HB 458 87-0 (2021)
Author: Shaheen, Matt | et. al.Sponsor: Zaffirini, Judith
Relating to the collection and enforcement of withholding of income for the payment of child support.
House: Juvenile Justice & Family Issues Senate: State Affairs
Effective on 9/1/21
HB 851 87-0 (2021)
Author: Cook, David | et. al.Sponsor: Hughes, Bryan
Relating to the admission by a party of a material and substantial change of circumstances in a motion to modify an order in certain family law cases.
House: Juvenile Justice & Family Issues Senate: State Affairs
Effective on 9/1/21
HB 867 87-0 (2021)
Author: Thompson, Senfronia | et. al.Sponsor: Hughes, Bryan | et. al.
Relating to the issuance of a qualified domestic relations order for the payment of spousal maintenance and child support obligations.
House: Juvenile Justice & Family Issues Senate: State Affairs
Effective on 9/1/21
HB 1227 87-0 (2021)
Author: Leman, Ben | et. al.Sponsor: Zaffirini, Judith
Relating to certain procedures regarding court-ordered financial support for a child in the conservatorship of the Department of Family and Protective Services.
House: Juvenile Justice & Family Issues Senate: State Affairs
Effective on 9/1/21
HB 1422 87-0 (2021)
Author: Dutton, Jr., Harold V.
Relating to the child support obligation of an obligor during the obligor's confinement in jail or prison.
House: Juvenile Justice & Family Issues
Committee report sent to Calendars
HB 2764 87-0 (2021)
Author: Rogers, Glenn
Relating to eligibility to be a candidate for, or elected or appointed to, a public elective office in this state.
House: Elections
Referred to Elections
HB 2952 87-0 (2021)
Author: Neave, Victoria
Relating to suits affecting the parent-child relationship and the calculation and enforcement of child support.
House: Juvenile Justice & Family Issues
Laid on the table subject to call
HB 2953 87-0 (2021)
Author: Neave, Victoria
Relating to the administration of and certain procedures under the Title IV-D program for child support enforcement.
House: Juvenile Justice & Family Issues
Laid on the table subject to call
HB 3962 87-0 (2021)
Author: Neave, Victoria
Relating to the powers and duties of a domestic relations office.
House: Juvenile Justice & Family Issues
Laid on the table subject to call
HJR 117 87-0 (2021)
Author: Rogers, Glenn
Proposing a constitutional amendment requiring payment of child support to be eligible to hold certain public elective offices.
House: Elections
Referred to Elections
SB 285 87-0 (2021)
Author: West, RoyceSponsor: Neave, Victoria
Relating to the administration of and certain procedures under the Title IV-D program for child support enforcement.
House: Juvenile Justice & Family Issues Senate: State Affairs
Effective on 9/1/21
SB 286 87-0 (2021)
Author: West, RoyceSponsor: Neave, Victoria
Relating to suits affecting the parent-child relationship and child support, including the payment of spousal maintenance by an obligor ordered to pay child support and the disclaimer of a property interest by a child support obligor.
House: Juvenile Justice & Family Issues Senate: State Affairs
Effective on 9/1/21
SB 567 87-0 (2021)
Author: Huffman, Joan | et. al.Sponsor: Neave, Victoria
Relating to the powers and duties of a domestic relations office.
House: Juvenile Justice & Family Issues Senate: Jurisprudence
Effective on 9/1/21
SB 1475 87-0 (2021)
Author: Hughes, Bryan
Relating to the issuance of a qualified domestic relations order for the payment of spousal maintenance and child support obligations.
Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
SB 1476 87-0 (2021)
Author: Hughes, Bryan
Relating to the admission by a party of a material and substantial change of circumstances in a motion to modify an order in certain family law cases.
Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
HB 558 86-0 (2019)
Author: Thompson, SenfroniaSponsor: Rodríguez, José | et. al.
Relating to court-ordered support for a child with a disability.
House: Juvenile Justice & Family Issues Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective on 9/1/19
HB 2264 86-0 (2019)
Author: Dutton, Jr., Harold V.
Relating to suits affecting the parent-child relationship and the enforcement of child support.
House: Juvenile Justice & Family Issues
Reported favorably as substituted
HB 2265 86-0 (2019)
Author: Dutton, Jr., Harold V.
Relating to the duties of the Title IV-D agency regarding the collection, modification, and enforcement of child support.
House: Juvenile Justice & Family Issues
Reported favorably as substituted
HB 4035 86-0 (2019)
Author: Dutton, Jr., Harold V.
Relating to technical corrections for certain children.
House: Juvenile Justice & Family Issues Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
HB 4612 86-0 (2019)
Author: Shaheen, Matt
Relating to the collecting of wages for child support payments.
House: Juvenile Justice & Family Issues
Left pending in committee
SB 262 86-0 (2019)
Author: Rodríguez, José
Relating to court-ordered support for a child with a disability.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Health & Human Services
SB 1675 86-0 (2019)
Author: West, RoyceSponsor: Dutton, Jr., Harold V.
Relating to the administration of and certain procedures under the Title IV-D program for child support enforcement.
House: Juvenile Justice & Family Issues Senate: State Affairs
Placed on General State Calendar
SB 1676 86-0 (2019)
Author: West, RoyceSponsor: Dutton, Jr., Harold V.
Relating to suits affecting the parent-child relationship and the enforcement of child support.
House: Juvenile Justice & Family Issues Senate: State Affairs
Postponed
HB 161 85-0 (2017)
Author: Dutton, Jr., Harold V.
Relating to the child support obligation of an obligor during the obligor's confinement in jail or prison.
House: Juvenile Justice & Family Issues
Received from the House
HB 1671 85-0 (2017)
Author: Giddings, Helen
Relating to child support funds recovered by the Title IV-D agency on behalf of a child in the conservatorship of the Department of Family and Protective Services.
House: Human Services
No action taken in committee
HB 1766 85-0 (2017)
Author: Alvarado, Carol | et. al.
Relating to involuntary termination of parental rights based on sexual assault of the child's other parent and the child support obligations of the parent whose rights were terminated.
House: Juvenile Justice & Family Issues
Laid on the table subject to call
HB 2048 85-0 (2017)
Author: Dutton, Jr., Harold V.Sponsor: Creighton, Brandon
Relating to certain procedures for cases and orders relating to the Title IV-D agency.
House: Juvenile Justice & Family Issues Senate: State Affairs
Effective on 9/1/17
HB 2634 85-0 (2017)
Author: Dutton, Jr., Harold V.
Relating to enforcement of child support obligations.
House: Juvenile Justice & Family Issues Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
HB 2636 85-0 (2017)
Author: Dutton, Jr., Harold V.
Relating to court-ordered financial support by parents of an adult with a medically determinable disability.
House: Juvenile Justice & Family Issues
Left pending in committee
HB 3845 85-0 (2017)
Author: Raymond, Richard PeñaSponsor: Creighton, Brandon
Relating to the insurance reporting program operated by the Title IV-D agency to enforce certain child support obligations.
House: Juvenile Justice & Family Issues Senate: State Affairs
Effective immediately
SB 77 85-0 (2017)
Author: Nelson, Jane | et. al.Sponsor: Alvarado, Carol
Relating to involuntary termination of parental rights based on sexual assault of the child's other parent and the child support obligations of the parent whose rights were terminated.
House: Juvenile Justice & Family Issues Senate: State Affairs
Effective on 9/1/17
SB 1965 85-0 (2017)
Author: Creighton, BrandonSponsor: Dutton, Jr., Harold V.
Relating to enforcement of child support obligations.
House: Juvenile Justice & Family Issues Senate: State Affairs
Effective on 9/1/17
SB 1966 85-0 (2017)
Author: Creighton, Brandon
Relating to certain procedures for cases and orders relating to the Title IV-D agency.
House: Juvenile Justice & Family Issues Senate: State Affairs
Reported favorably w/o amendment(s)
HB 364 84-0 (2015)
Author: Dutton, Jr., Harold V. | et. al.
Relating to the child support obligation of an obligor during the obligor's confinement in jail or prison.
House: Juvenile Justice & Family Issues Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
HB 545 84-0 (2015)
Author: Dutton, Jr., Harold V.Sponsor: Ellis, Rodney
Relating to the enforcement of an order to pay child support by contempt.
House: Juvenile Justice & Family Issues Senate: State Affairs
Left pending in committee
HB 821 84-0 (2015)
Author: Sheets, Kenneth | et. al.Sponsor: Creighton, Brandon
Relating to the requirements of certain minors applying for a hunting or fishing license.
House: Culture, Recreation & Tourism Senate: Agriculture, Water & Rural Affairs
Effective on 9/1/15
HB 826 84-0 (2015)
Author: Giddings, HelenSponsor: Ellis, Rodney
Relating to the provision of information relating to the modification of a child support order in certain suits affecting the parent-child relationship.
House: Juvenile Justice & Family Issues Senate: State Affairs
Effective on 9/1/15
HB 884 84-0 (2015)
Author: Phelan, DadeSponsor: Nichols, Robert
Relating to the abolishment of the Orange County child support office and to the divorce and contempt fees paid in Orange County.
House: Juvenile Justice & Family Issues Senate: State Affairs
Effective on 9/1/15
HB 943 84-0 (2015)
Author: Thompson, SenfroniaSponsor: Rodríguez, José
Relating to the applicability of a wage and salary presumption to an incarcerated person for purposes of determining child support obligations.
House: Juvenile Justice & Family Issues Senate: State Affairs
Effective on 9/1/15
HB 1258 84-0 (2015)
Author: King, Susan Lewis
Relating to the eligibility for supplemental nutrition assistance benefits for certain persons who owe delinquent child support.
House: Human Services
Left pending in committee
HB 1636 84-0 (2015)
Author: Hernandez, Ana
Relating to filing requirements applicable to administrative writs of withholding for child support.
House: Juvenile Justice & Family Issues
Referred to Juvenile Justice & Family Issues
HB 1825 84-0 (2015)
Author: Lucio III, Eddie
Relating to references to school in the Texas Family Code.
House: Juvenile Justice & Family Issues
Comm. report sent to Local & Consent Calendar
HB 1826 84-0 (2015)
Author: Lucio III, Eddie
Relating to waivers of citation in certain family law suits.
House: Juvenile Justice & Family Issues
Laid on the table subject to call
HB 2344 84-0 (2015)
Author: Dutton, Jr., Harold V.
Relating to filing requirements applicable to administrative writs of withholding for child support.
House: Juvenile Justice & Family Issues
Referred to Juvenile Justice & Family Issues
HB 2411 84-0 (2015)
Author: Lucio III, Eddie
Relating to the appointment of an associate judge in a family law proceeding involving a name change.
House: Juvenile Justice & Family Issues
Laid on the table subject to call
HB 2530 84-0 (2015)
Author: Stephenson, Phil
Relating to the abolishment of the Wharton County child support office.
House: Juvenile Justice & Family Issues
Withdrawn from schedule
HB 3121 84-0 (2015)
Author: Thompson, SenfroniaSponsor: Rodríguez, José
Relating to the enforcement of orders in a suit affecting the parent-child relationship.
House: Juvenile Justice & Family Issues Senate: State Affairs
Effective on 9/1/15
HB 3538 84-0 (2015)
Author: Smithee, JohnSponsor: West, Royce
Relating to the adoption of the Uniform Interstate Family Support Act of 2008.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence Senate: Administration
Effective on . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
HB 4122 84-0 (2015)
Author: Davis, Yvonne
Relating to retroactive child support sought after a child reaches 18 years of age.
House: Juvenile Justice & Family Issues
Committee report sent to Calendars
SB 372 84-0 (2015)
Author: Nichols, Robert
Relating to the abolishment of the Orange County child support office and to the divorce and contempt fees paid in Orange County.
Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
SB 375 84-0 (2015)
Author: Rodríguez, José
Relating to the applicability of a wage and salary presumption to an incarcerated person for purposes of determining child support obligations.
Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
SB 550 84-0 (2015)
Author: Uresti, CarlosSponsor: Rose, Toni
Relating to requiring dental support for a child subject to a child support order.
House: Juvenile Justice & Family Issues Senate: State Affairs
Effective on . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
SB 812 84-0 (2015)
Author: Rodríguez, JoséSponsor: Lucio III, Eddie
Relating to the appointment of an associate judge in a family law proceeding involving a name change.
House: Juvenile Justice & Family Issues Senate: State Affairs
Effective on 9/1/15
SB 814 84-0 (2015)
Author: Rodríguez, JoséSponsor: Lucio III, Eddie
Relating to waivers of citation in certain family law suits.
House: Juvenile Justice & Family Issues Senate: State Affairs
Effective on 9/1/15
SB 821 84-0 (2015)
Author: Rodríguez, JoséSponsor: Lucio III, Eddie
Relating to references to school in the Family Code.
House: Juvenile Justice & Family Issues Senate: State Affairs
Effective on 9/1/15
SB 936 84-0 (2015)
Author: Kolkhorst, Lois
Relating to the eligibility for supplemental nutrition assistance benefits for certain persons who owe delinquent child support.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Left pending in committee
SB 1174 84-0 (2015)
Author: Eltife, KevinSponsor: Dutton, Jr., Harold V.
Relating to the insurance reporting program operated by the Title IV-D agency.
House: Juvenile Justice & Family Issues Senate: Business & Commerce
Effective immediately
SB 1218 84-0 (2015)
Author: Bettencourt, Paul
Relating to filing requirements applicable to administrative writs of withholding for child support.
Filed
SB 1523 84-0 (2015)
Author: West, Royce
Relating to the adoption of the Uniform Interstate Family Support Act of 2008.
Senate: State Affairs
Not again placed on intent calendar
SB 1726 84-0 (2015)
Author: Creighton, BrandonSponsor: Riddle, Debbie
Relating to suits affecting the parent-child relationship and the enforcement of child support.
House: Juvenile Justice & Family Issues Senate: State Affairs
Effective on 9/1/15
SB 1727 84-0 (2015)
Author: Creighton, BrandonSponsor: Riddle, Debbie
Relating to the duties of the Title IV-D agency regarding the establishment, collection, and enforcement of child support.
House: Juvenile Justice & Family Issues Senate: State Affairs
Effective on 9/1/15
SJR 16 84-0 (2015)
Author: Campbell, Donna | et. al.
Proposing a constitutional amendment relating to the rights of individuals to choose or decline to choose to purchase health insurance coverage.
Senate: Business & Commerce
Co-author authorized
HB 154 83-0 (2013)
Author: Taylor, Van | et. al.Sponsor: West, Royce
Relating to the termination of the parent-child relationship and the duty to pay child support in circumstances involving mistaken paternity.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence Senate: Jurisprudence
Effective immediately
HB 191 83-0 (2013)
Author: Dutton, Jr., Harold V.
Relating to the modification or enforcement of a child support order during the obligor's confinement in jail or prison.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
Left pending in committee
HB 358 83-0 (2013)
Author: Giddings, Helen
Relating to the grounds for modification of a child support order.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
Left pending in committee
HB 733 83-0 (2013)
Author: Raymond, Richard Peña
Relating to certain personal information included in a decree of dissolution of a marriage, a qualified domestic relations order, an order or writ of withholding, or an order in a suit affecting the parent-child relationship.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
Referred to Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
HB 847 83-0 (2013)
Author: Lucio III, EddieSponsor: Rodríguez, José
Relating to the enforcement of an order to pay child support by contempt and the awarding of costs and fees in certain proceedings.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence Senate: Jurisprudence
Effective immediately
HB 849 83-0 (2013)
Author: Lucio III, Eddie
Relating to the effect of certain interlocutory appeals on the commencement of a trial in a suit brought under the Family Code.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
Referred to Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
HB 1365 83-0 (2013)
Author: Lucio III, Eddie
Relating to the time in which to request a de novo hearing following a ruling by an associate judge in certain family or juvenile law cases.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
Referred to Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
HB 1366 83-0 (2013)
Author: Lucio III, EddieSponsor: Rodríguez, José
Relating to certain procedures in family or juvenile law proceedings.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence Senate: Jurisprudence
Effective on 9/1/13
HB 1644 83-0 (2013)
Author: Dutton, Jr., Harold V.
Relating to filing requirements applicable to administrative writs of withholding for child support.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
Referred to Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
HB 1846 83-0 (2013)
Author: Carter, StefaniSponsor: Paxton, Ken
Relating to suspension or denial of issuance or renewal of a license for failure to pay child support.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence Senate: Jurisprudence
Effective on 9/1/13
HB 2404 83-0 (2013)
Author: Wu, Gene
Relating to consideration by the court of sexual abuse and conduct that constitutes sexual assault in certain suits affecting the parent-child relationship.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
Referred to Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
HB 2621 83-0 (2013)
Author: Creighton, Brandon | et. al.Sponsor: Williams, Tommy
Relating to disclaimers of estate property by certain beneficiaries.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence Senate: Jurisprudence
Effective on 1/1/14
HB 3017 83-0 (2013)
Author: Moody, Joe | et. al.Sponsor: Van de Putte, Leticia
Relating to determination of the amount of certain child support obligations.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence Senate: Administration
Effective on 9/1/13
HB 3823 83-0 (2013)
Author: Carter, Stefani
Relating to the accrual of interest on overdue child support.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
Referred to Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
HJR 48 83-0 (2013)
Author: White, James | et. al.
Proposing a constitutional amendment relating to the rights of individuals to choose or decline to choose to purchase health insurance coverage.
House: Federalism & Fiscal Responsibility, Select
Left pending in committee
SB 355 83-0 (2013)
Author: West, RoyceSponsor: Lewis, Tryon
Relating to the powers and duties of the Title IV-D agency regarding the establishment, collection, and enforcement of child support and in connection with an application for a marriage license or protective order; authorizing a surcharge.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence Senate: Jurisprudence
Effective on 9/1/13
SB 774 83-0 (2013)
Author: Uresti, CarlosSponsor: Guillen, Ryan
Relating to requiring dental support for a child subject to a child support order.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence Senate: Jurisprudence
Committee report sent to Calendars
SB 899 83-0 (2013)
Author: Van de Putte, Leticia
Relating to determination of the amount of certain child support obligations.
Senate: Jurisprudence
Removed from local & uncontested calendar
SB 1259 83-0 (2013)
Author: Rodríguez, José
Relating to the enforcement of an order to pay child support by contempt and the awarding of costs and fees in certain proceedings.
Senate: Jurisprudence
Referred to Jurisprudence
SB 1326 83-0 (2013)
Author: Williams, Tommy
Relating to disclaimers of estate property by certain beneficiaries.
Senate: Jurisprudence
Referred to Jurisprudence
SJR 5 83-0 (2013)
Author: Campbell, Donna | et. al.
Proposing a constitutional amendment relating to the rights of individuals to choose or decline to choose to purchase health insurance coverage.
Senate: State Affairs
Co-author authorized
HB 120 82-0 (2011)
Author: Castro, Joaquin
Relating to the establishment of an employment services program to assist certain unemployed or underemployed child support obligors.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
Committee report sent to Calendars
HB 228 82-0 (2011)
Author: Fletcher, Allen
Relating to the prosecution of the offense of criminal nonsupport.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Left pending in committee
HB 482 82-0 (2011)
Author: Dutton, Jr., Harold V.
Relating to agreed orders in family law matters.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
Withdrawn from schedule
HB 483 82-0 (2011)
Author: Dutton, Jr., Harold V.
Relating to genetic testing in the determination of parentage and to a proceeding to vacate an order of paternity or child support.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
Referred to Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
HB 484 82-0 (2011)
Author: Dutton, Jr., Harold V.
Relating to the enforcement by contempt of certain orders in family law proceedings.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
Withdrawn from schedule
HB 486 82-0 (2011)
Author: Dutton, Jr., Harold V.
Relating to the application of certain disability payments in connection with a claim for child support arrearages.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
Withdrawn from schedule
HB 498 82-0 (2011)
Author: Dutton, Jr., Harold V.
Relating to a proceeding to vacate an order of paternity or child support.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
Referred to Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
HB 517 82-0 (2011)
Author: Dutton, Jr., Harold V.
Relating to the modification or enforcement of a child support order during the obligor's confinement in jail or prison.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
Withdrawn from schedule
HB 518 82-0 (2011)
Author: Dutton, Jr., Harold V.
Relating to calculation of the net resources of a person ordered to pay child support.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
Referred to Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
HB 618 82-0 (2011)
Author: Dutton, Jr., Harold V.
Relating to circumstances involving extrinsic fraud in establishment of paternity.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
Referred to Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
HB 909 82-0 (2011)
Author: Thompson, Senfronia | et. al.
Relating to the termination of the parent-child relationship and the duty to pay child support in circumstances involving mistaken paternity.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
Laid on the table subject to call
HB 1623 82-0 (2011)
Author: Villarreal, Mike | et. al.
Relating to certain information regarding paternity required to be provided to certain pregnant women and mothers of newborns.
House: Public Health
Referred to Public Health
HB 1674 82-0 (2011)
Author: Jackson, JimSponsor: Harris, Chris
Relating to procedures for establishment, modification, and enforcement of child support obligations.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence Senate: Jurisprudence
Effective on 9/1/11
HB 1777 82-0 (2011)
Author: Lozano, J. M.
Relating to requiring dental support for a child subject to a child support order.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
Companion considered in lieu of in committee
HB 1970 82-0 (2011)
Author: Jackson, Jim
Relating to the periodic review of the child support guidelines.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
Laid on the table subject to call
HB 2421 82-0 (2011)
Author: Thompson, Senfronia
Relating to determinations of paternity; creating an offense.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
Left pending in committee
HB 2918 82-0 (2011)
Author: McClendon, Ruth
Relating to debt collection for unpaid child support against student financial assistance proceeds.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
Referred to Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
HB 3221 82-0 (2011)
Author: Hernandez Luna, Ana
Relating to requiring dental support for a child subject to a child support order.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
Referred to Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
HB 3839 82-0 (2011)
Author: Giddings, Helen
Relating to the grounds for modification of a child support order.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
Committee report sent to Calendars
SB 120 82-0 (2011)
Author: Uresti, CarlosSponsor: Lozano, J. M.
Relating to requiring dental support for a child subject to a child support order.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence Senate: Jurisprudence
Committee report sent to Calendars
SB 284 82-0 (2011)
Author: Harris, Chris
Relating to certain hearings in a suit affecting the parent-child relationship.
Senate: Jurisprudence
Referred to Jurisprudence
SB 502 82-0 (2011)
Author: West, RoyceSponsor: Thompson, Senfronia
Relating to determinations of paternity; creating an offense.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence Senate: Jurisprudence
Effective on 9/1/11
SB 626 82-0 (2011)
Author: Carona, JohnSponsor: Thompson, Senfronia
Relating to lottery winnings, including assignment of winnings, periodic payments of winnings, and the deduction of child support delinquency amounts from winnings paid to a prize winner.
House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures Senate: State Affairs
Effective immediately
SB 716 82-0 (2011)
Author: Harris, ChrisSponsor: Jackson, Jim
Relating to the periodic review of the child support guidelines.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence Senate: Jurisprudence
Effective on 9/1/11
SB 785 82-0 (2011)
Author: Harris, ChrisSponsor: Thompson, Senfronia
Relating to the termination of the parent-child relationship and the duty to pay child support in circumstances involving mistaken paternity.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence Senate: Jurisprudence
Effective immediately
SB 786 82-0 (2011)
Author: Harris, Chris
Relating to procedures for establishment, modification, and enforcement of child support obligations.
Senate: Jurisprudence
Committee report printed and distributed
SB 1236 82-0 (2011)
Author: West, RoyceSponsor: Thompson, Senfronia
Relating to the reduction and confirmation of child support arrearages and an incentive program to encourage payment of arrearages.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence Senate: Jurisprudence
Committee report sent to Calendars
SB 1751 82-0 (2011)
Author: Uresti, CarlosSponsor: Thompson, Senfronia
Relating to calculation of the net resources of a person ordered to pay child support.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence Senate: Jurisprudence
Effective on . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
SCR 47 82-0 (2011)
Author: Harris, Chris
Instructing the enrolling clerk of the senate to make corrections in S.B. No. 785.
