Tex. Codes » Family Code · TITLE 5. THE PARENT-CHILD RELATIONSHIP AND THE SUIT AFFECTING THE PARENT-CHILD RELATIONSHIP · SUBTITLE B. SUITS AFFECTING THE PARENT-CHILD RELATIONSHIP · CHAPTER 154. CHILD SUPPORT
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Tex. Fam. Code § 154.123 (2026)

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Sec. 154.123. ADDITIONAL FACTORS FOR COURT TO CONSIDER. (a) The court may order periodic child support payments in an amount other than that established by the guidelines if the evidence rebuts the presumption that application of the guidelines is in the best interest of the child and justifies a variance from the guidelines.

(b) In determining whether application of the guidelines would be unjust or inappropriate under the circumstances, the court shall consider evidence of all relevant factors, including:

(1) the age and needs of the child;

(2) the ability of the parents to contribute to the support of the child;

(3) any financial resources available for the support of the child;

(4) the amount of time of possession of and access to a child;

(5) the amount of the obligee's net resources, including the earning potential of the obligee if the actual income of the obligee is significantly less than what the obligee could earn because the obligee is intentionally unemployed or underemployed and including an increase or decrease in the income of the obligee or income that may be attributed to the property and assets of the obligee;

(6) child care expenses incurred by either party in order to maintain gainful employment;

(7) whether either party has the managing conservatorship or actual physical custody of another child;

(8) the amount of alimony or spousal maintenance actually and currently being paid or received by a party;

(9) the expenses for a son or daughter for education beyond secondary school;

(10) whether the obligor or obligee has an automobile, housing, or other benefits furnished by his or her employer, another person, or a business entity;

(11) the amount of other deductions from the wage or salary income and from other compensation for personal services of the parties;

(12) provision for health care insurance and payment of uninsured medical expenses;

(13) special or extraordinary educational, health care, or other expenses of the parties or of the child;

(14) the cost of travel in order to exercise possession of and access to a child;

(15) positive or negative cash flow from any real and personal property and assets, including a business and investments;

(16) debts or debt service assumed by either party; and

(17) any other reason consistent with the best interest of the child, taking into consideration the circumstances of the parents.

