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 § 157.006 (2026)

Affirmative Defense To Motion For Enforcement

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Sec. 157.006. AFFIRMATIVE DEFENSE TO MOTION FOR ENFORCEMENT. (a) The issue of the existence of an affirmative defense to a motion for enforcement does not arise unless evidence is admitted supporting the defense.

(b) The respondent must prove the affirmative defense by a preponderance of the evidence.

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

Notes of Decisions
Cited in 24 cases, 2001–2020 · leading case: Gonzalez v. Tippit, 167 S.W.3d 536 (Tex. App. 2005).
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Gonzalez v. Tippit, 167 S.W.3d 536 (Tex. App. 2005). “Tex. Fam.Code Ann. § 157.006 (West 2002).”
In the Interest of N.S.G., a Minor Child, 235 S.W.3d 358 (Tex. App. 2007). · cites it 2× “See Tex. Fam. Code Ann. §§ 157.006 , 157.008(c) (Vernon 2002).”
in the Interest of D.S.P. & H.R.P., Child., 210 S.W.3d 776 (Tex. App. 2006). “See Tex Fam.Code Ann. §§ 157.006, 157.008(c) (Vernon Supp.”
in the Interest of A.S.G., J.N.G., & J.D.G., Minor Child., 345 S.W.3d 443 (Tex. App. 2011). “Tex. Fam. Code Ann. § 157.006 (b) (West 2008).”
In the Interest of A.M., 192 S.W.3d 570 (Tex. 2006). “TEX. FAM. CODE § 157.006(b). I agree with the court of appeals’ conclusion that the absence of evidence that Chism or anyone other than Mullen provided support for the children during the time that Mullen had possession of them would allow an inference that Mullen provided some…”
In Re Am, 192 S.W.3d 570 (Tex. 2006). “TEX. FAM. CODE § 157.006(b). I agree with the court of appeals' conclusion that the absence of evidence that Chism or anyone other than Mullen provided support for the children during the time that Mullen had possession of them would allow an inference that Mullen provided some…”
In Re Asg, 345 S.W.3d 443 (Tex. App. 2011). “TEX. FAM. CODE ANN. § 157.006(b) (West 2008).”
In Re Alg, 229 S.W.3d 783 (Tex. App. 2007). “See TEX. FAM.CODE ANN. § 157.006(b) (Vernon 2002).”
in Re: Gayle Rene Rogers Garcia (Tex. App. 2020). · cites it 2× “TEX. FAM. CODE ANN. §157.008(c). Relator bears the burden to prove her affirmative defense by a preponderance of the evidence.”
In Re Nsg, 235 S.W.3d 358 (Tex. App. 2007). “See TEX. FAM.CODE ANN. §§ 157.006, 157.008(c) (Vernon 2002).”
In Re Dsp, 210 S.W.3d 776 (Tex. App. 2006). “[27] See TEX. FAM.CODE ANN. §§ 157.006, 157.008(c) (Vernon Supp.”
in Re Joe Washington (Tex. App. 2019). “See TEX. FAM. CODE ANN. §157.006(b); Ex parte Roosth, 881 S.”
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In the Interest of A.M., 192 S.W.3d 570 (Tex. 2006). “TEX. FAM. CODE § 157.006(b). I agree with the court of appeals’ conclusion that the absence of evidence that Chism or anyone other than Mullen provided support for the children during the time that Mullen had possession of them would allow an inference that Mullen provided some…”
In Re Am, 192 S.W.3d 570 (Tex. 2006). “TEX. FAM. CODE § 157.006(b). I agree with the court of appeals' conclusion that the absence of evidence that Chism or anyone other than Mullen provided support for the children during the time that Mullen had possession of them would allow an inference that Mullen provided some…”
In Re Asg, 345 S.W.3d 443 (Tex. App. 2011). “TEX. FAM. CODE ANN. § 157.006(b) (West 2008).”
In Re Alg, 229 S.W.3d 783 (Tex. App. 2007). “See TEX. FAM.CODE ANN. § 157.006(b) (Vernon 2002).”
in Re: Gayle Rene Rogers Garcia (Tex. App. 2020). “TEX. FAM. CODE ANN. §157.008(c). Relator bears the burden to prove her affirmative defense by a preponderance of the evidence.”
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