriage; and
   4. (D) a foster child and foster parent.
4. (4) Household--As defined in Tex. Fam. Code §71.005, the term "household" means a unit composed of persons living together in the same dwelling, without regard to whether they are related to each other.
5. (5) Member of a household--As defined by the Tex. Fam. Code, §71.006, the term "member of a household" includes a person who previously lived in the household.
6. (6) Place of Residence--The term means a victim's dwelling, the property under the dwelling, and all other areas and structures on the property under the control of the owner of the property.
7. (7) Deposits--Expenses for rental deposits are limited to property deposits.
8. (8) Utility connections--Expenses for utility connections are limited to expenses for gas, electricity, water, and one telephone line connection.

Source Note:The provisions of this §61.601 adopted to be effective December 15, 2002, 27 TexReg 11513.