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

Notes of Decisions
Cited in 117 cases (23 in the last 5 years), 1996–2026 · leading case: Dennis v. Smith, 962 S.W.2d 67 (Tex. App.—Houston [1st Dist.] 1998).
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Dennis v. Smith, 962 S.W.2d 67 (Tex. App.—Houston [1st Dist.] 1998). · cites it 14× “TEX. FAM.CODE ANN. § 154.122(a) (Vernon 1996).”
Lide v. Lide, 116 S.W.3d 147 (Tex. App.—El Paso 2003). · cites it 3× “Tex.Fam.Code Ann. § 154.123(a). In determining whether application of the guidelines would be unjust or inappropriate under the circumstances, the court shall consider evidence of all relevant factors, including: • the ages and needs of the children; • the ability of the parents…”
Juan Ayala v. Blanca Edit Ayala, 387 S.W.3d 721 (Tex. App.—Houston [1st Dist.] 2011). · cites it 3× “See Tex. Fam. Code Ann. § 154.123 ( a) (Vernon 2008).”
Niskar v. Niskar, 136 S.W.3d 749 (Tex. App.—Dallas 2004). · cites it 2× “Tex. Fam.Code Ann. § 154.123(a). See *758 also Lide, 116 S.”
In re the Marriage of Grossnickle, 115 S.W.3d 238 (Tex. App.—Texarkana 2003). · cites it 2× “Tex. Fam.Code Ann. § 154.123 (Vernon 2002).”
In the Interest of M.M., 980 S.W.2d 699 (Tex. App.—San Antonio 1998). · cites it 4× “; see TEX. FAM.CODE ANN. § 154.125 (Vernon 1996) (establishing guidelines *701 according to number of children, where obligor's net resources are less than $6,000 per month); TEX.”
Kurtz v. Kurtz, 158 S.W.3d 12 (Tex. App.—Houston [14th Dist.] 2005). · cites it 2× “See TEX. FAM. CODE ANN. §§ 154.123, 154.126 (Vernon 2002).”
In the Interest of P.C.S., 320 S.W.3d 525 (Tex. App.—Dallas 2010). · cites it 6× “Tex. Fam.Code Ann. § 154.123. C. Application of Law to Facts 1.”
Knight v. Knight, 131 S.W.3d 535 (Tex. App.—El Paso 2004). · cites it 2× “Tex.Fam.Code Ann. § 154.123(a). A court may order either or both parents to support a child in the manner specified by the order until the child is eighteen years of age or until graduation from high school, whichever occurs later.”
Evans v. Evans, 14 S.W.3d 343 (Tex. App.—Houston [14th Dist.] 2000). · cites it 2× “See Tex. Fam. Code Ann. § 154.123 (Vernon 1996).”
In re Guthrie, 45 S.W.3d 719 (Tex. App.—Dallas 2001). “See Tex. Fam. Code Ann. §§ 154.123 (b)(1)-(17), 154.”
Agraz v. Carnley, 143 S.W.3d 547 (Tex. App.—Dallas 2004). “See Tex. Fam.Code Ann. § 154.123 (Vernon 2002) (providing for child support payments in amounts different from guidelines if evidence rebuts presumption that application of guidelines is in best interest of child and justifies variance from the guidelines).”
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Tex. Fam. Code § 154.123(3): 2 cases
in the Interest of A.A.G. & C.L.G.G., Child., 303 S.W.3d 739 (Tex. App.—Waco 2009).
In re Aag, 303 S.W.3d 739 (Tex. App.—Waco 2009).
Tex. Fam. Code § 154.123(5): 1 case
James Joseph Rooney v. Sandra Rooney, No. 14-10-01007-CV, 2011 WL 3684618 (Tex. App.—Houston [14th Dist.] Aug. 23, 2011).
Tex. Fam. Code § 154.123(a): 26 cases
Dennis v. Smith, 962 S.W.2d 67 (Tex. App.—Houston [1st Dist.] 1998). “TEX. FAM.CODE ANN. § 154.122(a) (Vernon 1996).”
Knight v. Knight, 131 S.W.3d 535 (Tex. App.—El Paso 2004). “Tex.Fam.Code Ann. § 154.123(a). A court may order either or both parents to support a child in the manner specified by the order until the child is eighteen years of age or until graduation from high school, whichever occurs later.”
Niskar v. Niskar, 136 S.W.3d 749 (Tex. App.—Dallas 2004). “Tex. Fam.Code Ann. § 154.123(a). See *758 also Lide, 116 S.”
Lide v. Lide, 116 S.W.3d 147 (Tex. App.—El Paso 2003). “Tex.Fam.Code Ann. § 154.123(a). In determining whether application of the guidelines would be unjust or inappropriate under the circumstances, the court shall consider evidence of all relevant factors, including: • the ages and needs of the children; • the ability of the parents…”
Juan Ayala v. Blanca Edit Ayala, 387 S.W.3d 721 (Tex. App.—Houston [1st Dist.] 2011). “See Tex. Fam. Code Ann. § 154.123 ( a) (Vernon 2008).”
Tex. Fam. Code § 154.123(b): 16 cases
Niskar v. Niskar, 136 S.W.3d 749 (Tex. App.—Dallas 2004). “Tex. Fam.Code Ann. § 154.123(a). See *758 also Lide, 116 S.”
Dennis v. Smith, 962 S.W.2d 67 (Tex. App.—Houston [1st Dist.] 1998). “TEX. FAM.CODE ANN. § 154.122(a) (Vernon 1996).”