Received by the Secretary of the Senate
SCR 48 82-0 (2011)
Author: Harris, ChrisSponsor: Thompson, Senfronia
Recalling S.B. No. 785 from the governor for clerical correction.
Signed by the Governor
HB 299 81-0 (2009)
Author: Dutton, Jr., Harold V.
Relating to mediation procedures in certain family law suits.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
Left pending in committee
HB 305 81-0 (2009)
Author: Dutton, Jr., Harold V.
Relating to circumstances involving extrinsic fraud in establishment of paternity.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
Left pending in committee
HB 446 81-0 (2009)
Author: Villarreal, Mike
Relating to the enforcement of unpaid child support.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
Left pending in committee
HB 447 81-0 (2009)
Author: Villarreal, Mike
Relating to liability for failure to comply with a child support lien, court order, or notice of levy.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
Left pending in committee
HB 912 81-0 (2009)
Author: Dutton, Jr., Harold V.
Relating to the enforcement by contempt of certain orders in family law proceedings.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence Senate: Jurisprudence
Referred to Jurisprudence
HB 914 81-0 (2009)
Author: Dutton, Jr., Harold V.
Relating to certain personal information contained in a decree of dissolution of a marriage or an order in a suit affecting the parent-child relationship.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
Left pending in committee
HB 926 81-0 (2009)
Author: Dutton, Jr., Harold V.
Relating to calculation of the net resources of a person ordered to pay child support.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
Left pending in committee
HB 932 81-0 (2009)
Author: Dutton, Jr., Harold V.
Relating to genetic testing in the determination of parentage and to a proceeding to vacate an order of paternity or child support.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
Left pending in committee
HB 934 81-0 (2009)
Author: Dutton, Jr., Harold V.
Relating to agreed orders in family law matters.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
Left pending in committee
HB 939 81-0 (2009)
Author: Dutton, Jr., Harold V.
Relating to the application of certain disability payments in connection with a claim for child support arrearages.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
Committee report sent to Calendars
HB 946 81-0 (2009)
Author: Dutton, Jr., Harold V.
Relating to a proceeding to vacate an order of paternity or child support.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
Referred to Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
HB 950 81-0 (2009)
Author: Dutton, Jr., Harold V.
Relating to the modification or enforcement of a child support order during the obligor's confinement in jail or prison.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
Committee report sent to Calendars
HB 983 81-0 (2009)
Author: Thompson, Senfronia | et. al.
Relating to the prosecution of the offense of criminal nonsupport.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
No action taken in subcommittee
HB 1080 81-0 (2009)
Author: Turner, Chris | et. al.
Relating to eligibility for the child health plan program.
House: Human Services
Left pending in committee
HB 2008 81-0 (2009)
Author: Bolton, Valinda
Relating to certain costs and fees in a Title IV-D case.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
Left pending in committee
HB 2415 81-0 (2009)
Author: Leibowitz, David
Relating to the enforcement of a court order requiring an inmate imprisoned in the Texas Department of Criminal Justice to pay child support.
House: Corrections
Placed on General State Calendar
HB 2494 81-0 (2009)
Author: Dunnam, Jim
Relating to the termination of the parent-child relationship and the duty to pay child support in circumstances involving mistaken paternity.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
Left pending in committee
HB 2636 81-0 (2009)
Author: Castro, Joaquin | et. al.
Relating to the establishment of an employment services program to assist certain unemployed or underemployed child support obligors.
House: Technology, Economic Development & Workforce
Placed on General State Calendar
HB 2984 81-0 (2009)
Author: Phillips, Larry
Relating to child support arrearages and a counterclaim or offset based on certain disability payments.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
Comm. report sent to Local & Consent Calendar
HB 3053 81-0 (2009)
Author: Truitt, Vicki
Relating to child support liens on real property.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
Laid on the table subject to call
HB 3337 81-0 (2009)
Author: Hopson, Chuck
Relating to the suspension of a lobbyist registration for failure to pay child support obligations.
House: Elections
Left pending in committee
HB 3876 81-0 (2009)
Author: Phillips, LarrySponsor: Harris, Chris
Relating to certain enforcement actions alleging the failure to pay child support.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence Senate: Jurisprudence
Senate appoints conferees-reported
HB 3996 81-0 (2009)
Author: Hunter, Todd
Relating to requiring the state disbursement unit to disburse payments to obligees electronically.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
Reported favorably as substituted
HB 4227 81-0 (2009)
Author: Jackson, Jim
Relating to the application of the child support guidelines in a suit affecting the parent-child relationship.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
Reported favorably w/o amendment(s)
HB 4228 81-0 (2009)
Author: Jackson, Jim
Relating to child support enforcement.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
Left pending in committee
HB 4288 81-0 (2009)
Author: Hunter, Todd | et. al.
Relating to health care coverage for children in Title IV-D cases.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
Reported favorably as substituted
HB 4424 81-0 (2009)
Author: Hernandez, AnaSponsor: Gallegos, Jr., Mario | et. al.
Relating to operations fees and child support service fees assessed by domestic relations offices.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence Senate: Jurisprudence
Effective immediately
HB 4558 81-0 (2009)
Author: Naishtat, Elliott
Relating to the recruitment, employment, and retention of certain Department of Family and Protective Services caseworkers.
House: Human Services
Referred to Human Services
SB 66 81-0 (2009)
Author: Nelson, Jane | et. al.Sponsor: Shelton, Mark | et. al.
Relating to health care coverage for children in Title IV-D cases.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence Senate: State Affairs
Placed on Major State Calendar
SB 230 81-0 (2009)
Author: West, Royce
Relating to the termination of the duty to pay child support based on the results of genetic testing excluding the obligor as the child's biological father.
Senate: Jurisprudence
Referred to Jurisprudence
SB 231 81-0 (2009)
Author: West, Royce
Relating to the adoption of a child who has an adjudicated, presumed, or acknowledged father.
Senate: Jurisprudence
Referred to Jurisprudence
SB 232 81-0 (2009)
Author: West, RoyceSponsor: Leibowitz, David
Relating to procedures for rescinding or challenging an acknowledgment or denial of paternity.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence Senate: Jurisprudence
Placed on General State Calendar
SB 233 81-0 (2009)
Author: West, RoyceSponsor: Leibowitz, David
Relating to the time limitation for certain proceedings to adjudicate paternity.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence Senate: Jurisprudence
Placed on General State Calendar
SB 431 81-0 (2009)
Author: Wentworth, JeffSponsor: Villarreal, Mike
Relating to the enforcement of unpaid child support.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence Senate: Jurisprudence
Placed on General State Calendar
SB 432 81-0 (2009)
Author: Wentworth, JeffSponsor: Villarreal, Mike
Relating to liability for failure to comply with a child support lien, court order, or notice of levy.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence Senate: Jurisprudence
Placed on General State Calendar
SB 478 81-0 (2009)
Author: Carona, John
Relating to personal information contained in certain decrees and orders in family law proceedings.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence Senate: Jurisprudence
Referred to Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
SB 517 81-0 (2009)
Author: Harris, ChrisSponsor: Jackson, Jim
Relating to the application of the child support guidelines in a suit affecting the parent-child relationship.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence Senate: Jurisprudence
Placed on General State Calendar
SB 519 81-0 (2009)
Author: Harris, ChrisSponsor: Dunnam, Jim
Relating to the termination of the parent-child relationship and the duty to pay child support in circumstances involving mistaken paternity.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence Senate: Jurisprudence
Placed on General State Calendar
SB 830 81-0 (2009)
Author: Whitmire, John
Relating to a determination of the amount of a fine imposed in a criminal case.
Senate: Criminal Justice
Referred to Criminal Justice
SB 865 81-0 (2009)
Author: Harris, ChrisSponsor: Jackson, Jim
Relating to child support enforcement and disbursement and to health care coverage for children in Title IV-D cases.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence Senate: Jurisprudence
See remarks for effective date
SB 1048 81-0 (2009)
Author: Uresti, CarlosSponsor: Alonzo, Roberto
Relating to requiring dental support for a child subject to a child support order.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence Senate: Jurisprudence
Placed on General State Calendar
SB 1437 81-0 (2009)
Author: Watson, KirkSponsor: Hunter, Todd
Relating to the powers of an associate judge in a Title IV-D case.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence Senate: Jurisprudence
Effective on 9/1/09
SB 1440 81-0 (2009)
Author: Watson, Kirk | et. al.Sponsor: Madden, Jerry
Relating to orders and judgments rendered by associate judges in child support and child protection cases and to the investigation of child abuse and neglect.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence Senate: Jurisprudence
Vetoed by the Governor
SB 1514 81-0 (2009)
Author: Watson, Kirk | et. al.Sponsor: Phillips, Larry
Relating to child support arrearages and a credit based on certain disability payments.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence Senate: Jurisprudence
Effective immediately
SB 1516 81-0 (2009)
Author: Watson, KirkSponsor: Bolton, Valinda
Relating to certain costs and fees in a Title IV-D case.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence Senate: Jurisprudence
Placed on General State Calendar
SB 1661 81-0 (2009)
Author: Harris, ChrisSponsor: Truitt, Vicki
Relating to child support liens on real property.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence Senate: Jurisprudence
Effective immediately
SB 1777 81-0 (2009)
Author: Harris, ChrisSponsor: Shelton, Mark
Relating to disbursement of child support payments in Title IV-D cases.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence Senate: Jurisprudence
Effective immediately
SB 1820 81-0 (2009)
Author: Fraser, TroySponsor: Madden, Jerry
Relating to the calculation of a person's net resources for purposes of determining child support liability.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence Senate: Jurisprudence
Effective on 9/1/09
SB 2444 81-0 (2009)
Author: Uresti, CarlosSponsor: Martinez Fischer, Trey
Relating to calculation of the net resources of a person ordered to pay child support.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence Senate: Jurisprudence
Committee report sent to Calendars
HB 448 80-0 (2007)
Author: Phillips, LarrySponsor: Harris, Chris
Relating to the calculation of child support obligations.
House: Juvenile Justice & Family Issues Senate: Jurisprudence
Effective on 9/1/07
HB 620 80-0 (2007)
Author: Puente, Robert
Relating to retroactive child support and notification in cases involving an anticipated adoption that is not completed.
House: Juvenile Justice & Family Issues
Postponed
HB 670 80-0 (2007)
Author: Strama, Mark | et. al.Sponsor: Wentworth, Jeff
Relating to the enforcement of unpaid child support.
House: Juvenile Justice & Family Issues Senate: Jurisprudence
Committee report printed and distributed
HB 766 80-0 (2007)
Author: Dutton, Jr., Harold V.
Relating to the designation of a child support obligee as an alternate payee under a qualified domestic relations order.
House: Juvenile Justice & Family Issues
Referred to Juvenile Justice & Family Issues
HB 773 80-0 (2007)
Author: Dutton, Jr., Harold V. | et. al.Sponsor: Harris, Chris
Relating to consideration of the financial resources of each parent of a child in determining the amount of required periodic child support payments.
House: Juvenile Justice & Family Issues Senate: Jurisprudence
Left pending in committee
HB 774 80-0 (2007)
Author: Dutton, Jr., Harold V.
Relating to child support obligations of certain nonbiological fathers and rights of inheritance of those fathers and their nonbiological children.
House: Juvenile Justice & Family Issues
Postponed
HB 778 80-0 (2007)
Author: Dutton, Jr., Harold V.Sponsor: Harris, Chris
Relating to child support orders for more than one child and the automatic modification of the total amount required as the duty to support each child terminates.
House: Juvenile Justice & Family Issues Senate: Jurisprudence
Left pending in committee
HB 779 80-0 (2007)
Author: Dutton, Jr., Harold V.Sponsor: Gallegos, Jr., Mario
Relating to the dismissal of certain enforcement actions alleging the failure to pay child support.
House: Juvenile Justice & Family Issues Senate: Jurisprudence
Effective immediately
HB 780 80-0 (2007)
Author: Dutton, Jr., Harold V.
Relating to the modification or enforcement of a child support order during the obligor's confinement in jail or prison.
House: Juvenile Justice & Family Issues
Left pending in committee
HB 781 80-0 (2007)
Author: Dutton, Jr., Harold V.Sponsor: Gallegos, Jr., Mario
Relating to a credit against arrearages for child support payments made by the obligor directly to the obligee.
House: Juvenile Justice & Family Issues Senate: Jurisprudence
Left pending in committee
HB 782 80-0 (2007)
Author: Dutton, Jr., Harold V.Sponsor: Harris, Chris
Relating to genetic testing in the determination of parentage and to a proceeding to vacate an order of paternity or child support.
House: Juvenile Justice & Family Issues Senate: Jurisprudence
Record vote
HB 783 80-0 (2007)
Author: Dutton, Jr., Harold V. | et. al.
Relating to the application of certain disability payments to a child who is the subject of a child support order.
House: Juvenile Justice & Family Issues
Referred to Juvenile Justice & Family Issues
HB 814 80-0 (2007)
Author: Dutton, Jr., Harold V. | et. al.Sponsor: Ellis, Rodney | et. al.
Relating to certain payments to or on behalf of persons wrongfully imprisoned.
House: Juvenile Justice & Family Issues Senate: Criminal Justice
Effective on 9/1/07
HB 983 80-0 (2007)
Author: Corte, Jr., Frank
Relating to the application of certain disability payments in connection with a claim for child support arrearages.
House: Juvenile Justice & Family Issues Senate: Jurisprudence
Referred to Jurisprudence
HB 1087 80-0 (2007)
Author: Hughes, Bryan
Relating to the qualifications to serve as an associate judge in certain family law proceedings.
House: Judiciary
Left pending in committee
HB 1177 80-0 (2007)
Author: Smith, Todd
Relating to the guidelines for determining monthly child support.
House: Juvenile Justice & Family Issues
Left pending in committee
HB 1575 80-0 (2007)
Author: Dutton, Jr., Harold V.
Relating to the powers and duties of a domestic relations office.
House: Juvenile Justice & Family Issues
Placed on General State Calendar
HB 2078 80-0 (2007)
Author: Eiland, CraigSponsor: Harris, Chris
Relating to health care coverage for a child in a suit affecting the parent-child relationship.
House: Juvenile Justice & Family Issues Senate: Jurisprudence
No action taken in committee
HB 2264 80-0 (2007)
Author: Eiland, Craig
Relating to suits affecting the parent-child relationship, including proceedings for the establishment, modification, and enforcement of child support; providing a civil penalty.
House: Juvenile Justice & Family Issues
Companion considered in lieu of in committee
HB 2379 80-0 (2007)
Author: Coleman, Garnet
Relating to the service of notice of license suspension for failure to pay child support.
House: Juvenile Justice & Family Issues
Committee report sent to Calendars
HB 2501 80-0 (2007)
Author: Gonzalez Toureilles, YvonneSponsor: Watson, Kirk
Relating to certain suits affecting the parent-child relationship referred to an associate judge.
House: Juvenile Justice & Family Issues Senate: Jurisprudence
Effective on 9/1/07
HB 2768 80-0 (2007)
Author: Eiland, Craig | et. al.
Relating to the prosecution or the offense of criminal nonsupport.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Left pending in committee
HB 2928 80-0 (2007)
Author: Van Arsdale, Corbin
Relating to certain requirements in connection with the expenditure of child support payments.
House: Juvenile Justice & Family Issues
Left pending in committee
HB 2940 80-0 (2007)
Author: Bolton, ValindaSponsor: Harris, Chris
Relating to the authority of an associate judge in certain family law proceedings.
House: Juvenile Justice & Family Issues Senate: Jurisprudence
Committee report printed and distributed
HB 4030 80-0 (2007)
Author: Isett, Carl
Relating to the termination of the duty to pay child support for a child who enlists in the military.
House: Juvenile Justice & Family Issues
Left pending in committee
SB 163 80-0 (2007)
Author: Deuell, Bob
Relating to requiring support of certain children over 18 years of age.
Senate: Jurisprudence
Withdrawn from schedule
SB 227 80-0 (2007)
Author: Harris, Chris
Relating to the perfection of a child support lien on a motor vehicle.
Senate: Jurisprudence
No action taken in committee
SB 228 80-0 (2007)
Author: Harris, ChrisSponsor: Eiland, Craig
Relating to suits affecting the parent-child relationship, including proceedings for the establishment, modification, and enforcement of child support, parentage, and possession of and access to a child; providing a civil penalty.
House: Juvenile Justice & Family Issues Senate: Jurisprudence
Effective on 9/1/07
SB 231 80-0 (2007)
Author: Harris, ChrisSponsor: Thompson, Senfronia
Relating to child support enforcement.
House: Juvenile Justice & Family Issues Senate: Jurisprudence
Returned to Local & Consent Calendars Comm.
SB 232 80-0 (2007)
Author: Harris, ChrisSponsor: Homer, Mark
Relating to the rendition and issuance of an administrative qualified domestic relations order to enforce child support obligations.
House: Judiciary Senate: Jurisprudence
Committee report sent to Calendars
SB 271 80-0 (2007)
Author: Wentworth, JeffSponsor: Hughes, Bryan
Relating to the qualifications to serve as an associate judge in certain family law proceedings.
House: Judiciary Senate: Jurisprudence
Effective on 9/1/07
SB 303 80-0 (2007)
Author: Harris, ChrisSponsor: Eiland, Craig
Relating to health care coverage for a child in a suit affecting the parent-child relationship.
House: Juvenile Justice & Family Issues Senate: Jurisprudence
Effective on 9/1/07
SB 304 80-0 (2007)
Author: Harris, ChrisSponsor: Phillips, Larry
Relating to the calculation of child support obligations.
House: Juvenile Justice & Family Issues Senate: Jurisprudence
Committee report sent to Calendars
SB 429 80-0 (2007)
Author: Harris, Chris
Relating to a child support lien and notice of levy for the enforcement of child support obligations.
House: Juvenile Justice & Family Issues Senate: Jurisprudence
Meeting cancelled
SB 431 80-0 (2007)
Author: Harris, Chris
Relating to the authority of an associate judge in certain family law proceedings.
Senate: Jurisprudence
Not again placed on intent calendar
SB 451 80-0 (2007)
Author: Uresti, Carlos
Relating to requiring dental support for a child.
Senate: Jurisprudence
Left pending in committee
SB 617 80-0 (2007)
Author: Wentworth, JeffSponsor: Dutton, Jr., Harold V.
Relating to the payment of the child support obligation of a deceased child support obligor.
House: Juvenile Justice & Family Issues Senate: Jurisprudence
Effective on 9/1/07
HB 81 79-0 (2005)
Author: Riddle, DebbieSponsor: Janek, Kyle
Relating to release by the comptroller of unclaimed property subject to a child support lien.
House: Government Reform Senate: Jurisprudence
Effective immediately
HB 392 79-0 (2005)
Author: Smith, Todd
Relating to the guidelines for determining monthly child support.
House: Juvenile Justice & Family Issues
Referred to Juvenile Justice & Family Issues
HB 401 79-0 (2005)
Author: Villarreal, MikeSponsor: Averitt, Kip
Relating to providing information to certain persons about the availability of volunteer income tax assistance programs and the federal earned income tax credit.
House: Juvenile Justice & Family Issues Senate: Jurisprudence
Effective on 9/1/05
HB 405 79-0 (2005)
Author: Villarreal, Mike | et. al.
Relating to providing supplemental financial assistance to certain primary caretakers of a child receiving financial assistance.
House: Human Services
Withdrawn from schedule
HB 425 79-0 (2005)
Author: Dutton, Jr., Harold V.
Relating to the payment of child support obligations on behalf of persons wrongfully imprisoned.
House: Civil Practices
Left pending in committee
HB 437 79-0 (2005)
Author: Dutton, Jr., Harold V.
Relating to determinations of paternity in a suit affecting the parent-child relationship.
House: Juvenile Justice & Family Issues
Placed on General State Calendar
HB 440 79-0 (2005)
Author: Dutton, Jr., Harold V.Sponsor: Whitmire, John
Relating to the modification or enforcement of a child support order during the obligor's confinement in jail or prison.
House: Juvenile Justice & Family Issues Senate: Jurisprudence
Placed on intent calendar
HB 460 79-0 (2005)
Author: Dutton, Jr., Harold V.
Relating to the designation of a child support obligee as an alternate payee under a qualified domestic relations order.
House: Juvenile Justice & Family Issues
Left pending in committee
HB 614 79-0 (2005)
Author: Puente, RobertSponsor: Zaffirini, Judith
Relating to foster care payments for certain children.
House: Juvenile Justice & Family Issues Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective immediately
HB 678 79-0 (2005)
Author: Goodman, Toby | et. al.Sponsor: Harris, Chris
Relating to the accrual of interest on overdue child support.
House: Juvenile Justice & Family Issues Senate: Jurisprudence
Effective immediately
HB 999 79-0 (2005)
Author: Hughes, Bryan
Relating to the duration of a lien for the enforcement of child support arrearages.
House: Juvenile Justice & Family Issues
Committee report sent to Calendars
HB 1174 79-0 (2005)
Author: Dutton, Jr., Harold V.Sponsor: Wentworth, Jeff
Relating to attorney's fees and costs in a proceeding to enforce an order for the possession of or access to a child.
House: Juvenile Justice & Family Issues Senate: Jurisprudence
Effective on 9/1/05
HB 1179 79-0 (2005)
Author: Dutton, Jr., Harold V.Sponsor: Harris, Chris
Relating to the authority of an associate judge in certain family law cases.
House: Juvenile Justice & Family Issues Senate: Jurisprudence
Effective on 9/1/05
HB 1182 79-0 (2005)
Author: Dutton, Jr., Harold V.Sponsor: Wentworth, Jeff
Relating to the issuance of an administrative writ of withholding for the enforcement of a child support obligation.
House: Juvenile Justice & Family Issues Senate: Jurisprudence
Effective on 9/1/05
HB 1183 79-0 (2005)
Author: Dutton, Jr., Harold V.
Relating to distribution of certain child support payments by the state disbursement unit.
House: Juvenile Justice & Family Issues
Referred to Juvenile Justice & Family Issues
HB 1238 79-0 (2005)
Author: Paxton, Ken | et. al.Sponsor: Wentworth, Jeff
Relating to distribution of certain child support payments by the state disbursement unit.
House: Judiciary Senate: Jurisprudence
Effective on 9/1/05
HB 1449 79-0 (2005)
Author: Dutton, Jr., Harold V. | et. al.Sponsor: Harris, Chris
Relating to suits affecting the parent-child relationship, including proceedings for the establishment, modification, and enforcement of child support; providing a civil penalty.
House: Juvenile Justice & Family Issues Senate: Jurisprudence
Senate appoints conferees-reported
HB 1754 79-0 (2005)
Author: Casteel, Carter
Relating to the perfection of a child support lien on a motor vehicle.
House: Juvenile Justice & Family Issues
Left pending in committee
HB 2231 79-0 (2005)
Author: Reyna, ElviraSponsor: Deuell, Bob | et. al.
Relating to the payment of child support to an individual with actual primary possession of the child.
House: Juvenile Justice & Family Issues Senate: Jurisprudence
Effective immediately
HB 2351 79-0 (2005)
Author: Raymond, Richard
Relating to the release of a child support lien.
House: Juvenile Justice & Family Issues
Placed on General State Calendar
HB 2354 79-0 (2005)
Author: Raymond, Richard
Relating to the application of certain social security and disability payments to a child who is the subject of a child support order.
House: Juvenile Justice & Family Issues
Left pending in committee
HB 2355 79-0 (2005)
Author: Raymond, Richard
Relating to the enforcement of a child support order by contempt.
House: Juvenile Justice & Family Issues
Referred to Juvenile Justice & Family Issues
HB 2408 79-0 (2005)
Author: Bonnen, DennisSponsor: Wentworth, Jeff
Relating to delivery to an employer of an order or writ for the withholding of child support from an employee's earnings.
House: Juvenile Justice & Family Issues Senate: Jurisprudence
Effective on 9/1/05
HB 2668 79-0 (2005)
Author: Dutton, Jr., Harold V.Sponsor: Wentworth, Jeff
Relating to the performance by a private entity of the functions of a local child support registry.
