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Tex. Fam. Code § 157.002 (2026)
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Sec. 157.002. CONTENTS OF MOTION. (a) A motion for enforcement must, in ordinary and concise language:
(1) identify the provision of the order allegedly violated and sought to be enforced;
(2) state the manner of the respondent's alleged noncompliance;
(3) state the relief requested by the movant; and
(4) contain the signature of the movant or the movant's attorney.
(b) A motion for enforcement of child support:
(1) must include the amount owed as provided in the order, the amount paid, and the amount of arrearages;
(2) if contempt is requested, must include the portion of the order allegedly violated and, for each date of alleged contempt, the amount due and the amount paid, if any;
(3) may include as an attachment a copy of a record of child support payments maintained by the Title IV-D registry or a local registry; and
(4) if the obligor owes arrearages for a child receiving assistance under Part A of Title IV of the federal Social Security Act (42 U.S.C. Section 601 et seq.), may include a request that:
(A) the obligor pay the arrearages in accordance with a plan approved by the court; or
(B) if the obligor is already subject to a plan and is not incapacitated, the obligor participate in work activities, as defined under 42 U.S.C. Section 607(d), that the court determines appropriate.
(c) A motion for enforcement of the terms and conditions of conservatorship or possession of or access to a child must include the date, place, and, if applicable, the time of each occasion of the respondent's failure to comply with the order.
(d) The movant is not required to plead that the underlying order is enforceable by contempt to obtain other appropriate enforcement remedies.
(e) The movant may allege repeated past violations of the order and that future violations of a similar nature may occur before the date of the hearing.
Added by Acts 1995, 74th Leg., ch. 20, Sec. 1, eff. April 20, 1995. Amended by Acts 1997, 75th Leg., ch. 911, Sec. 17, eff. Sept. 1, 1997.
Notes of Decisions
Cited in 68
cases (18 in the last 5 years), 1996–2026 · leading case: Ochsner v. Ochsner, 517 S.W.3d 717 (Tex. 2016).
Ochsner v. Ochsner, 517 S.W.3d 717 (Tex. 2016). “Tex. Fam. Code § 157.002(b)(1). . Antonin Scalia & Bryan A.”
In the Interest of A.G., 531 S.W.3d 329 (Tex. App.—Houston [14th Dist.] 2017). “In making his ruling, the judge specifically questioned whether Guevara’s motions for enforcement contained the information required under Texas Family Code section 157.002, including the provisions of the decree allegedly violated, the manner of noncompliance, and the date,…”
In re Turner, 177 S.W.3d 284 (Tex. App.—Houston [1st Dist.] 2005). “Notice of Violations Turner contends that Abell’s motion for enforcement is defective in that it does not meet the requirement of Texas Family Code Section 157.002(a)(1) 3 that requires a movant to identify the provision of the order violated and sought to be enforced.”
in the Interest of T.J.L. & M.E.L., 97 S.W.3d 257 (Tex. App.—Houston [14th Dist.] 2002). “See Tex. Fam.Code § 157.002(a)(2). We disagree.”
In re the Off. of the Attorney Gen., 422 S.W.3d 623 (Tex. 2013). “Tex. Fam.Code § 157.002(b)(1). If contempt is requested, the motion must also include “the portion of the order allegedly violated and, for each date of alleged contempt, the amount due and the amount paid, if any.”
In re Ezukanma, 336 S.W.3d 389 (Tex. App.—Fort Worth 2011). “Tex. Fam.Code Ann. § 157.002(a)-(b) (Vernon 2009).”
In re Aslam, 348 S.W.3d 299 (Tex. App.—Fort Worth 2011). “Tex. Fam.Code Ann. § 157.002 (West 2008).”
In re Butler, 45 S.W.3d 268 (Tex. App.—Houston [1st Dist.] 2001). “Tex.Fam.Code Ann. § 157.002(b) (Vernon Supp.”
In re Taylor, 39 S.W.3d 406 (Tex. App.—Waco 2001). “We held in cause number 10-00-253-CV, the previous mandamus action, that the motion filed by Relator was properly filed under Tex. Fam.Code Ann. § 157.002(a) (Vernon Supp.”