Lide v. Lide, 116 S.W.3d 147 (Tex. App.—El Paso 2003). “Tex.Fam.Code Ann. § 154.123(a). In determining whether application of the guidelines would be unjust or inappropriate under the circumstances, the court shall consider evidence of all relevant factors, including: • the ages and needs of the children; • the ability of the parents…”
Kurtz v. Kurtz, 158 S.W.3d 12 (Tex. App.—Houston [14th Dist.] 2005). “See TEX. FAM. CODE ANN. §§ 154.123, 154.126 (Vernon 2002).”
McGuire v. McGuire, 4 S.W.3d 382 (Tex. App.—Houston [1st Dist.] 1999).
Tex. Fam. Code § 154.123(b)(1): 6 cases
Dennis v. Smith, 962 S.W.2d 67 (Tex. App.—Houston [1st Dist.] 1998). “TEX. FAM.CODE ANN. § 154.122(a) (Vernon 1996).”
Bailey v. Bailey, 987 S.W.2d 206 (Tex. App.—Amarillo 1999).
In re PCS, 320 S.W.3d 525 (Tex. App.—Dallas 2010).
Ryan Goyal v. Henna Hora, No. 03-19-00868-CV, 2021 WL 2149628 (Tex. App.—Austin May 27, 2021).
William P. Klages v. Rita E. Klages, No. 03-20-00086-CV (Tex. App.—Austin June 25, 2021).
Tex. Fam. Code § 154.123(b)(10): 5 cases
Evans v. Evans, 14 S.W.3d 343 (Tex. App.—Houston [14th Dist.] 2000). “See Tex. Fam. Code Ann. § 154.123 (Vernon 1996).”
Gaxiola v. Garcia, 169 S.W.3d 426 (Tex. App.—El Paso 2005).
In the Interest of J.H., 961 S.W.2d 550 (Tex. App.—San Antonio 1997).
In the Interest of P.C.S., 320 S.W.3d 525 (Tex. App.—Dallas 2010). “Tex. Fam.Code Ann. § 154.123. C. Application of Law to Facts 1.”
In re PCS, 320 S.W.3d 525 (Tex. App.—Dallas 2010).
Tex. Fam. Code § 154.123(b)(12): 1 case
Fitch, Leanne R. v. Fitch, Carl W., No. 05-12-00266-CV (Tex. App.—Dallas June 7, 2013).
Tex. Fam. Code § 154.123(b)(14): 1 case
In the Interest of I. J. K. & E. A. K., Child. v. the State of Texas, No. 08-22-00055-CV (Tex. App.—El Paso Apr. 28, 2023).
Tex. Fam. Code § 154.123(b)(16): 1 case
Dennis v. Smith, 962 S.W.2d 67 (Tex. App.—Houston [1st Dist.] 1998). “TEX. FAM.CODE ANN. § 154.122(a) (Vernon 1996).”
Tex. Fam. Code § 154.123(b)(17): 4 cases
In the Interest of M.M., 980 S.W.2d 699 (Tex. App.—San Antonio 1998). “; see TEX. FAM.CODE ANN. § 154.125 (Vernon 1996) (establishing guidelines *701 according to number of children, where obligor's net resources are less than $6,000 per month); TEX.”
Dennis v. Smith, 962 S.W.2d 67 (Tex. App.—Houston [1st Dist.] 1998). “TEX. FAM.CODE ANN. § 154.122(a) (Vernon 1996).”
in the Interest of A.R.W., a Child, No. 05-18-00201-CV, 2019 WL 6317870 (Tex. App.—Dallas Nov. 26, 2019).
William P. Klages v. Rita E. Klages, No. 03-20-00086-CV (Tex. App.—Austin June 25, 2021).
Tex. Fam. Code § 154.123(b)(2): 2 cases
In the Interest of A.E.C. & A.A.C., Child. v. the State of Texas, No. 08-24-00333-CV (Tex. App.—El Paso May 29, 2025).
Fitch, Leanne R. v. Fitch, Carl W., No. 05-12-00266-CV (Tex. App.—Dallas June 7, 2013).
Tex. Fam. Code § 154.123(b)(3): 6 cases
In the Interest of P.C.S., 320 S.W.3d 525 (Tex. App.—Dallas 2010). “Tex. Fam.Code Ann. § 154.123. C. Application of Law to Facts 1.”
Drummond v. State, 714 A.2d 163 (Md. 1998).
in the Interest of E. A. S. & B. M. S., Child., 123 S.W.3d 565 (Tex. App.—El Paso 2003).
In re PCS, 320 S.W.3d 525 (Tex. App.—Dallas 2010).
In re Eas, 123 S.W.3d 565 (Tex. App.—El Paso 2003).
Tex. Fam. Code § 154.123(b)(4): 3 cases
Dennis v. Smith, 962 S.W.2d 67 (Tex. App.—Houston [1st Dist.] 1998). “TEX. FAM.CODE ANN. § 154.122(a) (Vernon 1996).”
in the Interest of H.O., a Child, No. 04-14-00263-CV (Tex. App.—San Antonio May 20, 2015).
Fitch, Leanne R. v. Fitch, Carl W., No. 05-12-00266-CV (Tex. App.—Dallas June 7, 2013).
Tex. Fam. Code § 154.123(b)(5): 4 cases
Lide v. Lide, 116 S.W.3d 147 (Tex. App.—El Paso 2003). “Tex.Fam.Code Ann. § 154.123(a). In determining whether application of the guidelines would be unjust or inappropriate under the circumstances, the court shall consider evidence of all relevant factors, including: • the ages and needs of the children; • the ability of the parents…”
in the Interest of E. A. S. & B. M. S., Child., 123 S.W.3d 565 (Tex. App.—El Paso 2003).
In re Eas, 123 S.W.3d 565 (Tex. App.—El Paso 2003).
Lide, III v. Lide, Deborah Ella, No. 08-01-00378-CV (Tex. App.—El Paso June 26, 2003).
Tex. Fam. Code § 154.123(b)(6): 1 case
Brian Keith MacGillivray v. Georgia Lee MacGillivray, No. 04-10-00109-CV, 2011 WL 2150352 (Tex. App.—San Antonio June 1, 2011).
Tex. Fam. Code § 154.123(b)(l): 1 case
In the Interest of P.C.S., 320 S.W.3d 525 (Tex. App.—Dallas 2010). “Tex. Fam.Code Ann. § 154.123. C. Application of Law to Facts 1.”
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