House: Juvenile Justice & Family Issues Senate: Jurisprudence
Effective immediately
HB 2849 79-0 (2005)
Author: Uresti, Carlos
Relating to requiring dental support for a child.
House: Juvenile Justice & Family Issues
Left pending in committee
HB 3120 79-0 (2005)
Author: Giddings, Helen
Relating to the regulation of private child support enforcement agencies and collection of child support obligations; providing a criminal penalty.
House: Juvenile Justice & Family Issues
Failed to receive affirmative vote in comm.
HB 3135 79-0 (2005)
Author: Castro, Joaquin
Relating to the release of certain information held by the Title IV-D agency in connection with child support services provided by the agency.
House: Juvenile Justice & Family Issues
No action taken in committee
HB 3136 79-0 (2005)
Author: Castro, Joaquin
Relating to certain child support liens against assets in the possession of, or controlled by, financial institutions.
House: Juvenile Justice & Family Issues
Committee report sent to Calendars
HB 3225 79-0 (2005)
Author: Casteel, Carter
Relating to mandatory jail time for certain child support obligors who fail or refuse to pay child support.
House: Juvenile Justice & Family Issues
Left pending in committee
HB 3258 79-0 (2005)
Author: Van Arsdale, Corbin
Relating to distribution of certain child support payments by the state disbursement unit.
House: Juvenile Justice & Family Issues
Referred to Juvenile Justice & Family Issues
SB 476 79-0 (2005)
Author: Ellis, Rodney
Relating to the payment of child support obligations on behalf of persons wrongfully imprisoned.
Senate: Criminal Justice
Referred to Criminal Justice
SB 952 79-0 (2005)
Author: Seliger, KelSponsor: Laney, James
Relating to medical support for a child.
House: Juvenile Justice & Family Issues Senate: Jurisprudence
Committee report sent to Calendars
SB 1151 79-0 (2005)
Author: Harris, ChrisSponsor: Goodman, Toby
Relating to the use of a voluntary acknowledgment of paternity under the Uniform Interstate Family Support Act.
House: Juvenile Justice & Family Issues Senate: Jurisprudence
Effective immediately
SB 1152 79-0 (2005)
Author: Harris, Chris
Relating to the perfection of a child support lien on a motor vehicle.
House: Juvenile Justice & Family Issues Senate: Jurisprudence
Referred to Juvenile Justice & Family Issues
SB 1153 79-0 (2005)
Author: Harris, ChrisSponsor: Dutton, Jr., Harold V.
Relating to suits affecting the parent-child relationship, including proceedings for the establishment, modification, and enforcement of child support; providing a civil penalty.
House: Juvenile Justice & Family Issues Senate: Jurisprudence
Committee report sent to Calendars
SB 1178 79-0 (2005)
Author: West, Royce
Relating to the availability of genetic testing in the determination of parentage by the Title IV-D agency.
House: Juvenile Justice & Family Issues Senate: Jurisprudence
Failed to receive affirmative vote in comm.
SB 1654 79-0 (2005)
Author: Staples, Todd
Relating to notice of hearing on a motion for enforcement regarding child support and child custody.
House: Juvenile Justice & Family Issues Senate: Jurisprudence
Left pending in committee
SB 1657 79-0 (2005)
Author: Staples, Todd
Relating to the modification of the conservatorship or possession of or access to a child by certain persons who fail to pay court-ordered child support.
House: Juvenile Justice & Family Issues Senate: Jurisprudence
Left pending in committee
SB 1715 79-0 (2005)
Author: Van de Putte, Leticia
Relating to mandatory jail time for certain child support obligors who fail or refuse to pay child support.
Senate: Jurisprudence
Left pending in committee
HB 61 79-2 (2005)
Author: Goodman, Toby
Relating to the property interests of spouses in connection with certain community property and to suits affecting the parent-child relationship, including proceedings for the establishment, modification, and enforcement of child support; providing a civil penalty.
House: Juvenile Justice & Family Issues
Referred to Juvenile Justice & Family Issues
HB 234 78-0 (2003)
Author: Goodman, TobySponsor: Harris, Chris
Relating to the payment of support for a child after the child's 18th birthday.
House: Juvenile Justice & Family Issues Senate: Jurisprudence
Effective on 9/1/03
HB 312 78-0 (2003)
Author: Villarreal, Mike
Relating to the accrual of interest on overdue child support.
House: Juvenile Justice & Family Issues
Referred to Juvenile Justice & Family Issues
HB 314 78-0 (2003)
Author: Smith, Todd
Relating to the guidelines for determining monthly child support.
House: Juvenile Justice & Family Issues
Left pending in committee
HB 344 78-0 (2003)
Author: Dutton, Jr., Harold V.
Relating to the modification of a child support order during the obligor's confinement in jail or prison.
House: Juvenile Justice & Family Issues
Placed on General State Calendar
HB 364 78-0 (2003)
Author: Dutton, Jr., Harold V.
Relating to the payment of child support obligations on behalf of persons wrongfully imprisoned.
House: Civil Practices
Left pending in committee
HB 503 78-0 (2003)
Author: Dutton, Jr., Harold V. | et. al.
Relating to determinations of paternity in a suit affecting the parent-child relationship.
House: Juvenile Justice & Family Issues
Committee report sent to Calendars
HB 518 78-0 (2003)
Author: Menendez, JoseSponsor: Whitmire, John
Relating to the service of citation by publication in a suit affecting the parent-child relationship and to the eligibility of certain child-support obligors for state grants, loans, or contracts.
House: Juvenile Justice & Family Issues Senate: Jurisprudence
Effective on 9/1/03
HB 529 78-0 (2003)
Author: Brown, BettySponsor: Deuell, Bob
Relating to the ineligibility of a delinquent child support obligor to receive state-funded or state-administered student financial assistance.
House: Juvenile Justice & Family Issues Senate: Jurisprudence
Effective on 9/1/03
HB 556 78-0 (2003)
Author: West, George
Relating to certain requirements in connection with the expenditure of child support payments.
House: Juvenile Justice & Family Issues
Considered in Calendars
HB 674 78-0 (2003)
Author: Madden, JerrySponsor: Lucio, Jr., Eddie
Relating to the modification of certain child support orders.
House: Juvenile Justice & Family Issues Senate: Jurisprudence
Effective immediately
HB 756 78-0 (2003)
Author: Menendez, Jose | et. al.
Relating to requiring support of certain children over 18 years of age.
House: Juvenile Justice & Family Issues
Left pending in committee
HB 822 78-0 (2003)
Author: Goodman, Toby
Relating to property subject to a child support lien.
House: Juvenile Justice & Family Issues
Left pending in committee
HB 823 78-0 (2003)
Author: Goodman, TobySponsor: Harris, Chris
Relating to associate judges for certain family law matters.
House: Juvenile Justice & Family Issues Senate: Jurisprudence
Effective on 9/1/03
HB 883 78-0 (2003)
Author: Dutton, Jr., Harold V.Sponsor: Lucio, Jr., Eddie
Relating to the powers of an associate judge under the Family Code.
House: Juvenile Justice & Family Issues Senate: Jurisprudence
Effective on 9/1/03
HB 889 78-0 (2003)
Author: Dutton, Jr., Harold V.Sponsor: Lucio, Jr., Eddie
Relating to the enforcement of an agreement concerning child support.
House: Juvenile Justice & Family Issues Senate: Jurisprudence
Effective on 9/1/03
HB 913 78-0 (2003)
Author: Goodman, Toby | et. al.Sponsor: Harris, Chris
Relating to the conservatorship of, and the possession of and access to, a child.
House: Juvenile Justice & Family Issues Senate: Jurisprudence
Effective on 9/1/03
HB 992 78-0 (2003)
Author: Puente, Robert
Relating to foster care payments for certain children.
House: Juvenile Justice & Family Issues
Referred to Juvenile Justice & Family Issues
HB 993 78-0 (2003)
Author: Wilson, Ron
Relating to a proceeding to vacate an order of paternity or child support.
House: Juvenile Justice & Family Issues
Meeting cancelled
HB 1067 78-0 (2003)
Author: Goodman, Toby
Relating to the accrual of interest on overdue child support.
House: Juvenile Justice & Family Issues
Referred to Juvenile Justice & Family Issues
HB 1461 78-0 (2003)
Author: Eiland, Craig
Relating to mandatory paternity testing before a court may render an order for child support.
House: Juvenile Justice & Family Issues
Left pending in committee
HB 1751 78-0 (2003)
Author: Hupp, Suzanna
Relating to child support and medical support orders for certain children in substitute care.
House: Juvenile Justice & Family Issues
Left pending in committee
HB 1878 78-0 (2003)
Author: Dutton, Jr., Harold V. | et. al.Sponsor: Harris, Chris
Relating to the establishment of paternity and the establishment and enforcement of child support and medical support for a child.
House: Juvenile Justice & Family Issues Senate: Administration
Effective on 9/1/03
HB 1885 78-0 (2003)
Author: Goolsby, TonySponsor: Lucio, Jr., Eddie
Relating to certain filing fees in a suit affecting the parent-child relationship.
House: Juvenile Justice & Family Issues Senate: Jurisprudence
Effective on 9/1/03
HB 1972 78-0 (2003)
Author: Uresti, CarlosSponsor: Gallegos, Jr., Mario
Relating to an administrative review process for child support payments.
House: Juvenile Justice & Family Issues Senate: Jurisprudence
Effective immediately
HB 1973 78-0 (2003)
Author: Uresti, Carlos
Relating to requiring dental support for a child.
House: Juvenile Justice & Family Issues
Left pending in committee
HB 2001 78-0 (2003)
Author: Dutton, Jr., Harold V.Sponsor: Harris, Chris
Relating to notice to an employer of a court order requiring an employee to provide medical support for the employee's child; providing penalties.
House: Juvenile Justice & Family Issues Senate: Administration
Effective on . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
HB 2059 78-0 (2003)
Author: Villarreal, Mike | et. al.
Relating to providing supplemental financial assistance to certain primary caretakers of a child receiving financial assistance.
House: Human Services
Left pending in committee
HB 2126 78-0 (2003)
Author: Castro, JoaquinSponsor: Janek, Kyle
Relating to the manner of payment of child support to a local registry.
House: Juvenile Justice & Family Issues Senate: Administration
Effective on 9/1/03
HB 2137 78-0 (2003)
Author: Thompson, Senfronia
Relating to the issuance of an administrative writ of withholding for the enforcement of a child support obligation.
House: Juvenile Justice & Family Issues Senate: Jurisprudence
Referred to Jurisprudence
HB 2145 78-0 (2003)
Author: Gattis, Dan
Relating to the punishment of the offense of criminal nonsupport of a child.
House: Juvenile Justice & Family Issues
Left pending in committee
HB 2225 78-0 (2003)
Author: Gallego, Pete
Relating to the regulation of private child support enforcement agencies.
House: Juvenile Justice & Family Issues
Left pending in committee
HB 2318 78-0 (2003)
Author: Dutton, Jr., Harold V.
Relating to the enforcement of child support obligations, including interstate enforcement.
House: Juvenile Justice & Family Issues
Committee report sent to Calendars
HB 2344 78-0 (2003)
Author: Moreno, Joe
Relating to certain fees in Title IV-D cases.
House: Juvenile Justice & Family Issues
Comm. report sent to Local & Consent Calendar
HB 2481 78-0 (2003)
Author: Uresti, Carlos
Relating to excluding certain income in calculating child support and spousal maintenance.
House: Juvenile Justice & Family Issues Senate: Jurisprudence
Referred to Jurisprudence
HB 2588 78-0 (2003)
Author: Goodman, TobySponsor: Harris, Chris
Relating to certain fees and costs that may be collected and to certain attorney's fees and costs that may be imposed in relation to certain child support matters.
House: Juvenile Justice & Family Issues Senate: Jurisprudence
Effective on 9/1/03
HB 2652 78-0 (2003)
Author: Brown, Fred
Relating to the responsibilities of a parent to support his or her child while enrolled in a secondary school.
House: Juvenile Justice & Family Issues
Comm. report sent to Local & Consent Calendar
HB 2750 78-0 (2003)
Author: Solis, Jim
Relating to the creation and funding of the child support oversight council.
House: Juvenile Justice & Family Issues
Referred to Juvenile Justice & Family Issues
HB 2776 78-0 (2003)
Author: Hughes, Bryan | et. al.
Relating to the duration of a lien for the enforcement of child support arrearages.
House: Juvenile Justice & Family Issues
Considered in Local & Consent Calendars
HB 2856 78-0 (2003)
Author: Farrar, JessicaSponsor: Gallegos, Jr., Mario
Relating to certain fees collected by a domestic relations office.
House: Juvenile Justice & Family Issues Senate: Jurisprudence
Effective on 9/1/03
HB 2857 78-0 (2003)
Author: Farrar, Jessica
Relating to the confidentiality of certain records of and communications with a domestic relations office.
House: Juvenile Justice & Family Issues
No action taken in committee
HB 2858 78-0 (2003)
Author: Farrar, Jessica
Relating to certain hearings relating to a person placed on community supervision for violation of a court order in a suit affecting the parent-child relationship.
House: Juvenile Justice & Family Issues
Left pending in committee
HB 3087 78-0 (2003)
Author: Hodge, TerriSponsor: Carona, John
Relating to a release or satisfaction of a judgment for child support arrearages.
House: Juvenile Justice & Family Issues Senate: Jurisprudence
Effective on 9/1/03
HB 3180 78-0 (2003)
Author: Homer, Mark
Relating to masters and associate judges for certain family law matters..
House: Juvenile Justice & Family Issues
Referred to Juvenile Justice & Family Issues
SB 830 78-0 (2003)
Author: Deuell, Bob
Relating to the ineligibility of a delinquent child support obligor to receive state-funded or state-administered student financial assistance.
Senate: Jurisprudence
Referred to Jurisprudence
SB 1165 78-0 (2003)
Author: Barrientos, GonzaloSponsor: Moreno, Joe
Relating to certain fees in Title IV-D cases.
House: Juvenile Justice & Family Issues Senate: Jurisprudence
Effective on 9/1/03
SB 1294 78-0 (2003)
Author: Van de Putte, Leticia
Relating to the accrual of interest on overdue child support.
Senate: Jurisprudence
Referred to Jurisprudence
SB 1501 78-0 (2003)
Author: Janek, Kyle
Relating to the manner of payment of child support to a local registry.
House: Juvenile Justice & Family Issues Senate: Jurisprudence
No action taken in committee
SB 1805 78-0 (2003)
Author: Harris, ChrisSponsor: Dutton, Jr., Harold V.
Relating to the enforcement of child support obligations, including interstate enforcement.
House: Juvenile Justice & Family Issues Senate: Jurisprudence
Effective on 9/1/03
SB 1806 78-0 (2003)
Author: Harris, Chris
Relating to notice to an employer of a court order requiring an employee to provide medical support for the employee's child; providing penalties.
Senate: Jurisprudence
Committee report printed and distributed
SB 1808 78-0 (2003)
Author: Harris, Chris
Relating to the establishment of paternity and the establishment and enforcement of child support and medical support for a child.
House: Juvenile Justice & Family Issues Senate: Jurisprudence
No action taken in committee
HB 336 77-0 (2001)
Author: West, GeorgeSponsor: Duncan, Robert
Relating to certain requirements in connection with the expenditure of child support payments.
House: Juvenile Justice & Family Issues Senate: Jurisprudence
Placed on intent calendar
HB 586 77-0 (2001)
Author: Brown, BettySponsor: Cain, David
Relating to the ineligibility of a delinquent child support obligor to receive certain state-funded student financial assistance.
House: Juvenile Justice & Family Issues Senate: Jurisprudence
Placed on intent calendar
HB 595 77-0 (2001)
Author: Goodman, Toby | et. al.
Relating to the liability of the Title IV-D agency for certain costs incurred in providing child support services.
House: Juvenile Justice & Family Issues
Referred to Juvenile Justice & Family Issues
HB 638 77-0 (2001)
Author: Turner, SylvesterSponsor: West, Royce
Relating to contesting a voluntary statement of paternity or acknowledgment of paternity.
House: Juvenile Justice & Family Issues Senate: Jurisprudence
Committee report printed and distributed
HB 769 77-0 (2001)
Author: King, PhilSponsor: West, Royce
Relating to the fees imposed in certain child support cases.
House: Juvenile Justice & Family Issues Senate: Jurisprudence
Effective on 9/1/01
HB 873 77-0 (2001)
Author: Dutton, Jr., Harold V.
Relating to a settlement offer in a suit for modification of an order in a suit affecting the parent-child relationship.
House: Juvenile Justice & Family Issues
Left pending in committee
HB 899 77-0 (2001)
Author: Thompson, SenfroniaSponsor: West, Royce
Relating to a court order for retroactive child support or for the abeyance of the enforcement of child support arrearages.
House: Juvenile Justice & Family Issues Senate: Jurisprudence
Effective on 9/1/01
HB 948 77-0 (2001)
Author: Wilson, Ron
Relating to the requirement that child support payments be used for the benefit of the child.
House: Juvenile Justice & Family Issues
Referred to Juvenile Justice & Family Issues
HB 1009 77-0 (2001)
Author: Naishtat, Elliott
Relating to sanctions imposed on recipients of temporary assistance for needy families for failure to provide certain information.
House: Human Services
Left pending in committee
HB 1297 77-0 (2001)
Author: Reyna, Arthur
Relating to the collection of retroactive child support.
House: Juvenile Justice & Family Issues
Referred to Juvenile Justice & Family Issues
HB 1365 77-0 (2001)
Author: Goodman, Toby | et. al.Sponsor: Harris, Chris
Relating to the establishment, modification, and enforcement of child support.
House: Juvenile Justice & Family Issues Senate: Jurisprudence
Effective on 9/1/01
HB 1452 77-0 (2001)
Author: Menendez, Jose | et. al.Sponsor: Van de Putte, Leticia
Relating to the placement of a person on community supervision in a proceeding to enforce an order in a suit affecting the parent-child relationship.
House: Juvenile Justice & Family Issues Senate: Jurisprudence
Effective on 9/1/01
HB 1631 77-0 (2001)
Author: Reyna, Elvira
Relating to the admissibility of certain child support payment records in a proceeding.
House: Juvenile Justice & Family Issues
Left pending in committee
HB 1633 77-0 (2001)
Author: King, Phil
Relating to legislative review of the statutory guidelines for child support and the possession of and access to a child.
House: Juvenile Justice & Family Issues Senate: Jurisprudence
Referred to Jurisprudence
HB 2077 77-0 (2001)
Author: Reyna, Arthur
Relating to the authority of a child support master to hear certain cases.
House: Juvenile Justice & Family Issues Senate: Jurisprudence
Referred to Jurisprudence
HB 2078 77-0 (2001)
Author: Reyna, Arthur
Relating to a court order of retroactive child support.
House: Juvenile Justice & Family Issues
Referred to Juvenile Justice & Family Issues
HB 2275 77-0 (2001)
Author: Giddings, HelenSponsor: Wentworth, Jeff
Relating to the attorney general providing certain child support enforcement information to the parties to a suit and to the public.
House: Juvenile Justice & Family Issues Senate: Jurisprudence
Effective on 9/1/01
HB 2429 77-0 (2001)
Author: Goodman, Toby
Relating to the regulation of private child support enforcement agencies; providing a civil penalty.
House: Juvenile Justice & Family Issues
Laid on the table subject to call
HB 2550 77-0 (2001)
Author: Uher, D.R.Sponsor: Brown, J. E.
Relating to the application of the child support guidelines to certain children receiving social security old age benefits.
House: Juvenile Justice & Family Issues Senate: Jurisprudence
Effective on 9/1/01
HB 2610 77-0 (2001)
Author: Bonnen, DennisSponsor: Brown, J. E.
Relating to the offense of criminal nonsupport of a child.
House: Juvenile Justice & Family Issues Senate: Jurisprudence
Effective immediately
HB 2631 77-0 (2001)
Author: Wohlgemuth, Arlene
Relating to the operation of the financial assistance program.
House: Human Services
Left pending in committee
HB 2638 77-0 (2001)
Author: George, KennSponsor: Shapiro, Florence
Relating to certain fees for collecting, disbursing, or monitoring spousal maintenance or child support payments in Dallas County.
House: Juvenile Justice & Family Issues Senate: Jurisprudence
Effective on 9/1/01
HB 2838 77-0 (2001)
Author: Dukes, Dawnna
Relating to the application of child support payments that exceed the court-ordered amount.
House: Juvenile Justice & Family Issues Senate: Jurisprudence
Referred to Jurisprudence
HCR 34 77-0 (2001)
Author: Thompson, Senfronia
Requesting the lieutenant governor and the speaker to provide for an interim study on the nonpayment of child support.
House: House Administration
Left pending in committee
SB 48 77-0 (2001)
Author: Zaffirini, JudithSponsor: Naishtat, Elliott
Relating to sanctions imposed on recipients of temporary assistance for needy families for failure to provide certain information.
House: Human Services Senate: Health & Human Services
Considered in Calendars
SB 236 77-0 (2001)
Author: Harris, Chris | et. al.Sponsor: Chavez, Norma | et. al.
Relating to court-ordered medical support and the funding of certain health benefit programs for certain children.
House: Juvenile Justice & Family Issues Senate: Jurisprudence
Effective immediately
SB 667 77-0 (2001)
Author: Van de Putte, Leticia
Relating to the placement of a person on community supervision in a proceeding to enforce an order in a suit affecting the parent-child relationship.
Senate: Jurisprudence
Committee report printed and distributed
SB 776 77-0 (2001)
Author: Harris, ChrisSponsor: Goodman, Toby
Relating to child support, including the accrual of interest on child support and the treatment of overpayments.
House: Juvenile Justice & Family Issues Senate: Jurisprudence
See remarks for effective date
SB 875 77-0 (2001)
Author: West, RoyceSponsor: Raymond, Richard | et. al.
Relating to participation of fathers in programs and services administered by the Health and Human Services Commission and health and human services agencies and functions performed by the office of the attorney general.
House: Human Services Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective on 9/1/01
SB 1430 77-0 (2001)
Author: West, Royce
Relating to a court order of retroactive child support or for the abeyance of the enforcement of child support arrearages.
House: Juvenile Justice & Family Issues Senate: Jurisprudence
Referred to Juvenile Justice & Family Issues
SB 1666 77-0 (2001)
Author: Cain, David
Relating to the ineligibility of a delinquent child support obligor to receive state-funded or state-administered student financial assistance.
Senate: Jurisprudence
Referred to Jurisprudence
HB 145 76-0 (1999)
Author: Thompson, Senfronia | et. al.Sponsor: Harris, Chris
Relating to garnishment of wages for the enforcement of court-ordered spousal maintenance.
House: Juvenile Justice & Family Issues Senate: Jurisprudence
Effective on adoption of const. amendment
HB 443 76-0 (1999)
Author: Reyna, Arthur
Relating to the enforcement of a child support order using a child support lien.
House: Juvenile Justice & Family Issues
Left pending in committee
HB 444 76-0 (1999)
Author: Reyna, Arthur
Relating to the collection of retroactive child support.
House: Juvenile Justice & Family Issues
Left pending in committee
HB 624 76-0 (1999)
Author: Reyna, ArthurSponsor: Harris, Chris
Relating to the authority of certain counties to contract with a private entity for child support and other services.
House: Juvenile Justice & Family Issues Senate: Jurisprudence
Effective on 9/1/99
HB 697 76-0 (1999)
Author: Wilson, Ron
Relating to the placement of a child in substitute care with a relative.
House: Juvenile Justice & Family Issues
Left pending in committee
HB 803 76-0 (1999)
Author: Uher, D.R.
Relating to the accrual of interest on certain child support payments and money judgments.
House: Juvenile Justice & Family Issues
Left pending in committee
HB 832 76-0 (1999)
Author: Bosse, Fred
Relating to the suspension of child support payments to an obligee who fails to provide a change of address.
House: Juvenile Justice & Family Issues
Left pending in committee
HB 864 76-0 (1999)
Author: Puente, Robert
Relating to foster care payments for certain children.
House: Human Services
Left pending in committee
HB 956 76-0 (1999)
Author: Uher, D.R.
