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TX Fam Code § 231.1211 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Family Code|Title 5 - The Parent-Child Relationship and the Suit Affecting the Parent-Child Relationship|Subtitle D - Administrative Services|Chapter 231 - Title Iv-D Services|Subchapter B. Services Provided by Title Iv-D Program|Section 231.1211. Informational Materials on Standard Possession Order

Sec. 231.1211.  INFORMATIONAL MATERIALS ON STANDARD POSSESSION ORDER.  (a) The Title IV-D agency shall create informational materials that describe the possession schedule under the standard possession order under Subchapter F, Chapter 153, including any alternate schedules or elections available to conservators.(b)  The Title IV-D agency shall make the informational materials described by Subsection (a) available on the agency's Internet website and distribute printed copies of those materials on request.|Added by Acts 2021, 87th Leg., R.S., Ch. 896 (H.B. 3203), Sec. 3, eff. September 1, 2021.Added by Acts 2021, 87th Leg., R.S., Ch. 967 (S.B. 1936), Sec. 3, eff. September 1, 2021.|
TX Fam Code § 231.122 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Family Code|Title 5 - The Parent-Child Relationship and the Suit Affecting the Parent-Child Relationship|Subtitle D - Administrative Services|Chapter 231 - Title Iv-D Services|Subchapter B. Services Provided by Title Iv-D Program|Section 231.122. Monitoring Child Support Cases; Enforcement

Sec. 231.122.  MONITORING CHILD SUPPORT CASES; ENFORCEMENT.  The Title IV-D agency shall monitor each Title IV-D case from the date the agency begins providing services on the case.  If a child support obligor in a Title IV-D case becomes more than 60 days delinquent in paying child support, the Title IV-D agency shall expedite the commencement of an action to enforce the child support order.|Added by Acts 2005, 79th Leg., Ch. 268 (S.B. 6), Sec. 1.10, eff. September 1, 2005.|
TX Fam Code § 231.123 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Family Code|Title 5 - The Parent-Child Relationship and the Suit Affecting the Parent-Child Relationship|Subtitle D - Administrative Services|Chapter 231 - Title Iv-D Services|Subchapter B. Services Provided by Title Iv-D Program|Section 231.123. Cooperation With Volunteer Income Tax Assistance Programs

Sec. 231.123.  COOPERATION WITH VOLUNTEER INCOME TAX ASSISTANCE PROGRAMS.  (a)  In order to maximize the amount of any tax refund to which an obligor may be entitled and which may be applied to child support, medical support, and dental support obligations, the Title IV-D agency shall cooperate with volunteer income tax assistance programs in the state in informing obligors of the availability of the programs.(b)  The Title IV-D agency shall publicize the services of the volunteer income tax assistance programs by distributing printed materials regarding the programs and by placing information regarding the programs on the agency's Internet website.(c)  The Title IV-D agency is not responsible for producing or paying the costs of producing the printed materials distributed in accordance with Subsection (b).|Added by Acts 2005, 79th Leg., Ch. 925 (H.B. 401), Sec. 1, eff. September 1, 2005.Renumbered from Family Code, Section 231.122 by Acts 2007, 80th Leg., R.S., Ch. 921 (H.B. 3167), Sec. 17.001(22), eff. September 1, 2007.Amended by: Acts 2015, 84th Leg., R.S., Ch. 1150 (S.B. 550), Sec. 45, eff. September 1, 2018.|
TX Fam Code § 231.124 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Family Code|Title 5 - The Parent-Child Relationship and the Suit Affecting the Parent-Child Relationship|Subtitle D - Administrative Services|Chapter 231 - Title Iv-D Services|Subchapter B. Services Provided by Title Iv-D Program|Section 231.124. Child Support Arrearages Payment Incentive Program

Sec. 231.124.  CHILD SUPPORT ARREARAGES PAYMENT INCENTIVE PROGRAM.  (a)  The Title IV-D agency may establish and administer a payment incentive program to promote payment by obligors who are delinquent in satisfying child support arrearages assigned to the Title IV-D agency under Section 231.104(a).(b)  A program established under this section must provide to a participating obligor a credit for every dollar amount paid by the obligor on interest and arrearages balances during each month of the obligor's voluntary enrollment in the program.  In establishing a program under this section, the Title IV-D agency by rule must prescribe:(1)  criteria for a child support obligor's initial eligibility to participate in the program;(2)  the conditions for a child support obligor's continued participation in the program;(3)  procedures for enrollment in the program; and(4)  the terms of the financial incentives to be offered under the program.(c)  The Title IV-D agency shall provide eligible obligors with notice of the program and enrollment instructions.|Added by Acts 2011, 82nd Leg., R.S., Ch. 508 (H.B. 1674), Sec. 13, eff. September 1, 2011.|
TX Fam Code § 231.201 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Family Code|Title 5 - The Parent-Child Relationship and the Suit Affecting the Parent-Child Relationship|Subtitle D - Administrative Services|Chapter 231 - Title Iv-D Services|Subchapter C. Payment of Fees and Costs|Section 231.201. Definitions

