Tex. Fam. Code § 231.202 · Subchapter C. PAYMENT OF FEES AND COSTS
AUTHORIZED COSTS AND FEES IN TITLE IV-D CASES.
Text — Current through the 89th 2nd Called Legislative Session, 2025
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.
Notes and commentary — not statutory text
History
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.
Source of truth
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- Current through the 89th 2nd Called Legislative Session, 2025
- Official file
- https://statutes.capitol.texas.gov/Docs/FA/htm/FA.231.htm
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This section cites
Provisions in this library that the text above cites, as it prints each citation. A range cited as “ss. 61.13-61.16” links its first and last provisions.
Family Code
- Tex. Fam. Code ch. 110COURT FEESPrinted as Chapter 110
- Tex. Fam. Code § 157.103CAPIAS FEES.Printed as Section 157.103(b)
- Tex. Fam. Code § 158.503DELIVERY OF ADMINISTRATIVE WRIT TO EMPLOYER; FILING WITH COURT OR MAINTAINING RECORD.Printed as Section 158.503(d)
- Tex. Fam. Code ch. 159UNIFORM INTERSTATE FAMILY SUPPORT ACTPrinted as Chapter 159
Government Code
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