Relating to the disclosure and consideration of financial assistance received by a child support obligee.
House: Juvenile Justice & Family Issues
Left pending in committee
HB 1080 76-0 (1999)
Author: Turner, Sylvester
Relating to the termination of the parent-child relationship of certain parents.
House: Juvenile Justice & Family Issues
Left pending in committee
HB 1209 76-0 (1999)
Author: Goodman, TobySponsor: Harris, Chris
Relating to the clarification of certain provisions and other technical corrections in the Family Code.
House: Juvenile Justice & Family Issues Senate: Jurisprudence
Effective in 90 days -- 8/30/99
HB 1210 76-0 (1999)
Author: Goodman, Toby
Relating to a suit affecting the parent-child relationship.
House: Juvenile Justice & Family Issues
Referred to Juvenile Justice & Family Issues
HB 1267 76-0 (1999)
Author: Shields, John
Relating to the fee an employer may deduct from an employee's earnings for withholding child support from salary.
House: Juvenile Justice & Family Issues
Referred to Juvenile Justice & Family Issues
HB 1322 76-0 (1999)
Author: King, PhilSponsor: Brown, J. E.
Relating to a child support lien.
House: Juvenile Justice & Family Issues Senate: Jurisprudence
Effective on 9/1/99
HB 1327 76-0 (1999)
Author: Bosse, Fred
Relating to waiver of interest on delinquent child support payments.
House: Juvenile Justice & Family Issues
Left pending in committee
HB 1348 76-0 (1999)
Author: Goodman, TobySponsor: Harris, Chris
Relating to the classification of certain child support claims against the estate of a decedent.
House: Juvenile Justice & Family Issues Senate: Jurisprudence
Effective on 9/1/99
HB 1427 76-0 (1999)
Author: Staples, Todd
Relating to the limitations period for filing a suit for unpaid court-ordered child support.
House: Juvenile Justice & Family Issues
Left pending in committee
HB 1456 76-0 (1999)
Author: Hill, Fred
Relating to child support payments that exceed the court-ordered amount.
House: Juvenile Justice & Family Issues
Referred to Juvenile Justice & Family Issues
HB 1457 76-0 (1999)
Author: Hill, Fred
Relating to a contract with a private entity for the collection of child support.
House: Juvenile Justice & Family Issues
Left pending in committee
HB 1458 76-0 (1999)
Author: Hill, Fred
Relating to interest earned by the state on child support payments.
House: Juvenile Justice & Family Issues
Referred to Juvenile Justice & Family Issues
HB 1884 76-0 (1999)
Author: Grusendorf, KentSponsor: Harris, Chris
Relating to the collection and enforcement of child support.
House: Juvenile Justice & Family Issues Senate: Jurisprudence
Effective on 9/1/99
HB 1950 76-0 (1999)
Author: Moreno, Paul
Relating to charging a late fee for child support arrearages.
House: Juvenile Justice & Family Issues
Referred to Juvenile Justice & Family Issues
HB 1969 76-0 (1999)
Author: Van de Putte, Leticia
Relating to the collection of child support service fees by a domestic relations office.
House: Juvenile Justice & Family Issues
Considered in Local & Consent Calendars
HB 2024 76-0 (1999)
Author: Bosse, Fred | et. al.
Relating to court-ordered child support, including the child support enforcement functions of the Office of the Attorney General and the sunset review of those functions.
House: Juvenile Justice & Family Issues
Left pending in committee
HB 2059 76-0 (1999)
Author: Uher, D.R.Sponsor: Brown, J. E.
Relating to the determination of the amount of child support for a child of certain disabled obligors.
House: Juvenile Justice & Family Issues Senate: Jurisprudence
Effective on 9/1/99
HB 2092 76-0 (1999)
Author: Wilson, Ron
Relating to certain requirements pertaining to the receipt of child support.
House: Juvenile Justice & Family Issues
Referred to Juvenile Justice & Family Issues
HB 2093 76-0 (1999)
Author: Wilson, Ron
Relating to the requirement that child support payments be used for the benefit of the child.
House: Juvenile Justice & Family Issues
Referred to Juvenile Justice & Family Issues
HB 2150 76-0 (1999)
Author: Bosse, Fred | et. al.
Relating to the eligibility of a delinquent child support obligor to receive state grants or loans or receive payment on state contracts.
House: Juvenile Justice & Family Issues
Laid on the table subject to call
HB 2174 76-0 (1999)
Author: Uher, D.R.
Relating to the disclosure and consideration in a child support proceeding of certain financial assistance received by or for a child.
House: Juvenile Justice & Family Issues
Referred to Juvenile Justice & Family Issues
HB 2354 76-0 (1999)
Author: Goodman, Toby | et. al.Sponsor: Harris, Chris
Relating to the liability of the Title IV-D agency for certain costs incurred in providing child support services.
House: Juvenile Justice & Family Issues Senate: Jurisprudence
Returned from the Governor
HB 2421 76-0 (1999)
Author: Uresti, CarlosSponsor: Madla, Frank
Relating to the accrual of interest on delinquent child support.
House: Juvenile Justice & Family Issues Senate: Jurisprudence
Effective on 1/1/00
HB 2435 76-0 (1999)
Author: Uher, D.R.
Relating to the requirement that child support in excess of certain amounts under the child support guidelines be placed in a trust for the child.
House: Juvenile Justice & Family Issues
Referred to Juvenile Justice & Family Issues
HB 2438 76-0 (1999)
Author: Goodman, Toby
Relating to the payment of restitution for the offense of criminal nonsupport of a child.
House: Juvenile Justice & Family Issues
Left pending in committee
HB 2452 76-0 (1999)
Author: Dunnam, Jim
Relating to the eligibility requirements for an applicant or a holder of a lottery sales agent license.
House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures
Returned to Calendars Committee
HB 2564 76-0 (1999)
Author: Lewis, Glenn
Relating to the consideration of child support for purposes of determining eligibility for benefits under the Temporary Assistance to Needy Families program.
House: Human Services
Referred to Human Services
HB 2594 76-0 (1999)
Author: Uresti, CarlosSponsor: Madla, Frank
Relating to the collection of child support payments made after termination of the child support order.
House: Juvenile Justice & Family Issues Senate: Jurisprudence
Effective on 9/1/99
HB 2596 76-0 (1999)
Author: McReynolds, Jim
Relating to the payment of attorney's fees and court costs in certain proceedings involving child custody.
House: Juvenile Justice & Family Issues
Referred to Juvenile Justice & Family Issues
HB 2715 76-0 (1999)
Author: Dutton, Jr., Harold V.
Relating to settlement offers in a suit for modification of an order in a suit affecting the parent-child relationship.
House: Juvenile Justice & Family Issues
Left pending in committee
HB 3062 76-0 (1999)
Author: Hill, Fred
Relating to the regulation of private child support collectors.
House: Juvenile Justice & Family Issues
Referred to Juvenile Justice & Family Issues
HB 3101 76-0 (1999)
Author: Truitt, Vicki
Relating to a court's consideration of the child support guidelines for single and multiple families.
House: Juvenile Justice & Family Issues Senate: Jurisprudence
Referred to Jurisprudence
HB 3210 76-0 (1999)
Author: Jones, Jesse
Relating to the enforcement by contempt of a child support order.
House: Juvenile Justice & Family Issues
Withdrawn from schedule
HB 3248 76-0 (1999)
Author: Allen, Ray
Relating to distraint of an automobile owned by a person adjudged in arrears in child support obligations.
House: Juvenile Justice & Family Issues
Left pending in committee
HB 3271 76-0 (1999)
Author: Goodman, TobySponsor: Harris, Chris
Relating to the coordination of child support collection and parent location functions of certain state agencies.
House: Juvenile Justice & Family Issues Senate: Jurisprudence
Effective on 9/1/99
HB 3272 76-0 (1999)
Author: Goodman, Toby | et. al.Sponsor: Harris, Chris
Relating to the enforcement and collection of child support.
House: Juvenile Justice & Family Issues Senate: Jurisprudence
Effective on 9/1/99
HB 3639 76-0 (1999)
Author: Naishtat, Elliott | et. al.
Relating to eligibility for and the provision of services and programs for needy people and to the duty of parents to support their children to prevent reliance on programs for needy people; providing penalties.
House: Human Services
Considered in Calendars
HB 3706 76-0 (1999)
Author: Van de Putte, Leticia
Relating to the appointment and duties of associate judges and child support masters.
House: Juvenile Justice & Family Issues
Laid on the table subject to call
HCR 292 76-0 (1999)
Author: Goodman, TobySponsor: Harris, Chris
Recalling H.B. No. 2354 from the governor.
Signed by the Governor
HJR 16 76-0 (1999)
Author: Thompson, Senfronia | et. al.Sponsor: Harris, Chris
Proposing a constitutional amendment to authorize garnishment of wages for the enforcement of court-ordered spousal maintenance.
House: Juvenile Justice & Family Issues Senate: Jurisprudence
Filed with the Secretary of State
SB 118 76-0 (1999)
Author: Harris, ChrisSponsor: Goodman, Toby
Relating to the payment or transfer of certain restitution or other money to a local registry or the Title IV-D agency.
House: Juvenile Justice & Family Issues Senate: Jurisprudence
Effective on 9/1/99
SB 160 76-0 (1999)
Author: Carona, JohnSponsor: Goodman, Toby
Relating to the modification of certain child support orders.
House: Juvenile Justice & Family Issues Senate: Jurisprudence
Effective on 9/1/99
SB 368 76-0 (1999)
Author: Harris, ChrisSponsor: Bosse, Fred | et. al.
Relating to court-ordered child support, including the child support enforcement functions of the office of the attorney general and the sunset review of those functions and the implementation of the child support enforcement provisions of the federal Personal Responsibility and Work Opportunity Reconciliation Act of 1996; providing civil and criminal penalties.
House: Juvenile Justice & Family Issues Senate: Jurisprudence
Effective on 9/1/99
SB 391 76-0 (1999)
Author: Harris, ChrisSponsor: Truitt, Vicki
Relating to the enforcement of a child support order by a domestic relations office and to requests for related information.
House: Juvenile Justice & Family Issues Senate: Jurisprudence
Effective immediately
SB 547 76-0 (1999)
Author: Harris, Chris
Relating to the classification of certain child support claims against the estate of a decedent.
House: Juvenile Justice & Family Issues Senate: Jurisprudence
Referred to Juvenile Justice & Family Issues
SB 581 76-0 (1999)
Author: Harris, ChrisSponsor: King, Phil
Relating to the liability of certain employers who are required to withhold child support from an employee's earnings.
House: Juvenile Justice & Family Issues Senate: Jurisprudence
Effective on 9/1/99
SB 620 76-0 (1999)
Author: Harris, ChrisSponsor: Truitt, Vicki
Relating to the eligibility of a delinquent child support obligor to receive state grants or loans or receive payment on state contracts.
House: Juvenile Justice & Family Issues Senate: Jurisprudence
Effective on 9/1/99
SB 686 76-0 (1999)
Author: Brown, J. E.Sponsor: Goodman, Toby | et. al.
Relating to a child support lien.
House: Juvenile Justice & Family Issues Senate: Jurisprudence
Effective on 9/1/99
SB 886 76-0 (1999)
Author: Harris, Chris
Relating to fees assessed in a child support case.
House: Juvenile Justice & Family Issues Senate: Jurisprudence
Referred to Juvenile Justice & Family Issues
SB 887 76-0 (1999)
Author: Harris, Chris
Relating to certain payments to the state disbursement unit and the transfer of certain child support information from the state case registry and disbursement unit to a local registry.
Senate: Jurisprudence
Referred to Jurisprudence
SB 920 76-0 (1999)
Author: Wentworth, Jeff
Relating to the collection of child support service fees by a domestic relations office.
Senate: Jurisprudence
Read 2nd time & passed to engrossment
SB 1148 76-0 (1999)
Author: Wentworth, Jeff
Relating to the requirement that a child support obligor provide certain financial information to the court.
Senate: Jurisprudence
Left pending in committee
SB 1164 76-0 (1999)
Author: Wentworth, Jeff
Relating to the interest rate on delinquent child support accounts.
Senate: Jurisprudence
No action taken in committee
SB 1417 76-0 (1999)
Author: Lucio, Jr., Eddie
Relating to permitting the Title IV-D agency to offer direct deposit of child support payments to custodial parents.
House: Juvenile Justice & Family Issues Senate: Jurisprudence
Referred to Juvenile Justice & Family Issues
SB 1670 76-0 (1999)
Author: Brown, J. E.Sponsor: Bonnen, Dennis
Relating to the support of a child enrolled in courses for joint high school and junior college credit.
House: Juvenile Justice & Family Issues Senate: Jurisprudence
Effective in 90 days -- 8/30/99
SB 1735 76-0 (1999)
Author: Zaffirini, JudithSponsor: Van de Putte, Leticia
Relating to the appointment and duties of associate judges and child support masters.
House: Juvenile Justice & Family Issues Senate: Jurisprudence
Effective on 9/1/99
SB 1739 76-0 (1999)
Author: Harris, Chris
Relating to income withholding for child support arrearages.
House: Juvenile Justice & Family Issues Senate: Jurisprudence
Referred to Juvenile Justice & Family Issues
SB 1757 76-0 (1999)
Author: Cain, David
Relating to the regulation of private child support collectors.
Senate: Jurisprudence
Referred to Jurisprudence
SB 1814 76-0 (1999)
Author: Harris, ChrisSponsor: Goodman, Toby
Relating to the payment of certain health care expenses as additional child support.
House: Juvenile Justice & Family Issues Senate: Jurisprudence
Committee report sent to Calendars
HB 55 75-0 (1997)
Author: Wilson, Ron
Relating to the requirement that child support payments be used for the benefit of the child.
House: Juvenile Justice & Family Issues
Referred to Juvenile Justice & Family Issues
HB 103 75-0 (1997)
Author: Gray, Patricia
Relating to the application of the law of another state in an action under the Uniform Interstate Family Support Act.
House: Juvenile Justice & Family Issues
Left pending in committee
HB 152 75-0 (1997)
Author: Wilson, Ron
Relating to certain requirements pertaining to the receipt of child support.
House: Juvenile Justice & Family Issues
Referred to Juvenile Justice & Family Issues
HB 409 75-0 (1997)
Author: Thompson, Senfronia | et. al.
Relating to the authority of the attorney general to negotiate with the United Mexican States regarding the enforcement of child support and child custody orders.
House: Judicial Affairs
Referred to Judicial Affairs
HB 410 75-0 (1997)
Author: Thompson, Senfronia | et. al.
Relating to the establishment of a statewide registry of child support and custody orders.
House: Judicial Affairs
No action taken in committee
HB 516 75-0 (1997)
Author: Thompson, Senfronia
Relating to a report by the child support enforcement division of the Office of the Attorney General on reducing the offensive behavior of its employees.
House: Judicial Affairs
Left pending in committee
HB 592 75-0 (1997)
Author: Thompson, Senfronia
Relating to standard orders for the possession of a child.
House: Juvenile Justice & Family Issues
Laid on the table subject to call
HB 611 75-0 (1997)
Author: Janek, Kyle
Relating to payment of child support for a child committed to and residing in a Texas Youth Commission facility.
House: Juvenile Justice & Family Issues
Referred to Juvenile Justice & Family Issues
HB 957 75-0 (1997)
Author: Goodman, Toby | et. al.
Relating to the revision of the Uniform Interstate Family Support Act to comply with federal law.
House: Juvenile Justice & Family Issues
Considered in Calendars
HB 1174 75-0 (1997)
Author: Thompson, Senfronia
Relating to the requirement that certain persons obligated to pay child support pay an additional amount for child care.
House: Juvenile Justice & Family Issues
Referred to Juvenile Justice & Family Issues
HB 1530 75-0 (1997)
Author: Swinford, David
Relating to the determination of the amount of child support to be ordered for a child.
House: Juvenile Justice & Family Issues
Left pending in committee
HB 1880 75-0 (1997)
Author: Thompson, Senfronia | et. al.Sponsor: Truan, Carlos
Relating to the authority of the attorney general to enter into agreements with other jurisdictions for the establishment of child support and child custody orders.
House: Judicial Affairs Senate: International Relations, Trade & Technology
Effective in 90 days -- 9/01/97
HB 2008 75-0 (1997)
Author: Thompson, Senfronia
Relating to the enforcement of child support.
House: Juvenile Justice & Family Issues
Referred to Juvenile Justice & Family Issues
HB 2036 75-0 (1997)
Author: Van de Putte, Leticia | et. al.
Relating to the transfer of child support enforcement duties from the Office of the Attorney General and the creation of the Texas Family Support Commission.
House: Juvenile Justice & Family Issues
Left pending in committee
HB 2069 75-0 (1997)
Author: Denny, MarySponsor: Ellis, Rodney
Relating to certain information provided in an application for a marriage license.
House: Juvenile Justice & Family Issues Senate: Jurisprudence
Effective on 9/1/97
HB 2124 75-0 (1997)
Author: Maxey, Glen
Relating to the distribution of child support payments under the financial assistance program for persons with dependent children.
House: Human Services
Referred to Human Services
HB 2151 75-0 (1997)
Author: Allen, Ray | et. al.
Relating to the enforcement of the requirement to pay child support; providing an offense.
House: Juvenile Justice & Family Issues
Left pending in committee
HB 2228 75-0 (1997)
Author: McReynolds, Jim
Relating to the determination of the amount of child support for a child of certain disabled obligors.
House: Juvenile Justice & Family Issues
Committee report sent to Calendars
HB 2269 75-0 (1997)
Author: Thompson, Senfronia
Relating to the enforcement of a child support order by contempt and suspension of a license.
House: Juvenile Justice & Family Issues
Referred to Juvenile Justice & Family Issues
HB 2424 75-0 (1997)
Author: Puente, RobertSponsor: Wentworth, Jeff
Relating to deductions from lottery winnings and compensation of the amount of certain child support, taxes, and other payments.
House: Juvenile Justice & Family Issues Senate: State Affairs
Effective in 90 days -- 9/01/97
HB 2483 75-0 (1997)
Author: Solis, Jim
Relating to the requirement that certain persons required to pay child support participate in job training.
House: Juvenile Justice & Family Issues
Left pending in committee
HB 2843 75-0 (1997)
Author: Hirschi, John
Relating to the enforcement and collection of child support; providing a penalty.
House: Juvenile Justice & Family Issues
Committee report sent to Calendars
HB 2987 75-0 (1997)
Author: Thompson, SenfroniaSponsor: Whitmire, John
Relating to the requirement that certain child support payments be forwarded by electronic funds transfer and to the collection of certain fees.
House: Juvenile Justice & Family Issues
Left pending in committee
HB 3109 75-0 (1997)
Author: Serna, Gilbert
Relating to authorizing a domestic relations office to obtain certain information to establish, modify, or enforce a child support order.
House: Juvenile Justice & Family Issues
Placed on General State Calendar
HB 3281 75-0 (1997)
Author: Goodman, Toby | et. al.Sponsor: Harris, Chris
Relating to local court processing for child support cases and to enforcement of child support orders; providing penalties.
House: Juvenile Justice & Family Issues Senate: Jurisprudence
Effective in 90 days -- 9/01/97
HB 3282 75-0 (1997)
Author: Goodman, Toby
Relating to the imposition of interest on child support obligation.
House: Juvenile Justice & Family Issues
Left pending in committee
HB 3283 75-0 (1997)
Author: Goodman, Toby
Relating to the administration of the child support enforcement duties of the Office of Attorney General.
House: Juvenile Justice & Family Issues
Left pending in committee
HB 3286 75-0 (1997)
Author: Goodman, Toby | et. al.
Relating to the implementation of the child support enforcement provisions of Title III of the federal Personal Responsibility and Work Opportunity Reconciliation Act of 1996; providing penalties.
House: Juvenile Justice & Family Issues
Laid on the table subject to call
HB 3385 75-0 (1997)
Author: Moreno, Paul
Relating to the disclosure of child support payment status by a candidate for public elective office.
House: Elections
Committee report sent to Calendars
HB 3424 75-0 (1997)
Author: Naishtat, Elliott
Relating to enforcement of child support.
House: Juvenile Justice & Family Issues
Referred to Juvenile Justice & Family Issues
SB 11 75-0 (1997)
Author: Luna, GregorySponsor: Reyna, Arthur
Relating to the enforcement of a child support obligation in a suit to terminate the parent-child relationship.
House: Juvenile Justice & Family Issues Senate: Jurisprudence
Effective on 9/1/97
SB 29 75-0 (1997)
Author: Zaffirini, JudithSponsor: Goodman, Toby | et. al.
Relating to the implementation of the child support enforcement provisions of Title III of the federal Personal Responsibility and Work Opportunity Reconciliation Act of 1996; providing penalties.
House: Juvenile Justice & Family Issues Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective on 9/1/97
SB 165 75-0 (1997)
Author: Luna, Gregory | et. al.
Relating to the interest on delinquent child support payments.
Senate: Jurisprudence
Record vote
SB 416 75-0 (1997)
Author: Harris, Chris
Relating to the enforcement and collection of child support payments.
House: Juvenile Justice & Family Issues Senate: Jurisprudence
Left pending in committee
SB 426 75-0 (1997)
Author: Harris, ChrisSponsor: Goodman, Toby
Relating to the revision of the Uniform Interstate Family Support Act to comply with federal law.
House: Juvenile Justice & Family Issues Senate: Jurisprudence
Effective on 9/1/97
SB 435 75-0 (1997)
Author: Harris, ChrisSponsor: Thompson, Senfronia
Relating to standard orders for the possession of a child.
House: Juvenile Justice & Family Issues Senate: Jurisprudence
Effective on 9/1/97
SB 497 75-0 (1997)
Author: Harris, ChrisSponsor: McReynolds, Jim
Relating to certain persons having custody of an adult disabled child.
House: Juvenile Justice & Family Issues Senate: Jurisprudence
Effective on 9/1/97
SB 1096 75-0 (1997)
Author: Wentworth, Jeff
Relating to deductions of the amount of certain child support awards from lottery winnings.
Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
SB 1098 75-0 (1997)
Author: Wentworth, JeffSponsor: Goodman, Toby
Relating to exempting certain support payments from seizure.
House: Financial Institutions Senate: Jurisprudence
Effective on 9/1/97
SB 1161 75-0 (1997)
Author: Carona, JohnSponsor: Hill, Fred
Relating to the authority of certain counties to contract with private entities for child support and visitation enforcement services.
House: Juvenile Justice & Family Issues Senate: Jurisprudence
Effective on 9/1/97
SB 1205 75-0 (1997)
Author: Lucio, Jr., Eddie
Relating to requiring parental support for a child adjudicated as having engaged in delinquent conduct who is placed as a condition of probation in a boot camp.
Senate: Criminal Justice
Referred to Criminal Justice
SB 1213 75-0 (1997)
Author: Madla, Frank
Relating to certain powers of domestic relations offices.
Senate: Jurisprudence
Referred to Jurisprudence
SB 1214 75-0 (1997)
Author: Madla, Frank
Relating to certain fees collected by court clerks and domestic relations offices.
Senate: Jurisprudence
Referred to Jurisprudence
SB 1377 75-0 (1997)
Author: Ellis, Rodney
Relating to the enforcement of child support obligations by the attorney general's office.
Senate: Jurisprudence
Referred to Jurisprudence
SB 1556 75-0 (1997)
Author: Ogden, Steve
Relating to the determination of the amount of child support for a child of certain retired or disabled obligors.
House: Juvenile Justice & Family Issues Senate: Jurisprudence
Referred to Juvenile Justice & Family Issues
SB 1594 75-0 (1997)
Author: Haywood, TomSponsor: Hirschi, John
Relating to the enforcement and collection of child support; providing a penalty.
House: Juvenile Justice & Family Issues Senate: Jurisprudence
Effective on 9/1/97
SB 1847 75-0 (1997)
Author: Harris, Chris
Relating to local court processing for child support cases and to enforcement of child support orders.
Senate: Jurisprudence
No action taken in committee
HB 23 74-0 (1995)
Author: Goolsby, Tony | et. al.
Relating to loss of a state professional license and denial and suspension of a Texas driver's license for failure to pay child support.