Sec. 231.201.  DEFINITIONS.  In this subchapter:(1)  "Federal share" means the portion of allowable expenses for fees and other costs that will be reimbursed by the federal government under federal law and regulations regarding the administration of the Title IV-D program.(2)  "State share" means the portion of allowable expenses for fees and other costs that remain after receipt of the federal share of reimbursement and that is to be reimbursed by the state or may be contributed by certified public expenditure by a county.|Added by Acts 1995, 74th Leg., ch. 20, Sec. 1, eff. April 20, 1995.|
TX Fam Code § 231.202 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Family Code|Title 5 - The Parent-Child Relationship and the Suit Affecting the Parent-Child Relationship|Subtitle D - Administrative Services|Chapter 231 - Title Iv-D Services|Subchapter C. Payment of Fees and Costs|Section 231.202. Authorized Costs and Fees in Title Iv-D Cases

Sec. 231.202.  AUTHORIZED COSTS AND FEES IN TITLE IV-D CASES.  In a Title IV-D case filed under this title, including a case filed under Chapter 159, the Title IV-D agency shall pay only the following costs and fees:(1)  filing fees and fees for issuance and service of process as provided by Chapter 110 of this code and by Sections 51.318(b)(2) and 51.319(2), Government Code;(2)  fees for transfer as provided by Chapter 110;(3)  fees for the issuance and delivery of orders and writs of income withholding in the amounts provided by Chapter 110;(4)  the fee for services provided by sheriffs and constables, including:(A)  a fee authorized under Section 118.131, Local Government Code, for serving each item of process to each individual on whom service is required, including service by certified or registered mail; and(B)  a fee authorized under Section 157.103(b) for serving a capias;(5)  the fee for filing an administrative writ of withholding under Section 158.503(d); and(6)  the fee for issuance of a subpoena as provided by Section 51.318(b)(1), Government Code.|Added by Acts 1995, 74th Leg., ch. 20, Sec. 1, eff. April 20, 1995.  Amended by Acts 1995, 74th Leg., ch. 341, Sec. 1.04, eff. Sept. 1, 1995;  Acts 1997, 75th Leg., ch. 165, Sec. 7.21(a), eff. Sept. 1, 1997;  Acts 2001, 77th Leg., ch. 116, Sec. 2, eff. Sept. 1, 2001;  Acts 2003, 78th Leg., ch. 1217, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 2003.Amended by: Acts 2007, 80th Leg., R.S., Ch. 972 (S.B. 228), Sec. 49, eff. September 1, 2007.Acts 2009, 81st Leg., R.S., Ch. 767 (S.B. 865), Sec. 28, eff. September 1, 2009.Acts 2013, 83rd Leg., R.S., Ch. 1290 (H.B. 2302), Sec. 15, eff. September 1, 2013.Acts 2021, 87th Leg., R.S., Ch. 472 (S.B. 41), Sec. 4.05, eff. January 1, 2022.|
TX Fam Code § 231.2025 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Family Code|Title 5 - The Parent-Child Relationship and the Suit Affecting the Parent-Child Relationship|Subtitle D - Administrative Services|Chapter 231 - Title Iv-D Services|Subchapter C. Payment of Fees and Costs|Section 231.2025. Contingency Fees

Sec. 231.2025.  CONTINGENCY FEES.  The Title IV-D agency may pay a contingency fee in a contract or agreement between the agency and a private agency or individual authorized under Section 231.002(c).|Added by Acts 1997, 75th Leg., ch. 420, Sec. 19, eff. Sept. 1, 1997.|
TX Fam Code § 231.203 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Family Code|Title 5 - The Parent-Child Relationship and the Suit Affecting the Parent-Child Relationship|Subtitle D - Administrative Services|Chapter 231 - Title Iv-D Services|Subchapter C. Payment of Fees and Costs|Section 231.203. State Exemption From Bond Not Affected

