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Tex. Fam. Code § 102.007 (2026)

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Sec. 102.007. STANDING OF TITLE IV-D AGENCY. In providing services authorized by Chapter 231, the Title IV-D agency or a political subdivision contracting with the attorney general to provide Title IV-D services under this title may file a child support action authorized under this title, including a suit for modification or a motion for enforcement.

Added by Acts 1995, 74th Leg., ch. 20, Sec. 1, eff. April 20, 1995. Amended by Acts 1995, 74th Leg., ch. 341, Sec. 2.02, eff. Sept. 1, 1995.

Notes of Decisions
Cited in 16 cases (2 in the last 5 years), 2000–2025 · leading case: In re the Off. of the Attorney Gen. of Texas, 456 S.W.3d 153 (Tex. 2015).
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In re the Off. of the Attorney Gen. of Texas, 456 S.W.3d 153 (Tex. 2015). “See Tex. Fam. Code §§ 102.007 (providing a child-support .”
In the Interest of M.C.R., 55 S.W.3d 104 (Tex. App.—San Antonio 2001). “See Tex. Fam.Code Ann. §§ 102.007, 231.101 (Vernon Supp.”
Off. of the Attorney Gen. of Texas v. Richard Lynn Scholer, 403 S.W.3d 859 (Tex. 2013). “Tex. Fam.Code §§ 102.007 (authorizing Title IV-D agencies to file suits for modification or motions to enforce child support orders), 158.”
Garza v. Attorney Gen., 166 S.W.3d 799 (Tex. App.—Corpus Christi 2005). “See Tex. Fam.Code Ann. §§ 102.007, 231.101 (Vernon 2002).”
In the Interest of A.B., 267 S.W.3d 564 (Tex. App.—Dallas 2008). “Tex. Fam.Code Ann. §§ 102.007, 231.101,231.”
In the Interest of A.M., 192 S.W.3d 570 (Tex. 2006). “See TEX. FAM. CODE §§ 102.007, 231.101(a), (b), 231.”
In the Interest of M.E.G., Jr. & M.A.G., Child., 48 S.W.3d 204 (Tex. App.—Corpus Christi 2000). “See Tex. Fam. Code Ann. § 102.007 (Vernon 1996); Attorney General of Texas v.”
In re Am, 192 S.W.3d 570 (Tex. 2006). “See TEX. FAM. CODE §§ 102.007, 231.101(a), (b), 231.”
In re Meg, 48 S.W.3d 204 (Tex. App.—Corpus Christi 2001). “See Tex. Fam. Code Ann. § 102.007 (Vernon 1996); Attorney General of Texas v.”
in the Interest of T.F., T.F., & T.F., Child., No. 02-18-00299-CV (Tex. App.—Fort Worth May 9, 2019). “”3 See Tex. Fam. Code Ann. §§ 102.007 , 153.005.”
in the Interest of A.D.B., II, a Minor Child, No. 05-19-01158-CV (Tex. App.—Dallas Sept. 8, 2021). “) (citing TEX. FAM. CODE ANN. §§ 102.007, 231.101); see also TEX.”
In the Interest of Z. W.-M. v. the State of Texas, No. 03-24-00767-CV (Tex. App.—Austin Aug. 28, 2025). “9 • Texas Family Code Section 231.001 designates the OAG as the state’s Title IV-D agency; • Texas Family Code Section 102.”
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