In re Mann, 162 S.W.3d 429 (Tex. App.—Fort Worth 2005). “Tex. Fam.Code Ann. § 157.002 (Vernon 2002)(emphasis added).”
In re Taylor, 28 S.W.3d 240 (Tex. App.—Waco 2000). “Subdivision (a) of the statute requires such a motion to: (1) identify the provision of the order allegedly violated; (2) state the manner of noncompliance; (3) state the relief requested; and (4) be signed by the mov-ant or his attorney.”
in the Interest of H.G-J., A.G.-J., & K.G.-J., Child., 503 S.W.3d 679 (Tex. App.—Houston [14th Dist.] 2016). “[[Image here]] Tex. Fam. Code § 157.002. The OAG’s pleading does not contain the required allegations to constitute a motion for enforcement.”
Tex. Fam. Code § 157.002(3): 1 case
Christopher Rogers v. Amy Rogers, No. 03-22-00792-CV (Tex. App.—Austin Oct. 31, 2023).
Tex. Fam. Code § 157.002(a): 11 cases
In the Interest of A.G., 531 S.W.3d 329 (Tex. App.—Houston [14th Dist.] 2017). “In making his ruling, the judge specifically questioned whether Guevara’s motions for enforcement contained the information required under Texas Family Code section 157.002, including the provisions of the decree allegedly violated, the manner of noncompliance, and the date,…”
In re Taylor, 39 S.W.3d 406 (Tex. App.—Waco 2001). “We held in cause number 10-00-253-CV, the previous mandamus action, that the motion filed by Relator was properly filed under Tex. Fam.Code Ann. § 157.002(a) (Vernon Supp.”
In re Hall, 433 S.W.3d 203 (Tex. App.—Houston [14th Dist.] 2014).
In re Ezukanma, 336 S.W.3d 389 (Tex. App.—Fort Worth 2011). “Tex. Fam.Code Ann. § 157.002(a)-(b) (Vernon 2009).”
In re Bryan Rowes, No. 05-15-01533-CV (Tex. App.—Dallas Dec. 17, 2015).
Tex. Fam. Code § 157.002(a)(1): 6 cases
In re Turner, 177 S.W.3d 284 (Tex. App.—Houston [1st Dist.] 2005). “Notice of Violations Turner contends that Abell’s motion for enforcement is defective in that it does not meet the requirement of Texas Family Code Section 157.002(a)(1) 3 that requires a movant to identify the provision of the order violated and sought to be enforced.”
In the Interest of A.G., 531 S.W.3d 329 (Tex. App.—Houston [14th Dist.] 2017). “In making his ruling, the judge specifically questioned whether Guevara’s motions for enforcement contained the information required under Texas Family Code section 157.002, including the provisions of the decree allegedly violated, the manner of noncompliance, and the date,…”
In re Mark D. Luebe, 404 S.W.3d 589 (Tex. App.—Houston [1st Dist.] 2010).
Ex parte Arnold, 926 S.W.2d 622 (Tex. App.—Beaumont 1996).
In re Allen Sproul v. the State of Texas, No. 04-24-00202-CV (Tex. App.—San Antonio June 20, 2024).
Tex. Fam. Code § 157.002(a)(2): 4 cases
in the Interest of T.J.L. & M.E.L., 97 S.W.3d 257 (Tex. App.—Houston [14th Dist.] 2002). “See Tex. Fam.Code § 157.002(a)(2). We disagree.”
In re Fountain, 433 S.W.3d 1 (Tex. App.—Houston [1st Dist.] 2012).
In re TJL, 97 S.W.3d 257 (Tex. App.—Houston [14th Dist.] 2003).
In re Connie v. Harrison, No. 14-15-00054-CV (Tex. App.—Houston [14th Dist.] Jan. 16, 2015).