House: Juvenile Justice and Family Issues
Coauthor Authorized
HB 45 74-0 (1995)
Author: McCall, Brian | et. al.
Relating to the denial or suspension of certain licenses for failure to pay child support.
House: Juvenile Justice and Family Issues
Coauthor Authorized
HB 170 74-0 (1995)
Author: Thompson, Senfronia | et. al.Sponsor: Armbrister, Kenneth
Relating to the requirement that certain child support payments be forwarded by electronic funds transfer.
House: Juvenile Justice and Family Issues Senate: Jurisprudence
Effective on 1/1/96
HB 342 74-0 (1995)
Author: Van de Putte, Leticia
Relating to the application of the sales and use tax to child support collection services.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to subcommittee
HB 433 74-0 (1995)
Author: Goodman, Toby | et. al.Sponsor: Harris, Chris
Relating to the parent-child relationship, suits affecting the parent-child relationship, and the protection of children.
House: Juvenile Justice and Family Issues Senate: Jurisprudence
Effective on 9/1/95
HB 655 74-0 (1995)
Author: Goodman, Toby | et. al.Sponsor: Harris, Chris
Relating to the recodification of statutes relating to parents and children and suits affecting the parent-child relationship.
House: Juvenile Justice and Family Issues Senate: Jurisprudence
Effective immediately
HB 974 74-0 (1995)
Author: Goodman, Toby
Relating to the placement of a lien on a motor vehicle for certain persons delinquent in the payment of child support.
House: Juvenile Justice and Family Issues
Left pending in committee
HB 1085 74-0 (1995)
Author: Reyna, Elvira | et. al.Sponsor: Nelson, Jane
Relating to the authority of counties to contract with private entities for the collection of child support and to electronic transfer of the support payments.
House: County Affairs Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Referred to special subcommittee
HB 1123 74-0 (1995)
Author: Hilderbran, Harvey
Relating to enforcement alternatives for contempt orders for certain obligors who are delinquent in child support payments.
House: Juvenile Justice and Family Issues
Referred to Juvenile Justice & Family Issues
HB 1189 74-0 (1995)
Author: Van de Putte, Leticia
Relating to reporting certain child support payments to a consumer reporting agency.
House: Juvenile Justice and Family Issues Senate: Jurisprudence
Referred to Jurisprudence
HB 1211 74-0 (1995)
Author: McDonald, Nancy
Relating to enforcement of certain medical assistance support and the duties of employers and insurers regarding that support.
House: Insurance
Left pending in committee
HB 1274 74-0 (1995)
Author: Naishtat, ElliottSponsor: Harris, Chris
Relating to information about a registered voter that may be obtained by a domestic relations office from state voter registration records.
House: Juvenile Justice and Family Issues Senate: Jurisprudence
Effective on 9/1/95
HB 1322 74-0 (1995)
Author: Romo, Sylvia
Relating to the use of private and other entities for child support enforcement.
House: Juvenile Justice and Family Issues
Left pending in committee
HB 1397 74-0 (1995)
Author: Goodman, Toby
Relating to administrative procedures for the enforcement of certain child support obligations.
House: Juvenile Justice and Family Issues
Left pending in committee
HB 1400 74-0 (1995)
Author: Cuellar, Henry
Relating to the suspension of certain licenses on the failure of the license holder to pay court-ordered child support.
House: Juvenile Justice and Family Issues
Referred to Juvenile Justice & Family Issues
HB 1674 74-0 (1995)
Author: Mowery, Anna | et. al.
Relating to the establishment of and mandatory participation in a "first work" pilot program for certain AFDC recipients and certain noncustodial parents of children receiving AFDC benefits.
House: Human Services
Left pending in committee
HB 1862 74-0 (1995)
Author: Seidlits, Jr., Curtis
Relating to the private enforcement and collection of child support payments under the Child Support Collection Privatization Council.
House: Juvenile Justice and Family Issues
Left pending in committee
HB 2056 74-0 (1995)
Author: Dutton, Jr., Harold V.
Relating to requiring certain child support obligees to file a monthly income and expense statement.
House: Juvenile Justice and Family Issues
Referred to Juvenile Justice & Family Issues
HB 2218 74-0 (1995)
Author: Naishtat, Elliott
Relating to the creation of a working group to develop strategies regarding child support collections and enforcement.
House: Juvenile Justice and Family Issues
Referred to Juvenile Justice & Family Issues
HB 2323 74-0 (1995)
Author: Clemons, Billy | et. al.
Relating to sunsetting the involvement of the attorney general's office in matters related to child support.
House: Juvenile Justice and Family Issues
Laid on the table subject to call
HB 2399 74-0 (1995)
Author: Thompson, Senfronia
Relating to the Harris County Child Support Department.
House: County Affairs
Comm. report sent to Local & Consent Calendar
HB 2565 74-0 (1995)
Author: Mowery, Anna
Relating to the child support obligations of certain parents of children receiving AFDC benefits.
House: Juvenile Justice and Family Issues
Referred to Juvenile Justice & Family Issues
HB 2664 74-0 (1995)
Author: Goodman, Toby | et. al.
Relating to the enforcement of certain child support and medical support obligations.
House: Juvenile Justice and Family Issues
Laid on the table subject to call
HB 2796 74-0 (1995)
Author: Brady, Kevin
Relating to requiring a defendant convicted of an offense causing a death to pay child support as restitution for the offense.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence Senate: Criminal Justice
Referred to Criminal Justice
HB 3144 74-0 (1995)
Author: Hamric, Peggy
Relating to child support payments.
House: Juvenile Justice and Family Issues
Left pending in committee
SB 7 74-0 (1995)
Author: Harris, Chris | et. al.Sponsor: Goodman, Toby | et. al.
Relating to the parent-child relationship, suits affecting the parent-child relationship, and the protection of children.
House: Juvenile Justice and Family Issues Senate: Jurisprudence
Placed on General State Calendar
SB 64 74-0 (1995)
Author: Nelson, Jane
Relating to the requirement that certain persons delinquent in the payment of child support participate in a community work experience program.
Senate: Jurisprudence
Left pending in subcommittee
SB 115 74-0 (1995)
Author: Harris, Chris
Relating to the suspension of certain licenses for failure to pay child support.
House: Juvenile Justice and Family Issues Senate: Jurisprudence
Referred to Juvenile Justice & Family Issues
SB 117 74-0 (1995)
Author: Harris, Chris
Relating to the suspension of certain licenses for failure to pay child support.
House: Juvenile Justice and Family Issues Senate: Jurisprudence
Referred to Juvenile Justice & Family Issues
SB 514 74-0 (1995)
Author: Harris, ChrisSponsor: McDonald, Nancy
Relating to the availability of health insurance for certain children the subject of a child support order.
House: Juvenile Justice and Family Issues Senate: Jurisprudence
Reported favorably as substituted
SB 790 74-0 (1995)
Author: Harris, Chris
Relating to registration and certification of a private entity engaged in child support enforcement.
Senate: Jurisprudence
No action taken in committee
SB 793 74-0 (1995)
Author: Harris, ChrisSponsor: Goodman, Toby
Relating to the enforcement of certain child support and medical support obligations; appropriating certain federal funds.
House: Juvenile Justice and Family Issues Senate: Jurisprudence
Effective on 9/1/95
SB 797 74-0 (1995)
Author: Harris, Chris
Relating to the establishment of the Texas Family Support Agency and the administration of a statewide plan for child support.
Senate: Jurisprudence
No action taken in committee
SB 1507 74-0 (1995)
Author: Montford, John
Relating to the private enforcement and collection of child support payments under the Child Support Collection Privatization Council.
Senate: Jurisprudence
Subcommittee meeting cancelled
SB 1585 74-0 (1995)
Author: Henderson, DonSponsor: Thompson, Senfronia
Relating to the Harris County Child Support Department.
House: County Affairs Senate: Jurisprudence
Effective in 90 days -- 8/28/95
SB 1625 74-0 (1995)
Author: Harris, Chris
Relating to certain licenses for failure to pay child support.
Senate: Jurisprudence
Referred to Jurisprudence
HB 152 73-0 (1993)
Author: Hill, Fred
Relating to the collection of child support arrearages.
House: Judicial Affairs
Referred directly to subcommittee by chair
HB 153 73-0 (1993)
Author: Hill, Fred
Relating to continuance of a child support enforcement proceeding.
House: Judicial Affairs
Referred directly to subcommittee by chair
HB 264 73-0 (1993)
Author: Hunter, Bob
Relating to suspension of possession of or access to a child following the obligor's failure to pay child support.
House: Judicial Affairs
Referred to Judicial Affairs
HB 279 73-0 (1993)
Author: Conley, Karyne
Relating to the itemization of child support expenditures.
House: Judicial Affairs
Referred directly to subcommittee by chair
HB 400 73-0 (1993)
Author: Kamel, Ted
Relating to the prohibition of child support for certain children who do not reside with a parent, managing conservator, or guardian or with another responsible person.
House: Judicial Affairs
Referred directly to subcommittee by chair
HB 497 73-0 (1993)
Author: Pitts, Jim
Relating to a child support agency's report of delinquent child support to a credit reporting bureau.
House: Judicial Affairs
Referred directly to subcommittee by chair
HB 617 73-0 (1993)
Author: Conley, Karyne
Relating to reporting certain delinquent child support payments to credit agencies.
House: Judicial Affairs
Referred directly to subcommittee by chair
HB 654 73-0 (1993)
Author: Oliveira, Rene
Relating to the administration of a statewide plan for child support by the attorney general's office.
House: Judicial Affairs
Referred to Judicial Affairs
HB 724 73-0 (1993)
Author: Goodman, Toby | et. al.Sponsor: Rosson, Peggy
Relating to the establishment of the parent-child relationship, determination of paternity, the payment of child support in a suit in which establishment of the parent-child relationship or a determination of paternity is sought, and to the administration of a statewide plan for child support by the attorney general's office.
House: Judicial Affairs Senate: Jurisprudence
Effective on 9/1/93
HB 758 73-0 (1993)
Author: Goodman, Toby | et. al.Sponsor: Harris, Chris
Relating to the accrual of interest on delinquent child support.
House: Judicial Affairs Senate: Jurisprudence
Effective on 9/1/93
HB 759 73-0 (1993)
Author: Goodman, Toby
Relating to the making of a record in a child support or access enforcement proceeding.
House: Judicial Affairs
Considered in Calendars
HB 792 73-0 (1993)
Author: Thompson, Senfronia
Relating to the administration of a statewide plan for the collection of child support by the attorney general's office.
House: Judicial Affairs
Laid on the table subject to call
HB 794 73-0 (1993)
Author: Goodman, Toby
Relating to the grounds for a modification of an order appointing a managing conservator of a child in certain circumstances.
House: Judicial Affairs
Referred to subcommittee
HB 831 73-0 (1993)
Author: Thompson, SenfroniaSponsor: Harris, Chris
Relating to the Uniform Interstate Family Support Act.
House: Judicial Affairs Senate: Jurisprudence
Effective on 9/1/93
HB 979 73-0 (1993)
Author: Goodman, TobySponsor: Harris, Chris
Relating to the appointment of a master in certain child support cases.
House: Judicial Affairs Senate: Jurisprudence
Effective on 9/1/93
HB 993 73-0 (1993)
Author: Swinford, David
Relating to the itemization of child support expenditures by an obligee on the request of an obligor.
House: Judicial Affairs
Referred directly to subcommittee by chair
HB 1022 73-0 (1993)
Author: Goodman, Toby
Relating to hearings before a referring court of a case referred to a family law master.
House: Judicial Affairs
Referred to Judicial Affairs
HB 1166 73-0 (1993)
Author: Raymond, RichardSponsor: Luna, Gregory
Relating to use of social security numbers of driver's license applicants to assist in child support enforcement.
House: Public Safety Senate: Jurisprudence
Effective on 9/1/93
HB 1192 73-0 (1993)
Author: Hilderbran, Harvey | et. al.Sponsor: Wentworth, Jeff
Relating to the requirement that certain parents who are delinquent in child support payments participate in job training programs.
House: Judicial Affairs Senate: Jurisprudence
Withdrawn from intent calendar
HB 1225 73-0 (1993)
Author: Goodman, Toby
Relating to the enforcement of child support orders against the estate of a decedent.
House: Judicial Affairs
Left pending in committee
HB 1297 73-0 (1993)
Author: Schechter, SueSponsor: Ellis, Rodney
Relating to persons appointed as friend of the court in cases involving child support or possession of or access to a child.
House: Judicial Affairs Senate: Jurisprudence
Effective on 9/1/93
HB 1433 73-0 (1993)
Author: Goodman, Toby | et. al.Sponsor: Harris, Chris | et. al.
Relating to the enforcement, collection, and withholding of income for child support.
House: Judicial Affairs Senate: Jurisprudence
Effective on 9/1/93
HB 1434 73-0 (1993)
Author: Goodman, Toby | et. al.Sponsor: Harris, Chris
Relating to the establishment or modification of a child support order, including guidelines for the support of children of multiple families.
House: Judicial Affairs Senate: Jurisprudence
Withdrawn from intent calendar
HB 1448 73-0 (1993)
Author: Seidlits, Jr., Curtis
Relating to the enforcement by garnishment of certain juvenile court orders for the support of a child.
House: Judicial Affairs
Considered in Calendars
HB 1555 73-0 (1993)
Author: Goodman, Toby
Relating to guidelines for support and possession of a child, the establishment and enforcement of child support, the determination of paternity, the rights and privileges of a conservator of a child and the appointment of a master in certain child support cases.
House: Judicial Affairs
Referred to Judicial Affairs
HB 1689 73-0 (1993)
Author: Goodman, Toby
Relating to the enforcement, collection, and withholding of income for child support.
House: Judicial Affairs
Referred to Judicial Affairs
HB 1690 73-0 (1993)
Author: Goodman, Toby
Relating to the payment of child support to local registries and the Title IV-D registry for the collection of court-ordered child support and income withholding for child support.
House: Judicial Affairs
Referred to Judicial Affairs
HB 1729 73-0 (1993)
Author: Granoff, Al
Relating to the payment of child support for certain children placed outside their homes.
House: Judicial Affairs
Left pending in committee
HB 1870 73-0 (1993)
Author: Goodman, Toby
Relating to income withholding for child support and retroactive child support.
House: Judicial Affairs
Referred to Judicial Affairs
HB 1958 73-0 (1993)
Author: Romo, Sylvia
Relating to using private entities to assist the attorney general in child support enforcement and imposing a late fee on delinquent child support.
House: Judicial Affairs
Referred to Judicial Affairs
HB 2081 73-0 (1993)
Author: Thompson, Garfield
Relating to paternity testing for certain persons obligated to pay child support.
House: Judicial Affairs
Referred directly to subcommittee by chair
HB 2154 73-0 (1993)
Author: Hill, Fred
Relating to the requirement that a parent reimburse the state for public assistance payments received because of delinquent child support.
House: Judicial Affairs
Referred directly to subcommittee by chair
HB 2155 73-0 (1993)
Author: Hill, Fred
Relating to the continuation of child support for certain children over 18 years of age pursuing a college degree.
House: Judicial Affairs
Referred directly to subcommittee by chair
HB 2156 73-0 (1993)
Author: Hill, Fred
Relating to the termination of certain state employees for failure to pay child support.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
HB 2157 73-0 (1993)
Author: Hill, Fred
Relating to the denial or suspension of an occupational license for failure to pay child support.
House: State Affairs
Left pending in committee
HB 2162 73-0 (1993)
Author: Hill, Fred
Relating to the enforcement of child support payments for health insurance coverage and necessary medical expenses.
House: Judicial Affairs
Referred directly to subcommittee by chair
HB 2185 73-0 (1993)
Author: Rangel, IrmaSponsor: Harris, Chris
Relating to findings in child support orders.
House: Judicial Affairs Senate: Jurisprudence
Effective on 9/1/93
HB 2461 73-0 (1993)
Author: Nieto, Pedro
Relating to proof that property subject to a child support lien is owned by the obligor's spouse.
House: Judicial Affairs
Left pending in committee
HB 2503 73-0 (1993)
Author: Goodman, Toby
Relating to court fees and costs in certain family law actions.
House: Judicial Affairs
Referred to Judicial Affairs
HB 2789 73-0 (1993)
Author: Hirschi, John
Relating to the establishment of paternity and the enforcement of child support for certain alleged fathers.
House: Judicial Affairs
Referred directly to subcommittee by chair
SB 84 73-0 (1993)
Author: Harris, ChrisSponsor: Goodman, Toby
Relating to the enforcement of support orders for children and the issuance of insurance coverage for certain persons subject to a medical support order for a child; providing a penalty.
House: Judicial Affairs Senate: State Affairs
Effective on 9/1/93
SB 229 73-0 (1993)
Author: Rosson, Peggy | et. al.
Relating to the administration of a statewide plan for child support by the attorney general's office.
House: Judicial Affairs Senate: Jurisprudence
Referred to Judicial Affairs
SB 291 73-0 (1993)
Author: Rosson, PeggySponsor: Thompson, Senfronia
Relating to the administration of a statewide plan for child support by the attorney general's office and awards of cost in Title IV-D cases and including appropriations of federal funds.
House: Judicial Affairs Senate: Jurisprudence
Effective on 9/1/93
SB 514 73-0 (1993)
Author: Rosson, Peggy
Relating to denial of paternity, the determination of paternity and the payment of child support during a suit in which a determination of paternity is sought.
Senate: Jurisprudence
Left pending in committee
SB 515 73-0 (1993)
Author: Rosson, Peggy
Relating to child support judgment actions.
House: Judicial Affairs Senate: Jurisprudence
Referred directly to subcommittee by chair
SB 516 73-0 (1993)
Author: Rosson, Peggy | et. al.
Relating to the payment of child support to local registries and the Title IV-D registry for the collection of court-ordered child support and income withholding for child support.
House: Judicial Affairs Senate: Jurisprudence
Referred directly to subcommittee by chair
SB 857 73-0 (1993)
Author: Henderson, DonSponsor: Goodman, Toby
Relating to court fees and costs in certain family law actions; making an appropriation to the attorney general.
House: Judicial Affairs Senate: Jurisprudence
Effective on 9/1/93
SB 858 73-0 (1993)
Author: Henderson, DonSponsor: Goodman, Toby
Relating to the payment of child support to local registries and the Title IV-D registry for the collection of court-ordered child support and income withholding for child support, and to retroactive child support.
House: Judicial Affairs Senate: Jurisprudence
Comm. report sent to Local & Consent Calendar
SB 950 73-0 (1993)
Author: Wentworth, Jeff
Relating to the payment of child support to local registries and a state registry for the collection of court ordered child support.
Senate: Jurisprudence
Referred to Jurisprudence
SB 1022 73-0 (1993)
Author: Wentworth, JeffSponsor: Puente, Robert
Relating to court-ordered fees in Bexar County in cases related in the parent-child relationship.
House: Judicial Affairs Senate: Jurisprudence
Effective on 9/1/93
SB 1399 73-0 (1993)
Author: Harris, ChrisSponsor: Goodman, Toby
Relating to the making of a record in a child support or access enforcement proceeding.
House: Judicial Affairs Senate: Jurisprudence
Committee report sent to Calendars
SB 1405 73-0 (1993)
Author: Harris, Chris
Relating to the enforcement, collection, and withholding of income for child support.
Senate: Jurisprudence
Withdrawn from intent calendar
SB 1406 73-0 (1993)
Author: Harris, Chris
Relating to the establishment or modification of a child support order, including guidelines for the support of children in more than one household.
Senate: Jurisprudence
Left pending in committee
SB 1417 73-0 (1993)
Author: Harris, Chris
Relating to the appointment of a master in certain child support cases.
Senate: Jurisprudence
Recommended for local & uncontested Calendar
HB 202 72-0 (1991)
Author: Williamson, Richard | et. al.Sponsor: Harris, Chris
Relating to filing fees, other fees, and costs for certain types of lawsuits; making an appropriation to the attorney general.
House: Judicial Affairs Senate: Jurisprudence
Effective on 9/1/91
HB 406 72-0 (1991)
Author: Williamson, Richard
Relating to filing fees, other fees, and costs for certain types of lawsuits.
House: Judicial Affairs
Referred to Judicial Affairs
HB 415 72-0 (1991)
Author: Goodman, Toby
Relating to the payment of child support during a suit in which a determination of paternity is sought.
House: Judicial Affairs
1st Printing sent to Calendars
HB 462 72-0 (1991)
Author: Holzheauser, Steve
Relating to increasing the penalty for the offense of issuing a bad check when the check is payment for court-ordered child support, notifying the issuers of such checks of possible prosecution, and imposing fees for the notification.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
No action taken in committee
HB 593 72-0 (1991)
Author: Goodman, Toby
Relating to the determination of the resources of a person obligated to pay child support.
House: Judicial Affairs
Left pending in committee
HB 594 72-0 (1991)
Author: Goodman, Toby
Relating to the enforcement of judgments for past-due child support payments.
House: Judicial Affairs
Laid on the table subject to call
HB 769 72-0 (1991)
Author: Conley, KaryneSponsor: Harris, Chris
Relating to the accrual of interest on and the enforcement of judgments for unpaid child support.
House: Judicial Affairs Senate: Jurisprudence
Effective on 9/1/91
HB 771 72-0 (1991)
Author: Conley, Karyne
Relating to the itemization of child support expenditures.
House: Judicial Affairs
Referred to Judicial Affairs
HB 1312 72-0 (1991)
Author: Kamel, Ted
Relating to the prohibition of child support for certain children who do not reside with a parent, managing conservator, or guardian or with another responsible person.
House: Judicial Affairs
Referred to Judicial Affairs
HB 1388 72-0 (1991)
Author: Cuellar, Renato
Relating to the duty of a grandparent to support a grandchild and to the application of health insurance protection for certain grandchildren.
House: Judicial Affairs
Referred to Judicial Affairs
HB 1688 72-0 (1991)
Author: Oliveira, ReneSponsor: Dickson, Temple
Relating to child support records and orders.
House: Judicial Affairs Senate: Jurisprudence
Effective on 9/1/91
HB 2020 72-0 (1991)
Author: Rabuck, Bob
Relating to the enforcement of child support orders against the estate of a decedent, liens against the property of persons owing child support, and security for child support.
House: Judicial Affairs
Referred to Judicial Affairs
HB 2159 72-0 (1991)
Author: Thompson, Senfronia
Relating to procedures for establishing paternity of children for inheritance, child support and other lawful purposes.
House: Judicial Affairs
1st Printing sent to Calendars
HB 2166 72-0 (1991)
Author: Wentworth, JeffSponsor: Green, Gene
Related to the payment of child support to local registries and the state registry for the collection of court-ordered child support and income withholding for child support.
House: Judicial Affairs Senate: Jurisprudence
Reported favorably with amendments
HB 2211 72-0 (1991)
Author: Junell, Robert | et. al.
Relating to administrative processes to establish, modify and enforce child support and medical support obligations, cooperate with other states and to reimburse the state for public assistance paid on behalf of a child.
House: Judicial Affairs
1st Printing sent to Calendars
HB 2311 72-0 (1991)
Author: Goodman, Toby
Relating to the guidelines for the support of a child and income withholding in proceedings brought by the attorney general.
House: Judicial Affairs
Laid on the table subject to call
HB 2367 72-0 (1991)
Author: Holzheauser, Steve
Relating to the payment of court-ordered child support and a requirement that all payments be made by cashier's check, money order or employer's check.
House: Judicial Affairs
Referred to Judicial Affairs
HB 2747 72-0 (1991)
Author: Perez, Nicolas
Related to the administration of a statewide plan for child support by the attorney general's office and an expedited process to establish or enforce support obligations.
House: Judicial Affairs
Referred to Judicial Affairs
SB 69 72-0 (1991)
Author: Glasgow, Bob
Relating to filing fees, other fees, and costs for certain types of lawsuits; making an appropriation to the attorney general.
Senate: Jurisprudence
Referred to Jurisprudence
SB 99 72-0 (1991)
Author: Ratliff, Bill
Relating to the establishment of an education fund through child support payments and to the administration of that fund.
