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 § 157.264 (2026)

Enforcement Of Judgment

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Sec. 157.264. ENFORCEMENT OF JUDGMENT. (a) A money judgment rendered as provided in this subchapter or a judgment for retroactive child support rendered under Chapter 154 may be enforced by any means available for the enforcement of a judgment for debts or the collection of child support.

(b) The court shall render an order requiring that the obligor make periodic payments on the judgment, including by income withholding under Chapter 158 if the obligor is subject to income withholding.

(c) An order rendered under Subsection (b) does not preclude or limit the use of any other means for enforcement of the judgment.

Added by Acts 1995, 74th Leg., ch. 20, Sec. 1, eff. April 20, 1995. Amended by Acts 2001, 77th Leg., ch. 1023, Sec. 16, eff. Sept. 1, 2001.

Amended by:

Acts 2007, 80th Leg., R.S., Ch. 972 (S.B. 228), Sec. 25, eff. September 1, 2007.

Acts 2009, 81st Leg., R.S., Ch. 767 (S.B. 865), Sec. 17, eff. June 19, 2009.

Acts 2015, 84th Leg., R.S., Ch. 859 (S.B. 1726), Sec. 6, eff. September 1, 2015.

Notes of Decisions
Cited in 11 cases, 1999–2019 · leading case: In the Interest of Gonzalez, 993 S.W.2d 147 (Tex. App. 1999).
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In the Interest of Gonzalez, 993 S.W.2d 147 (Tex. App. 1999). “Accrued interest is part of the child support obligation and may be enforced by any means provided for the collection of child support.”
In Re Dryden, 52 S.W.3d 257 (Tex. App. 2001). “” Tex. Fam.Code Ann. § 157.264 (Vernon 1996)(emphasis added).”
Moore v. Brown, 993 S.W.2d 871 (Tex. App. 1999). “Laws 1693 (amended 1993 & 1995) (current version at Tex. Fam.Code Ann. § 157.264, 157.265 (Vernon 1996)); Act of May 17, 1983, 68 th Leg.”
In the Interest of M.E.G., Jr. & M.A.G., Child., 48 S.W.3d 204 (Tex. App. 2000). · cites it 2× “2000) (court has jurisdiction, subject to time limitations, to confirm total amount of arrearages and render judgment for past due child support); Tex. Fam. Code Ann. § 157.263 (Vernon 1996) (court shall confirm amount of arrearages and render one cumulative money judgment).”
In the Interest of A. D., 73 S.W.3d 244 (Tex. 2002). “41(a)) *247 (repealed 1995) (current version at Tex Fam. Code § 157.264(a)). . A child-support obligee may enlist the Attorney General’s help to collect the support.”
In Re Ad, 73 S.W.3d 244 (Tex. 2002). “41(a)) (repealed 1995) (current version at Tex. Fam. Code § 157.264(a)). [2] A child-support obligee may enlist the Attorney General's help to collect the support.”
In Re Meg, 48 S.W.3d 204 (Tex. App. 2001). · cites it 2× “2000) (court has jurisdiction, subject to time limitations, to confirm total amount of arrearages and render judgment for past due child support); Tex. Fam. Code Ann. § 157.263 (Vernon 1996) (court shall confirm amount of arrearages and render one cumulative money judgment).”
in the Interest of Lee Child., 47 S.W.3d 693 (Tex. App. 2001). “Laws 1693 (amended 1993 & 1995) (current version at Tex. Fam.Code Ann. § 157.264, 157.265 (Ver *695 non 1996)); Act of May 17, 1983, 68th Leg.”
in the Interest of M.S. & M.D.S., Child. (Tex. App. 2019). “” TEX. FAM. CODE §157.264(a). We are aware of no authority, and Bolton has certainly directed us to none, requiring the OAG to apply for an additional writ to enforce the July 2013 order.”
Zina Burkett v. Jason A. Burkett (Tex. App. 2019). “; TEX. FAM. CODE ANN. § 157.264. 13 Paragraph 49 stated: The Court also orders that the condominium on South Padre Island is hereby judicially foreclosed in favor of [Zina].”
in RE: in the Interest of A. L. D. & L.L.D. (Tex. App. 2001). “" Tex. Fam. Code Ann. § 157.264 (Vernon 1996)(emphasis added).”
— Tex. Fam. Code § 157.264(a) — 3 cases
In the Interest of A. D., 73 S.W.3d 244 (Tex. 2002). “41(a)) *247 (repealed 1995) (current version at Tex Fam. Code § 157.264(a)). . A child-support obligee may enlist the Attorney General’s help to collect the support.”
In Re Ad, 73 S.W.3d 244 (Tex. 2002). “41(a)) (repealed 1995) (current version at Tex. Fam. Code § 157.264(a)). [2] A child-support obligee may enlist the Attorney General's help to collect the support.”
in the Interest of M.S. & M.D.S., Child. (Tex. App. 2019). “” TEX. FAM. CODE §157.264(a). We are aware of no authority, and Bolton has certainly directed us to none, requiring the OAG to apply for an additional writ to enforce the July 2013 order.”
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