Sec. 231.203.  STATE EXEMPTION FROM BOND NOT AFFECTED.  This subchapter does not affect, nor is this subchapter affected by, the exemption from bond provided by Section 6.001, Civil Practice and Remedies Code.|Added by Acts 1995, 74th Leg., ch. 20, Sec. 1, eff. April 20, 1995.|
TX Fam Code § 231.204 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Family Code|Title 5 - The Parent-Child Relationship and the Suit Affecting the Parent-Child Relationship|Subtitle D - Administrative Services|Chapter 231 - Title Iv-D Services|Subchapter C. Payment of Fees and Costs|Section 231.204. Prohibited Fees in Title Iv-D Cases

Sec. 231.204.  PROHIBITED FEES IN TITLE IV-D CASES.  Except as provided by this subchapter, an appellate court, a clerk of an appellate court, a district or county clerk, sheriff, constable, or other government officer or employee may not charge the Title IV-D agency or a private attorney or political subdivision that has entered into a contract to provide Title IV-D services any fees or other amounts otherwise imposed by law for services rendered in, or in connection with, a Title IV-D case, including:(1)  a fee payable to a district clerk for:(A)  performing services related to the estates of deceased persons or minors;(B)  certifying copies; or(C)  comparing copies to originals;(2)  a court reporter fee, except as provided by Section 231.209;(3)  a judicial fund fee;(4)  a fee for a child support registry, enforcement office, or domestic relations office;(5)  a fee for alternative dispute resolution services;(6)  a filing fee or other costs payable to a clerk of an appellate court; and(7)  a statewide electronic filing system fund fee.|Added by Acts 1995, 74th Leg., ch. 20, Sec. 1, eff. April 20, 1995.  Amended by Acts 1999, 76th Leg., ch. 556, Sec. 55, eff. Sept. 1, 1999;  Acts 2001, 77th Leg., ch. 1023, Sec. 55, eff. Sept. 1, 2001.Amended by: Acts 2013, 83rd Leg., R.S., Ch. 742 (S.B. 355), Sec. 10, eff. September 1, 2013.Acts 2013, 83rd Leg., R.S., Ch. 1290 (H.B. 2302), Sec. 16, eff. September 1, 2013.|
TX Fam Code § 231.205 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Family Code|Title 5 - The Parent-Child Relationship and the Suit Affecting the Parent-Child Relationship|Subtitle D - Administrative Services|Chapter 231 - Title Iv-D Services|Subchapter C. Payment of Fees and Costs|Section 231.205. Limitations on Liability of Attorney General for Authorized Fees and Costs

Sec. 231.205.  LIMITATIONS ON LIABILITY OF ATTORNEY GENERAL FOR AUTHORIZED FEES AND COSTS.  (a)  The Title IV-D agency is liable for a fee or cost under this subchapter only to the extent that an express, specific appropriation is made to the agency exclusively for that purpose.  To the extent that state funds are not available, the amount of costs and fees that are not reimbursed by the federal government and that represent the state share shall be paid by certified public expenditure by the county through the clerk of the court, sheriff, or constable.  This section does not prohibit the agency from spending other funds appropriated for child support enforcement to provide the initial expenditures necessary to qualify for the federal share.(b)  The Title IV-D agency is liable for the payment of the federal share of reimbursement for fees and costs under this subchapter only to the extent that the federal share is received, and if an amount is paid by the agency and that amount is disallowed by the federal government or the federal share is not otherwise received, the clerk of the court, sheriff, or constable to whom the payment was made shall return the amount to the agency not later than the 30th day after the date on which notice is given by the agency.|Added by Acts 1995, 74th Leg., ch. 20, Sec. 1, eff. April 20, 1995.|
TX Fam Code § 231.206 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Family Code|Title 5 - The Parent-Child Relationship and the Suit Affecting the Parent-Child Relationship|Subtitle D - Administrative Services|Chapter 231 - Title Iv-D Services|Subchapter C. Payment of Fees and Costs|Section 231.206. Restriction on Fees for Child Support or Registry Services in Title Iv-D Cases

Sec. 231.206.  RESTRICTION ON FEES FOR CHILD SUPPORT OR REGISTRY SERVICES IN TITLE IV-D CASES.  A district clerk, a county child support registry or enforcement office, or a domestic relations office may not assess or collect fees for processing child support payments or for child support services from the Title IV-D agency, a managing conservator, or a possessory conservator in a Title IV-D case, except as provided by this subchapter.|Added by Acts 1995, 74th Leg., ch. 20, Sec. 1, eff. April 20, 1995.|
TX Fam Code § 231.207 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Family Code|Title 5 - The Parent-Child Relationship and the Suit Affecting the Parent-Child Relationship|Subtitle D - Administrative Services|Chapter 231 - Title Iv-D Services|Subchapter C. Payment of Fees and Costs|Section 231.207. Method of Billing for Allowable Fees