Tex. Fam. Code § 157.002(b): 3 cases
In re Butler, 45 S.W.3d 268 (Tex. App.—Houston [1st Dist.] 2001). “Tex.Fam.Code Ann. § 157.002(b) (Vernon Supp.”
In re Michael Anderson, Relator v. the State of Texas, No. 07-25-00221-CV (Tex. App.—Amarillo Aug. 28, 2025).
James Raymond Davis v. Wendy J. Mangan, No. 14-04-00650-CV, 2005 WL 1692048 (Tex. App.—Houston [14th Dist.] July 21, 2005).
Tex. Fam. Code § 157.002(b)(1): 8 cases
Ochsner v. Ochsner, 517 S.W.3d 717 (Tex. 2016). “Tex. Fam. Code § 157.002(b)(1). . Antonin Scalia & Bryan A.”
In re the Off. of the Attorney Gen., 422 S.W.3d 623 (Tex. 2013). “Tex. Fam.Code § 157.002(b)(1). If contempt is requested, the motion must also include “the portion of the order allegedly violated and, for each date of alleged contempt, the amount due and the amount paid, if any.”
in the Interest of T.J.L. & M.E.L., 97 S.W.3d 257 (Tex. App.—Houston [14th Dist.] 2002). “See Tex. Fam.Code § 157.002(a)(2). We disagree.”
In re Ezukanma, 336 S.W.3d 389 (Tex. App.—Fort Worth 2011). “Tex. Fam.Code Ann. § 157.002(a)-(b) (Vernon 2009).”
In re Alg, 229 S.W.3d 783 (Tex. App.—San Antonio 2007).
Tex. Fam. Code § 157.002(b)(2): 5 cases
In the Interest of A. D., 73 S.W.3d 244 (Tex. 2002).
In re Ad, 73 S.W.3d 244 (Tex. 2002).
In re R.E.D., 278 S.W.3d 850 (Tex. App.—Houston [1st Dist.] 2009).
In re Dani Roisman, 651 S.W.3d 419 (Tex. App.—Houston [1st Dist.] 2022).
In re Red, 278 S.W.3d 850 (Tex. App.—Houston [1st Dist.] 2009).
Tex. Fam. Code § 157.002(b)(3): 4 cases
In re Amy Williams, No. 01-15-00685-CV (Tex. App.—Houston [1st Dist.] Aug. 14, 2015).
In the Interest of S. A. L. & C. R. S. L. v. the State of Texas, No. 03-24-00609-CV (Tex. App.—Austin May 2, 2025).
Carrie Hanson v. Lacye Garza, No. 15-25-00166-CV (Tex. App.—15th Dist. Nov. 10, 2025).
Tierra Wilson v. Houston Hous. Auth., No. 01-15-00475-CV (Tex. App.—Houston [1st Dist.] July 20, 2015).
Tex. Fam. Code § 157.002(b)(l): 1 case
In re Ezukanma, 336 S.W.3d 389 (Tex. App.—Fort Worth 2011). “Tex. Fam.Code Ann. § 157.002(a)-(b) (Vernon 2009).”
Tex. Fam. Code § 157.002(c): 2 cases
in the Interest of T.J.L. & M.E.L., 97 S.W.3d 257 (Tex. App.—Houston [14th Dist.] 2002). “See Tex. Fam.Code § 157.002(a)(2). We disagree.”
In re TJL, 97 S.W.3d 257 (Tex. App.—Houston [14th Dist.] 2003).
Tex. Fam. Code § 157.002(e): 4 cases
In re Mark Lee Newby, 370 S.W.3d 463 (Tex. App.—Fort Worth 2012).
In the Interest of L.F.W.N. & K.L.N., Child. v. the State of Texas, No. 13-23-00463-CV (Tex. App.—Corpus Christi–Edinburg July 18, 2024).
Yevgenia Shockome v. Timothy Shockome, No. 04-11-00887-CV (Tex. App.—San Antonio July 24, 2013).
Kent Allen Tramel v. Lori Ann Tramel, No. 01-10-00713-CV (Tex. App.—Houston [1st Dist.] Aug. 30, 2012).
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