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 § 157.267 (2026)

Interest Enforced As Child Support

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Sec. 157.267. INTEREST ENFORCED AS CHILD SUPPORT. Accrued interest is part of the child support obligation and may be enforced by any means provided for the collection of child support.

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

Notes of Decisions
Cited in 8 cases (3 in the last 5 years), 2001–2026 · leading case: In the Interest of M.C.R., 55 S.W.3d 104 (Tex. App.—San Antonio 2001).
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In the Interest of M.C.R., 55 S.W.3d 104 (Tex. App.—San Antonio 2001). “See Tex. Fam.Code Ann. § 157.267. It has been said that the trial court acts as “a mere scrivener” who mechanically tallies the amount of arrearages.”
Herzfeld v. Herzfeld, 285 S.W.3d 122 (Tex. App.—Dallas 2009). “3d at 109 (citing Tex. Fam.Code Ann. § 157.267, 4 which provides, “[ajccrued interest is part of the child support obligation and may be enforced by any means provided for the collection of child support.”
in the Interest of W.G.S., Jr., Minor Child, 107 S.W.3d 624 (Tex. App.—Corpus Christi 2002). · cites it 2× “Laws 1695 (amended 1993) (current version at Tex. Fam. Code Ann. § 157.267 (Vernon 1996)).”
In re WGS, 107 S.W.3d 624 (Tex. App.—Corpus Christi 2002). · cites it 2× “Laws 1695 (amended 1993) (current version at Tex. Fam. Code Ann. § 157.267 (Vernon 1996)).”
In the Interest of C.S.S. v. the State of Texas, No. 03-25-00258-CV (Apr. 22, 2026). · cites it 2× “See Tex. Fam. Code §§ 157.267, 158.004; see also id.”
in the Interest of J.C., No. 05-14-01299-CV (Tex. App.—Dallas June 28, 2016). “TEX. FAM. CODE ANN. § 157.267. A trial court has no discretion to modify, forgive, or make equitable adjustments to interest on child support arrearages.”
in the Matter of the Marriage of Zina Burkett & Jason A. Burkett & in the Interest of S.R.B., a Minor Child, No. 13-20-00539-CV (Tex. App.—Corpus Christi–Edinburg Nov. 17, 2022). “TEX. FAM. CODE § 157.267. 41. [Jason] shall continue paying child support in accordance with the Final Decree, and medical support in accordance with the [2016 Order].”
in the Matter of the Marriage of Zina Burkett & Jason A. Burkett & in the Interest of S.R.B., a Minor Child, No. 13-20-00539-CV (Tex. App.—Corpus Christi–Edinburg Jan. 26, 2023). “TEX. FAM. CODE § 157.267. 6 41. [Jason] shall continue paying child support in accordance with the Final Decree, and medical support in accordance with the [2016 Order].”
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