Sec. 231.207.  METHOD OF BILLING FOR ALLOWABLE FEES.  (a)  To be entitled to reimbursement under this subchapter, the clerk of the court, sheriff, or constable must submit one monthly billing to the Title IV-D agency.(b)  The monthly billing must be in the form and manner prescribed by the Title IV-D agency and be approved by the clerk, sheriff, or constable.|Added by Acts 1995, 74th Leg., ch. 20, Sec. 1, eff. April 20, 1995.|
TX Fam Code § 231.208 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Family Code|Title 5 - The Parent-Child Relationship and the Suit Affecting the Parent-Child Relationship|Subtitle D - Administrative Services|Chapter 231 - Title Iv-D Services|Subchapter C. Payment of Fees and Costs|Section 231.208. Agreements for Reimbursement in Lieu of Fees

Sec. 231.208.  AGREEMENTS FOR REIMBURSEMENT IN LIEU OF FEES.  (a)  The Title IV-D agency and a qualified county may enter into a written agreement under which reimbursement for salaries and certain other actual costs incurred by the clerk, sheriff, or constable in Title IV-D cases is provided to the county.(b)  A county may not enter into an agreement for reimbursement under this section unless the clerk, sheriff, or constable providing service has at least two full-time employees each devoted exclusively to providing services in Title IV-D cases.(c)  Reimbursement made under this section is in lieu of all costs and fees provided by this subchapter.|Added by Acts 1995, 74th Leg., ch. 20, Sec. 1, eff. April 20, 1995.|
TX Fam Code § 231.209 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Family Code|Title 5 - The Parent-Child Relationship and the Suit Affecting the Parent-Child Relationship|Subtitle D - Administrative Services|Chapter 231 - Title Iv-D Services|Subchapter C. Payment of Fees and Costs|Section 231.209. Payment for Services Not Affected by This Subchapter

Sec. 231.209.  PAYMENT FOR SERVICES NOT AFFECTED BY THIS SUBCHAPTER.  Without regard to this subchapter and specifically Section 231.205, the Title IV-D agency may pay the costs for:(1)  the services of an official court reporter for the preparation of statements of facts;(2)  the costs for the publication of citation served by publication;  and(3)  mileage or other reasonable travel costs incurred by a sheriff or constable when traveling out of the county to execute an outstanding warrant or capias, to be reimbursed at a rate not to exceed the rate provided for mileage or other costs incurred by state employees in the General Appropriations Act.|Added by Acts 1995, 74th Leg., ch. 20, Sec. 1, eff. April 20, 1995.  Amended by Acts 1995, 74th Leg., ch. 341, Sec. 1.05, eff. Sept. 1, 1995.|
TX Fam Code § 231.210 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Family Code|Title 5 - The Parent-Child Relationship and the Suit Affecting the Parent-Child Relationship|Subtitle D - Administrative Services|Chapter 231 - Title Iv-D Services|Subchapter C. Payment of Fees and Costs|Section 231.210. Authority to Pay Litigation Expenses

Sec. 231.210.  AUTHORITY TO PAY LITIGATION EXPENSES.  (a)  The Title IV-D agency may pay all fees, expenses, costs, and bills necessary to secure evidence and to take the testimony of a witness, including advance payments or purchases for transportation, lodging, meals, and incidental expenses of custodians of evidence or witnesses whose transportation is necessary and proper for the production of evidence or the taking of testimony in a Title IV-D case.(b)  In making payments under this section, the Title IV-D agency shall present vouchers to the comptroller that have been sworn to by the custodian or witness and approved by the agency.  The voucher shall be sufficient to authorize payment without the necessity of a written contract.(c)  The Title IV-D agency may directly pay a commercial transportation company or commercial lodging establishment for the expense of transportation or lodging of a custodian or witness.|Added by Acts 1995, 74th Leg., ch. 20, Sec. 1, eff. April 20, 1995.|
TX Fam Code § 231.211 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Family Code|Title 5 - The Parent-Child Relationship and the Suit Affecting the Parent-Child Relationship|Subtitle D - Administrative Services|Chapter 231 - Title Iv-D Services|Subchapter C. Payment of Fees and Costs|Section 231.211. Award of Cost Against Nonprevailing Party in Title Iv-D Case

