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 157. ENFORCEMENT
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Tex. Fam. Code § 157.001 (2026)

Motion For Enforcement

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Sec. 157.001. MOTION FOR ENFORCEMENT. (a) A motion for enforcement as provided in this chapter may be filed to enforce any provision of a temporary or final order rendered in a suit.

(b) The court may enforce by contempt any provision of a temporary or final order.

(c) The court may enforce a temporary or final order for child support as provided in this chapter or Chapter 158.

(d) A motion for enforcement shall be filed in the court of continuing, exclusive jurisdiction.

(e) For purposes of this section, "temporary order" includes a temporary restraining order, standing order, injunction, and any other temporary order rendered by a court.

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

Amended by:

Acts 2015, 84th Leg., R.S., Ch. 1105 (H.B. 3121), Sec. 1, eff. September 1, 2015.

Notes of Decisions
Cited in 54 cases (15 in the last 5 years), 1998–2025 · leading case: Ochsner v. Ochsner, 517 S.W.3d 717 (Tex. 2016).
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Ochsner v. Ochsner, 517 S.W.3d 717 (Tex. 2016). · cites it 2× “Tex. Fam. Code § 157.001(d). 2 Even though it reflects the *743 parents’ agreement, it is enforceable only as a judgment, and is “not enforceable as a contract.”
In re Henry, 154 S.W.3d 594 (Tex. 2005). “1 See Tex. Fam.Code §§ 157.001, 157.166—167; Hall, 854 S.”
In re the Off. of the Attorney Gen., 422 S.W.3d 623 (Tex. 2013). “Chapter 157 provides for the filing of a motion to enforce requesting contempt and other relief, Tex. Fam.Code § 157.001, specifies what must be included in this request, id.”
Ex parte Rhodes, 974 S.W.2d 735 (Tex. Crim. App. 1998). · cites it 2× “, Texas Family Code, Section 157.001(b) (court may enforce by contempt a final order for possession of and access to a child); Tex.”
Beck v. Walker, 154 S.W.3d 895 (Tex. App.—Dallas 2005). “See Tex. Fam.Code Ann. § 157.001(a) (Vernon 2002) (defining “motion for enforcement as provided in the chapter” as motion “to enforce a final order for conservatorship, child support, possession of or access to a child, or other provisions of a final order”).”
In re A.M.C., 491 S.W.3d 62 (Tex. App.—Houston [14th Dist.] 2016). “) (citing Tex. Fam. Code § 157.001(a)). However, Rule 329b limits the trial court’s plenary power to modify an enforcement order to thirty days after it is signed.”
BREJON v. Johnson, 314 S.W.3d 26 (Tex. App.—Houston [1st Dist.] 2009). “See Tex. Fam.Code Ann. § 157.001(a) (Vernon 2008) (“A motion for enforcement as provided in this chapter may be filed to enforce a final order for conservatorship, child support, possession of or access to a child, or other provisions of a final order.”
in the Interest of T.F., J.F., L.F., & W.F., Child., 576 S.W.3d 761 (Tex. App.—Fort Worth 2019). “In her sixth mandamus issue, Mother contends the trial court abused its discretion by holding her in contempt “for each individual violation of each medical reimbursement payment not made in compliance with the Support Order.”
In re Sheshtawy, 161 S.W.3d 1 (Tex. App.—Houston [14th Dist.] 2003). “, Tex. Fam.Code Ann. § 157.001(d) (motion for enforcement under Title 5 shall be filed in court of continuing, exclusive jurisdiction); Tex.”
Taylor v. Speck, 308 S.W.3d 81 (Tex. App.—San Antonio 2010). “2 of Dallas County, Texas had jurisdiction to render a judgment for cumulative arrears,” and the agreed transfer order did not vest the 407th Judicial District Court with jurisdiction because it was signed by the 302nd Judicial District Court of Dallas County, which did not have…”
In re Mark D. Luebe, 404 S.W.3d 589 (Tex. App.—Houston [1st Dist.] 2010). “See Tex. Fam.Code Ann. § 157.001 (Vernon 2008).”
In re Fountain, 433 S.W.3d 1 (Tex. App.—Houston [1st Dist.] 2012). · cites it 2× “Tex. Fam. Code § 157.001(a) (West 2008). Such an order may be enforced by contempt, as also provided by chapter 157.”
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Tex. Fam. Code § 157.001(a): 13 cases
Beck v. Walker, 154 S.W.3d 895 (Tex. App.—Dallas 2005). “See Tex. Fam.Code Ann. § 157.001(a) (Vernon 2002) (defining “motion for enforcement as provided in the chapter” as motion “to enforce a final order for conservatorship, child support, possession of or access to a child, or other provisions of a final order”).”
In re A.M.C., 491 S.W.3d 62 (Tex. App.—Houston [14th Dist.] 2016). “) (citing Tex. Fam. Code § 157.001(a)). However, Rule 329b limits the trial court’s plenary power to modify an enforcement order to thirty days after it is signed.”
BREJON v. Johnson, 314 S.W.3d 26 (Tex. App.—Houston [1st Dist.] 2009). “See Tex. Fam.Code Ann. § 157.001(a) (Vernon 2008) (“A motion for enforcement as provided in this chapter may be filed to enforce a final order for conservatorship, child support, possession of or access to a child, or other provisions of a final order.”
In re Fountain, 433 S.W.3d 1 (Tex. App.—Houston [1st Dist.] 2012). “Tex. Fam. Code § 157.001(a) (West 2008). Such an order may be enforced by contempt, as also provided by chapter 157.”
In re Tammy Fountain, No. 01-12-00704-CV (Tex. App.—Houston [1st Dist.] Dec. 10, 2013).
Tex. Fam. Code § 157.001(b): 2 cases
Ex parte Rhodes, 974 S.W.2d 735 (Tex. Crim. App. 1998). “, Texas Family Code, Section 157.001(b) (court may enforce by contempt a final order for possession of and access to a child); Tex.”
in the Interest of S.C. & K.C., Child., No. 05-19-01343-CV (Tex. App.—Dallas Aug. 18, 2021).
Tex. Fam. Code § 157.001(d): 4 cases
Ochsner v. Ochsner, 517 S.W.3d 717 (Tex. 2016). “Tex. Fam. Code § 157.001(d). 2 Even though it reflects the *743 parents’ agreement, it is enforceable only as a judgment, and is “not enforceable as a contract.”
In re Sheshtawy, 161 S.W.3d 1 (Tex. App.—Houston [14th Dist.] 2003). “, Tex. Fam.Code Ann. § 157.001(d) (motion for enforcement under Title 5 shall be filed in court of continuing, exclusive jurisdiction); Tex.”
Taylor v. Speck, 308 S.W.3d 81 (Tex. App.—San Antonio 2010). “2 of Dallas County, Texas had jurisdiction to render a judgment for cumulative arrears,” and the agreed transfer order did not vest the 407th Judicial District Court with jurisdiction because it was signed by the 302nd Judicial District Court of Dallas County, which did not have…”
Ex parte William A. Runnels, No. 12-19-00202-CV (Tex. App.—Tyler June 19, 2019).
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