Senate: Jurisprudence
Referred to special subcommittee
SB 149 72-0 (1991)
Author: Harris, Chris
Relating to the determination of paternity and the payment of child support during a suit in which a determination of paternity is sought.
Senate: Jurisprudence
Referred to special subcommittee
SB 152 72-0 (1991)
Author: Harris, ChrisSponsor: Goodman, Toby
Relating to the enforcement of judgments for past-due child support payments.
House: Judicial Affairs Senate: Jurisprudence
Effective on 9/1/91
SB 186 72-0 (1991)
Author: Harris, ChrisSponsor: Goodman, Toby
Relating to the determination of the resources of a person obligated to pay child support.
House: Judicial Affairs Senate: Jurisprudence
Effective on 9/1/91
SB 649 72-0 (1991)
Author: Harris, Chris
Relating to the establishment, enforcement, and collection of child support and to the administration of a statewide plan for the establishment, enforcement, and collection of child support by the Office of Court Administration of the Texas Judicial System.
Senate: Jurisprudence
Reported favorably w/o amendments
SB 702 72-0 (1991)
Author: Krier, Cynthia
Relating to the use of property and proceeds derived from criminal asset forfeiture to pay child support arrearages and to the punishment of the offense of refusing to pay child support.
Senate: Criminal Justice
Referred to Criminal Justice
SB 704 72-0 (1991)
Author: Krier, CynthiaSponsor: Rabuck, Bob
Relating to a bond or security deposit in connection with child support payments.
House: Judicial Affairs Senate: Jurisprudence
1st Printing sent to Local&Consent Calendars
SB 707 72-0 (1991)
Author: Krier, Cynthia
Relating to the establishment and payment of a collection fee on past due child support.
Senate: Jurisprudence
Referred to Jurisprudence
SB 913 72-0 (1991)
Author: Harris, Chris
Relating to filing fees, other fees, and costs for certain types of lawsuits; making an appropriation to the attorney general.
Senate: Jurisprudence
Referred to special subcommittee
SB 940 72-0 (1991)
Author: Green, Gene
Relating to the administration of a statewide plan for child support by the attorney general's office and an expedited process to establish or enforce support obligations.
Senate: Jurisprudence
Withdrawn from intent calendar
SB 947 72-0 (1991)
Author: Green, Gene
Relating to the enforcement, collection of child support and income withholding for child support.
Senate: Jurisprudence
Withdrawn from intent calendar
SB 1112 72-0 (1991)
Author: Turner, Jim
Related to administrative processes to establish, modify and enforce child support and medical support obligations, cooperate with other states and to reimburse the state for public assistance paid on behalf of a child.
Senate: Jurisprudence
Referred to Jurisprudence
SB 1171 72-0 (1991)
Author: Brooks, Chet
Relating to the establishment and enforcement or orders requiring health insurance for children, additional child support for medical support of children and concerning the medical assistance program.
Senate: Jurisprudence
Referred to Jurisprudence
SB 1333 72-0 (1991)
Author: Krier, CynthiaSponsor: Goodman, Toby
Relating to the transfer of certain suits affecting the parent-child relationship and court-ordered and administrative withholding from earnings to enforce child support orders.
House: State Affairs Senate: Jurisprudence
Effective on 9/1/91
SB 1335 72-0 (1991)
Author: Krier, CynthiaSponsor: Goodman, Toby
Relating to the guidelines for the support of a child and income withholding in proceedings brought by the attorney general.
House: Judicial Affairs Senate: Jurisprudence
Effective in 90 days -- 8/26/91
SB 1509 72-0 (1991)
Author: Harris, ChrisSponsor: Thompson, Senfronia
Relating to the authority of a domestic relations office to obtain certain records from the Department of Public Safety and the Texas Employment Commission; providing a penalty.
House: Judicial Affairs Senate: Jurisprudence
Vetoed by the Governor
SB 1570 72-0 (1991)
Author: Truan, CarlosSponsor: Hunter, Todd
Relating to the child support service fee in Nueces County.
House: County Affairs Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Effective on 9/1/91
HB 7 72-1 (1991)
Author: Vowell, Jack | et. al.Sponsor: Brooks, Chet
Relating to health and human services, including the powers and duties of the Health and Human Services Commission, Texas Department of Health, other state agencies and providers, and including the enforcement of child support obligations; creating offenses and providing penalties; authorizing the issuance of bonds.
House: Appropriations Senate: State Affairs
Effective on 9/1/91
HB 122 72-1 (1991)
Author: Perez, Nicolas
Relating to the administration of a statewide plan for child support by the attorney general's office and an expedited process to establish or enforce support obligations.
House: Judicial Affairs
Referred to Judicial Affairs
HB 16 71-0 (1989)
Author: Harris, Chris | et. al.
Relating to the establishment, enforcement, and collection of child support and to the administration of a statewide plan for the establishment, enforcement, and collection of child support....
House: Judicial Affairs
Referred to subcommittee
HB 30 71-0 (1989)
Author: Clemons, BillySponsor: Krier, Cynthia
Relating to consideration of the income of the spouse of a person obligated to pay child support in the establishment or modification of the support and for the application of guidelines and for the....
House: Judicial Affairs Senate: Jurisprudence
Senate conferees appointed
HB 324 71-0 (1989)
Author: Harris, Chris
Relating to the establishment, enforcement, and collection of child support and to the establishment of paternity.
House: Judicial Affairs
Referred to subcommittee
HB 389 71-0 (1989)
Author: Dutton, Jr., Harold V. | et. al.
Relating to the establishment, enforcement, and collection of child support, and to the establishment of paternity.
House: Judicial Affairs
Referred to subcommittee
HB 597 71-0 (1989)
Author: Lucio, Eddie
Relating to income withholding for the payment of child support.
House: Judicial Affairs
Referred to subcommittee
HB 620 71-0 (1989)
Author: Seidlits, Jr., Curtis | et. al.
Relating to the method of payment of certain child support obligations.
House: Judicial Affairs
Referred to subcommittee
HB 635 71-0 (1989)
Author: Willy, JohnSponsor: Brown, J.E.
Relating to the child support service fee in Brazoria, Fort Bend, Matagorda, and Wharton counties.
House: Judicial Affairs Senate: Jurisprudence
Effective on 9/1/89
HB 681 71-0 (1989)
Author: Connelly, Barry
Relating to income withholding for the payment of child support.
House: Judicial Affairs
Referred to Judicial Affairs
HB 683 71-0 (1989)
Author: Harris, Chris
Relating to the appointment of a friend of the court to assist the court in the monitoring and enforcement of orders for child support and possession of and access to a child.
House: Judicial Affairs
Referred to Judicial Affairs
HB 686 71-0 (1989)
Author: Perez, Nicolas
Relating to the appointment of a friend of the court to assist the court in the monitoring and enforcement of orders for child support and possession of and access to a child.
House: Judicial Affairs
Referred to Judicial Affairs
HB 687 71-0 (1989)
Author: Perez, Nicolas
Relating to the Texas Department of Human Services providing to the attorney general's office certain information relevant to the collection of child support.
House: Judicial Affairs
Referred to subcommittee
HB 688 71-0 (1989)
Author: Perez, Nicolas
Relating to the denial of the issuance or renewal of a driver's license and the denial of the issuance of motor vehicle registration because of failure to appear at a hearing in a suit affecting the parent-child....
House: Judicial Affairs
Referred to subcommittee
HB 689 71-0 (1989)
Author: Perez, Nicolas
Relating to the payment of a child support obligation from workers' compensation benefits.
House: Judicial Affairs
Referred to subcommittee
HB 690 71-0 (1989)
Author: Perez, Nicolas
Relating to a bond or security deposit in connection with child support payments.
House: Judicial Affairs
Referred to subcommittee
HB 695 71-0 (1989)
Author: Seidlits, Jr., Curtis | et. al.
Relating to support for a minor or adult disabled child.
House: Judicial Affairs
Referred to subcommittee
HB 712 71-0 (1989)
Author: Perez, Nicolas
Relating to court ordered medical support for certain children.
House: Judicial Affairs
Referred to subcommittee
HB 727 71-0 (1989)
Author: Perez, Nicolas | et. al.
Relating to providing a credit reporting bureau or similar organization with credit information regarding a person who is behind in child support payments.
House: Judicial Affairs
Referred to subcommittee
HB 856 71-0 (1989)
Author: Perez, Nicolas
Relating to the administration of a statewide plan for child support by the attorney general's office.
House: Judicial Affairs
Referred to subcommittee
HB 949 71-0 (1989)
Author: Williamson, Richard
Relating to the assessment of court costs against a non-prevailing party at the conclusion of proceedings relative to obtaining child support payments.
House: Judicial Affairs
Referred to Judicial Affairs
HB 1017 71-0 (1989)
Author: Eckels, Robert
Relating to the duty of the court to order income withholding from earnings for child support.
House: Judicial Affairs
Referred to Judicial Affairs
HB 1056 71-0 (1989)
Author: Eckels, Robert
Relating to payment of benefits by a public retirement system under a domestic relations order and to selection of and termination of interest in certain public retirement benefits.
House: Retirement and Aging
Pending in committee
HB 1165 71-0 (1989)
Author: Conley, Karyne
Relating to the itemization of child support expenditures.
House: Judicial Affairs
Referred to Judicial Affairs
HB 1166 71-0 (1989)
Author: Conley, Karyne
Relating to the accrual of interest on unpaid child support.
House: Judicial Affairs
Referred to Judicial Affairs
HB 1491 71-0 (1989)
Author: Thomas, Bill
Relating to requiring a person obligated to pay child support to obtain life insurance for the benefit of the child.
House: Judicial Affairs
Referred to Judicial Affairs
HB 1535 71-0 (1989)
Author: Denton, Betty
Relating to modification of child support orders by the attorney general.
House: Judicial Affairs
Referred to Judicial Affairs
HB 1868 71-0 (1989)
Author: Shelley, DanSponsor: Green, Gene
Relating to the payment of a fee for certain child support cases in the child support department of Harris County.
House: Judicial Affairs Senate: Jurisprudence
Effective in 90 days-8/28/89
HB 1876 71-0 (1989)
Author: Wilson, Ron
Relating to allowing a person found in contempt of court for nonpayment of a child support obligation the probation option of working for a state agency.
House: Judicial Affairs
Referred to Judicial Affairs
HB 1939 71-0 (1989)
Author: Harris, Chris
Relating to the support of an adult child who requires continuous care and personal supervision because of a physical or mental disability and to the continuing conservatorship and guardianship....
House: Judicial Affairs
Referred to Judicial Affairs
HB 2047 71-0 (1989)
Author: Barton, Erwin
Relating to certain information collected by the State Bureau of Vital Statistics.
House: Judicial Affairs
Referred to Judicial Affairs
HB 2229 71-0 (1989)
Author: Price, Albert
Relating to the application of federal tax refunds to child support arrearages.
House: Judicial Affairs
Referred to Judicial Affairs
HB 2414 71-0 (1989)
Author: Smith, Ashley
Relating to the support of an adult child who requires continuous care and personal supervision because of a physical or mental disability and to the continuing conservatorship and guardianship of the child beyond majority.
House: Judicial Affairs
Referred to Judicial Affairs
HB 2987 71-0 (1989)
Author: Uher, D.R.Sponsor: Armbrister, Kenneth
Relating to the issuance of a writ of income withholding for the payment of a child support obligation.
House: Judicial Affairs Senate: Jurisprudence
Effective immediately
HB 2989 71-0 (1989)
Author: Uher, D.R.
Relating to support of a child and modification of order under the Texas Family Code.
House: Judicial Affairs
Referred to subcommittee
SB 89 71-0 (1989)
Author: Brown, J.E.
5elating to the child support service fee in Brazoria, Fort Bend, Matagorda, and Wharton counties.
Senate: Jurisprudence
Laid on table subj. to call in comm.
SB 180 71-0 (1989)
Author: Green, Gene
Relating to the Texas Department of Human Services providing to the attorney general's office certain information relevant to the collection of child support.
House: Judicial Affairs Senate: Jurisprudence
Pending in committee
SB 181 71-0 (1989)
Author: Green, GeneSponsor: Seidlits, Jr., Curtis
Relating to the method of payment of certain child support obligations.
House: Judicial Affairs Senate: Jurisprudence
Withdrawn from calendar
SB 188 71-0 (1989)
Author: Brown, J.E.Sponsor: Harris, Chris
Relating to the establishment of guidelines for possession of a child by a parent named as a possessory conservator and for the payment of child support and to joint managing conservatorship.
House: Judicial Affairs Senate: Jurisprudence
Effective on 9/1/89
SB 242 71-0 (1989)
Author: Krier, CynthiaSponsor: Perez, Nicolas
Relating to the denial of the issuance or renewal of a driver's license and the denial of the issuance of motor vehicle registration because of the failure to appear at a hearing in a suit affecting the parent-child....
House: Judicial Affairs Senate: Jurisprudence
Pending in committee
SB 243 71-0 (1989)
Author: Krier, Cynthia
Relating to the payment of a child support obligation from workers' compensation benefits.
Senate: Jurisprudence
Reported favorably with substitute
SB 298 71-0 (1989)
Author: Caperton, KentSponsor: Seidlits, Jr., Curtis
Relating to support for a minor or adult disabled child.
House: Judicial Affairs Senate: Jurisprudence
Effective on 9/1/89
SB 327 71-0 (1989)
Author: Caperton, KentSponsor: Seidlits, Jr., Curtis
Relating to the establishment, enforcement, and collection of child support and to the establishment of paternity.
House: Judicial Affairs Senate: Jurisprudence
Placed on General State Calendar
SB 373 71-0 (1989)
Author: Barrientos, Gonzalo
Relating to a parent's duty to support a child of the parent's child and the creation of a criminal offense for nonsupport of the child.
Senate: Jurisprudence
Referred to Jurisprudence
SB 392 71-0 (1989)
Author: Krier, CynthiaSponsor: Perez, Nicolas
Relating to providing a credit reporting bureau or similar organization with credit information regarding a person who is behind in child support payments.
House: Judicial Affairs Senate: Jurisprudence
1st Printing sent to Local&Consent Cal.
SB 399 71-0 (1989)
Author: Krier, Cynthia
Relating to a bond or security deposit in connection with child support payments.
House: Judicial Affairs Senate: Jurisprudence
Pending in committee
SB 826 71-0 (1989)
Author: Green, GeneSponsor: Dutton, Jr., Harold V.
Relating to the appointment of a friend of the court to assist the court in the monitoring and enforcement of orders for child support and possession of and access to a child.
House: Judicial Affairs Senate: Jurisprudence
Effective on 9/1/89
SB 924 71-0 (1989)
Author: Carriker, StevenSponsor: Eckels, Robert
Relating to the delivery of an order withholding income of a person for the payment of child support to the employer of the person.
House: Judicial Affairs Senate: Jurisprudence
Effective on 9/1/89
SB 1430 71-0 (1989)
Author: Krier, Cynthia | et. al.
Relating to child support enforcement and collections; making appropriations.
Senate: Finance
No action taken in committee
SB 1561 71-0 (1989)
Author: Brooks, Chet
Relating to certain information collected by the State Bureau of Vital Statistics.
House: Judicial Affairs Senate: Health & Human Services
Pending in committee
SB 1830 71-0 (1989)
Author: Glasgow, Bob
Relating to the establishment and enforcement of a child support obligation in cases brought under Part D of Title IV of the federal Social Security Act.
Senate: Jurisprudence
No action taken in committee
SR 513 71-0 (1989)
Author: Barrientos, Gonzalo
Declaring April 27, 1989, Child Support Enforcement Awareness Day in Texas.
Read & adopted
HB 11 71-1 (1989)
Author: Perez, Nicolas
Relating to the status and support of children, the establishment, enforcement, and collection of child support, the establishment of paternity, possession of and access to children, and the support of......
House: Judicial Affairs
Pending in committee
HB 24 71-1 (1989)
Author: Hill, Patricia
Relating to the possession and support of and access to children and to the enforcement of court orders on the possesion and support of and access to children.
House: Judicial Affairs
1st Printing sent to Comm. on Cal.
HB 54 71-1 (1989)
Author: Perez, Nicolas
Relating to the Texas Department of Human Services providing to the attorney general's office certain information relevant to the collection of child support.
House: Judicial Affairs
Pending in committee
HB 56 71-1 (1989)
Author: Perez, Nicolas
Relating to the payment of a child support obligation from workers' compensation benefits.
House: Judicial Affairs
Pending in committee
HB 57 71-1 (1989)
Author: Perez, Nicolas
Relating to a bond or security deposit in connection with child support payments.
House: Judicial Affairs
Pending in committee
HB 58 71-1 (1989)
Author: Perez, Nicolas
Relating to court ordered medical support for certain children.
House: Judicial Affairs
Pending in committee
HB 59 71-1 (1989)
Author: Perez, Nicolas
Relating to providing a credit reporting bureau or similar organization with credit information regarding a person who is behind in child support payments.
House: Judicial Affairs
Pending in committee
HB 60 71-1 (1989)
Author: Perez, Nicolas
Relating to the administration of a statewide plan for child support by the attorney general's office.
House: Judicial Affairs
Pending in committee
SB 67 71-1 (1989)
Author: Krier, CynthiaSponsor: Harris, Chris
Relating to the enforcement of child support, including health insurance coverage for the child, and to the collection of information for the enforcement of child support by the Texas Department of Health.
House: Judicial Affairs Senate: Jurisprudence
See remarks
HB 96 71-2 (1989)
Author: Hill, Patricia | et. al.
Relating to the obligation of the attorney general and others for certain costs and fees in suits affecting the parent-child relationship and in suits for the reciprocal enforcement of child support; providing....
House: Judicial Affairs
Reported favorably with substitute
HB 63 71-3 (1990)
Author: Williamson, Richard
Relating to filing fees, other fees, and costs for certain types of lawsuits; making an appropriation to the attorney general.
House: Judicial Affairs
Reported favorably w/o amendment(s)
HB 69 71-3 (1990)
Author: Hill, Patricia
Relating to the designation by the attorney general of a person to serve process in certain child support cases.
House: Judicial Affairs
Reported favorably w/o amendment(s)
HB 128 71-3 (1990)
Author: Harris, Chris
Relating to the establishment and enforcement of a child support obligation in cases brought under Part D of Title IV of the federal Social Security Act.
House: Judicial Affairs
Referred to Judicial Affairs
HB 31 71-4 (1990)
Author: Williamson, Richard
Relating to filing fees, other fees, and costs for certain types of lawsuits; making an appropriation to the attorney general.
House: Judicial Affairs
Referred to Judicial Affairs
HB 121 71-4 (1990)
Author: Holzheauser, Steve
Relating to increasing the penalty for the offense of issuing a bad check when the check is payment for court-ordered child support, notifying the issuers of such checks of possible prosecution, and....
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Referred to Criminal Jurisprudence
SB 53 71-4 (1990)
Author: Glasgow, Bob
Relating to filing fees, other fees, and costs for certain types of lawsuits; making an appropriation to the attorney general.
Senate: Jurisprudence
Reported favorably w/o amendments
HB 51 71-5 (1990)
Author: Williamson, Richard
Relating to filing fees, other fees, and costs for certain types of lawsuits; making an appropriation to the attorney general.
House: Judicial Affairs
Referred to Judicial Affairs
HB 52 71-5 (1990)
Author: Williamson, Richard
Relating to filing fees, other fees, and costs for certain types of lawsuits; making an appropriation to the attorney general.
House: Judicial Affairs
Referred to Judicial Affairs
SB 32 71-5 (1990)
Author: Glasgow, Bob
Relating to filing fees, other fees, and costs for certain types of lawsuits; making an appropriation to the attorney general.
House: Judicial Affairs Senate: Jurisprudence
Referred to Judicial Affairs
SB 60 71-5 (1990)
Author: Brown, J.E.
Relating to the establishment, enforcement, and collection of child support and to the establishment of paternity.
Senate: Jurisprudence
Referred to Jurisprudence
HB 65 71-6 (1990)
Author: Holzheauser, Steve
Relating to increasing the penalty for the offense of issuing a bad check when the check is payment for court-ordered child support, notifying the issuers of such checks of possible prosecution, and imposing fees for....
Filed
HB 71 71-6 (1990)
Author: Williamson, Richard
Relating to filing fees, other fees, and costs for certain types of lawsuits; making an appropriation to the attorney general.
Filed
HB 72 71-6 (1990)
Author: Williamson, Richard
Relating to filing fees, other fees, and costs for certain types of lawsuits; making an appropriation to the attorney general.
Filed
SB 21 71-6 (1990)
Author: Glasgow, Bob
Relating to filing fees, other fees, and costs for certain types of lawsuits; making an appropriation to the attorney general.
Senate: Jurisprudence
Received from the Senate
SB 33 71-6 (1990)
Author: Brown, J.E.
Relating to the establishment, enforcement, and collection of child support and to the establishment of paternity.
Senate: Jurisprudence
Referred to Jurisprudence
HB 18 70-0 (1987)
Author: Williamson, Richard
Relating to the accrual of interest on delinquent child support payments.
House: Judiciary
Pending in committee
HB 373 70-0 (1987)
Author: Hackney, ClintSponsor: Farabee, Ray
Relating to the adoption of the Revised Uniform Reciprocal Enforcement of Support Act.
House: Judiciary Senate: Jurisprudence
House adopted conference comm. report
HB 615 70-0 (1987)
Author: Hinojosa, Juan
Relating to the award of attorney's fees and the requirement of an education program after a finding of contempt of a court order for child support or possession of and access to a child.
House: Judiciary
Referred to subcommittee
HB 623 70-0 (1987)
Author: Gavin, JohnSponsor: Farabee, Ray
Relating to the membership and operation of the Wichita County Juvenile Board and Wichita County Family Court Services Department and to fees charged to support the operations of the family court services department.
House: County Affairs Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Effective on 9/1/87
HB 881 70-0 (1987)
Author: Hackney, Clint
Relating to a parent's duty to support a child of the parent's child and the creation of criminal offense for nonsupport of the child.
House: Judiciary
Referred to subcommittee
HB 1055 70-0 (1987)
Author: Smith, Terral
Relating to a parent's duty to support a child of the parent's child and the creation of a criminal offense for nonsupport of the child.
House: Judiciary
Referred to subcommittee
HB 1680 70-0 (1987)
Author: Evans, Charles
Relating to child support for mentally handicapped persons older than 18 years.
House: Judiciary
Placed on General State Calendar
HB 2044 70-0 (1987)
Author: Smith, Terral
Relating to the collection of child support.
House: Judiciary
Referred to subcommittee
HB 2518 70-0 (1987)
Author: Shelley, Dan
Relating to the creation of a child support department in Harris County.
House: Judiciary
Laid on the table subject to call
HCR 239 70-0 (1987)
Author: Toomey, Mike
Directing the Senate Committee on Jurisprudence and the House Committee on Judiciary to undertake a joint study of Texas law and procedure relating to the certain matters.
HR 768 70-0 (1987)
Author: Hackney, Clint
Enabling the house conferees on HB 373 to go outside the bounds of the house and senate versions.
SB 191 70-0 (1987)
Author: Glasgow, BobSponsor: Evans, Charles
Relating to child support for a child who is fully enrolled in a school in a program leading toward a high school diploma.
House: Judiciary Senate: Jurisprudence
House conferees appointed
SB 409 70-0 (1987)
Author: Farabee, Ray
Relating to a parent's duty to support a child of the parent's child and the creation of a criminal offense for nonsupport of the child.
House: Judiciary Senate: State Affairs
Referred to subcommittee
SB 660 70-0 (1987)
Author: Green, GeneSponsor: Shelley, Dan
Relating to the creation of a child support department in Harris County.
House: Judiciary Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Effective on 9/1/87
SB 1242 70-0 (1987)
Author: Farabee, RaySponsor: Hackney, Clint
Relating to the enforcement of certain orders, including an order for child support and for possession of and access to a child, and to the offense of criminal nonsupport.
House: Judiciary Senate: Jurisprudence
Placed on General State Calendar
SB 1522 70-0 (1987)
Author: Krier, Cynthia
Relating to certain fees authorized by the Commissioner's Court of Bexar County used to support the child support services department and the child support registry.
Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Referred to Intergovernmental Relations
HB 68 70-2 (1987)
Author: Hackney, Clint
Relating to actions under Titles 1 and 2, Family Code, including an action for child support or possession of and access to a child.
House: Judiciary
Referred to Judiciary
HB 69 70-2 (1987)
Author: Hackney, Clint
Relating to the adoption of the Revised Uniform Reciprocal Enforcement of Support Act.
House: Judiciary
Referred to Judiciary
HB 166 70-2 (1987)
Author: Harris, ChrisSponsor: Farabee, Ray
Relating to the adoption of the Revised Uniform Reciprocal Enforcement of Support Act.
House: Judiciary Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective on . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
HB 167 70-2 (1987)
Author: Harris, ChrisSponsor: Farabee, Ray
Relating to actions under Title 1 and 2, Family Code, including an action for child support or possession of and access to a child and to the offense of criminal nonsupport.
House: Judiciary Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective on . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
HCR 18 70-2 (1987)
Author: Toomey, MikeSponsor: Caperton, Kent
Directing the Senate Jurisprudence Committee and the House Committee on Judiciary to study jointly certain issues relating to child support.
House: Judiciary Senate: Jurisprudence
Signed by the Governor
SB 53 70-2 (1987)
Author: Farabee, Ray
Relating to the enforcement of certain orders, including an order for child support and for possession of and access to a child, and to the offense of criminal nonsupport.
House: Judiciary Senate: Jurisprudence
Referred to Judiciary
SB 55 70-2 (1987)
Author: Farabee, Ray
Relating to the adoption of the Revised Uniform Reciprocal Enforcement of Support Act; providing criminal and civil enforcement.
House: Judiciary Senate: Jurisprudence
Referred to Judiciary
HB 36 69-0 (1985)
Author: Toomey, MikeSponsor: Mauzy, Oscar
Relating to the inclusion of social security numbers in a decree in a suit affecting the parent-child relationship.
House: Judiciary Senate: Jurisprudence
Vetoed by the Governor
HB 96 69-0 (1985)
Author: Hudson, David
Relating to child support collection services in Smith County.
House: Judiciary
Referred to Judiciary
HB 335 69-0 (1985)
Author: Hudson, DavidSponsor: Lyon, Ted
Relating to child support collection services in Smith County.
House: County Affairs Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Effective immediately
HB 694 69-0 (1985)
Author: Polumbo, Anthony
Relating to the amount of child support that must be past due before an involuntary assignment of earnings may be ordered.
House: Judiciary
Referred to subcommittee
HB 699 69-0 (1985)
Author: Wolens, Steven
Relating to creating an offense for escape from custody by a person detained because of failure to pay child support.
House: Judiciary
Referred to Judiciary
HB 1011 69-0 (1985)
Author: Adkisson, TommySponsor: Krier, Cynthia
Relating to the Bexar County Child Support Services Department and to legal services and child support collection fees in Bexar County.
House: County Affairs Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
See remarks
HB 1059 69-0 (1985)
Author: Thompson, GarfieldSponsor: Parmer, Hugh
Relating to the period for which periodic child support may be ordered.
House: Judiciary Senate: Jurisprudence
Effective on . . . . . . . . . .
HB 1427 69-0 (1985)
Author: McKinney, Mike
Relating to the powers and duties of the child support division in the attorney general's office.
House: Judiciary
Reported from s/c favorably w/sub.
HB 1435 69-0 (1985)
Author: Ceverha, Bill
Relating to modifications of child support orders to provide for payments to person having possession of the child.
House: Judiciary
Referred to Judiciary
HB 1513 69-0 (1985)
Author: Green, Gene
Relating to child support collections in certain counties and the creation and functions of child support offices.
House: County Affairs
Testimony received in committee
HB 1530 69-0 (1985)
Author: Denton, Betty
Relating to hearings on the enforcement of child support orders.
House: Judiciary Senate: Jurisprudence
Referred to Jurisprudence
HB 1683 69-0 (1985)
Author: Oliveira, René
Relating to procedures to establish and enforce payment of child support, possession of and access to a child, and providing for recognition and enforcement of orders from sister states.
House: Judiciary
1st Printing sent to Comm. on Cal.
SB 121 69-0 (1985)
Author: Farabee, RaySponsor: Adkisson, Tommy
Relating to judgments for support of children placed outside their homes.
House: Judiciary Senate: Jurisprudence
1st Printing sent to Comm. on Cal.
SB 846 69-0 (1985)
Author: Farabee, RaySponsor: McKinney, Mike
Relating to the powers and duties of the attorney general's office in its capacity as designated state agency for administration of a statewide plan for child support.
House: Judiciary Senate: State Affairs
Placed on General State Calendar
SB 946 69-0 (1985)
Author: Krier, Cynthia
Relating to the Bexar County Child Support Services Department and to legal services and child support collection fees in Bexar County.
Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
No action taken in committee
SB 1006 69-0 (1985)
Author: Parmer, Hugh
Relating to the consideration of educational enrollment in determining the period for which child support may be ordered.
Senate: Jurisprudence
Reported favorably with substitute
SB 1175 69-0 (1985)
Author: Farabee, RaySponsor: Oliveira, René
Relating to procedures to establish and enforce payment of child support, to child support collection, parent locator, and paternity determination services, to the conservatorship and possession of and access to children, to suits affecting the parent-child relationship, and to the recognition and enforcement of orders from other jurisdictions; enacting the Model Interstate Income Withholding Act.
House: Judiciary Senate: Jurisprudence
Effective on . . . . . . . . . .
SB 1260 69-0 (1985)
Author: Mauzy, Oscar
Relating to state parent locator service procedures to facilitate establishment and enforcement of child support orders.
Senate: Jurisprudence
Referred to Jurisprudence
SB 1261 69-0 (1985)
Author: Mauzy, Oscar
Relating to the attorney general's exemption from court fees in certain proceedings brought for the purpose of obtaining child support.
House: Judiciary Senate: Jurisprudence
No action taken in committee
HB 33 69-2 (1986)
Author: Harris, Chris
Relating to child support orders.
House: Judiciary
Postponed in committee
HB 82 69-2 (1986)
Author: Oliveira, René
Relating to the computation, collection, and enforcement of child support, adopting the Revised Uniform Reciprocal Enforcement of Support Act of 1968, and changing the elements of the offense of criminal nonsupport.
House: Judiciary
Posting rule suspended
HB 89 69-2 (1986)
Author: Oliveira, René
Relating to the improvement in the collection of child support to bring Texas law into full compliance with the mandates of the Federal Child Support Enforcement Amendments of 1984, amending the Family Code.
House: Judiciary
Posting rule suspended
SB 26 69-2 (1986)
Author: McFarland, BobSponsor: Harris, Chris
Providing for the Child Support Enforcement Improvement Act of 1986; relating to the collection of child support and certain administrative and judicial requirements and procedures; making a transfer and an appropriation.
House: Judiciary Senate: State Affairs
Effective on . . . . . . . . . .
HB 2 68-0 (1983)
Author: Oliveira, RenéSponsor: Farabee, Ray
Relating to the enforcement of court-ordered child support, to the method of payment and terms of child support payments, and to possession and access to a child.
House: Judiciary Senate: State Affairs
Effective immediately
HB 427 68-0 (1983)
Author: Oliveira, René
Relating to the possession of, access to, and support of a child in a suit affecting the parent-child relationship.
House: Judiciary
Committee report printed and sent to Committee on Calendars
HB 513 68-0 (1983)
Author: Denton, Betty
Relating to limitations on the enforcement and collection of past-due, court-ordered child support.
House: Judiciary
Referred to subcommittee
HB 1025 68-0 (1983)
Author: Gibson, Bruce
Relating to fees for support collections and payments to be charged by the clerk of the district courts of Johnson County.
House: Judicial Affairs
Referred to Committee on Judicial Affairs
HB 2025 68-0 (1983)
Author: Hall, W. N. "Billy"
Relating to representation of the plaintiff in a support proceeding.
House: Judiciary
Referred to Committee on Judiciary
HB 2035 68-0 (1983)
Author: Toomey, Mike
Relating to the creation of Domestic Relations Offices in counties having a population in excess of 2,000,000.
House: County Affairs
Withdrawn from calendar
HB 2390 68-0 (1983)
Author: Bush, BobSponsor: Lyon, Ted
Relating to fees for child support collections in Collin County.
House: County Affairs Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Effective on . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
HB 2443 68-0 (1983)
Author: Martinez, WalterSponsor: Vale, Bob
Relating to the establishment of the Bexar County Child Support Services Department and to the collection of certain fees.
House: County Affairs Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Effective on . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
HB 2449 68-0 (1983)
Author: Hudson, DavidSponsor: Lyon, Ted
Relating to the child support collection service fee in Smith County.
House: County Affairs Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Effective on . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
HJR 1 68-0 (1983)
Author: Oliveira, RenéSponsor: Farabee, Ray
Proposing a constitutional amendment to allow for the assignment of income for the enforcement of court-ordered child support payments.
House: Judiciary Senate: State Affairs
Filed without the Governor's signature
SB 45 68-0 (1983)
Author: Farabee, RaySponsor: Smith, Terral
Relating to the establishment of a domestic relations office in certain counties or areas with certain powers and duties regarding court orders for child support and other matters affecting a child; giving courts jurisdiction in certain actions to order payments made to the domestic relations office; imposing fees in certain cases and authorizing the deposit and use of funds collected and other county funds for services provided.
House: Judiciary Senate: Jurisprudence
Effective immediately
SB 394 68-0 (1983)
Author: Leedom, JohnSponsor: Wright, Brad
Relating to the establishment and allocation of charges for support, maintenance and treatment of patients of state mental hospitals and residential care facilities operated by the Texas Department of Mental Health and Mental Retardation and the utilization of court-ordered child support payments toward payment of charges.
House: Public Health Senate: Health & Human Resources
Effective on . . . . . . . . . .
SB 872 68-0 (1983)
Author: Jones, GrantSponsor: Bush, Bob
Relating to the authorization under the Uniform Reciprocal Enforcement of Support Act for a court to order a deduction from certain child support payments for the payment of certain court costs.
House: Judiciary Senate: State Affairs
Effective immediately
SB 1081 68-0 (1983)
Author: Caperton, KentSponsor: Turner, Jim
Relating to suits for custody and support of children after entry of a foreign divorce decree.
House: Judiciary Senate: Jurisprudence
Placed on daily Major State Calendar
SB 1284 68-0 (1983)
Author: Parker, Carl
Relating to the duty of a parent to support his or her adult child in certain circumstances; providing for a suit for support.
Senate: Jurisprudence
Referred to Committee on Jurisprudence
SB 1359 68-0 (1983)
Author: Williams, LindonSponsor: Toomey, Mike
Relating to the creation and functions of domestic relations offices in counties having a population in excess of 2,000,000, to powers and duties of the county commissioners court and of the chief administrative officer, and to fees.
House: County Affairs Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Effective on . . . . . . . . . .
SB 1397 68-0 (1983)
Author: Truan, CarlosSponsor: Harrison, Jr., W.O. "Bill"
Relating to a child support collection service fee and a fee assessed as costs in certain contempt actions in Nueces County.
House: County Affairs Senate: Health & Human Resources
Effective on . . . . . . . . . .
SB 1415 68-0 (1983)
Author: Vale, Bob
Relating to the establishment of the Bexar County Child Support Services Department and to the collection of certain fees.
Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Considered by committee in public hearing
SCR 58 68-0 (1983)
Author: Farabee, RaySponsor: Cain, David
Urging the Department of Human Resources to provide by contract for the Attorney General to assume operation of the child support enforcement program.
House: Human Services Senate: State Affairs
Filed without the Governor's signature
HB 24 68-2 (1984)
Author: Hudson, David
Relating to child support collection services in Smith County.
House: County Affairs
Referred to Committee on County Affairs
HB 252 67-0 (1981)
Author: Messer, Bill
Relating to suits brought under the Uniform Reciprocal Enforcement of Support Act.
House: Judiciary
Subcommittee laid on table subject to call
HB 920 67-0 (1981)
Author: Uher, D.R.
Relating to judgements for the payment of delinquent child support payments.
House: Judiciary
Committee laid on table subject to call
HB 942 67-0 (1981)
Author: Uher, D.R.
Relating to the enforcement of court-ordered child support.
House: Judiciary
Referred to subcommittee
HB 952 67-0 (1981)
Author: Adkisson, TommySponsor: Mauzy, Oscar
Relating to suits brought under the Uniform Reciprocal Enforcement of Support Act.
House: Judiciary Senate: Jurisprudence
Effective on . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
HB 985 67-0 (1981)
Author: Edwards, Al
Relating to the establishment of the parent-child relationship and to determination, payment, collection, and enforcement of child support.
House: Judiciary
Subcommittee laid on table subject to call
HB 1671 67-0 (1981)
Author: Burnett, Dick
Relating to income reporting by an individual required to make child support payments.
House: Judiciary
Subcommittee laid on table subject to call
HB 1857 67-0 (1981)
Author: Gavin, John
Relating to the child support service fee for the Wichita County Family Court Services Department.
House: Security & Sanctions
Committee laid on table subject to call
HB 2365 67-0 (1981)
Author: Clark, BillSponsor: McKnight, Peyton
Relating to the creation and funding of a child support collection office under the juvenile board of Smith County.
House: Security & Sanctions Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Effective on . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
SB 105 67-0 (1981)
Author: Farabee, RaySponsor: Edwards, Al
Relating to payment, collection, and enforcement of child support; changing the limitation period for bringing paternity suits.
House: Judiciary Senate: Jurisprudence
Effective on . . . . . . . . . .
SB 171 67-0 (1981)
Author: Wilson, John
Relating to suits brought under the Uniform Reciprocal Enforcement of Support Act.
Senate: Jurisprudence
Considered by committee in public hearing
SB 559 67-0 (1981)
Author: Mauzy, Oscar
Relating to suits brought under the Uniform Reciprocal Enforcement of Support Act.
Senate: Jurisprudence
Reported from committee favorably with substitute
SB 890 67-0 (1981)
Author: Farabee, RaySponsor: Gavin, John
Relating to the child support service fee for the Wichita County Family Court Services Department.
House: Security & Sanctions Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Effective on . . . . . . . . . .
HB 468 66-0 (1979)
Author: Ezzell, Michael H.Sponsor: Brooks, Chet
Relating to the assignment of rights of support by applicants for and recipients of aid to families with dependent children.
House: Human Services Senate: Human Resources
Effective on . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
HB 470 66-0 (1979)
Author: Ezzell, Michael H.
Relating to probation for persons in contempt of court for the failure or refusal to make court ordered child support payments.
House: Judicial Affairs
Scheduled for future calendar placement
HB 472 66-0 (1979)
Author: Ezzell, Michael H.
Relating to voluntary assignment of wages for the payment of child support; providing penalties.
House: Judicial Affairs
Referred to subcommittee
HB 1190 66-0 (1979)
Author: Hill, Danny
Relating to periodic payments by a parent for the payment of attorney's fees.
House: Judicial Affairs
Scheduled for future calendar placement
HB 1263 66-0 (1979)
Author: Evans, Charles
Relating to fees for the maintenance of the child support office in certain counties.
House: Judicial Affairs Senate: Jurisprudence
Printing rule suspended
HB 1437 66-0 (1979)
Author: Jones, Luther
Relating to the offense of criminal non-support.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Scheduled for future calendar placement
HB 1670 66-0 (1979)
Author: Cary, Reby
Relating to the offenses of criminal nonsupport and of coercion to avoid payment of child support.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Referred to Committee on Criminal Jurisprudence
HB 1831 66-0 (1979)
Author: Ezzell, Michael H.Sponsor: Brooks, Chet
Relating to representation of the Texas Department of Human Resources in certain judicial proceedings.
House: Human Services Senate: Human Resources
Effective on . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
SB 1003 66-0 (1979)
Author: Clower, Ron
Relating to enforcement of child support orders by a court other than the court of continuing jurisdiction.
Senate: Jurisprudence
Scheduled for public hearing on . . . . . .
HB 192 65-0 (1977)
Author: Ribak, Abraham D.
Relating to garnishment of wages for certain court-ordered child support and court-ordered temporary support.
House: Judiciary
Assigned to General State Calendar
HB 997 65-0 (1977)
Author: Jones, LutherSponsor: Jones, Grant
Relating to the penalty for criminal nonsupport of children.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence Senate: Jurisprudence
Vetoed by the Governor
HB 1152 65-0 (1977)
Author: Benedict, Jerry L.Sponsor: Schwartz, A.R. "Babe"
Relating to the authority of certain judges in each of the counties of Brazoria, Fort Bend, Matagorda, and Wharton to create a child support office and prescribe its duties and to require the payment of a service fee to meet certain expenses of the child support office.
House: Judicial Affairs Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Effective in 90 days
HB 1156 65-0 (1977)
Author: Benedict, Jerry L.
Relating to effect of child support order of a juvenile court on other support orders.
House: Judiciary
Considered by committee in public hearing
HB 1252 65-0 (1977)
Author: Weddington, Sarah
Relating to the creation, powers, and duties of offices of child support; authorizing contracts between and among counties and juvenile boards for the establishment of child support offices.
House: Intergovernmental Affairs
Referred to Committee on Intergovernmental Affairs
HB 1271 65-0 (1977)
Author: Miller, ChrisSponsor: Brooks, Chet
Relating to work-release sentences for certain defendants.
House: Social Services Senate: Jurisprudence
Effective in 90 days
HB 1348 65-0 (1977)
Author: Ribak, Abraham D.
Relating to voluntary assignment of wages for teh payment of child support; providing penalties.
House: Judiciary
Assigned to General State Calendar
HB 1762 65-0 (1977)
Author: Weddington, Sarah
Relating to the transfer of cases under the Uniform Reciprocal Enforcement of Support Act.
House: Judiciary
Assigned to General State Calendar
HJR 17 65-0 (1977)
Author: Ribak, Abraham D.
Proposing an amendment to Article XVI, Section 28, of the Texas Constitution, to allow the garnishment of wages for certain support payments.
House: Constitutional Amendments
Failed of adoption
HB 59 64-0 (1975)
Author: Kaster, James J.
Relating to including in a decree of child support the social security number of the person required to make the payments for the support of the child.
House: Judiciary
Referred to subcommittee
HB 861 64-0 (1975)
Author: Chavez, Melchor
Relating to the custody of and support for children on the divorce of the parents or during the marriage relationship of the parents; providing for the modification and enforcement of order of a court setting the custody of or support for a child; providing for remedies for persons entitled to the possession of children.
House: Judiciary
Referred to subcommittee
HB 1946 64-0 (1975)
Author: Newton, Jon P.
Relating to child support collection and paternity determination services.
House: Health & Welfare
Reported from committee favorably with amendments
SB 381 64-0 (1975)
Author: Longoria, Raul
Relating to the custody of and support for children on the divorce of the parents or during the marriage relationship of the parents; providing for the modification and enforcement of order of a court setting the custody of or support for a child; providing for remedies for persons entitled to the possession of children.
Senate: Jurisprudence
Reported from subcommittee with no action taken
SB 775 64-0 (1975)
Author: Meier, Bill
Relating to service fees by persons ordered to pay child support, alimony, or separate maintenance by certain domestic relations courts and district courts and to the manner of payment and accounding for such funds.
House: Intergovernmental Affairs Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Referred to subcommittee
SB 943 64-0 (1975)
Author: Adams, DonSponsor: Newton, Jon P.
Relating to child support collection, parent locator, and paternity determination services by the State Department of Public Welfare; prescribing the powers and duties of the department in carrying out the provisions of this Act; providing for assignment to the department of certain rights to support and payment by court order of child support directly to the department; providing for disbursement of funds collected.
House: Health & Welfare Senate: Human Resources
Effective immediately
SB 1040 64-0 (1975)
Author: Brooks, ChetSponsor: Jones, Gene
Providing for the assessment and collection of a fee for the receipt and disbursement of child and wife support payments by the Chief Juvenile Probation Officer of Harris County; providing for the safekeeping and administration of the fund created by teh collection of such fees.
House: Intergovernmental Affairs Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Effective immediately
HB 387 63-0 (1973)
Author: Hawn, Joe
Relating to garnishment of wages; providing penalties; and declaring an emergency.
House: Judiciary
Referred to subcommittee
HB 428 63-0 (1973)
Author: Hollowell, Bill
Relating to the imposition, collection, and use of fees to be paid to the district clerk in suits for divorce, for the payment of child support, and in certain contempt proceedings for failure to pay child support; andd declaring an emergency.
House: Judiciary
Referred to subcommittee
HB 438 63-0 (1973)
Author: Hendricks, Bob
Providing that the State Department of Public Welfare may receive the support payments ordered by a Court where the State Department is paying assistance and/or providing services on behalf of such dependent child; providing for cooperation with the courts and other public or private agencies in carrying out the provisions of this Act; authorizing the State Department to promulgate reasonable rules and regulations which will enable it to carry out the provisions of this Act; fixing an effective date; providing a repealing clause, a savings clause; and declaring an emergency.
House: Judiciary
Sent to Calendar Committee
HB 1556 63-0 (1973)
Author: Nugent, James E.
Relating to the abolition of the office of county school superintendent of Walker County; and declaring an emergency.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Laid on the table subject to call
HJR 19 63-0 (1973)
Author: Hawn, Joe
Proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the State of Texas giving the legislature the power to provide for the garnishment of wages for the nonpayment of court-ordered child support.
House: Judiciary
Referred to subcommittee
SB 708 63-0 (1973)
Author: Hightower, JackSponsor: Nugent, James E.
Authorizing the State Department of Public Welfare in certain cases, or the county or district attorney, to institute charges and file complaint against any person violating these articles; providing a repealing clause and a saving clause; and declaring an emergency.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence Senate: Jurisprudence
90 Day Bill
SB 709 63-0 (1973)
Author: Hightower, JackSponsor: Hendricks, Bob
Relating to computation of amount of aid to dependent children by the State Department of Public Welfare; providing that the department may receive child support payments ordered by a court where the department is paying assistance or providing services on behalf of the dependent child; providing for cooperation with the courts and other public or private agencies in carrying out the provisions of this Act; authorizing the department to promulgate reasonable rules and regulations which will enable it to carry out the provisions of this Act and to take legal steps necessary to initiate or collect support payments from persons legally liable for such support.
House: Judiciary Senate: Jurisprudence
Signed by Governor
SJR 33 63-0 (1973)
Author: Ogg, Jack
Proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the State of Texas giving the legislature the power to provide for the garnishment of wages for the nonpayment of court-ordered child support.
Senate: Jurisprudence
Subcommittee hearing date
HB 417 62-0 (1971)
Author: Beckham, Vernon
Relating to the assessment, collection, and disposition of costs in divorce suits for the administration of child support payments, in certain counties.
HB 656 62-0 (1971)
Author: Adams, Don
Relating to provide that child support payments may be extended until graduation from a college, university, or trade school by an unmarried supported child.
HB 1070 62-0 (1971)
Author: Clayton, Bill
Relating to the duty to support children.
HB 1094 62-0 (1971)
Author: Doyle, Terry
Relating to the issuance of a child support order in conjunction with a suit for divorce.
HB 1430 62-0 (1971)
Author: Farenthold, Frances
Relating to parental financial responsibility as regards child support payments; a penalty.
HJR 62 62-0 (1971)
Author: Schulle, Gerhardt | et. al.Sponsor: Wilson, Charles
Proposing an amendment authorizing the garnishment of current wages by court order for child support obligations.
SB 930 62-0 (1971)
Author: Harrington, D. Roy
Relating to uniform reciprocal enforcement of support.
SB 974 62-0 (1971)
Author: Patman, W.N. "Bill"Sponsor: Wyatt, Jr., Joe
Relating to a fee payable to the county clerk in certain counties for the administrative costs of handling temporary support orders.
SJR 11 62-0 (1971)
Author: Wilson, Charles
Proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the State of Texas, to authorize the garnishment of current wages by court order for child support obligations.
HB 471 61-0 (1969)
Author: Salter, Robert F. "Bob"
Relating to the child custody award in a divorce suit, by imposing restrictions on the award of custody to persons other than a parent.