Sec. 231.211.  AWARD OF COST AGAINST NONPREVAILING PARTY IN TITLE IV-D CASE.  (a)  At the conclusion of a Title IV-D case, the court may assess attorney's fees and all court costs as authorized by law against the nonprevailing party, except that the court may not assess those amounts against the Title IV-D agency or a private attorney or political subdivision that has entered into a contract under this chapter or any party to whom the agency has provided services under this chapter.  Such fees and costs may not exceed reasonable and necessary costs as determined by the court.(b)  The clerk of the court may take any action necessary to collect any fees or costs assessed under this section.|Added by Acts 1995, 74th Leg., ch. 20, Sec. 1, eff. April 20, 1995.|
TX Fam Code § 231.301 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Family Code|Title 5 - The Parent-Child Relationship and the Suit Affecting the Parent-Child Relationship|Subtitle D - Administrative Services|Chapter 231 - Title Iv-D Services|Subchapter D. Location of Parents and Resources|Section 231.301. Title Iv-D Parent Locator Services

Sec. 231.301.  TITLE IV-D PARENT LOCATOR SERVICES.  (a)  The parent locator service conducted by the Title IV-D agency shall be used to obtain information for:(1)  child support establishment and enforcement purposes regarding the identity, social security number, location, employer and employment benefits, income, and assets or debts of any individual under an obligation to pay child support, medical support, or dental support or to whom a support obligation is owed; or(2)  the establishment of paternity.(b)  As authorized by federal law, the following persons may receive information under this section:(1)  a person or entity that contracts with the Title IV-D agency to provide services authorized under Title IV-D or an employee of the Title IV-D agency;(2)  an attorney who has the duty or authority, by law, to enforce an order for possession of or access to a child;(3)  a court, or an agent of the court, having jurisdiction to render or enforce an order for possession of or access to a child;(4)  the resident parent, legal guardian, attorney, or agent of a child who is not receiving public assistance;  and(5)  a state agency that administers a program operated under a state plan as provided by 42 U.S.C. Section 653(c).|Added by Acts 1995, 74th Leg., ch. 20, Sec. 1, eff. April 20, 1995.  Amended by Acts 1997, 75th Leg., ch. 911, Sec. 76, eff. Sept. 1, 1997;  Acts 1999, 76th Leg., ch. 556, Sec. 56, eff. Sept. 1, 1999.Amended by: Acts 2015, 84th Leg., R.S., Ch. 1150 (S.B. 550), Sec. 46, eff. September 1, 2018.|
TX Fam Code § 231.303 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Family Code|Title 5 - The Parent-Child Relationship and the Suit Affecting the Parent-Child Relationship|Subtitle D - Administrative Services|Chapter 231 - Title Iv-D Services|Subchapter D. Location of Parents and Resources|Section 231.303. Title Iv-D Administrative Subpoena

Sec. 231.303.  TITLE IV-D ADMINISTRATIVE SUBPOENA.  (a)  The Title IV-D agency of this state or another state may issue an administrative subpoena to any individual or private or public entity in this state to furnish information necessary to carry out the purposes of child support enforcement under 42 U.S.C. Section 651 et seq. or this chapter.(b)  An individual or entity receiving an administrative subpoena under this section shall comply with the subpoena.  The Title IV-D agency may impose a fine in an amount not to exceed $500 on an individual or entity that fails without good cause to comply with an administrative subpoena.  An alleged or presumed father or a parent who fails to comply with a subpoena without good cause may also be subject to license suspension under Chapter 232.(c)  A court may compel compliance with an administrative subpoena and with any administrative fine for failure to comply with the subpoena and may award attorney's fees and costs to the Title IV-D agency in enforcing an administrative subpoena on proof that an individual or organization failed without good cause to comply with the subpoena.(d)  An individual or organization may not be liable in a civil action or proceeding for disclosing financial or other information to a Title IV-D agency under this section.  The Title IV-D agency may disclose information in a financial record obtained from a financial institution only to the extent necessary:(1)  to establish, modify, or enforce a child support obligation;  or(2)  to comply with Section 233.001, as added by Chapter 420, Acts of the 75th Legislature, Regular Session, 1997.|Added by Acts 1995, 74th Leg., ch. 20, Sec. 1, eff. April 20, 1995.  Amended by Acts 1997, 75th Leg., ch. 911, Sec. 78, eff. Sept. 1, 1997;  Acts 1999, 76th Leg., ch. 859, Sec. 5, eff. Sept. 1, 1999.|