Tex. Fam. Code § 158.210 · Subchapter C. RIGHTS AND DUTIES OF EMPLOYER
FINE FOR NONCOMPLIANCE.
Text — Current through the 89th 2nd Called Legislative Session, 2025
(a) In addition to the civil remedies provided by this subchapter or any other remedy provided by law, an employer who knowingly violates the provisions of this chapter may be subject to a fine not to exceed $200 for each occurrence in which the employer fails to:
(1) withhold income for child support as instructed in an order or writ issued under this chapter; or
(2) remit withheld income within the time required by Section 158.203 to the payee identified in the order or writ or to the state disbursement unit.
(b) A fine recovered under this section shall be paid to the county in which the obligee resides and shall be used by the county to improve child support services.
Notes and commentary — not statutory text
History
Added by Acts 1995, 74th Leg., ch. 20, Sec. 1, eff. April 20, 1995. Amended by Acts 1997, 75th Leg., ch. 420, Sec. 15, eff. Sept. 1, 1997; Acts 1999, 76th Leg., ch. 556, Sec. 27, eff. Sept. 1, 1999.
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- https://statutes.capitol.texas.gov/Docs/FA/htm/FA.158.htm
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