HB 589 61-0 (1969)
Author: Adams, Don
Relating to providing child support payments may be extended until graduation from college by the supported child; requiring amount of support to be specified in the judgment.
HB 1122 61-0 (1969)
Author: Cory, Richard Henry "Dick"
Relating to statements regarding expenditure of support payments.
HB 1401 61-0 (1969)
Author: Farenthold, Frances "Sissy"
Relating to parental financial responsibility as regards child-support payments; providing delay in issuance of marriage license; a penalty.
SB 393 61-0 (1969)
Author: Wilson, Charles N. "Charlie"
Relating to the rights of illegitimate children.
HB 322 60-0 (1967)
Author: Dickson, Temple
Relating to payment of child-support service fees by obligors of child-support payments.
HB 138 59-0 (1965)
Author: Cory, Richard Henry "Dick"
Relating to uniform reciprocal enforcement of support.
HB 521 59-0 (1965)
Author: Peeler, Travis A.
Relating to prescribing and defining the obligations of the parents of children born out of wedlock, to establish procedures for the enforcement of such obligations.
HB 861 59-0 (1965)
Author: Stewart, Vernon James
Relating to the payment, collection, and expenditure of child support service fees assessed in connection with certain cases in the District Courts of Wichita County, and by adding a new Section relating to the assessment of certain fees in certain contempt of court actions and providing for their utilization and control.
HB 921 59-0 (1965)
Author: Ivy, David M.
Relating to the enforcement of judgments ordering payment of child support.
HB 1025 59-0 (1965)
Author: Johnson, Jacob Edgar "Jake"
Relating to providing for the assessment and collection of a fee in divorce cases filed in counties having a population of more than 900,000 inhabitants according to the last preceding Federal Census.
SB 434 59-0 (1965)
Author: Spears, Jr., Franklin Scott
Relating to preserving in the court granting a divorce, jurisdiction to modify child custody; amending certain Acts.
SCR 59 59-0 (1965)
Author: Cole, Criss
Authorizing the Legislative Council to study the legal status of unmarried parents.
HB 213 58-0 (1963)
Author: Gladden, Donald C. "Don"
Relating to providing that a judgment ordering a parent to make a payment or payments for the support of his child may be treated as a final judgment and execution issued thereon if such payment or payments is three (3) months past due.
HB 228 58-0 (1963)
Author: Jarvis, Ben E.
Relating to providing that the Department of Public Welfare shall be responsible in certain instances for finding fathers who desert their families and fail to support their children; providing for the mother's or guardian's responsibility.
HB 423 58-0 (1963)
Author: Fletcher, Henry A.
Providing for the assignment and garnishment of wages to secure payment for child support; providing for the venue of suits to enforce payment; providing remedies for failure to comply; providing that remedies of this Act are in addition to others provided for elsewhere in the Statutes.
HB 550 58-0 (1963)
Author: Esquivel, Rudolph S. "Rudy"
Relating to providing that in misdemeanor cases involving wife and child desertion, neglect, or refusing to provide support, the court shall have authority to enter orders pending final hearing and to punish for violation or refusal to obey such orders as for contempt.
HB 671 58-0 (1963)
Author: Fondren, Gene Norris | et. al.
Relating to amending by eliminating from the act the provisions making the judgment in divorce cases as to child custody conform to a jury's determination of custody and further eliminating the provisions permitting demand for a jury trial in child custody cases and adding a provision for payment of child support awards into the registry of the Court, unless the Court order provides otherwise.
HB 960 58-0 (1963)
Author: Morgan, Richard L. "Dick"
Relating to services and responsibilities for locating deserting parents and other persons liable for support of dependents.
HJR 52 58-0 (1963)
Author: Jarvis, Ben E. | et. al.
Relating to proposing a constitutional amendment to give to the Legislature the power to provide, under such limitations and restrictions as may be deemed by the Legislature expedient, for the garnishment of fifty per cent (50%) of the current wages of a parent for personal services for child support payments in accordance with an Order of a Court of competent jurisdiction.
HB 42 57-0 (1961)
Author: Jarvis, Ben E.
Relating to providing that the Department of Welfare shall be responsible in certain instances for fiding fathers who desert their families and fail to support their children.
HB 127 57-0 (1961)
Author: Cory, Richard Henry "Dick"
Relating to repealing a certain Act concerning uniform reciprocal enforcement of support.
HB 236 57-0 (1961)
Author: Jarvis, Ben E.
Relating to amending a certain Statute providing for the assignment and garnishment of wages to secure payment of child support.
HB 711 57-0 (1961)
Author: Kennard, Don
Relating to amending a Revised Civil Statute relating to the support of children who require custodial care.
HJR 15 57-0 (1961)
Author: Jarvis, Ben E.
Relating to proposing an amendment to the Constitution of Texas to give the Legislature the power to provide, under such limitations and restrictions as may be deemed by the Legislature expedient, for the garnishment of the current wages of a parent for personal services for child support payments in accordance with an order of a court of competent jurisdiction.
HB 68 57-1 (1961)
Author: Kennard, Don | et. al.
Relating to amending a certain Statute relating to divorce; pertaining to the support of children who require custodial care.
HB 112 57-1 (1961)
Author: Ballman, Charles Lee
Relating to promoting economy in government; making the father of an illegitimate child responsible for his support and education within certain limits; authorizing suits to establish paternity in order that the burden of child support be placed on the parent rather than the State and establishing the necessary procedure therefor; providing for blood tests; giving the mother the right to custody, services and earnings of an illegitimate unmarried minor; providing a penalty for false accusation; providing an effective date.
HB 329 56-0 (1959)
Author: Guffey, Lloyd Myron | et. al.
Relating to amending the Penal Code so as to define what shall constitute willfully deserting, neglecting or refusing to provide for the support and maintenance of a wife in necessitous circumstances and defining what shall constitute willfully deserting, neglecting or refusing to provide for the support and maintenance of one's child or children under sixteen years of age; fixing a penalty.
HB 748 56-0 (1959)
Author: Wells, Halen Gill
Relating to providing for suit for custody and support of child or children under eighteen (18) years of age against a parent when said parent was granted a divorce decree in a foreign jurisdiction and the granting court was silent as to custody and support of such children; providing further for punishment as for contempt for violation or failure to obey orders.
HB 777 56-0 (1959)
Author: Jackson, Jr., Robert C. | et. al.
Relating to amending the Public Welfare Act of 1941 by prohibiting payments by the Department of Public Welfare to unwed mothers for the support of a child or children of more than one illegitimate birth.
SB 47 56-0 (1959)
Author: Krueger, Culp
Relating to amending the Penal Code so as to define what shall constitute willfully deserting, neglecting, or refusing to provide for the support and maintenance of a wife in necessitous circumstances and to define what shall constitute willfully deserting, neglecting or refusing to provide for the support and maintenance of one's child or children under eighteen years or age; fixing a penalty.
SB 161 56-0 (1959)
Author: Moore, W.T. "Bill"
Relating to amending the Penal Code by making it an offense for any husband to willfully desert, neglect, or refuse to provide for the support and maintenance of his wife, who may be in necessitous circumstances, or any parent who shall willfully desert, neglect, or refuse to provide for the support and maintenance of any child, under a certain age; prescribing fines, penalties and punishments.
HB 57 55-0 (1957)
Author: Cline, Jr., William A. "Bill"
Relating to offenses for willfully deserting, neglecting, or refusing to provide for the support and maintenance of a wife in necessitous circumstances or of a child or children under eighteen years of age; prescribing penalties.
HB 222 55-0 (1957)
Author: Thurmond, George Murat
Relating to amending the Penal Code relative to the willful desertion, negligence or refusal to support and maintain a wife or children, and raising the age of children thereunder to eighteen years of age.
HB 363 55-0 (1957)
Author: Hensley, Jr., Joe Lee
Relating to amending the Penal Code so as to provide that any parent shall be criminally liable under the provisions of this Act, for desertion, neglect, and refusal to provide for the support and maintenance of his or her child or children, so long as such child or children are under the age of eighteen years.
HB 446 55-0 (1957)
Author: Dungan, William Taylor "Bill"
Relating to amending the Penal Code by making it unlawful for any parent to willfully desert, neglect or refuse to provide for the support and maintenance of his or her child or children under eighteen years of age.
HB 592 55-0 (1957)
Author: Moore, James Steele "Jim"
Relating to providing a cumulative method of enforcing duties of support imposed by law; defining terms; prescribing the manner of filing and hearing of such cause of action, and the jurisdiction, duties, and powers of district court in enforcement of support payments.
HB 593 55-0 (1957)
Author: Moore, James Steele "Jim"
Relating to assessing against certain persons adjudged in contempt for failure to pay support imposed by law designated costs necessary to enforce such judgment; providing the manner of collection and payment of said costs.
HB 609 55-0 (1957)
Author: Cole, Criss
Relating to judgments affecting the custody and support of children in divorce cases.
SB 148 55-0 (1957)
Author: Krueger, Culp
Relating to amending the Penal Code so as to define what shall constitute willfully deserting, neglecting or refusing to provide for the support and maintenance of a wife in necessitous circumstances and defining what shall constitute willfully deserting, neglecting or refusing to provide for the support and maintenance of one's child or children under sixteen years of age; fixing a penalty.
HB 36 55-2 (1957)
Author: Saul, Charles Leroy | et. al.
Relating to providing for suit for custody and support of child or children under 18 years of age against a parent when said parent was granted a divorce decree in a foreign jurisdiction and the granting court was silent as to custody and support of such children; providing for process, hearing and orders; providing further for punishment as for contempt for violation or failure to obey orders; providing for payment to the district clerk.
HB 101 54-0 (1955)
Author: Hale, L. DeWitt
Relating to amending certain acts; prescribing contents of petitions and cross-petitions for divorce; requiring disposition and provision for children under certain ages in any divorce case or subsequent proceeding; providing for testimony by parents; authorizing appointment of next friend to investigate and report on conditions concerning children, and allowing a fee therefor.
HB 153 54-0 (1955)
Author: Lane, T. W. "Buckshot" | et. al.
Relating to amending the Penal Code of Texas to make the first offense of wife or child desertion a misdemeanor and subsequent offenses felonies; prescribing penalties.
HB 235 54-0 (1955)
Author: Brashear, R. Paul
Relating to providing for suit against a parent who fails to provide for the support and maintenance of his or her child or children under eighteen years old; providing for suit between parents to determine custody in certain cases; providing for venue, hearing and orders; providing further for punishment as for contempt for violation or failure to obey any orders; providing for payment to the district clerk; providing for procedure in the event a divorce action is filed and child support and child custody orders are entered therein; making this Act cumulative of other remedies.
HB 285 54-0 (1955)
Author: Yancy, Jr., James Watson | et. al.
Relating to duties of support and and to make uniform the law in respect thereto; stating the duty of support to spouses and to children and regulating actions for support; stating the effect of this Act on other laws.
HB 604 54-0 (1955)
Author: White, Richard Crawford | et. al.
Relating to defining the right of a child to support by the father when born of a man and woman living together and holding themselves out to the general public as man and wife.
SB 22 54-0 (1955)
Author: Strauss, Sr., Gus James
Relating to amending the Penal Code to define what shall constitute willfully deserting, neglecting or refusing to provide for the support and maintenance of a wife in necessitous circumstances, and to define what shall constitute willfully deserting, neglecting or refusing to provide for the support and maintenance of one's child or children under eighteen years of age; fixing a penalty; providing that a second conviction for a like offense shall be a felony; providing for severance of any part of this Act held invalid.
SB 39 54-0 (1955)
Author: Martin, Crawford Collins
Relating to providing for suit against a parent who fails to provide for the support and maintenance of his or her child or children under eighteen years of age; providing for suit between parents to determine custody in certain cases; providing for venue, process, hearing and orders; providing further for punishment as for contempt for violation or failure to obey any orders; providing for payment to the district clerk; providing for procedure in the event a divorce action is filed and child support and child custody orders are entered therein; making this Act cumulative of other remedies.
SB 87 54-0 (1955)
Author: Bracewell, Jr., Joseph Searcy
Relating to amending certain Acts requiring petitions and cross-petitions for divorce to contain information relative to children of the parties to the marriage; making provisions relative to custody and support of children under 18 years of age in event divorce is granted; providing for further proceedings relative to custody and support and fixing venue of such suits; authorizing inquiry into surroundings and circumstances affecting custody and support; providing for testimony by parents; authorizing appointment of next friend to investigate and report on conditions concerning children, and allowing a fee therefor; authorizing enforcement of court orders by contempt proceedings after notice.
HB 130 53-0 (1953)
Author: Garrett, Warren R. "Gabe"
Relating to providing that a minor child or children be given a cause of action for damages suffered as a result of the wrongful dissolution of marriage or destruction of the family circle resulting from the wrongful act of a parent or parents and a third person or persons.
HB 150 53-0 (1953)
Author: Banks, Jr., Clinton Stanley
Relating to providing for suit against a parent who fails to provide for the support and maintenance of his or her child or children under seventeen years old; providing for suit between parents to determine custody in certain cases; providing for venue, hearing and orders; providing further for punishment as for contempt for violation or failure to obey any order.
HB 152 53-0 (1953)
Author: Banks, Jr., Clinton Stanley
Relating to amending certain Acts to prescribe contents and verification of petitions and cross-petitions for divorce.
HB 399 53-0 (1953)
Author: Fisk, Jack Gordon
Relating to amending the Penal Code so as to define what shall constitute willfully deserting, neglecting or refusing to provide for the support and maintenance of a wife in necessitous circumstances and to define what shall constitute willfully deserting, neglecting or refusing to provide for the support and maintenance of one's child or children under sixteen years of age; fixing penalty; providing that a second conviction for a like offense shall be a felony.
HB 438 53-0 (1953)
Author: Bergman, Douglas Ernest | et. al.
Relating to amending certain Acts so as to except from the provisions for payment of the cost of support, maintenance and treatment of the persons legally liable for the support of children received and kept in the Texas School for the Deaf and the Texas School for the Blind.
HB 753 53-0 (1953)
Author: Brown, Hulon Brasier
Relating to amending the Uniform Reciprocal Enforcement of the Duties of Support Act, providing for a State Information Agency and defining its functions and duties.
SB 101 53-0 (1953)
Author: Bracewell, Jr., Joseph Searcy | et. al.
Relating to amending certain Acts so as to raise the age from sixteen (16) to eighteen (18) years for which the court may require a parent to contribute to the support of a minor child upon the granting of a divorce.
SB 141 53-0 (1953)
Author: Fuller, Jep S. | et. al.
Relating to amending the Penal Code relating to desertion of wife and child by increasing the maximum age of a child for which the offense therein defined is applicable from 16 years to 18 years.
SB 157 53-0 (1953)
Author: Strauss, Sr., Gus James
Relating to amending the Penal Code so as to define what shall constitute willful desertion and neglect of wife or minor child and fixing a penalty therefor; providing that a second conviction for a like offense shall be a felony.
SB 273 53-0 (1953)
Author: Willis, Doyle
Relating to providing for the assessment and collection of a fee or tax in divorce cases filed in counties having four (4) or more District Courts sitting as a Juvenile Board; providing that such moneys collected shall be placed in a separate fund and administered by the Juvenile Boards of such counties for the purpose of maintaining a Child Support Office.
HB 225 52-0 (1951)
Author: Garrett, Warren R. "Gabe"
Relating to providing that a minor child or children be given a cause of action for damages suffered as a result of the wrongful dissolution of marriage or destruction of the family circle resulting from the wrongful act of a parent or parents and a third person or persons; providing for a cause of action by a minor child or children against a third person or persons for damages suffered as a result of said third person or persons knowingly and wrongfully causing a dissolution of marriage or a destruction of the family circle.
HB 297 52-0 (1951)
Author: Houston, Jr., Horace Ben | et. al.
Relating to providing for suit against a parent who fails to provide for the support and maintenance of his or her child or children under sixteen years old; providing for suit between parents to determine custody in certain cases; providing for venue, hearing and orders; providing further for punishment as for contempt for violation or failure to obey any order.
SB 391 52-0 (1951)
Author: Parkhouse, George M.
Relating to amending certain articles pertaining to the custody, care, education and support of minor children so as to give any District Court where a minor child and the legal guardian have resided for six months jurisdiction to enforce, amend, change or make such order concerning the child as it deems necessary, including the power of contempt in such cases providing for filing such suits, notice and making certain certified copies of records prima facie evidence and also giving the Court power to allow reasonable attorneys fees.
HB 405 51-0 (1949)
Author: Crosthwait, John L. | et. al.
Relating to providing for the payment of money in wife and child desertion cases to the probation officer or the district clerk, as the Juvenile Board may direct, and the disbursement of such funds.
HB 25 50-0 (1947)
Author: Files, Rae Mandette
Relating to providing for a suit against a parent who fails to provide for support and maintenance of his or her child or children under sixteen years old; providing punishment; providing that his Act shall be cumulative or other remedies.
HB 163 50-0 (1947)
Author: Sellers, Sam C. | et. al.
Relating to amending a previous Act, relative to regulating petitions in suits for divorce, to require such petitions to state whether there are children, either born or adopted, under sixteen (16) years of age or an unborn child or children expected and if so, to give full information as to such minors, making it the duty of the Courts having jurisdiction of such suits to inquire into the status of such children, if divorce be granted; empowering such Courts to make orders and decrees for their support and maintenance until they reach sixteen (16) years of age.
HB 556 50-0 (1947)
Author: Mangum, Preston P. "Pete"
Relating to amending a previous Act, to provide that all payments made under order of the court in divorce cases and in wife and child desertion cases may be paid to either the probation officer or to the district clerk of such court; providing for the disbursement of said funds for the benefit of the wife and children; requiring bond of said probation officer; requiring the keeping of records; providing that said Act shall apply to certain counties.
SB 110 50-0 (1947)
Author: Vick, Kyle A.
Relating to amending a previous Act, regulating petitions in suits for divorce; requiring such petitions to state whether there are children under sixteen years of age or an unborn child or children expected; providing that this Act shall be cumulative of all other laws on the same subject.
HB 159 49-0 (1945)
Author: Heflin, James McDonald | et. al.
Relating to amending certain Acts so as to excep from the provisions for compulsory payment of the cost of support, maintenance and treatment of the persons legally liable for the support of children received and kept in the Texas School for the Deaf; Texas School for the Blind; Deaf, Dumb and Blind Institute for Colored Youths.
HB 174 48-0 (1943)
Author: McLellan, Charles Samuel
Relating to amending certain laws to provide that where a divorce is granted, children of the marriage shall be supported until they reach the age of eighteen (18) years.
HB 224 48-0 (1943)
Author: Carrington, Joe C.
Relating to giving the district courts in certain counties injunctive powers in cases of persons violating or threatening to violate the provisions of Article 534 of the Penal Code of the State of Texas, as amended; giving the juvenile and district courts certain powers to order parents or other persons responsible for the support of dependent or neglected children to support such children and providing for the enforcement of such orders by civil contempt proceedings.
HB 630 48-0 (1943)
Author: Goodman, James H.
Relating to amending certain Statutes by adding a provision that in case any child is adjudged to be dependent or neglected, the parent or other responsible person may be compelled to contribute to the support of such child even though the right of control over the child has been terminated.
SB 176 48-0 (1943)
Author: Sulak, Louis J.
Relating to amending certain laws to provide that where a divorce is granted, children of the marriage shall be supported until they reach the age of eighteen (18) years.
HB 321 47-0 (1941)
Author: Boone, Sr., Lester Carl | et. al.
Relating to amending the General and Special Laws relative to providing that where a divorce is granted, children of the marriage shall be supported until they reach the age of nineteen (19) years.
HB 750 47-0 (1941)
Author: Rampy, Willard (William) Henry
Relating to amending a certain Act providing that the authority conferred on the Court to alter, change, or supersede the provisions of judgments providing for the support of minor children, and the authority conferred upon the Court to enforce such judgments may be exercised by the Judge of said Court in vacation.
HB 232 44-0 (1935)
Author: Holland, Robert H.
Relating to regulating petitions in suits for divorce to require such petitions to state whether there are children under sixteen (16) years of age and if so, to give full information as to such minors, making it the duty of the Courts having jurisdiction of such suits to inquire into the status of such children, if divorce be granted.
HB 30 42-0 (1931)
Author: Keller, Jack
Relating to amending the Penal Code by making it mandatory that the Court or Judge thereof set down at hearing an allowance for the support of deserted wives and children, providing for incidentals thereto.
SB 273 42-0 (1931)
Author: Woodul, Sr., Walter Frank
Relating to regulating petitions in suits for divorce, to require such petitions to state whether there are children under sixteen yeras of age.
SB 628 42-0 (1931)
Author: Williamson, W. Albert "Cap"
Relating to making it an offense for any husband to willfully desert, neglect or refuse to provide for the support and maintenance of his wife, who may be in necessitous circumstances, or any parent who shall willfully desert, neglect, or refuse to provide for the support and maintenance of any child, under a certain age; prescribing fines, penalties, and punishment.
HB 200 41-0 (1929)
Author: Graves, Harry N.
Relating to amending certain statute relating to desertion of wife and child by eliminating the provision therein that the wife and child deserted should be in destitute and necessitous circumstances.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
HB 220 41-0 (1929)
Author: Conway, Virgil E. | et. al.
Relating to amending certain statute of the Penal Code of Texas so as to make the offense of desertion of wife or child a felony, providing a penalty thereof.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
SB 175 41-0 (1929)
Author: Moore, Joseph M. "Joe" | et. al.
Relating to making the offense of desertion of wife or child a felony, providing a penalty therefor.
SB 217 40-0 (1927)
Author: Neal, Mary Elizabeth "Margie"
Relating to adequately providing for the support of the wife and the education and support of minor children, by the husband.
HB 41 38-0 (1923)
Author: Rogers, James Preston
Relating to regulating domestic relations by prescribing means and procedure for the enforcement of the obligation of the father of legitimate minor children for their support and maintenance, and for other purposes.
HB 86 38-0 (1923)
Author: Wilmans, Edith Eunice
Relating to providing for the assistance by the county of any mother unable to properly provide for her children, where the father of such children is either dead, in a State Institution, or where she I compelled by divorce to have the entire care and custody of such children without assistance from the father.
SB 96 38-0 (1923)
Author: Davis, John
Relating to making it an offense for any husband to willfully, or without justification, desert, neglect or refuse to provide for the support and maintenance of his wife or their child or children under the age of sixteen years.
SB 161 38-0 (1923)
Author: Doyle, William Elliott
Relating to amending certain statute relating to the granting of divorces in certain cases.
HB 147 37-0 (1921)
Author: Seagler, Richard Ernest
Relating to a certain Act providing means and procedure for support and maintenance of certain minor children.
HB 107 37-1 (1921)
Author: Patman, John William Wright | et. al.
Relating to the desertion of a wife by her husband.
SB 65 35-4 (1918)
Author: Hudspeth, Claude Benton
Relating to amending the "Wife Desertion Law".
HB 198 33-0 (1913)
Author: Terrell, Chester H. | et. al.
Relating to desertion or non-support of wife or children; stating the nature of evidence admissible; and providing punishment therefor.
SB 99 33-0 (1913)
Author: Townsend, Jr., William J. "Jim"
Relating to punishing any person who shall without good cause abandon his wife or willfully neglect or refuse to maintain or provide for her, and to punish every person who shall abandon his or her minor children under the age of 16 years old.
SB 236 33-0 (1913)
Author: Kauffman, Sr., John Edward
Relating to providing for the punishment of the parents of children who abandon or neglect them and to provide for the application of the earnings of such persons abandoning such child or children, and giving the Court authority to order and direct the payment of the same.
HB 77 30-0 (1907)
Author: McCallum, Claude M.
Relating to making it a misdemeanor to abandon or willfully neglect to provide for the support and maintenance by any person, of his wife, his or her minor children in destitute or necessitous circumstances, and providing penalties for the violation of this Act.
HB 205 30-0 (1907)
Author: Jenkins, Charles H. | et. al.
Relating to defining dependent and neglected children, and regulating the treatment of same.
