Tex. Fam. Code § 157.268

Current with legislation from the 2023 Regular and Special Sessions signed by the Governor as of November 21, 2023.

Section 157.268 - Application of Child Support Payment

Child support collected shall be applied in the following order of priority:

(1) current child support;

(2) non-delinquent child support owed;

(3) the principal amount of child support that has not been confirmed and reduced to money judgment;

(4) the principal amount of child support that has been confirmed and reduced to money judgment;

(5) interest on the principal amounts specified in Subdivisions (3) and (4); and

(6) the amount of any ordered attorney's fees or costs, or Title IV-D service fees authorized under Section 231.103 for which the obligor is responsible.

Tex. Fam. Code § 157.268

Amended By Acts 2009, 81st Leg., R.S., Ch. 767, Sec. 18, eff. 1/1/2010.

Amended By Acts 2007, 80th Leg., R.S., Ch. 972, Sec. 20, eff. 9/1/2007.

Amended by Acts 2001, 77th Leg., ch. 1023, Sec. 17, eff. 9/1/2001.

Added by Acts 1995, 74th Leg., ch. 20, Sec. 1, eff. 4/20/1995.