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 § 154.127 (2026)

Partial Termination Of Support Obligation

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Sec. 154.127. PARTIAL TERMINATION OF SUPPORT OBLIGATION. (a) A child support order for more than one child shall provide that, on the termination of support for a child, the level of support for the remaining child or children is in accordance with the child support guidelines.

(b) A child support order is in compliance with the requirement imposed by Subsection (a) if the order contains a provision that specifies:

(1) the events, including a child reaching the age of 18 years or otherwise having the disabilities of minority removed, that have the effect of terminating the obligor's obligation to pay child support for that child; and

(2) the reduced total amount that the obligor is required to pay each month after the occurrence of an event described by Subdivision (1).

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

Amended by:

Acts 2007, 80th Leg., R.S., Ch. 972 (S.B. 228), Sec. 10, eff. September 1, 2007.

Notes of Decisions
Cited in 10 cases (3 in the last 5 years), 1996–2025 · leading case: Deltuva v. Deltuva, 113 S.W.3d 882 (Tex. App.—Dallas 2003).
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Deltuva v. Deltuva, 113 S.W.3d 882 (Tex. App.—Dallas 2003). “Tex. Fam.Code Ann. § 154.127(Vernon 2002).”
in the Interest of J.P.M., V.M. & A.M., Child., No. 05-18-00548-CV, 2019 WL 6768763 (Tex. App.—Dallas Dec. 12, 2019). · cites it 2× “See TEX. FAM. CODE ANN. § 154.127 (“(a) A child support order for more than one child shall provide that, on the termination of support for a child, the level of support for the remaining child or children is in accordance with the child support guidelines.”
Jose E. Perlera v. Patricia Hernandez Najera, No. 01-24-00055-CV (Tex. App.—Houston [1st Dist.] Dec. 16, 2025). · cites it 2× “He complains that the child support order also failed to include a partial termination of support provision as required under Texas Family Code section 154.127. Texas Family Code section 154.”
Aurelio Sotelo Flores v. Letisia Cuevas, No. 01-06-00257-CV, 2007 WL 624716 (Tex. App.—Houston [1st Dist.] Mar. 1, 2007). · cites it 2× “127 of the Family Code provides that "[a] child support order for more than one child shall provide that, on the termination of support for a child, the level of support for the remaining child or children is in accordance with the child support guidelines.”
In re Yevgenia Shockome, No. 04-13-00212-CV (Tex. App.—San Antonio Apr. 17, 2013). · cites it 2× “Relator contends the October 21, 2011 order is void and unenforceable because it fails to comply with Texas Family Code section 154.127. See TEX.”
Elizabeth M. Trammell v. Fletcher v. Trammell, Sr., No. 01-14-00629-CV (Tex. App.—Houston [1st Dist.] Jan. 12, 2015). · cites it 2× “Decreasing the amount of periodic monthly child support Petitioner is obligated to pay after each child reaches the age of 18 years or otherwise having the disabilities ofa minority removed, per Texas Family Code§ 154.127, is required and is in the best interest of the children.”
in the Interest of K.F., R.F., & T.F., Child., No. 02-18-00187-CV (Tex. App.—Fort Worth Dec. 27, 2018). “See Tex. Fam. Code Ann. § 154.127 (a) (West 2014) (“A child support order for more than one child shall provide that, on the termination of support for a child, the level of support for the remaining child or children is in accordance with the child support guidelines.”
in the Interest of K.F., R.F., & T.F., Child., No. 02-21-00056-CV (Tex. App.—Fort Worth Dec. 2, 2021). “1 (citing Tex. Fam. Code Ann. § 154.127 (a)). 3 statutory guidelines, and we reversed the modification order and remanded for a new trial.”
Ryan Squires v. Hillarey McHale, 691 S.W.3d 225 (Tex. App.—Austin 2024). “See Tex. Fam. Code § 154.127(a) (“A child support order for more than one child shall provide that, on the termination of support for a child, the level of support for the remaining child or children is in accordance with the child support guidelines.”
Scally v. Scally, 927 S.W.2d 281 (Tex. App.—Houston [1st Dist.] 1996). “Tex.Fam.Code Ann. § 154.127 (Vernon Pamph.”
Tex. Fam. Code § 154.127(a): 1 case
Ryan Squires v. Hillarey McHale, 691 S.W.3d 225 (Tex. App.—Austin 2024). “See Tex. Fam. Code § 154.127(a) (“A child support order for more than one child shall provide that, on the termination of support for a child, the level of support for the remaining child or children is in accordance with the child support guidelines.”
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